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06/07/2026

The Courier Article by Bruce Sellers
Here kitty, kitty, kitty. As some of you may know, my bride, Toni, has a passion for critters and, in particular, the canine kind. As a result, she’s gained a well-deserved reputation here in Bentwater as the “go to” lady for helping stray dogs find their way home. Hopefully that means to the original owners, but it can also mean to a foster home until the critter is connected with their new humans in their new “forever” home. Sometimes there’s a “foster fail” which means the foster home becomes the forever home. Not the intended result perhaps, but a great outcome nonetheless. One such example is our own border collie, Remi, who initially came to us for a weekend evaluation. That was 3 ½ years ago. Giant foster fail. Sorry, back to the point of the story. Fortunately, we rarely run across packs of stray dogs but, more and more, we are realizing we have colonies of stray cats here in Bentwater. Feral cats. Now, granted, you aren’t likely to see packs of cats roaming up and down the streets, but trust that they’re around. They live under your decks or in the neighboring woods or in the storm drains. And it’s there that they raise their existing litters, and a female can have a new litter every 90 days or so. Moreover, the females in those litters can also get pregnant when they’re only six months old. Sometimes even younger. That means the problem necessarily gets bigger and bigger. And bigger. See the issue now? So, what’s the solution? It’s actually pretty simple, but it requires your attention and cooperation. Many of you feed “stray” cats. But so does your neighbor down the street. And their neighbor around the corner. And as compassionate as that may seem, it misses critical steps. Those steps? Trap. Neuter. Return. So, STOP! Stop random feeding. Instead, you can be a “colony contact” by identifying areas where multiple cats tend to hang together, and then feed them regularly in the same location. We’d like to have a contact name and phone number for each colony contact (the person who provides food), and that contact should communicate with their neighbors so everyone’s aware of what’s being done, and even participate in the effort. Toni will then bring in a professional trapper who is part of the trap-neuter-return (TNR) program, a field operation meant to control overpopulation. These trappers use Tru-Catch traps which are specifically manufactured for TNR, providing a safe enclosure for cats as well as a means to safely sedate and recover cats in the same unit thereby reducing stress for the cat and the handler. Each cat is then taken to be surgically sterilized using standard veterinary practices, and marked for future identification. They are also vaccinated for core feline illnesses and for rabies. Any injury or condition that is observed prior to or during surgery is treated to the extent that the condition or treatment doesn’t compromise the quality of life for the animal. Interested in helping and being a “colony contact?” Just email your name, address & phone number to [email protected]. Toni will then coordinate with you and the trapper to agree where each trap should be best placed. Then, in the days prior to the trapper coming to set traps, Toni will post details multiple times to be sure people who let out their personal cats are aware. Meanwhile, whether you believe (or even know about) the “Lone Star Tick” scare that’s circulating online, I hope you agree that having fewer feral felines roaming through the grasses reduces the risk that they’ll bring unwanted guests into your world.
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06/02/2026

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05/31/2026

The Courier Article by Bruce Sellers
You’ve likely had your fill of elections and, with the runoff contests in now your rearview mirror, you’ll have a (very) brief window of calm as those winning candidates focus on refilling their donation coffers so they can continue to the November showdown. Whether your preferred candidate won or lost in the last round, you’re probably okay with the polls being closed for a bit. Well, maybe not all the polls. Seems some of your neighbors are asking for your vote to have them serve on Bentwater’s Architectural Control Committee. Nominations have been open for a while and were to have been submitted by noon on May 30th. That was yesterday if you’re not a calendar watcher. Those candidates’ background information will be posted on the POA website shortly to give you time to review and consider your options before voting starts on June 17th and runs through June 30th at noon. Not coincidentally, current terms for serving members of the Committee also expire on June 30th when two seats will become available to be filled. So, why should you care? Well, for starters, the future value of your home and even your community is at stake because the role of the ACC is to assure that all future new construction or exterior improvements are “in harmony” with what’s around them. That means making sure builders and residents follow the CCRs and don’t “paint outside the lines” in the process. Easy enough, right? Well, being in harmony doesn’t necessarily mean being the same. Imagine a song with the same note endlessly repeated. Boring right? But the right mix of different notes is very pleasing. Harmony. Of course, and perhaps you’ll agree, the wrong mix of different notes creates chaos. Progressive jazz comes to mind. Some like it. Most don’t. Simply stated, the role of the ACC is to approve harmony and not allow chaos. And, because the difference is sometimes a matter of opinion, serving on the ACC can be challenging. Your job is now to select candidates who are ready for that. No personal agendas. No axes to grind. Just thoughtful and consistent application of the published rules, with a little common sense mixed in. Want to know more about who’s running or why? You can learn a bunch from the POA website. Just login and you’ll see a “dashboard” menu in the left margin. Follow the prompts there and you’ll find resumes and photos of each candidate so you can form your opinions. Of course, opinions are worthless unless they’re accompanied by votes and this election is typically decided by the very small percentage of residents who even bother to vote at all. That means your single vote could be the difference maker. That’s real power. Use it.
Since we’re on the subject of serving, your Bentwater Civic Association continues to serve your community, this time holding their periodic paper shredding event on Saturday, June 6th. So, start gathering up all those old tax returns and other useless, no-longer-needed papers that are clogging drawers, closets and the garage and get ready to set your clutter free. It’ll be happening from 8 to 11 at the Yacht Club parking lot. Easy to find and, better yet, it’s free. That is, of course, if you’re a BCA Member. Not a member? No worries. You can join at the event and the annual dues are a mere $20. The shredding fee for non-members who are residents is $5/box/bag. But remember, this is a BCA sponsored event and held as a service to Bentwater. So, don’t feel insulted if you’re asked to provide ID showing that you actually are a resident. Thank you, BCA, for your ongoing service.
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05/24/2026

