WEDNESDAY VOLUME XXVIII NUMBER 9 Section 1 14 pages
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National Society Honor Student Evan Shedarowich Texas of the Daughters of the American Weekly Nominated for The Congress Revolution Awards Local Gas Prices of Future Medical Leaders Chapters Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 10.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.86/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 24.2 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 40.2 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 7.7 cents in the last week and stands at $4.38 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 fallen 4.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.33/g today. The national average is down 17.6 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 26.3 cents per gallon lower 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: February 27, 2022: $3.26/g (U.S. Average: $3.59/g) February 27, 2021: $2.40/g (U.S. Average: $2.72/g) February 27, 2020: $2.15/g (U.S. Average: $2.44/g) February 27, 2019: $2.16/g (U.S. Average: $2.42/g) February 27, 2018: $2.28/g (U.S. Average: $2.53/g) February 27, 2017: $2.09/g (U.S. Average: $2.29/g) February 27, 2016: $1.52/g (U.S. Average: $1.74/g) February 27, 2015: $2.19/g (U.S. Average: $2.37/g) February 27, 2014: $3.21/g (U.S. Average: $3.43/g) February 27, 2013: $3.63/g (U.S. Average: $3.79/g) Neighboring areas and their current gas prices: Midland Odessa- $2.98/g, down 6.8 cents per gallon from last week's $3.05/g. San Antonio- $2.84/g, down 12.3 cents per gallon from last week's $2.96/g. Austin- $2.90/g, down 9.4 cents per gallon from last week's $2.99/g. "The national average has resumed its decline after a pause last week as oil and wholesale gasoline prices fell on worrisome inflation figures showing the Fed likely to ramp up rates to slow inflation," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. "Some nine out of 10 states saw declines over the last week, so the drops are showing up for most across the country, with the exception of the West Coast as the transition to summer blends continues, and in the Great Lakes, where prices cycled last week but have now resumed declining. For the weeks ahead, tradition tells us to expect prices to move up eventually, but that could be at least be partially offset by inflationary data that continues to be hotter than expected, leading to anxiety that the Fed will boost interest rates and cooling the economy and oil demand considerably." SOURCE GasBuddy
MONTGOMERY, TX — Evan Shedarowich, a Freshman at Montgomery High School of Montgomery, TX is a Delegate to the Congress of Future Medical Leaders to be held June 21-23, 2023, just outside Boston, on the U n i v e r s i t y o f Massachusetts Lowell campus. The Congress is an honors-only program for high school students who want to become physicians or go
into medical research fields. The purpose of this event is to honor, inspire, motivate and direct the top students in the country interested in these careers, to stay true to their dream and, after the event, to provide a path, plan and resources to help them reach their goal. Evan's nomination was s i g n e d b y D r. M a r i o Capecchi, winner of the Nobel Prize in Medicine and the Science Director of the National Academy of Future Physicians and
Congratulations to C o u a s h a t t i Tr a c e a n d M a rg a r e t M o n t g o m e r y Chapters on earning the Lantern Chapter designation. Forty-two years ago, on February 6th, 1981, when Coushatti Trace was founded, at least 5 Margaret Montgomery members were among the 12 organizing chapter members. Thus, each chapter has been awarded the Lantern Chapter designation and members from both chapters are eligible to purchase the beautiful Lantern Chapter pin. To c e l e b r a t e t h i s significant accomplishment, members gathered for wine and cheese at the beautiful new home of honorary regent, Colby Propes. Coushatti Trace Founding Regent Carol Hicks honored the group by travelling from Hot Springs, Arkansas to attend the special occasion. In addition, Coushatti Trace Regent Cecily Kelly was delighted to award one o f t h e c h a p t e r ’s J i l l Mahaffey scholarships to student Amanda Sanchez. Amanda will soon graduate from the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program at Lone Star College. Amanda and Department C h a i r A l m a Wa t s o n expressed their thanks for the ongoing support the chapter provides each year. Jill Mahaffey was a beloved member, who died far too young, and the chapter honors her memory by awarding two scholarships each year. Photo Right: Coushatti
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programs the Academy offers are online social networks through which future doctors and medical scientists can c o m m u n i c a t e ; opportunities for students to be guided and mentored by physicians and medical s t u d e n t s ; a n d communications for parents and students on college acceptance and finances, skills acquisition, internships, career guidance and much more. The National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists was founded on the belief that we must identify prospective medical talent at the earliest possible age and help these students acquire the necessary experience and skills to take them to the doorstep of this vital career. Based in Washington, D.C. and with offices in Boston, MA, the Academy was chartered as a nonpartisan, taxpaying institution to help address this crisis by working to identify, encourage and mentor students who wish to devote their lives to the service of humanity as physicians, medical scientists. For more information v i s i t www.FutureDocs.com or call 617-307-7425.
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Medical Scientists to represent Texas based on his academic achievement, leadership p o t e n t i a l a n d determination to serve humanity in the field of medicine. During the three-day Congress, Evan Shedarowich will join students from across the country and hear Nobel Laureates and National Medal of Science recipients discuss leading medical research; be given advice from Ivy League and top medical school deans on what to expect in medical school; witness stories told by patients who are living medical miracles; be inspired by fellow teen medical science prodigies; and learn about cutting-edge advances and the future in medicine and medical technology. This is a crucial time in America when we need more doctors and medical scientists who are even better prepared for a future that is changing exponentially. Focused, bright and determined students like Evan Shedarowich are our future and he deserves all the mentoring and guidance we can give him. The Academy offers free services and programs to students who want to become physicians or go into medical science. Some of the services and
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women are members of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Judge Nathaniel Hart Davis Chapter and the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, New Kentucky Chapter. Six of the women are also Descendants of the S i g n e r s o f t h e Te x a s Declaration of Independence! Coyla Holmes, Daughters of the Republic of Texas District 6 Representatives shared the new Book, OUR “unlikely” FATHERS, The S i g n e r s o f t h e Te x a s Declaration of Independence, written by Louis Wiltz Kemp. In the book, Mr. Kemp “serves up each signer to us so that we husbands pose for a picture might place each, in our in front of the “Descendants of the Texas, page 2 Signers” Building! The
Artists and Volunteers Location: Downtown Conroe at Founders Plaza Date: Saturday, March 18th, 2023 // 10AM to 4PM Contact Person: Judi L a n z a , events@greaterconroeartsa lliance.com Opportunities Available: PAINTING / CRAFTS: 1. Be a PLEIN AIR PA I N T E R a n d p a i n t historic Downtown Conroe during the festival. - 3 time slots to choose from - Donate your painting to auction to raise money for GCAA - Receive social media exposure, opportunity to sell a few paintings you bring with you (if you like), and listing on GCAA website for a year. - Engage with the community and share you passion for painting.
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