WEDNESDAY VOLUME XXVIII NUMBER 23 Section 1 8 pages
June 7, 2023 Home of the ‘Lone Star Flag’ and David Beckham
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Market Street Kicks Off Summer with Family Fun of Conroe that this Memorial Day event was In Central presented at the Veterans Flag Park in Conroe. The Park beautiful new Veterans Flag Park is now next to the June 5 – 9
Texas 91 Year Old Korean War Weekly Veteran At Conroe Gas Prices Memorial Day Event
Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 5.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.04/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 0.4 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 151.6 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 3.4 cents in the last week and stands at $3.88 per gallon. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Texas was priced at $2.64/g yesterday while the most expensive was $4.17/g, a difference of $1.53/g. The lowest price in the state yesterday was $2.64/g while the highest was $4.17/g, a difference of $1.53/g. The national average price of gasoline has fallen 3.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.51/g today. The national average is down 1.7 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 134.5 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: June 5, 2022: $4.56/g (U.S. Average: $4.85/g) June 5, 2021: $2.72/g (U.S. Average: $3.05/g) June 5, 2020: $1.68/g (U.S. Average: $2.01/g) June 5, 2019: $2.45/g (U.S. Average: $2.78/g) June 5, 2018: $2.74/g (U.S. Average: $2.94/g) June 5, 2017: $2.18/g (U.S. Average: $2.37/g) June 5, 2016: $2.14/g (U.S. Average: $2.36/g) June 5, 2015: $2.55/g (U.S. Average: $2.76/g) June 5, 2014: $3.45/g (U.S. Average: $3.66/g) June 5, 2013: $3.37/g (U.S. Average: $3.62/g) Neighboring areas and their current gas prices: Midland Odessa- $2.98/g, down 4.4 cents per gallon from last week's $3.03/g. San Antonio- $2.97/g, down 11.7 cents per gallon from last week's $3.09/g. Austin- $3.03/g, down 10.0 cents per gallon from last week's $3.13/g. "While the national average drifted lower last week as oil prices cooled off, the drop may be temporary. OPEC+ agreed Sunday to additional production cuts, while Saudi Arabia is going above and beyond and cutting July production. As a result, oil prices are likely to see upward pressure as global supplies, which have remained tight, promise to become even tighter as a result," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. "Last time OPEC+ agreed to cut production, it led to a temporarily rally in the price of oil, but as global oil demand hasn't been as strong as expected, the cut failed to hold oil prices up. OPEC+ and Saudi Arabia are likely hoping that the rise in oil prices will stick longer this time, as the Saudi economy relies on oil prices north of $81 per barrel. It's likely that as a result of the production cut, oil prices could rally this week, pushing gasoline prices higher as early as mid-week. How long any rise in gas prices lasts is up in the air, but I do not yet believe motorists need to be worried. Any rise in average prices should be fairly small, and we're still extremely unlikely to make a run at record prices anytime soon." SOURCE GasBuddy
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Seated: Sue Reed, Korean Veteran Army Medic Joseph Reed. Standing Left to Right: Anna Greathouse, Charlotte Belin, Danean Myers, Anita Stevens, and Elaine Collings The Rebel Joan Of Arc 2721 Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy are proud to honor our Veterans of all wars. The Belles of the Rebel Joan Of Arc Chapter Honored Veteran JOSEPH REED, a 91 year old veteran of the Korean Conflict. JOSEPH REED served as a Medic in the US Army during that time and is a remarkable man. The Rebel Joan Of Arc Chapter
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CHARLOTTE BELIN, and Future-Member ANNA GREATHOUSE. RJOA Member NANCY MIKESKA, RJOA Future-Member SUSAN JOHNSTON, and RJOA Honorary Associate M e m b e r D O U G COLLINGS were also present, but not pictured. It is with great appreciation to The Montgomery County Ve t e r a n s M e m o r i a l Commission and the City
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THE WOODLANDS, TX – School is nearly done and it’s time for summer fun at Market Street June 5 – 9. The shopping, dining, and entertainment destination is hosting camp and beachthemed activities, lawn games, live music, and a superhero celebration in Central Park. The whole family is welcome to enjoy the following free activities, happening from 11 am – 1 pm, daily. Wednesday, June 7 – SUPERHERO DAY • Young guests can transform into a caped crusader by designing their own cape and mask in Central Park. Thursday, June 8 – SING AND SNAP • Join us for a summer concert on the green with a fun, themed photo booth Friday, June 9 – READY, SET, PLAY • Enjoy summer fun with lawn games like pingpong, ladder toss, and badminton For additional information on Market Street, visit https://shopatmarketstreet.c om.
