WEDNESDAY VOLUME XXVIII NUMBER 24 Section 1 8 pages
June 14, 2023 Home of the ‘Lone Star Flag’ and Reichen Petras
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Texas Local Honor Student Nominated Celebrate the Magic of Weekly for The Congress of Future Gas Prices Average gasoline prices in Texas have risen 8.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.13/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 6.1 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 151.9 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 $3.87 per gallon. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Texas was priced at $2.19/g yesterday while the most expensive was $4.17/g, a difference of $1.98/g. The lowest price in the state yesterday was $2.19/g while the highest was $4.17/g, a difference of $1.98/g. The national average price of gasoline has risen 5.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.57/g today. The national average is up 5.7 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 144.6 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: June 12, 2022: $4.65/g (U.S. Average: $5.01/g) June 12, 2021: $2.75/g (U.S. Average: $3.08/g) June 12, 2020: $1.80/g (U.S. Average: $2.10/g) June 12, 2019: $2.41/g (U.S. Average: $2.71/g) June 12, 2018: $2.71/g (U.S. Average: $2.91/g) June 12, 2017: $2.14/g (U.S. Average: $2.32/g) June 12, 2016: $2.14/g (U.S. Average: $2.38/g) June 12, 2015: $2.59/g (U.S. Average: $2.79/g) June 12, 2014: $3.43/g (U.S. Average: $3.65/g) June 12, 2013: $3.39/g (U.S. Average: $3.63/g) Neighboring areas and their current gas prices: Midland Odessa- $3.00/g, up 1.6 cents per gallon from last week's $2.98/g. San Antonio- $3.12/g, up 15.3 cents per gallon from last week's $2.97/g. Austin- $3.15/g, up 11.6 cents per gallon from last week's $3.03/g. "We've seen some hefty gas price increases in several states in the Great Lakes and also in Florida. These areas saw prices jump up in line with behaviors that see such jumps every couple of weeks. Exacerbating these routine jumps was government data that showed the third straight week with U.S. gasoline demand over the critical 9 million barrel per day mark, putting upward pressure on average prices in other areas as well," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. "With the Fed meeting this week to potentially alter interest rates again, we could see some turbulence in oil markets, potentially impacting states where gas prices were quiet this week, while the states that saw a big jump last week could see some moderate relief in the week ahead. The good news has continued for average diesel prices, which again fell last week to their lowest since early 2022, helping to relieve some pressure on hard-hit consumers of diesel." SOURCE GasBuddy
Medical Leaders
CONROE, TEXAS — LEXI ADAMS, a Junior in The Academy for Science and Health Professionals at Conroe High School of C o n r o e , Te x a s , i s a Delegate to the Congress of Future Medical Leaders to be held June 21-23, 2023, just outside Boston, on the U n i v e r s i t y o f Massachusetts Lowell campus. The Congress is an honors-only program for high school students who want to become physicians or go into medical research fields. The purpose of this event is to honor, inspire, motivate and direct the top students in the country interested in these careers, to stay true to their dream and, after the event, to
provide a path, plan and resources to help them reach their goal. There is more to Lexi than her academic accomplishments. Lexi is a 3rd year Conroe High School Golden Girl and a member of Conroe High's chapter of HOSA (Future Health Professionals.). In the Summer of 2022, Lexi was one of 30 students chosen to make up the inaugural class of the Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine's medical summer camp. Lexi is a member of the Conroe Jr. Cotillion. In her free time, Lexi has volunteered many hours at Henry's Home, Horse and Human
Sanctuary in Conroe, Texas. LEXI's nomination was s i g n e d b y D r. M a r i o Capecchi, winner of the Nobel Prize in Medicine and the Science Director of the National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists to represent CONROE HIGH SCHOOL based on her academic achievement, leadership potential and determination to serve humanity in the field of medicine. During the three-day Congress, LEXI ADAMS will join students from across the country and hear Nobel Laureates and National Medal of Science recipients discuss leading medical research; be given
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Critical Habitat Proposed in Grimes and Tyler Counties in Southeast Texas
The U.S. Fish and Wi l d l i f e S e r v i c e i s proposing to list Navasota false foxglove, a rare annual plant native to Community............2, 3, 4, 8 S o u t h e a s t Te x a s , a s Commentary.......................3, 4 endangered under the Devotional..........................5 Endangered Species Act Legals.............................6, 7 (ESA). The proposal also includes designating three Business Directory.............8