The Courier Article by Bruce Sellers
If you’re an occasional reader of this article, you may have seen this message (or at least a variation of it) before. That’s because, in my humble opinion, some messages deserve to be reshared. So here goes, again, on this Memorial Day weekend. Too many people think of Memorial Day as marking the official start of summer. For others, it’s just a long “holiday” weekend. And, granted, it’s both of those things. But it’s so much more. To all the veterans in our midst (and there are many in Bentwater), we offer our genuine, heart-felt THANK YOU for your service. For those who have fought and returned, Memorial Day certainly honors you. But, most of all, Memorial Day is to remember and honor those who didn’t return. And, chances are, you have such a someone in your background. A relative? Perhaps even a sibling? Or a cousin? A parent? How ‘bout a classmate? They are the ones to be remembered. There’s a sentiment among combat veterans that goes like this: “To those who have fought for it, freedom has a special flavor the protected will never know.” Most folks have no real appreciation for what that truly means, but you can trust that it isn’t just a slogan. It’s a genuine, visceral emotion. And remembering our warriors with the proper mindset matters. So, I’d ask you to consider this. As friends meet friends on this “holiday weekend,” a common greeting will be “Happy Memorial Day” and, as well-intentioned as that is, it strikes me that “happy” is simply the wrong adjective, because Memorial Day is solemn. Personally, I think “grateful” might be more appropriate. Though it doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue, Grateful Memorial Day seems to more properly explain our reason for happiness. Grateful to live in America. Grateful to live in Texas. Grateful to live in Bentwater. Grateful to be able to enjoy this weekend recreating with friends, and grateful for the embarrassing quantity (and quality) of food and drink that will be shared in the process. And, above all, grateful for those who sacrificed all so that the rest of us could live as we do. So, enjoy the long weekend, and be happy. In grateful memory. Then, with Memorial Day in your rearview mirror, you might want to rest up a bit because there are lots more reasons to be grateful coming at us. Big reasons. For example, the 4th of July is right around the corner and, given that we’ll be celebrating the nation’s 250th birthday, rumor has it that after the parade and the sun goes down, the fireworks show will be bigger and better and louder than ever. Yeah, I know. That’s six weeks away, but it’s always a kick to see just how creative some of our neighbors can get for the parade, and I’m guessing you won’t be vying for 2nd place, right? So, I thought you’d appreciate the extra time to figure out just how much of your golf cart might still be visible once you get it covered up with stars and stripes and/or all manner of other patriotic paraphernalia. So, get those creative juices flowing. Ready. Set. GO!!
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05/17/2026

