WEDNESDAY VOLUME XXVIII NUMBER 13 Section 1 8 pages
March 29, 2023 Home of the ‘Lone Star Flag’ and Sabrina Ashley Smart
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Texas High Point Winner at Weekly Montgomery County Fair Gas Prices and Rodeo
Average gasoline prices in Texas have risen 6.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.06/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 20.8 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 77.3 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 5.9 cents in the last week and stands at $4.19 per gallon. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Texas was priced at $2.59/g yesterday while the most expensive was $4.17/g, a difference of $1.58/g. The lowest price in the state yesterday was $2.59/g while the highest was $4.17/g, a difference of $1.58/g. The national average price of gasoline has fallen 0.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.40/g today. The national average is up 7.8 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 83.0 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 27, 2022: $3.84/g (U.S. Average: $4.23/g) March 27, 2021: $2.62/g (U.S. Average: $2.85/g) March 27, 2020: $1.77/g (U.S. Average: $1.99/g) March 27, 2019: $2.45/g (U.S. Average: $2.69/g) March 27, 2018: $2.40/g (U.S. Average: $2.63/g) March 27, 2017: $2.10/g (U.S. Average: $2.28/g) March 27, 2016: $1.87/g (U.S. Average: $2.04/g) March 27, 2015: $2.21/g (U.S. Average: $2.43/g) March 27, 2014: $3.35/g (U.S. Average: $3.53/g) March 27, 2013: $3.53/g (U.S. Average: $3.65/g) Neighboring areas and their current gas prices: Midland Odessa- $2.99/g, down 2.7 cents per gallon from last week's $3.01/g. San Antonio- $3.11/g, up 9.9 cents per gallon from last week's $3.01/g. Austin- $3.09/g, up 4.8 cents per gallon from last week's $3.04/g. "The national average price of gasoline has seen little overall change over the last week, with big decreases in states like Colorado and Ohio offset by large increases in Arizona and North Carolina. While more states saw declines than increases, any downward trends are still likely to be temporary and not necessarily long lasting," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. "While Colorado's refinery issues are largely moving into the rearview mirror, challenges making the transition to summer gasoline in Arizona are leading to tight supply and accelerating prices. Motorists in some areas may be on the receiving end of good news, while others may not as we hit the second half of refinery maintenance season. You never know what the closing moments will look like, and motorists could be in for a dramatic ride if issues develop." SOURCE GasBuddy
Pictured left to right is Taylor Wells, Greater Houston Area Quarter Horse Association President Sandy Galloway and judge for the event Margo Ball.
Taylor Wells, a member of the Montgomery County Horsemanship Team and freshman at Lake Creek High School walked away victorious on M o n d a y, M a r c h 2 7 t h
winning high point in the two year old division at the Montgomery County Fair and Rodeo. Wells competed in h a l t e r, s h o w m a n s h i p , longe line and in-hand
trail. Greater Houston Quarter Horse Association is a proud sponsor of this event and congratulate Taylor on her hard work. If you have a youth that
is interested in participating in the colt division at the Montgomery County Fair and Rodeo contact Sandy Galloway at 936-523-0735 for more information.
The Sam Houston Corvette Club donates $7,000 to Children’s Safe Harbor
child and engage the community in that mission. Founded 24 years ago, its team of multi-disciplinary partners (i.e. law e n f o r c e m e n t , Te x a s Department of Family and Protective Services) has helped over 25,000 children ages 2 - 17 in a safe place to be heard, helped, and healed. This children’s advocacy center serves Montgomery, Walker, and San Jacinto counties. “We are incredibly appreciative of the support we have received now and in previous years from the Sam Houston Corvette Club. This group truly cares about its local c o m m u n i t y, a n d i n particular our children and During a recent club meeting, members of the Sam Houston Corvette Club families,” said Victoria presented a donation of $7,000 to Children’s Safe Harbor. Pictured from left are Constance, Ph.D., Victoria Constance, Ph.D., Executive Director of Children’s Safe Harbor, and Joel Executive Director of Henenberg, Sam Houston Corvette Club President. Children’s Safe Harbor. “ The funds from this Community........2, 3, 4, 7, 8 organizations in the local generous donation will be The Woodlands, TX – Harbor. R a i s i n g f u n d s f o r community. Commentary.......................3, 4 As part of its commitment used within our mental The mission of charities through its car to social responsibility, the Devotional..........................5 Sam Houston Corvette shows and activities, the Children’s Safe Harbor is See Corvette, page 2 Legals.................................6 Club has recently donated Club routinely gives back to achieve justice and Business Directory.............8 $7,000 to Children’s Safe t o l o c a l n o n - p r o f i t healing for every abused
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Egg-citing Visit from the Easter Bunny during EggTivities THE WOODLANDS, TX - Our egg-stremely popular EggTivities event at The Woodlands Children’s Museum will take place on Friday, April 7 and Saturday, April 8, 2023, from 10:00am – 2:00pm. In addition to enjoying the museum’s exhibits, guests can visit with the Easter Bunny, dye eggs, create an eggs-traordinary bunny mask, and embellish egg carton baskets and bunny boxes to carry their egg-cellently decorated one-of-a-kind eggs. The tradition of dying eggs dates back to ancient times and is said to signify the celebration of Easter, the coming of Spring, and a rebirth in nature. During EggTivities, the museum incorporates this cultural tradition along with curated art projects that are designed to encourage young guests to use their imaginations and artistic expression. “When a child chooses a special color of egg dye and witnesses the wonder of the result, they have been presented with the opportunity to strengthen decision making skills and participate in a unique outcome,” stated Angela Colton, the museum’s Executive Director. “The process of dying eggs is a wonderful activity for families to enjoy together.” If you’re looking for noncandy Easter basket ideas, be sure to hop on over to the PaperPie (formerly Usborne Books & More) booth on Friday, April 7 between 10:00am – 2:00pm. Easter basket bundles, SmartLab Toys, literacy activities, puzzles, books, and more will be available for this limited time. EggTivities are $5 per child in addition to the cost of admission. Guests may take their own photos while visiting the Easter Bunny. Visitors are encouraged to pre-purchase tickets for this popular event at www.woodlandschildrensmuse um.org. A limited number of tickets will be sold at the door if space allows. EggTivities is not included with general admission. The Woodlands Children’s Museum is located in the Panther Creek Village Center at 4775 W. Panther Creek Drive, The Woodlands, Texas 77381. About The Woodlands Children’s Museum The Woodlands Children’s Museum, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, was founded out of a desire to meet the community’s proven need for a positive environment where children and their families can learn, play, and make special memories throughout the year. At the museum, fun and learning go hand in hand, whether children are creating art, singing along to a musical performance or conducting a science experiment. The museum also has made it a priority to bring children multiethnic and multicultural experiences that celebrate cultural and global differences and strengthen common bonds. Programs frequently are delivered in partnership with other nonprofit organizations, always with the goal of making a positive difference in the life of a child. woodlandschildrensmuse um.org. Visit with the Easter Bunny and dye eggs at The Woodlands Children’s Museum on Friday, April 7 and Saturday, April 8.