Coushatti Trace Chapter, NSDAR Celebrate Travels to “Wall That Heals” National in College Station Donald
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Pictured with Mason Smith, USMC and Chase Robinson, USMC who assisted with the wreath presentation are Coushatti Trace Chapter, NSDAR members (l to r): Sylvia Ann Bivens, Kay Pontious, Paula Dossett, Susan Hutchison-Johnston, Linda Freund, Dani Myers, Shelly Humphrey, Jan Cook, Merrilee Gordon, Liz Carter and Carolyn Goad.
This spring the V i e t n a m Ve t e r a n s Commentary.......................3, 4 Memorial Replica and Devotional..........................5 Mobile Education Center was displayed at the Legals.............................6, 7 Veterans Park and Athletic Community............2, 3, 4, 8
salutes him, his wife SUE REED, and all our glorious soldiers and their families in attendance for this special Memorial Day. Gathered around Veteran REED are two members who give extra service to t h e i r R J O A Ve t e r a n s C o m m i t t e e , A N I TA STEVENS and ELAINE COLLINGS. Additionally, Rebel Joan Of Arc Belles p i c t u r e d a r e O ff i c e rRegistrar DANEAN MYERS, Officer-Chaplain
Texas Historical Flags Park on the Hill, besides the Conroe Main Library along I-45. The Friends of the Flag Foundation founded the Texas Historical Flags Park on the Hill. RJOA that also serve on the FOFF Board are DANEAN MYERS, ELAINE C O L L I N G S , LY N H O WA R D , D I A N N E KEBODEAUX, SHANA ARTHUR. All who give generously of their time to various historical and community efforts which are also the Goals of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. The UDC Goals work towards the Objectives of Historical, Educational, Benevolent, Memorial, and Patriotic. These noble efforts are often the character foundation of families, who are proud to be part of this great land, and these foundation goals need to continue to be taught as personal responsibilities to our youth. Rebel Joan Of
Complex in College Station, Texas. The replica is a three-quarter scale of t h e Vi e t n a m Ve t e r a n Memorial in Washington, DC, and it holds the names
of 58,281 men and women who gave their lives in Vietnam. Coushatti Trace members attended the opening ceremony which
featured stirring Patriotic Music, Proclamations from local dignitaries and Remarks from Texas A&M
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THE WOODLANDS, TX – Get your ducks in a row and migrate to The Woodlands Children’s Museum on Friday, June 9, 2023 to celebrate Donald Duck, a beloved character who has appeared in over 200 Disney movies. Guests can join in singing “Happy Birthday” while posing for photos at 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm and 2:30pm. Donald Duck made his screen debut on June 9, 1934 in a short film called “The Wise Little Hen.” Through the years, Donald has been adored by multiple generations for his good heart, funny spirit and his desire to make the world a better place by never giving up. Donald Duck has appeared in more films than any other Disney character, has won an Oscar, and has his own Hollywood Star. After taking your own photos with Donald, waddle over to the Muse Art Bar, where children will have the opportunity to create a one-ofa-kind Duck Hat to color, cut and assemble with the help of one of our generous volunteers. Don’t duck out before visiting our waterplay area, which will be filled with floating ducks.
“Waterplay is a great sensory stimulator for our young guests and by adding in rubber ducks it offers a wonderful opportunity for
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