medical school; witness stories told by patients who are living medical miracles; be inspired by fellow teen medical science prodigies; and learn about cutting-edge advances and the future in medicine and medical technology. This is a crucial time in America when we need more doctors and medical scientists who are even better prepared for a future that is changing exponentially. Focused, bright and determined students like LEXI ADAMS are our future and she deserves all the mentoring and guidance we can give her. The Academy offers free services and programs to students who want to become physicians or go into medical science. Some of the services and programs the Academy offers are online social networks through which future doctors and medical scientists can c o m m u n i c a t e ; opportunities for students to be guided and mentored by physicians and medical s t u d e n t s ; a n d
Navasota False Foxglove Proposed as Endangered
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units of critical habitat totaling 1.9 acres in Grimes and Tyler counties. “Navasota false foxglove is very rare, with only a few known populations documented on a combined area of less than two acres in Southeast Texas,” said Amy Lueders,
the Service’s Southwest Regional Director. “Small, isolated populations of rare species are vulnerable to catastrophic losses, and a single event could reduce the plant’s range by up to 50 percent. After assessing the best available information, the Service
has determined that Navasota false foxglove is in danger of extinction throughout all of its range.” Navasota false foxglove is a hemiparasitic annual plant known in only Grimes and Tyler counties. It is often tinged with purple, maroon, or bronze and blooms from midSeptember to October. The species’ needs include chalky sandy to clay loam soils, pollinators, host plants to aid in germination, and open prairie habitat with full sun, adequate precipitation a n d n o w o o d y encroachment. The main threats to Navasota false foxglove include encroachment of woody vegetation, competition from nonnative grasses, climate change and drought, and consequences resulting from limited numbers of
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THE WOODLANDS, TX -- AbracaDAD! The Wo o d l a n d s C h i l d r e n ’ s Museum is celebrating Father’s Day with a magical twist of the wand! On Saturday, June 17, 2023, children can create a magical day with dad by enjoying a magic show and other spellbinding activities at the museum. Famous magician David Blaine states that, “Magic is not about having a puzzle to solve. It’s about creating a moment of awe and astonishment. And that can be a beautiful thing.” On this magical day, we bring together tw o amazing performers known for creating their own awe and astonishment. Monty the Magician, an award-winning children’s performer, will perform at 1 0 : 3 0 a m , 11 : 3 0 a m a n d 12:30pm on the museum’s stage. Monty has performed thousands of shows for children and is an experienced showman who enjoys interacting with families and sharing the art of magic. New this year, we welcome magician Jamie Salinas, who will perform at 2:00pm, 3:00pm and 4:00pm. Jamie is an award-winning performer in the art of sleight of hand magic. His magic has been featured at the world-famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, California, and he has earned numerous awards. Jamie has performed his magic for royalty, celebrities, American and foreign presidents, and has been featured on television worldwide. “Magic offers the opportunity for families to experience wonderment and illusion together and to explore creative ways to make the impossible possible,” stated Angela Colton, the museum’s Executive Director. “Through the art of magic, children can learn sequential thinking, communication, and build selfconfidence.” Also during Magical Dads Day, families can enjoy story time at 11:00am with a reading of “This Book Is Magic,” by Ashley Evanson. In celebration of Magical Dads Day, this fun and interactive book encourages children to perform a variety of magic tricks, including making a bunny appear! Be sure to bring dad over to The Muse Art Bar too, where families can work together to create magic hats and a one-ofa-kind nuts and bolts Father’s Day gift. The museum is open for extended summer hours beginning June 1st: Tuesday – Friday from 10:00am – 4:00pm and Saturday from 10:00am 5:00pm. Magical Dads Day is included in the price of admission, which is $8 for adults and children one year a n d o l d e r. G u e s t s a r e encouraged to pre-purchase tickets online at www.woodlandschildrensmus eum.org for this popular event. The Woodlands Children’s Museum is located in the Panther Creek Village Center at 4775 W. Panther Creek Drive, The Woodlands, Texas 77381. Additional information can be found online and by following the museum on Facebook @TheWoodlandsChildrensM useum and on Instagram and Twitter @TheWoodlandsCM. Magical Dads Day will be celebrated at The Woodlands C h i l d r e n ’s M u s e u m o n Saturday, June 17, 2023.