The Courier Article by Bruce Sellers
Keglers of the world, unite! Kegler? Keg? I’m betting there’s at least one someone out there right now conjuring up the mental image of some thirsty soul doing a handstand over a barrel while chugging a beer being poured through a funnel. If that someone is you, while that’s an entertaining vision and certainly an athletic feat (I’m told), you’d be headed down the wrong alley. Pun intended. You’ll understand why in a minute. Remember that dictionary we used to use? If you could find yours, it’d say this about Kegler; noun. A person who bowls; a bowler. Origin of kegler. German, from kegeln, to bowl, from Kegel, bowling pin, from Middle High German kegel, from Old High German kegil, peg. But, in today’s vernacular, “scoring a Kegler" is 12 consecutive strikes in one game of bowling by one individual bowler. It’s the illusive “perfect 300 game.” Feeling smarter? Good. Now I’ll explain why you might even care to know all that. Bentwater’s bowling league runs from January through mid-April, so that means the eighteen weeks of games for the ’26 season have all been rolled. Bummer, right? But it also means you still have plenty of time to get ready for the next season. So, just poke around in the garage or attic and see if you can’t find that bowling gear you stashed circa 1970, then just brush some of the dust away and drag it down to your closest bowling lanes so you can start practicing. That way, you’ll be ready to go when league Captain, Neil Thomas, begins recruiting in the fall for the ’27 season. And, just to set your mind at ease, the Bentwater league is very much a social league. Yes, of course. Players want to win if only for bragging rights, but having fun is the priority. Sure, they’re each planning to score a Kegler but, truth be told, you might need to add two, sometimes three, teammates’ scores together to get close. There’s yet to be a perfect game rolled but, full disclosure, I’m told there has been the occasional beer consumed, albeit not through a funnel and, so far, no one’s even tried to do a handstand. Anyway, the league play happens at Time To Spare on highway 105 East of Conroe near Cut ‘N’ Shoot and, chances are, if you wander out there sometime you might just run into a future teammate or competitor. Either way, you’ll enjoy that trip down memory lane and be one step closer to revisiting your misspent youth. And, if the notion of committing to an 18-week league is intimidating, no worries. It seems that every week, one or two or five somebodies can’t make it for some reason, so teams are always looking for substitute bowlers. Is that you? If not, tennis anyone? Congratulations to the ladies of the “Serves You Right” Bentwater Tennis Team who, by finishing second in the Norh Houston Division, will be heading to Corpus Christi to represent Bentwater in the Texas Little State Tournament June 5 – 7. How cool is that? Well done, ladies. As you get ready for the competition, you might want to consider bowling a few games to round your corners. I’m told it’ll “strike” a chord that’ll “spare” your anxiety as you approach your big event. Okay, that’s all the play on words I can muster. Good luck…
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05/10/2026

The Courier Article by Bruce Sellers.
Mornin’ Mom(s). This is your day. We’ve been honoring mothers on this second Sunday in May (officially) for over 100 years now, and for good reason. I have a pretty good grasp on reality most times, and my view of reality is that none of us would be here but for mothers. That’s worth celebrating, don’t you think? I’d love to be able to call all moms out by name, but there are perhaps 2,000 of you here in Bentwater. So, I’ll just have to collectively wish each and every one of you a heartfelt Happy Mother’s Day. If you aren’t a mother yourself, I’ll bet you know one. Go give ‘em a hug. But first, I’d encourage you to contemplate the personal nature of Mother’s Day. Yes, it’s about all moms, but it’s mostly about your mom. Whether she resides with you or next door or in another state or in heaven, it would serve you well to stop reading this for just a moment and really focus on your mom. Picture her in your mind and try to see her in the actual settings for the role(s) she’s played in your life. The counsel and guidance she provided along the way. The inspiration. The encouragement. And, yes, the scoldings which we all needed from time to time. Ready or not, moms have long been the guard rails of our behavior as well as the molds for our character. Chances are that she never fretted over the weight of that responsibility and, sadly, that lack of fretting makes it probable that we don’t focus on it either, at least not often enough. Sorry mom – and thank you.

I can’t list all mom’s names here at once, but I can one or two or several at a time and I will if you’ll help me. The human ego is powerful and also an excellent magnet to attract attention when approached with purpose. No, not my ego. Your egos. Follow me. There was a story in the Wall Street Journal several decades ago about a local newspaper in a small town somewhere in the western part of North Carolina. This particular newspaper enjoyed extraordinary circulation and, in fact, it was the highest per capita circulation in the country, often two or three times the population of the town. How’s that possible, you ask? Well, it seems the editor understood egos, and his reporters went to great lengths to find some reason to print the names of every resident from time to time. So, everyone subscribed because they were never quite sure when their name might appear, but all were certain it would. And it did. And when it did, folks bought multiple newsstand copies to send to their friends and family members living elsewhere. So simple. So powerful. I hope this article is something like that and, at every opportunity, I write about the people of Bentwater. My challenge is that I don’t have reporters. But I do have you. You’re my eyes and ears. My reporters. And I depend on you to send me interesting tidbits. So, keep ‘em coming. I can’t promise what I write will always be interesting to everyone but, done thoughtfully, it will always be interesting to some.
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04/26/2026

