N O T I C E Notice of Public Auction to Lease Minerals on 1-Acre Tract Owned by Panola County REAL PROPERTY: A public auction will be held by Panola County to lease the mineral rights on the following 1-acre tract, more particularly described as follows: One acre of land of the headright survey of Samuel Jackson lying in Panola County, Texas, about 16 ½ miles East of the town of Carthage. Beginning at a stake at a small branch on the N.B. line of said survey a stake a maple brs. S.W. 2 varas marked S. Thence West with said N.B. line 69 2/3 yds. a stake a Pine brs. S.W. 2 vrs. a Pine brs. S.W. 4 vrs. each marked S. Thence S. 69 2/3 yrds. a stake. Thence East 69 2/3 yds. a stake. Thence North 69 2/3 yds to place of beginning containing one acre of land. This deed being made for the benefit of school house purposes said school to be known as the Panola School House in Dist. No. 10. The sale is scheduled to be held at the following date, time, and place: Date: October 6, 2025 Time: 10:00 A.M. Place: The steps of the front of the Panola County Courthouse Bid requirements include winning bidder to prepare and submit a lease within seven (7) working days to include a 25% Cost Free Royalty and Pugh Clause. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dale LaGrone, County Commissioner of Panola County, Texas, Precinct #4 at (903) 693-0385. (Authority: Section 263.001 of the Local Government Code)