WEDNESDAY VOLUME XXVIII NUMBER 29 Section 1 8 pages
July 19, 2023 Home of the ‘Lone Star Flag’ and Kent Pendleton
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Texas Congratulations Lucy Davis,
RACA Program Weekly Recipient of the Texas Division Expands Gas Prices UDC Scholarship Public Fishing, Paddling Access with New Sites Average gasoline prices in Texas have risen 3.5 cents per gallon in the last week, a v e r a g i n g $ 3 . 1 4 / g t o d a y, according to GasBuddy's survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 5.3 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 85.9 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has risen 0.1 cents in the last week and stands at $3.80 per gallon. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Texas was priced at $2.62/g yesterday while the most expensive was $4.06/g, a difference of $1.44/g. The lowest price in the state yesterday was $2.62/g while the highest was $4.06/g, a difference of $1.44/g. The national average price of gasoline has risen 3.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.53/g today. The national average is down 1.6 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 97.5 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 17, 2022: $4.00/g (U.S. Average: $4.51/g) July 17, 2021: $2.85/g (U.S. Average: $3.16/g) July 17, 2020: $1.91/g (U.S. Average: $2.20/g) July 17, 2019: $2.52/g (U.S. Average: $2.79/g) July 17, 2018: $2.64/g (U.S. Average: $2.86/g) July 17, 2017: $2.05/g (U.S. Average: $2.25/g) July 17, 2016: $2.02/g (U.S. Average: $2.20/g) July 17, 2015: $2.54/g (U.S. Average: $2.77/g) July 17, 2014: $3.44/g (U.S. Average: $3.58/g) July 17, 2013: $3.52/g (U.S. Average: $3.66/g) Neighboring areas and their current gas prices: Midland Odessa- $2.96/g, down 0.3 cents per gallon from last week's $2.96/g. San Antonio- $3.09/g, down 11.0 cents per gallon from last week's $3.20/g. Austin- $3.13/g, down 7.4 cents per gallon from last week's $3.20/g. "With oil prices rising to $75 per barrel last week, the highest level in months, the national average price of gasoline saw similar upward pressure, with a little over half of the nation's states seeing gas prices rise last week," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. "While the price increases could continue into this week, I would expect them to be fairly mild, with the national average likely staying in the $3.50-$3.60 range that we've been stuck in since April for the coming week and likely into next week as well. Economic data has been playing a larger than typical role in putting pressure on gas prices, with OPEC production cuts also a major factor." SOURCE GasBuddy
Left to Rt: RJOA and proud GrandMother: Barbara Eddleman, RJOA 2nd VP: Lyn Howard, Scholarship Recipient: Lucy Davis, RJOA Scholarship Committee: Donna Summers, and Dianne Kebodeaux. Photo by RJOA: Elaine Collings
The Rebel Joan Of Arc 2 7 2 1 C h a p t e r, o f t h e United Daughters of the Confederacy, is very proud to announce another Scholarship winner recommended by the RJOA Chapter for the TEXAS DIVISION UDC
SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS, MISS LUCY D A V I S O F MONTGOMERY COUNTY. Miss Lucy is the Grand Daughter of RJOA Member, Barbara Bush Eddleman, and Parents:
Patrick and Angela Davis. Miss Lucy was one of four TX UDC Scholarship Winners for her outstanding achievements. This RJOA submission was spearheaded by 2nd VP in charge of S c h o l a r s h i p s , LY N
H O WA R D , a n d h e r Scholarship Committee: DONNA SUMMERS and DIANNE KEBODEAUX. P a s t R J O A recommendation Winners,
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New Rescue Boat for MCESD#2/ Montgomery Fire Department
Index Community............2, 3, 4, 8
M C E S D # 2 / Montgomery FD has Devotional..........................5 recently purchased and Legals.............................6, 7 placed in service a new rescue boat on Lake Commentary.......................3, 4
Business Directory.............8
Conroe. Currently MCESD#1/ Willis FD and Conroe FD also have boats in s ervice to provide emergency response on
Lake Conroe. generally required when a M C E S D # 2 / boater is in distress. We Montgomery FD did a lot of research into the proper See MCESD, page 2 boat for the response
AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is increasing public fishing and paddling opportunities in the state thanks to the addition of two leased river access sites through the River Access and Conservation Area (RACA) program. The new sites are located on the Brazos and San Marcos rivers, giving the public more options and flexibility to access these incredible waterways. The new site on the Brazos River is in Milam County near Calvert and features two access areas downstream of FM 979. The new RACA site on the San Marcos River is at the Scull Road Bridge near Martindale. “Both rivers are just a short drive away from major urban areas like Houston, San Antonio and Austin,” said John Botros, TPWD river access coordinator. “Historically in Texas, recreation on rivers has been limited by a lack of public access points. These new sites are an important step in expanding the public’s options for safe, legal and high-quality fishing and paddling access on rivers.” Brazos River site: Area 1 of the TPWD River Access site in Milam County (10794 FM 979) offers a complimentary parking area for TPWD leased access users. Through this access point, visitors can access the Brazos River to paddle and fish. Area 2 (5988 County Road 259) offers a parking area along with access to the Brazos for paddling and/or fishing purposes. However, a landownerprovided shuttle is required to get from the parking lot to the access point. Access to these site areas is open from 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset for wade fishing and launching non-motorized boats, canoes or kayaks to paddle or fish on the river. Visitors are asked to call 979-219-4808 prior to arrival to get the necessary gate codes and check site conditions. Shuttle services must be prearranged with the landowner. This segment of the river offers ample opportunities to cast for largemouth, spotted and white bass while channel catfish, freshwater drum and sunfish are also
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