WEDNESDAY VOLUME XXIX NUMBER 12 Section 1 8 pages
March 27, 2024 Home of the ‘Lone Star Flag’ and R. J. Payton Lahue
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SHSU Offering Summer Camps Weekly Renovations, Receives Sports, for Numerous Interests Gas Prices Average gasoline prices in Texas have risen 10.8 cents per gallon in the last week, a v e r a g i n g $ 3 . 1 4 / g t o d a y, according to GasBuddy's survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 35.2 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 7.0 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has risen 2.0 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 $1.99/g yesterday while the most expensive was $4.49/g, a difference of $2.50/g. The lowest price in the state yesterday was $1.99/g while the highest was $4.49/g, a difference of $2.50/g. The national average price of gasoline has risen 6.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.51/g today. The national average is up 27.0 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 8.7 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: March 25, 2023: $3.07/g (U.S. Average: $3.42/g) March 25, 2022: $3.86/g (U.S. Average: $4.24/g) March 25, 2021: $2.64/g (U.S. Average: $2.86/g) March 25, 2020: $1.81/g (U.S. Average: $2.03/g) March 25, 2019: $2.41/g (U.S. Average: $2.65/g) March 25, 2018: $2.37/g (U.S. Average: $2.60/g) March 25, 2017: $2.10/g (U.S. Average: $2.28/g) March 25, 2016: $1.87/g (U.S. Average: $2.03/g) March 25, 2015: $2.22/g (U.S. Average: $2.42/g) March 25, 2014: $3.34/g (U.S. Average: $3.53/g) Neighboring areas and their current gas prices: Midland Odessa- $3.15/g, down 4.2 cents per gallon from last week's $3.19/g. San Antonio- $3.07/g, up 12.2 cents per gallon from last week's $2.95/g. Austin- $3.11/g, up 13.6 cents per gallon from last week's $2.98/g. “ We ' v e n o w s e e n t h e national average price of gasoline rising for four straight weeks, which isn't uncommon for this time of year. What is uncommon is the number of attacks on Russian oil refiners; attacks which could have ripple effects worldwide if they continue," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. "Russia could see more capacity impacted by the attacks, forcing it to buy such products on the global market, pushing prices up everywhere. With oil prices now under more pressure and attacks potentially increasing on Russian refiners, we could be in for a few more weeks of rising prices. Significant as well is the fact that Americans are now seeing inflation again at the pump with prices higher than they were a year ago." SOURCE GasBuddy
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Music, and C&T Updates
Trustees pose with the district’s Robotics Programs, along with their sponsors Russell Reid from Montgomery High School and Eric Moons from Lake Creek High School b y R u b e n B o r j a s districts are performing. J r. M C N c o n t r i b u t i n g During the meeting on writer the 19th, trustees approved the guaranteed maximum In an ongoing effort to price for renovations at make Montgomery ISD Montgomery High School. schools better, the Board of The dollar amount has yet Trustees, in their March to be released, but the gathering approved pricing Board vowed to continue f o r r e n o v a t i o n s t o to focus on transparency on Montgomery High School. p r o j e c t s s u c h a s t h e This comes on the heels of renovations, and share MISD’s move to bring the updates as they come about curriculum more in line on the progress until w i t h p o s s i b l e c a r e e r completion. The high opportunities that students school renovation project will encounter in the is funded by the 2022 bond f u t u r e . T h e d i s t r i c t election. continues to perform well “We are very excited to as judged by websites like begin these renovations at Niche.com, which rates M o n t g o m e r y H i g h based on student surveys S c h o o l , ” s a i d B o a r d that provide an in-depth President Laurie Turner. picture as to how school “These improvements will
performance in the classroom,” said Heard. “We had 123 students earn academic all-district honors this year, and 31 who earned academic allstate honors.” Heard also noted that the district had 33 student athletes who have committed to pursuing their athletic endeavors at the collegiate level next year. T h e t r u s t e e s recognized the district’s ongoing bond to music e d u c a t i o n , b y acknowledging ‘Music In Our Schools’ month. MISD has a proud tradition of exemplary music See MISD, page 2
Conroe Service League Dedicates Bench at Veterans Flag Park
Members of the Conroe Service League sit and gather around a bench they dedicated to the Veterans and First Responders at the Veterans Flag Park on March 6th
b y R u b e n B o r j a s day earlier this month J r. M C N c o n t r i b u t i n g amongst the flags as they Church Directory..............5 writer danced in the wind, as members of the Conroe Legals..............................6,7 It was a bright sunny Service League conducted Business Directory.............8 Commentary...................3, 4, 5
positively impact the learning environment at the school and allow our t e a c h e r s a n d s t a ff t o support the needs of our students for years to come.” MISD Athletic Department, Athletic Director Clint Heard, reported on the state of the district's athletic programs, their highlights and accomplishments across the 32 sports that are represented across the secondary level. “While we are incredibly proud of the achievements of the student athletes who participate in our programs, we are equally proud to share about their
a ceremony to dedicate a Commission Chairman bench at the Montgomery Judge Jimmie C. Edwards; County Veterans Memorial Park in Conroe. The event Flag, see page 2 was attended by
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Parents and guardians looking for a fun, educational way for their children to spend the summer can find great summer camp options at Sam Houston State University. SHSU School of Music Camps The School of Music at Sam Houston State University offers a wide variety of summer camps for middle school and high school music students. The faculty is comprised of outstanding educators from the public schools, the SHSU faculty a n d t o p - l e v e l performer/educators from around the country. The camps provide an inspiring and educational experience in a supervised and safe environment. Camp dates: June 2-6 Jr High Band Camp June 9-12 Single Reed Institute July 21-24 All-State Choir Camp For more information or to register, visit https://www.shsu.edu/academic s/music/camps/. SHSU Criminal Justice Camps If you have dreams of a career in criminal justice, come get a glimpse of the real deal in a four day in person summer camp. Campers will have an opportunity to speak to professionals in the criminal justice field. They will also engage in activities that will give them hands-on experience, such as investigating a mock crime scene and opportunities to speak directly to experienced professionals. Camp dates: June 9-13 June 23-27 July 7-11 For more information or to register, visit https://www.shsu.edu/academic s / c r i m i n a l justice/events/camp.html. Bearkat STEM Summer Camp The Department of Engineering Technology will offer two camps at the same time June 10-14, 2024. One camp will be focused on automation and robotics and the other camp will be focused on construction and safety. These camps will be funded by a Texas Workforce Commission grant, and there will not be a charge to students who attend. However, there is an application and selection process. High school students are encouraged to apply, and the department will update the website as the application closes and applications are evaluated. The application link is coming soon and will be ready in the next two weeks. The handbook will also be updated. Camp dates: June 10-14 For more information or to register, visit https://www.shsu.edu/academic s / e n g i n e e r i n g technology/summercamps/index. College of Health Sciences Summer Camp The College of Health Sciences at Sam Houston State University (SHSU) is pleased to offer it's Health Sciences Summer Camp, a three-day educational camp for junior and senior high school students interested in health sciences and related fields. Participants will enjoy hands-on and engaging learning experiences, interact with professionals from a variety of disciplines, and spend time with SHSU students. The camp is designed to expose students to a diverse set of professions throughout the health sciences and related fields. Camp dates: July 16-18 For more information or to register, visit https://www.shsu.edu/academic s/health-sciences/cohs-summercamp/summer-camp.