WEDNESDAY VOLUME XXIX NUMBER 18 Section 1 8 pages
May 8, 2024 Home of the ‘Lone Star Flag’ and Matthew & Kristen Cartwright
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Texas KPN Helps Veteran during Floods; Weekly Montgomery County Inundated Gas Prices
Rebel Joan of Arc Belles Celebrates 7th Anniversary by Elaine Hamlin Collings
Average gasoline prices in Texas have risen 7.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.27/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 5.7 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 25.3 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has dropped 3.4 cents in the last week and stands at $3.94 per gallon. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Texas was priced at $2.15/g yesterday while the most expensive was $4.90/g, a difference of $2.75/g. The lowest price in the state yesterday was $2.15/g while the highest was $4.90/g, a difference of $2.75/g. The national average price of gasoline has fallen 1 cent per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.62/g today. The national average is up 2.7 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 11.1 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: May 6, 2023: $3.01/g (U.S. Average: $3.50/g) May 6, 2022: $3.94/g (U.S. Average: $4.29/g) May 6, 2021: $2.66/g (U.S. Average: $2.95/g) May 6, 2020: $1.50/g (U.S. Average: $1.80/g) May 6, 2019: $2.59/g (U.S. Average: $2.89/g) May 6, 2018: $2.57/g (U.S. Average: $2.80/g) May 6, 2017: $2.18/g (U.S. Average: $2.34/g) May 6, 2016: $2.00/g (U.S. Average: $2.22/g) May 6, 2015: $2.41/g (U.S. Average: $2.64/g) May 6, 2014: $3.44/g (U.S. Average: $3.67/g) Neighboring areas and their current gas prices: Midland Odessa- $3.21/g, up 0.4 cents per gallon from last week's $3.21/g. San Antonio- $3.28/g, up 9.5 cents per gallon from last week's $3.19/g. Austin- $3.29/g, up 12.3 cents per gallon from last week's $3.17/g. "We've seen the national average fade slightly again as oil prices have cooled and our spring peak appears to be more confidently behind us," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. "While refinery utilization rates last week indicated that there is still some refinery maintenance work to be done, oil prices have helped put downward pressure on gasoline prices, with oil falling below $80 per barrel last week. In addition, a weaker than expected jobs report is adding to some concerns that gasoline demand could remain weak through the summer driving season, which is just a few weeks f r o m b e g i n n i n g . Wi t h t h e seasonal factors behind us, looking ahead, we expect gasoline prices to continue cooling alongside diesel prices as we look forward to Memorial Day weekend." SOURCE GasBuddy
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A home in Forest Hills flooded up to its roof, while a kayaker passes nearby Photo credit: Thad Davis by MCN contributing jumped into action this past Thursday when a Veteran writer, Ruben Borjas, Jr. supporter of the K n o w l e d g e P o i n t organization experienced Network, U.S.A., the local water coming into her charity dedicated to the house from bad water suicide prevention of drainage situation in her Combat Veterans with Elkins Lake neighborhood PTSD and their children, in Huntsville. And it is an
important lesson for the new multi-tiered subdivisions coming online in Montgomery County to consider the importance of drainage possibilities when constructing homes in such areas.
K P N F o u n d e r, E d Ponikvar, was called early last Thursday morning, about a friend of KPN who was desperate for help having floodwaters See Flood , page 2
Melannie Borbon Named City Of Conroe’s Employee Of The Year
Pictured Gary Scott, City Administrator | Melannie Borbon, Employee of the Year | Harry Hardman, Councilman Curt Maddux, Mayor Pro Tem Conroe, Texas – Engineering Aid, Melannie Borbon, has been named the 2023 City of Conroe Employee of the Year on Monday, May 6th,
during an Employee Appreciation lunch held at the city’s Public Works training facility. The City of Conroe’s Employee of t h e Ye a r p r o g r a m
"Melannie has recognizes the work and a c t i o n s o f t h e C i t y ’s incredible business skills, e m p l o y e e s t h a t h a v e evident when meeting with consistently displayed business and property exceptional service for an See Borbon, page 3 extended period.
The lovely Rebel Belles of the Rebel Joan Of Arc 2721 Chapter, of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, celebrated the Anniversary of their Chartering on March 17th at the home of Charter Member, DONNA SUMMERS. “MRS. DONNA” was Co-hosted with her Sister and Charter Member, DIANNE KEBODEAUX of Spring, Tx. It was truly a perfect day for all to gather and celebrate each other and their beginning, with all their successes over these past seven years. RJOA Artist: MYRA LISTON created the lovely Invitations. ALL the Centerpieces throughout the House and Patio settings were “works of art” created by Flower Artist: DIANNE KEBODEAUX. Each table on the patio was dressed in Southern style for Dining, and each centerpiece had an additional Bunny or Chick for Spring! At the Entry, lovely RJOA REGINA RINEY greeted all the Guest at the Guest Book. Small Confederate Flags surrounded the Table and a single Red Rose was there to meet the guests. Founding President ELAINE COLLINGS brought her personal collection of all their Gold Framed Anniversary Photos from over the years, and those were scattered on all the tables for the members to enjoy and remember. RJOA President JENNY LEHR gifted the Hostess DONNA SUMMERS with a Bouquet of Flowers on behalf of Rebel Joan Of Arc Chapter who love her so much. All the members brought savory delights served on elegant silver and crystal trays. Hostesses DONNA SUMMERS and DIANNE KEBODEAUX provided all the beverages and the C h a m p a g n e a n d Wi n e flowed abundantly. The Dining Room was dressed in a lovely antique Table Cloth and Crystal Punch Bowl on one end of the Table. The Traditional RJOA Ceremony Cake was gifted by LYN HOWARD, and set proudly on the other end of the Dining Room Table. Several Food Tables were dressed and set up in the Kitchen and Garden area for easy flow. This photo was taken in See RJOA, page 2