WEDNESDAY VOLUME XXIX NUMBER 27 Section 1 8 pages
July 10, 2024 Home of the ‘Lone Star Flag’ and Nadean Vinas
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Texas Rebel Joan of ARC Makes Drowning Weekly Multiple Donations To Gas Prices
Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 4.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.05/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 13.5 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 5.8 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has risen 3.6 cents in the last week and stands at $3.81 per gallon. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Texas was priced at $2.65/g yesterday while the most expensive was $3.89/g, a difference of $1.24/g. The lowest price in the state yesterday was $2.65/g while the highest was $3.89/g, a difference of $1.24/g. The national average price of gasoline is unchanged in the last week, averaging $3.46/g today. The national average is up 3.7 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: July 8, 2023: $3.10/g (U.S. Average: $3.52/g) July 8, 2022: $4.25/g (U.S. Average: $4.70/g) July 8, 2021: $2.83/g (U.S. Average: $3.15/g) July 8, 2020: $1.88/g (U.S. Average: $2.19/g) July 8, 2019: $2.45/g (U.S. Average: $2.75/g) July 8, 2018: $2.65/g (U.S. Average: $2.85/g) July 8, 2017: $2.04/g (U.S. Average: $2.26/g) July 8, 2016: $2.07/g (U.S. Average: $2.24/g) July 8, 2015: $2.57/g (U.S. Average: $2.76/g) July 8, 2014: $3.47/g (U.S. Average: $3.65/g) Neighboring areas and their current gas prices: Midland Odessa- $3.15/g, up 21.4 cents per gallon from last week's $2.94/g. San Antonio- $2.94/g, down 16.1 cents per gallon from last week's $3.10/g. Austin- $3.02/g, down 10.5 cents per gallon from last week's $3.12/g. "The national average price of gasoline has nudged higher over the last week as oil prices have continued to push toward multi-month highs. While it looks like this recent rise could b e r e s t r a i n e d f o r n o w, Hurricane Beryl is a stark reminder that hurricane season could play a role in prices in the weeks ahead," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. "For now, we'll likely continue to see some fluctuations in either direction with the national average moving up, but as we approach August and the peak of hurricane season, there remains a risk that the national average could surge temporarily if we see a major storm in the wrong place." SOURCE GasBuddy
Index Community........2, 3, 4, 7, 8 Commentary...................3, 4, 5 Church Directory..............5 Legals.................................6 Business Directory.............8
Hearts Veterans Museum
Left to Rt: Elaine Collings, Caimy Harbison, Anna Greathouse, Anita Stevens, Cynthia Connors, Director: Tara Bennett, Docent: “Mr Larry”, Karen DeBerry, and Mary Beth Lozano. by Elaine Collings Rebel Joan Of Arc 2721 Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, traveled to Huntsville to make their special Presentations to the Director, Tara Bennett, of “ H E A R T S Ve t e r a n s Museum of Texas”. The trip was organized by RJOA VETERANS CHAIRMAN: CYNTHIA
CONNORS. CYNTHIA CONNORS also serves as Texas Division Veterans History Project Committee, and RJOA Recorder of Military Service Awards, as well as veterans Chairman who organized our Veterans Appreciation Activities for the Year. Thank You CYNTHIA CONNORS for all you do representing RJOA in our Military
efforts. Also Serving on t h e R J O A Ve t e r a n s Committee are ANITA STEVENS, ELAINE C O L L I N G S , CHARLOTTE BELIN, DIANNE KEBODEAUX, and JENNY LEHR. The heart of the RJOA is strongly with our Veterans and especially at the time of the Year when we soberly remember our “ A m e r i c a n
Independence”, and all our Soldiers and what their families sacrificed in Life and their Fortunes for the Freedoms we still enjoy today. ~Our Rebel Joan Of Arc Heart-felt Thanks to ALL our Soldiers still protecting us.~ On this special day. RJOA VETERANS See Rebel , page 2
Montgomery Community Band's Patriotic Concert Caps Freedom Fest
by Ruben Borjas Jr., followed on Sunday, with their annual Patriotic MCN contributing writer concert at Lake Creek High M o n t g o m e r y h a d School. The MCB was in several Patriotic events this full ‘hurricane’ force with p a s t w e e k e n d w i t h its 80 plus members taking Freedom Fest on Saturday the stage of the auditorium in Historic Montgomery, located on the campus. while the Montgomery Concertmaster Luc Butler C o m m u n i t y B a n d tuned up the band to
perfection, setting a good omen for the concert. And shortly after, the band selfstarted with Rick Kirby’s ‘An American FanFare;’ which uses ‘My Country ‘Tis of Thee,’ as a base, and kicks it up a notch increasing its speed and energy. Conductor Adam
Haskett took the podium shortly after, and the MCB mirrored the energy of the piece following Kirby’s lead in taking melodic and harmonic liberties from the original score, resulting in a stunning presentation that was simply breathtaking. MISD’s Marine Corps Junior ROTC cadets, led by retired First Sergeant William Miller IV, then presented Our Nation’s Colors, as ‘The StarSpangled Banner ’ was played. The Montgomery Community Band is a great representation of west M o n t g o m e r y C o u n t y, allowing area musicians, who played in high school and college, an outlet with their instrument that they may not have played in many years. The band itself was founded several years ago by Joe Fioretti, and with practice as a band for several hours a week. It See Band, page 10
on Lake Conroe
On July 4, 2024, at approximately 8:59 PM, the Montgomery County Dispatch Center received a 911 call in reference to a female who had fallen of a boat near the Scott’s Ridge Boat Ramp, just north of FM 1097. Initial reports stated several others had entered the water in an attempt to locate the female but were unsuccessful. Montgomery County Precinct 1 Marine Division, along with Texas Parks and Wildlife Game Wardens, the Montgomery County Hospital District, North Montgomery Fire Department, and the Conroe Fire Department responded to the area arriving on location within minutes. After several hours of searching, the female who has not been identified at this time was located by rescue and recovery divers at approximately 11:30 PM. Due to conditions surrounding the drowning, Texas Parks and Wildlife Game Wardens have taken the primary role for this investigation with the Precinct 1 Constable’s Office assisting. Constable Philip Cash expresses his deepest condolences to the family and friends of the victim and reminds everyone on Lake Conroe to utilize life safety equipment whenever you are on a boat or in the water. No matter your expertise in the water, personal floatation devices (PFD’s or life jackets) save lives. This is an ongoing investigation and any additional information will be released by Texas Parks and Wildlife as it becomes available.
Historic Downtown Montgomery Water Party Get ready to dive into summer fun at the Downtown Water Party. July 13th, 9am-1pm at the Montgomery Community Building. This is a free family friendly event!