The Courier Article by Bruce Sellers
Seems that no sooner than we get all the votes counted from one election there’s another one coming right behind it. Yep, a whole ‘nother contest and the avalanche of candidate yard signs that go with it. It’s just one of those quirky things that come with living in Texas I suppose. And the reality is that, in these special elections, it’s often less about who might get your vote and more about whether anybody gets your vote. Of course, it’s not just you. People get distracted with life and when there are so few choices on the ballot, too many folks become apathetic and/or confused over what the election is really about that they simply don’t bother. And there’s a real danger of that happening in the case of the current contest for Texas Senate District 4 that’s going on right now. By the time you’re reading this, you’ll still have a couple of days (tomorrow and Tuesday) of early voting remaining before “election day” on Saturday the 2nd. So, there’s plenty of time to get yourself educated and to the polls. This may feel like a “local” election and, on paper, perhaps it is. But, thanks to this new-fangled thing called the Internet, you can do a little poking around and quickly see that the 4th District, with its rambling zigzag borders, runs southeast from our little corner of Texas (Montgomery and environs) all the way to Port Arthur. That’s almost Louisiana, ya’ know. A lot of miles as the crow flies and, even if you’re driving, way more than the trip to wherever you might have gone to cast a vote. The territory just doesn’t fit most folks’ description of local. Not even a little bit. But it is what it is, and those of us who do decide to go find a ballot box somewhere and vote will actually have a disproportionate influence on the outcome. So, it’s literally in your hands. Our hands. Yep, whether the remainder of Brandon Creighton’s State Senate term will be served by Brett Ligon or Ron Angeletti is totally on us. Of course, then the process starts all over again because, regardless of who wins this special election, even though the winner will presumably have a leg up, they’ll be running for a full term again in November. Whew. God bless Texas. And, us. And, while we’re on the topic of elections, Bentwater’s Architectural Control Committee will soon be looking for civic minded neighbors interested in becoming a candidate to serve on that committee, and nominations will open on May 15th for the upcoming mid-term election. So, give yourself a quick mental checkup and, if you’re satisfied that you have the appropriate type of motivation and adequate energy, come on and jump in. True enough, this is an elected position, but it all starts with well-intended property owner volunteers. Is that you?
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04/19/2026

The Courier Article by Bruce Sellers
I hope you were among the crowd that caught the Concert in the Park this past Friday. Featuring The Briars duo, Friday’s event was the kick-off for these popular events this time of year. If you missed it, you still have time to catch the next one which is a “pop-up” Concert in the Park taking place on Thursday, April 23rd, with music by The Heels. As usual, folks begin gathering and socializing early and the food trucks are typically set up and ready to serve you by 5 o’clock (or before). Music is scheduled to start at 6 o’clock and, as always, it promises to be a great way to enjoy the summer sunsets. These concerts are hosted by the Bentwater Property Owners Association and the Bentwater Civic Association, sponsored by Blair & Beverly Smith. Then next Saturday, April 25th, is the Bentwater Home and Lifestyle Show taking place in the Community Park from 11 AM to 3 PM. This event is sponsored by the Bentwater Civic Association and sponsored by Gaye Watkins. Along with the food and drink and festivities, it’s expected that forty or so vendors will be there to display their products and services for residents to review and, if folks like what they see and hear, residents can buy or subscribe or make follow up appointments or just daydream about what could be while they enjoy chatting with their neighbors. And don’t forget about the Chili Cookoff competition part of the event, which pits resident against resident (your neighbors). Of course, there’s no shortage of chili recipes. I mean, there are as many nuances in chili as there are flavors of Kool-Aid. Given that, there’s no way to guess which versions (or how many) might actually show up that day. One chef may be featuring a recipe that belonged to their great grandmother whereas another might be experimenting with a recipe they just discovered last week in a magazine. As they say, variety is the spice of life. And, hopefully, you’ll have plenty of spices to sample. You might even discover tastes you never even knew existed. In between all that is the monthly Mix ‘n’ Mingle at the country club. It’s on Tuesday, the 21st from 3:30 to 6:30 and the theme this month is Country & Western. If you aren’t sure what that means, just think rodeo and you’ll fit right in. Yes, we know the Houston Rodeo is history, but the Conroe Rodeo is in full swing so get with it. Meanwhile, though not specifically part of the Mix ‘n’ Mingle, the BCA, in partnership with Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department, is sponsoring a drug take-back event, same place, same time. So, from 4 to 6 there will be officers at the doors of the country club to collect your old prescriptions and other expired medications to assure proper disposal. Not only will you be keeping them out of landfills and preventing them from polluting the water supply, just think of the extra space you’ll have. You may even be able to actually close all those bathroom drawers again.
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04/12/2026

