WEDNESDAY VOLUME XXVIII NUMBER 20 Section 1 12 pages
May 17, 2023 Home of the ‘Lone Star Flag’ and PIOTR, Magdalena Zalewski
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UPDATE Texas The Conroe Symphony Homicide Weekly Orchestra performed in Porter Gas Prices “America the Beautiful” Average gasoline prices in Texas have risen 4.7 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 28.9 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 106.5 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 4.0 cents in the last week and stands at $3.97 per gallon. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Texas was priced at $2.69/g yesterday while the most expensive was $4.17/g, a difference of $1.48/g. The lowest price in the state yesterday was $2.69/g while the highest was $4.17/g, a difference of $1.48/g. The national average price of gasoline has risen 0.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.51/g today. The national average is down 14.9 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 95.6 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: May 15, 2022: $4.13/g (U.S. Average: $4.46/g) May 15, 2021: $2.76/g (U.S. Average: $3.04/g) May 15, 2020: $1.55/g (U.S. Average: $1.86/g) May 15, 2019: $2.56/g (U.S. Average: $2.86/g) May 15, 2018: $2.65/g (U.S. Average: $2.89/g) May 15, 2017: $2.15/g (U.S. Average: $2.33/g) May 15, 2016: $1.98/g (U.S. Average: $2.22/g) May 15, 2015: $2.48/g (U.S. Average: $2.70/g) May 15, 2014: $3.41/g (U.S. Average: $3.64/g) May 15, 2013: $3.40/g (U.S. Average: $3.59/g) Neighboring areas and their current gas prices: Midland Odessa- $3.08/g, unchanged from last week's $3.08/g. San Antonio- $3.05/g, up 9.6 cents per gallon from last week's $2.96/g. Austin- $3.09/g, up 5.7 cents per gallon from last week's $3.03/g. "With oil prices bouncing back over $70 per barrel after reaching as low as $66 in early May, we've seen gasoline prices move higher in some states, while others have continued to declinethe national average has seen little change as a result, but overall, gasoline prices continue to see significant relief from year ago levels," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. "We're likely to soon see gasoline prices slip to their largest year on year deficit since Covid hit, when prices fell over $1 per gallon from 2019- so the relief at the pump as been significant, and even though the gas price decline hit pause last week, it's looking more likely that barring a major hurricane or series of refinery outages, the national average may not end up hitting the $4 per gallon mark- something that will make most motorists very happy. For those in Arizona that have seen gas prices spike during the spring, significant relief is starting and should even accelerate over the weeks ahead." SOURCE GasBuddy
and a very moving experience for all with the salute to our six military service branches honoring our veterans. An activity table for children offered interactive fun learning about the history and songs for each military branch. Mark your calendar for the free evening patriotic
The Conroe Symphony Orchestra performed “America the Beautiful” honoring our Montgomery County veterans on April 15, at the Willis Performing Arts Center. With special guests, the Victory Belles, ambassadors from the National WWII Museum and Lieutenant General
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Steven A. Hummer, retired USMC. He served as Master of Ceremonies, and the ladies sang and danced popular 1930’s and 1940’s selections like the Andrews Sisters interacting with the audience. Aside from the music accompanying the Silver Belles, the symphony provided traditional patriotic music
Montgomery County Women’s Council of Organizations Awards
Christy Spackey Slice, Pat Spackey (Montgomery County Republican Women HONOREE at the 33rd Annual Women of Distinction Luncheon sponsored by the Montgomery County Women’s Council of Organizations: . Luine Hancock (retired as Senator Robert Nichols assistant), and Ted Spackey
T H E MONTGOMERY COUNTY WOMEN’S C O U N C I L O F O R G A N I Z AT I O N S presented their 33rd annual Community..........2, 3, 4, 12 Women of Distinction Luncheon and Awards Commentary.......................3, 4 Ceremony on May 5, 2023, Devotional..........................5 held at the Woodlands Legals..........6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center.
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concert on Saturday, July 1, when the Conroe Symphony Orchestra will perform their salute to the U n i t e d S t a t e s ’ Independence sponsored by the City of Conroe. For further information, check Conroesymphony.org or call 936-760-2144.
The 2023 Women of Distinction Honorees are: Canopy Cancer Survivorship Center at Memorial Hermann The Wo o d l a n d s M e d i c a l Center - Kate Mahan, LCSW, OSW-C; CASA Child Advocates of Montgomery County Taryn Gordon; Children’s Books on Wheels - Kira
M C T X S h e r i ff Investigates Homicide in Porter The Montgomery County Sheriff ’s Office H o m i c i d e a n d Vi o l e n t Crimes detectives continue their investigation into the homicide on Forest Sounds Lane from last evening. Michael Kuykendall was arrested for the murder of his mother, Carol Kuykendall. Michael is currently being held in the Montgomery County Jail. Our thoughts and prayers are with the f r i e n d s , f a m i l y, a n d neighbors of Ms. Kuykendall.
Jones; Community Assistance Center Adrienne Byrd; CypressWoodlands Junior Forum Kathy Huse; Dispute Resolution Center of Montgomery County. inc. (DRC-MC) - Lois Voth; E x e c u t i v e Wo m e n ’s Alliance - Lauren Janssen; Faith Fighting Cancer Frances McDougal;
MCTXSheriff Makes Arrest in Indecent Exposure Incident On Monday, May 8, 2023, at about 11:30 am, Deputies with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office responded to an Indecent Exposure incident in the 900 block of Pine Market Avenue in Montgomery, Texas. It was reported that a male was in a parking lot pleasuring himself with the vehicle door open. Before the Deputies arrived, the male left the area; however, a valid license plate was provided to law enforcement. After the Deputies’ investigation, the male was located and identified as 17-year-old G r a y s o n A l e x a n d e r. A l e x a n d e r w a s subsequently arrested and booked into the Montgomery County Jail, where he was charged with Indecent Exposure. The Sheriff’s Office is aware of comments on social media that indicate the male attempted to abduct someone during the incident. There have been no reports to law enforcement of an attempted abduction, and the investigation did not reveal any evidence to support the claim. This appears to be an isolated incident.
Lone Star Street Dance
Family Promise of Montgomery County Annette Ingram; Hands of Justice -Julie Peters; SATURDAY, JUNE Interfaith of The 17, 2023 AT 7:30 PM – Wo o d l a n d s - M a r i a Campos; Junior League of 10:30 PM The Woodlands - Katie Lone Star Street Dance Schonert; Leadership Downtown Historic Montgomery
See Awards, page 2 R e a d y f o r a Montgomery Summer Night and some boot scootin' at the Lone Star Street Dance? Grab your sweetie and the kids, bring chairs and come dance the night away!