WEDNESDAY VOLUME XXIX NUMBER 10 Section 1 10 pages
March 13, 2024 Home of the ‘Lone Star Flag’ and Sally McCoy
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Gas Prices Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 1.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $ 2 . 8 9 / g t o d a y, a c c o r d i n g t o GasBuddy's survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 11.4 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 17.5 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 1.3 cents in the last week and stands at $4.02 per gallon. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Texas was priced at $2.29/g yesterday while the most expensive was $3.99/g, a difference of $1.70/g. The lowest price in the state yesterday was $2.29/g while the highest was $3.99/g, a difference of $1.70/g. The national average price of gasoline has risen 6.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.40/g today. The national average is up 23.0 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 4.5 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: March 11, 2023: $3.06/g (U.S. Average: $3.44/g) March 11, 2022: $4.00/g (U.S. Average: $4.33/g) March 11, 2021: $2.56/g (U.S. Average: $2.84/g) March 11, 2020: $2.05/g (U.S. Average: $2.31/g) March 11, 2019: $2.25/g (U.S. Average: $2.49/g) March 11, 2018: $2.28/g (U.S. Average: $2.51/g) March 11, 2017: $2.09/g (U.S. Average: $2.30/g) March 11, 2016: $1.67/g (U.S. Average: $1.89/g) March 11, 2015: $2.25/g (U.S. Average: $2.45/g) March 11, 2014: $3.24/g (U.S. Average: $3.49/g) Neighboring areas and their current gas prices: Midland Odessa- $2.96/g, up 8.1 cents per gallon from last week's $2.88/g. San Antonio- $2.79/g, down 8.9 cents per gallon from last week's $2.87/g. Austin- $2.83/g, down 9.0 cents per gallon from last week's $2.92/g. "The national average price of gasoline has seen a continued but measured rise compared to last week, but the pace of increases has slowed slightly in the last few days. With government data showing a rise in refinery utilization last week, there may be some good news on the horizon for drivers," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. "Much of the seasonal rise that happens this time of year is a culmination of refinery maintenance, the switch to summer gasoline, and rising demand. If refineries continue to boost output of products like gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel, it could mean earlier-thanexpected relief. However, the changeover is still in process, so while we'll likely see the continuation of upward pressure on prices, improvement in output could slow that pressure down some." GasBuddy is the authoritative voice for gas prices and the only source for station-level data. GasBuddy's survey updates 288 times every day from the most diverse list of sources covering nearly 150,000 stations nationwide, the most comprehensive and up-todate in the country. GasBuddy data is a c c e s s i b l e a t http://prices.GasBuddy.com.
Markers for Vets at Memorial Cemetery The Boys Scouts were back at Montgomery Memorial Cemetery last month, doing a Good Turn for the Veterans graves located at the Black cemetery located north of the Historic District. The Scouts had been at the cemetery in December, laying Christmas Wreaths across the graves of many Veterans that are buried in the hallowed ground. That’s when one enterprising Scout had an idea for his Eagle Scout Project, to resurrect the ailing cross at the cemetery, and to rectify the state of numerous Veterans graves that had fallen into disrepair. Boy Scout Oscar Huss, seized his opportunity, and was back in mid-February with a plan and had a cadre of assistants to help complete the task. Part of Oscar’s project consisted of ordering headstones for several Ve t e r a n s w h o n e v e r received tomb markers. Headstones were requested f r o m t h e Ve t e r a n s Administration for Veterans Willis and Felix Byrd, who had been buried in the cemetery but did not have headstones. After
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Governor Abbott Releases 2024 Report To The People Of Texas AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today released his 2024 Report to the People of Texas looking back over all that was accomplished in 2023—a year of historic firsts—and sharing his vision for the year ahead. Released in interim years when the Texas Legislature does not meet and no formal State of the State address is given, this is the Governor’s fifth Report to the People since taking office in 2015. “We live in a state of infinite possibilities,” said Governor Abbott. “Freedom and opportunity are deeply rooted in the history of our great state. As a result, the Texas of today is where innovation flourishes, where hard work is rewarded, and where Texans prosper.”
Boy Scout Oscar Huss at Montgomery Memorial Cemetery for his Eagle Scout Project
discovering a mistake with the initial headstone delivery decades ago, new applications were submitted to the VA, and the headstones quickly approved, made, and delivered. Willis Byrd was born in 1891 and served in the US Army during World War I. He passed away in 1971. Felix Byrd was born in 1900 and served in France in the US Army during the First World War. He passed away in 1980. The
new headstones weighed in excess of 200 lbs and were over 3 feet tall prior to installation. The headstones were placed and their graves were finally recognized after over 44 years. "It was a beautiful thing to see so many youth come together,” said Madison Bowman from Troop 907, whose father is a USNavy veteran. “It was an honor to help the Veterans by restoring their gravesites."
The second part of the project included the resetting of veteran headstones that had become sunken over time. Huss and his team had identified the graves of World War I Veterans Horace Brown, Perkins Franklin, and Jimmie Starks. Volunteers were able to remove excess dirt, roll the headstones forward, then they See Cemetery, page 2
Historic Montgomery Business Highlight: Ready. Set. Grow Here is a shout out to: Ready. Set. Grow. A business that is dedicated to personalized tutorials currently for students from Kindergarten to 3rd grade. Located in The Westmont Building on Liberty Street, owner Montana Greer, by next year anticipates adding another teacher next year, and tutoring Pre-K to 5th grade. Greer offers tutoring sessions during summer and after school, and she teaches Kindergarten- 3rd grade for the academic school year. She has a Masters Degree in Education from SHSU. She has taught in the public school system before deciding to start her business.
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“Ready. Set. Grow. is a place for students to receive one-on-one individualized instruction,” said Greer. “The aim is to support students to reach their goals and succeed in all academic areas with a focus on early elementary education.”
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The Report to the People features updates on the Governor’s initiatives and budget priorities to ensure a brighter, safer, freer, and more prosperous Texas, as well as a summary of impactful legislation Governor Abbott signed into law following the 88th Legislative Sessions, including the largest property tax cut ever in the history of Texas. Following a year of smashing record after record for total jobs, the number of Texans working, and the size of the Texas labor force, the Report provides an overview of the state’s nation-leading economic dominance, along with a summary of programs within the Office of the Governor dedicated to ensuring public safety and broadening the path to prosperity for all Texas families. In addition to the First Lady’s Report and updates from several of the Governor’s commissions of Texans serving Texans, the Report details the Governor’s decisive actions to secure the border and stop the flow of deadly drugs like fentanyl into our nation. It also highlights the dedication of the men and women in uniform who safeguard our children and help keep our communities safe. Looking ahead in his closing statement, Governor Abbott notes, "By the grace of God, and with unwavering optimism and a steadfast focus, we will continue to turn bold ideas into reality. Together, we will build a bigger, better Texas for generations to come.”
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