WEDNESDAY VOLUME XXVIII NUMBER 5 Section 1 8 pages
February 1, 2023 Home of the ‘Lone Star Flag’ and
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Texas Richards ISD 2nd - 6th Graders Wilbarger, Montgomery Weekly Competed in an Invitational Gas Prices Academic UIL Meet Average gasoline prices in Texas have risen 7.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.09/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 30.0 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 9.8 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has risen 5.4 cents in the last week and stands at $4.65 per gallon. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Texas was priced at $2.29/g yesterday while the most expensive was $4.17/g, a difference of $1.88/g. The lowest price in the state yesterday was $2.29/g while the highest was $4.17/g, a difference of $1.88/g. The national average price of gasoline has risen 9.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.49/g today. The national average is up 33.3 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 14.1 cents per gallon higher than a year ago, according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 11 million weekly price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country. Historical gasoline prices in Texas and the national average going back ten years: January 30, 2022: $2.99/g (U.S. Average: $3.34/g) January 30, 2021: $2.11/g (U.S. Average: $2.43/g) January 30, 2020: $2.16/g (U.S. Average: $2.49/g) January 30, 2019: $1.97/g (U.S. Average: $2.27/g) January 30, 2018: $2.36/g (U.S. Average: $2.59/g) January 30, 2017: $2.08/g (U.S. Average: $2.27/g) January 30, 2016: $1.58/g (U.S. Average: $1.80/g) January 30, 2015: $1.85/g (U.S. Average: $2.04/g) January 30, 2014: $3.07/g (U.S. Average: $3.27/g) January 30, 2013: $3.22/g (U.S. Average: $3.40/g) Neighboring areas and their current gas prices: Midland Odessa- $3.21/g, down 1.4 cents per gallon from last week's $3.22/g. San Antonio- $3.13/g, up 16.3 cents per gallon from last week's $2.97/g. Austin- $3.14/g, up 14.7 cents per gallon from last week's $2.99/g. "The national average price of gasoline has risen for the fifth straight week as retailers pass along the rise in wholesale gasoline prices due to continued challenges: refinery utilization that still hasn't fully recovered from December's cold weather, and refinery maintenance season that's just around the corner," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. "There appears to be little good news on the gas price front, with prices unlikely to turn around any time soon. Because of the surge in prices last spring, many refineries that had planned maintenance deferred maintenance until 2023. With the can kicked to this year, we may have similar challenges p r o d u cin g en o u g h r ef in ed products to meet demand, especially with the European U n i o n c u t t i n g o ff r e f i n e d products from Russia starting February 5." SOURCE GasBuddy
Spelling Team: 3rd Place Kamdyn Petri, 5th Place Zoe Bay, Scarlett Place Emma Dodd Ready Writing: 5th Howe, Waylon Perkins Place Kamdyn Petri 5th Grade Dictionary: 5th Place 4th Grade Music Memory: 5th Caven Murray Place Audrey Wallace Dictionary Team: 3rd Music Memory Team: Place, Melody Marett, 2nd Place Scarlett Howe, Landyn McCoy, Caven Waylon Perkins, Steven Murray 3rd Grade Listening: 6th Place Mathematics: 6th Place Piper, Audrey Wallace, Ready Writing: 6th Kamdyn Petri 2nd Grade See UIL, page 2 Creative Writing: 3rd Oral Reading: 4th Place Audrey Wallace
On January 19, 2023 and January 26, 2023 Richards ISD 2nd through 6th graders competed in an Invitational Academic UIL meet against Burton, Iola, Normangee, Snook, and Somerville Elementary Schools. Richards ISD is proud to announce that the following students placed:
Place Avery Perkins, 4th Place Henley Hollie Mathematics: 2nd Place Daisy Schreiner, 6th Place Henley Hollie Mathematics Team: 2nd Place, Henley Hollie, Ray Ketkoski, Daisy Schreiner
Local Scout Completes Eagle Project To Benefit CASA Child Advocates Of Montgomery County
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C O N R O E , Te x a s – Sixteen-year-old Marshall Devotional..........................5 Anderson welcomed the Legals.............................6, 7 new year by completing his Commentary.......................3, 4
Eagle Project to benefit CASA Child Advocates of Montgomery County, a local nonprofit
o r g a n i z a t i o n s e r v i n g project consisted of the children and families involved in the child CASA, page 2 welfare system. Anderson’s
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Co. Game Wardens Honored A U S T I N — Te x a s G a m e Wa r d e n s D y k e McMahen and Brannon Meinkowsky were presented yesterday with separate awards as Shikar Safari Officer of the Year and the Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife’s Officer of the Year, respectively, by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission. Nominated by their supervisors for outstanding service in the line of duty, both officers share a passion for conservation, youth outreach and criminal investigation. Often found patrolling Lake Conroe, Montgomery County Warden Meinkowsky leads his team in boating accident investigations. His thoroughness and attention to detail on cases resulted in high accolades from the Montgomery County District Attorney’s office and various law e n f o r c e m e n t organizations. “As a leader among his peers, he is integral to training local game wardens,” said Capt. Jonathan Heaton, Warden Meinkowsky’s supervising officer. “He is considered a resource among his peers, devoting his time to classroom instruction for other officers and our partner organizations on Lake Conroe. Those types of cross-agency efforts are the backbone to public safety, especially on the water.” Four hundred miles away in Wilbarger County, Te x a s G a m e Wa r d e n McMahen’s 30-year career in the field culminated with receiving the Shikar Safari Officer of the Year award. Known for his positive attitude and wildlife e x p e r t i s e , Wa r d e n McMahen’s work ethic often makes him the district’s “go-to.” “There is no one more willing to go the extra mile for fellow officers or members of the public than Warden McMahen,” said Capt. Lacy Loudermilk. “Recently, he assisted the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association with felony theft and illegal hunting cases. Numerous stolen cattle, horses, trailers and tack were r e c o v e r e d . Wa r d e n McMahen’s dedication to community and officer trust sets a precedent throughout the state.” Whether on a ranch or lakeside, Texas Game Wa r d e n s c o n t i n u e t o support their communities through public outreach and wildlife conservation.