WEDNESDAY VOLUME XXVIII NUMBER 15 Section 1 8 pages
April 12, 2023 Home of the ‘Lone Star Flag’ and Taylenn Allen
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Texas Catfish Stocking Arrives April 22 Weekly at Neighborhood Fishin’ Open Garden Gas Prices Day Lakes in April Average gasoline prices in Texas have risen 8.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.23/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 16.4 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 45.3 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 1.6 cents in the last week and stands at $4.15 per gallon. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Texas was priced at $2.50/g yesterday while the most expensive was $4.29/g, a difference of $1.79/g. The lowest price in the state yesterday was $2.50/g while the highest was $4.29/g, a difference of $1.79/g. The national average price of gasoline has risen 8.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.57/g today. The national average is up 13.0 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 52.6 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: April 10, 2022: $3.68/g (U.S. Average: $4.10/g) April 10, 2021: $2.59/g (U.S. Average: $2.85/g) April 10, 2020: $1.62/g (U.S. Average: $1.84/g) April 10, 2019: $2.51/g (U.S. Average: $2.79/g) April 10, 2018: $2.42/g (U.S. Average: $2.66/g) April 10, 2017: $2.21/g (U.S. Average: $2.39/g) April 10, 2016: $1.84/g (U.S. Average: $2.04/g) April 10, 2015: $2.22/g (U.S. Average: $2.40/g) April 10, 2014: $3.41/g (U.S. Average: $3.61/g) April 10, 2013: $3.45/g (U.S. Average: $3.57/g) Neighboring areas and their current gas prices: Midland Odessa- $3.20/g, up 3.6 cents per gallon from last week's $3.17/g. San Antonio- $3.16/g, up 14.5 cents per gallon from last week's $3.01/g. Austin- $3.18/g, up 9.2 cents per gallon from last week's $3.08/g. "The national average price of gasoline has continued its relatively slow climb, with 44 states seeing average gasoline prices climb over the last week. Prices are being pulled up not only due to continued increases in demand as temperatures warm, but also pressure from oil prices, which have risen over 20% in the last month, primarily driven by OPEC's surprise decision a week ago to cut oil production," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. "Expect the upward trend to continue through much of the rest of spring, but once the transition to summer gasoline and refinery maintenance are behind us, April and May jumps could bring June slumps. However, for diesel, the news continues to be good, with the national average price of diesel continuing to drop, now at its narrowest difference to gasoline in over 13 months." SOURCE GasBuddy
Index Community........2, 3, 4, 7, 8 Commentary.......................3, 4 Devotional..........................5 Legals.................................6 Business Directory.............8
AUSTIN – Spring is here and that means catfish angling is back at Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Neighborhood Fishin’ lakes across the state. The program provides an opportunity for friends and families to participate in the Texas traditions of outdoor recreation by reeling in catfish close to home. Beginning the week of April 14, TPWD will start stocking thousands of catfish at 18 Neighborhood Fishin’ lakes, including five in Dallas-Fort Worth, four in the Houston area, two each in Austin and San Antonio, and one each in Amarillo, College Station, San Angelo, Waco and Wichita Falls. “Neighborhood Fishin’ lakes are conveniently located in urban and suburban areas so that Texans don’t have to travel far to have a great experience,” said Craig Bonds, director of Inland Fisheries. “Catfish are fun and easy to catch for anglers of all ages and
Montgomery County Master Gardeners by Elisabeth Castro Join us on April 22nd from 9:00 am till Noon and stroll through our beautiful Demonstration Gardens. Our Master Gardeners will be there to answer any questions. At 10:00 am there is a class on creating a Fairy Garden and at 11:00 a workshop on building your own Worm Farm. If you have any questions call the Help Desk and speak with one of our volunteers at 936.539.7824 This is a free event. We can’t wait to show you what we’ve done in the gardens.
Teach Fishing help teach fishing with these free, fun, hands-on trainings! https://tpwd.texas.gov/ experience levels. If you’ve never fished before, these are the perfect places to get started. If you are an
experienced angler, these are the perfect places to introduce fishing to a friend or family member.”
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Rebel Joan Of Arc 2721 Chapter, Celebrated their Sixth Anniversary The Belles of the Rebel Joan Of Arc 2721 Chapter, of the United Daughters of the C o n f e d e r a c y, j u s t celebrated their sixth Anniversary, March 27, 2023! It was another special remembrance held annually to celebrate their beginning. Upon arrival at the Home of RJOA MARION FRANKE in Teaswood Estates, the attendees were immediately greeted by the life-size image of Belle Boyd/Rebel Joan Of Arc, in all her finery! The l a r g e C h a p t e r Presentation Flag stood beside her at the Front Door. Special Thanks to RJOA Archivist MYRA LISTON and her assistant ANNE CARTER who arranged them so perfectly to greet everyone. REGINA RINEY Greeted with the RJOA Guest Book. What a start! Belle MARION FRANKE Hosted the lovely seated luncheon in
Beautiful Belles Left to Rt: Shana Arthur, Kristine Ramirez, President Jenny Lehr, Co-Founder Dianne Kebodeaux, Regina Riney, Founder Elaine Collings. Row 2: Anne Carter, Hostess Marion Franke, Charlotte Belin, Lyn Howard, Barbara Eddleman, Anita Stevens. Row 3: Katherine Taglienti, Sandra Streater, Nancy Mikeska, Myra Liston, and Susan Johnston. Row 4: Cindy Rivet, Vizi Caldwell, Karen DeBerry, and Kathy Williams.
her usual elegant fashion. She was assisted by LYN HOWARD. A special beverage center was set up with two servers assisting the hostess and her guests. Champagne and Mimosas were served along with a beverage of choice. The members toasted each other and their sisterhood. RJOA President JENNY
LEHR presented a bouquet of flowers to Hostess MARION FRANKE on behalf of all her sisters attending. The hostess read a card of Congratulations to the attendees from Founder: ELAINE COLLINGS. A N N E C A RT E R presented to President JENNY LEHR a donation
of the Framed Picture from the Almanac of the Civil War Uniforms from both sides of the Civil War, for RJOA continued education purposes. All the members bought their special delectables to
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Spectrum Light Lab Supports Early Learning New Exhibit at The Woodlands Children’s Museum THE WOODLANDS, T X – T h e Wo o d l a n d s Children’s Museum has added a new element to its science-based exhibits that allows children to explore light, shadows, illumination, reflection, transparency and similar concepts that make early learning fun for young visitors. The Spectrum Light Lab, made possible with generous support from The Woodlands Christian A c a d e m y, e n c o u r a g e s investigation of white and colored light while engaging in play. “We are excited to expand our science activities at the museum and are grateful to The Wo o d l a n d s C h r i s t i a n Academy for sharing our vision,” stated Angela Colton, the museum’s Executive Director. “Their support allows young children to engage in problem solving and important early STEAM skills.” According to the National Association for the Education of Young Children, STEAM subjects ( s c i e n c e , t e c h n o l o g y, engineering, art and mathematics) offer opportunities for children to use their minds and hands to play, explore and learn. Familiarity with STEAM concepts is also a key predictor of children’s school success. The museum also offers a Light Peg Wall and a Magnetic Wall with gears, chutes and ramps that reinforce science skills.
See Museum, page 3