WEDNESDAY VOLUME XXIX NUMBER 15 Section 1 12 pages
April 17, 2024 Home of the ‘Lone Star Flag’ and Leslie Blalock
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Texas Generous Donation Weekly Made to The Friends of Gas Prices Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 3.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.17/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 12.6 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 18.6 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel is down 1.2 cents in the last week and stands at $4.01 per gallon. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Texas was priced at $2.48/g yesterday while the most expensive was $4.42/g, a difference of $1.94/g. The lowest price in the state yesterday was $2.48/g while the highest was $4.42/g, a difference of $1.94/g. The national average price of gasoline has risen 3.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.60/g today. The national average is up 14.2 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 5.5 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: April 15, 2023: $3.35/g (U.S. Average: $3.66/g) April 15, 2022: $3.68/g (U.S. Average: $4.07/g) April 15, 2021: $2.60/g (U.S. Average: $2.86/g) April 15, 2020: $1.60/g (U.S. Average: $1.81/g) April 15, 2019: $2.56/g (U.S. Average: $2.84/g) April 15, 2018: $2.48/g (U.S. Average: $2.71/g) April 15, 2017: $2.26/g (U.S. Average: $2.41/g) April 15, 2016: $1.90/g (U.S. Average: $2.11/g) April 15, 2015: $2.21/g (U.S. Average: $2.39/g) April 15, 2014: $3.47/g (U.S. Average: $3.64/g) Neighboring areas and their current gas prices: Midland Odessa- $3.28/g, up 5.7 cents per gallon from last week's $3.22/g. San Antonio- $3.01/g, down 12.0 cents per gallon from last week's $3.13/g. Austin- $3.06/g, down 9.9 cents per gallon from last week's $3.16/g. “With Iran's attack on Israel over the weekend, the stakes couldn't have been higher for a major potential impact on oil and gasoline prices. With the attacks largely thrawted and mostly unsuccessful, and with Iran signaling that their attack will be the end of their response, the risk to crude oil has diminished, and the situation is thankfully likely to de-escalate going forward," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. "If Israel, which has promised to respond with further attacks, indeed does press on, it could certainly still push oil prices higher. However, motorists can expect other factors to influence what they're paying at the pump. Motorists in the mid-Atlantic and Northeastern U.S. will soon see a spike in prices as they make the leap to summer gasoline— as much as 20-50 cents per gallon higher in nearly a dozen states. O n t h e We s t C o a s t , p r i c e increases should finally slow, but the national average will likely climb again in the coming week." SOURCE GasBuddy
the Flag Foundation
Left to Rt: Elaine Collings, Cindy Dittrich, Danean Myers, Evelyn Miller, Jenny Lehr, Mike Wilson, Charlotte Belin, Ron McAnear, Lyn Howard. Submitted by RJOA Public Relations: Elaine Collings, And FOFF Secretary & Publicity: Elaine Collings. The Rebel Joan of Arc 2721 Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy were invited to the Friends of the Flag Foundation Board Meeting to make their Chapter Donation for this Texas Historical Group remembrance. The FOFF
below each Flag on the Hill, describing the History of each Flag, which makes t h e p e r f e c t s e l f - t o u r. Pamphlets are also available. This group of FOFF Board Members are devoted to education and honoring their beginning Texas Flags. The FOFF produces an Educational Activities Booklet for Montgomery County Schools and Private Schools for Texas History Education. It is
suitable for Adult Education as well as for Children. The Rebel Joan Of Arc Chapter appreciates all the hard work that the FOFF does to honor its Texas Historical Flags History at its beginning for its Texas Independence, and which continues to this day. “The Flags on the Hill”, stands tall just like the Alamo stands for all to know and See Flag, page 2
MC District Attorney Recognizes Officers for Fight Against Vehicular Crime by MCN contributing writer, Ruben Borjas Jr
The Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office hosted the 2023 Vehicular Crimes Awards this past Thursday in Conroe. The awards ceremony honored law enforcement officers and agencies, as well as community partners, who made exceptional contributions to combat impaired driving in Montgomery County in 2023. District Attorney Brett W. Ligon made the presentations to the award winners, and recognized the honorable mentions in each category. Vehicular Crimes Chief P r o s e c u t o r Ta y l o r Va n e g a s M C ’ d t h e ceremony. “The citizens of Montgomery County deserve to be able to travel our roadways without the fear that they may not make it home safely,” said Ligon. “ To t h a t e n d , w e w i l l continue to make the detection, investigation, and Community................2, 3, 4 prosecution of impaired Commentary...................3, 4, 5 drivers a top priority.” For the DWI Officer of Church Directory..............5 t h e Ye a r , t h i s a w a r d Legals..........6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 recognizes an officer that has Business Directory...........12 gone above and beyond the
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o v e r s e e s 1 3 Te x a s Historical Battle Flags for Texas Independence, and “Sacred Soils” buried at this Texas Remembrance site “on the Hill”, next to the Montgomery County Main Library along I-45, in Conroe. This Memorial Landmark is a proud remembrance for the Friends of the Flag Foundation and for all Proud Texans who know their History! A Bronzed Marker is
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Concert for Hope: A Night of Music and Awareness The Woodlands, TX – Join us on April 25th at Market Street in The Woodlands for a night that promises great music and the chance to make a significant impact. The Montgomery County Child Welfare Board, in collaboration with Child Protective Services Nonprofit Board, invites you to the Concert for Hope, an evening of live music shining a spotlight on child abuse prevention. Date: April 25, 2024 Location: Market Street, 9595 Six Pines Drive, The Woodlands, TX Concert Time: 6:00 PM 8:30 PM (gates open 5:45pm) Featuring: Lloyd McCarter & The Honky Tonk Revival Hosted by: Montgomery County Child Welfare Board & CPS Nonprofit Board The Montgomery County Child Welfare Board (MCCWB) is a vital organization dedicated to supporting and advocating for children in foster care within o u r c o m m u n i t y. Wo r k i n g closely with Child Protective Services, MCCWB plays a crucial role in ensuring the welfare and safety offoster children, providing resources and support to meet their needs, and promoting awareness about child abuse prevention. During the event's intermission, special proclamations will be read to recognize the significance and importance of April as Child A b u s e Aw a r e n e s s a n d Prevention Month. We ask all attendees to wear blue in recognition of the event and its purpose, symbolizing our collective stand againstchild abuse. The Concert for Hope will also feature community partners who serve our children in foster care. The concert provides an invaluable opportunity for the community tolearn more about the various organizations that contribute to the safety and well-being of these vulnerable children and how they can support these efforts. Together, we can turn up the volume on child abuseprevention. For more information, visithttps://shopatmarketstreet. com/events/spring-concerts e r i e s - l l o y d m c c a r t e r- t h e honky-tonk-revival
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normal call of duty to protect the public from intoxicated drivers. Conroe PD Officer Stephen Carni and Splendora PD Corporal Ronnie Culberth, received honorable mentions in this category. The DWI Officer of the Year is Deputy
Joseph O’Neill, with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. O’Neill was an honorable mention in 2022, and in the last two years has made well over 250 DWI arrests. In the DWI Agency of the Year, the award recognizes
an agency that makes enforcement of impaired d r i v i n g a p r i o r i t y, a n d dedicates resources to vehicular investigations, and implements programs to
raise awareness about
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THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 2024 11:30am - Lunch and strategize at the Old Community Center in Historic Downtown 12:30pm - Head out to your locations 1:00pm - Visits begin 4:00pm - Back to Bar & Vines downtown for a fabulous After Hours filled with networking and door prizes! Join us in making Chamber Day happen! Teams will canvas the Montgomery Area talking to all local business owners about concerns and pain points as well as goals and projections facing their businesses in the coming months and years. Survey results will be reviewed and published for the Chamber and community. For more information contact Conroe Lake Conroe Chamber of Commerce