The Courier Article by Bruce Sellers
Here are some random thoughts on things soon happening here in our little corner of Texas, some of which you might want to have on your calendar. This coming week the Bentwater Ladies Organization has their monthly luncheon at the Yacht Club on Monday the 13th and their guest speaker will be Mikey Johnson from Real Food Ranch featuring a Mini Farmer’s Market including Mikey’s products as well as other vendors that are in regular attendance at the 105 Farmer’s Market every Saturday. Later in the week, the Men Of Bentwater also have their luncheon at the Yacht Club on Wednesday the 15th and the guest speaker is Lisa Varholy who is the Director of Volunteer Relations for Meals On Wheels. The following evening, the 16th, is the POA Quarterly Board Meeting (open to all residents) at 7PM in the Harborview Room of the Yacht Club. Then comes the monthly Mix ‘n’ Mingle on the 21st and it’ll be happening from roughly 3-6 PM in the Magnolia Room of the club. Coincidentally, the 21st just happens to be an official holiday here in Texas. Now, if you're from Texas or have lived here for a while, you might have heard stories about the Alamo and Sam Houston and San Jacinto and the infamous siesta that changed Texas's history. If not, here’s a 3-minute history lesson! The Battle of San Jacinto, which takes its name from the San Jacinto River, took place on April 21, 1836 (that’s 190 years ago if arithmetic isn’t your strong suit). It took place in what is now Harris County and, on this day every year, Texans come together and celebrate the victory of the Battle of San Jacinto, the final battle of the Texas Revolution where Texas won its independence from Mexico. You might be impressed to know that the battle only lasted a mere 18 minutes. How’s that you ask? Well, you snooze, you lose! Literally. On that afternoon of that April 21st, Sam Houston’s Texas soldiers, shouting “Remember the Alamo!“ and "Remember Goliad!", launched a surprise attack and swarmed over Santa Anna’s men as they were enjoying their afternoon siesta. Half asleep and totally shocked, the Mexican soldiers abandoned their campsite and fled for their lives. General Santa Anna was captured during the melee and forced to admit defeat. Not just in the battle, mind you, but in the overall war. So, next time you drive by that huge, white statue of Sam Houston standing beside I-45 on the way to Huntsville you can say “thanks, Sam” and actually understand why you’re saying it. There’s more happening later in April and I’ll try to remember to remind you of that next week. Meanwhile, get ready. Here comes summer…
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04/05/2026

The Courier Article by Bruce Sellers
It’s Easter. Of course, you already know that, and there isn’t much I can add other than to wish you a very blessed day. Here’s hoping your belief system (whatever that may be for you) is being strengthened with peace, comfort and optimism for the days ahead. Today is, after all, the first day of the rest of your lives so ya’ gotta get ready for the journey, and yesterday was a great launch for the trip. Hopefully you were among the masses who spent some time celebrating in The Park in the Meadows as you watched the munchkins hunting eggs, petting animals, doing flips in the bouncy houses, and having their pictures taken with the Easter Bunny among other activities. Even though the “official” beginning of Spring was announced a couple of weeks ago, everyone knows that Easter marks the real beginning of Spring. Life’s good and Spring has sprung. You know what else that means, right? Spring cleaning. Ugh. But not to despair. Your Bentwater Civic Association is going to make life easier for you by hosting their Electronics Recycling event on April 11th and volunteers will be on site to receive items from 8 to 11 AM. Where? They’ll be in the “boat launch” area which is adjacent to the Yacht Club parking lot. The event is “free” to BCA members and, if you aren’t already a member, you can join on site. Meanwhile, start rummaging through your closets and garage and attic and collecting all those devices that were state of the art once upon a time, but you haven’t even plugged in, much less hit the “on” button in years. So, what are you waiting for? It’s not like that stuff is going to come back into style and, I promise, no one else wants it. And, since there are several million units just like it in existence, it’s unlikely to ever be thought of as collectible until/unless the archeologists dig it up in a few thousand years. So, unless you plan to wait, set it free now and thank your friends and neighbors of the BCA when you do. These volunteers are giving their time to make Bentwater stronger, cleaner, more connected and clutter free. Remember that Easter Egg Hunt I mentioned at the beginning. Yep, the BCA was a major supporter of that as well. Want to get involved and make a difference? Then come to the recycling event on the 11th or reach out to Board member, Roy Messmore. You can reach him via email at [email protected]

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