WEDNESDAY VOLUME XXIX NUMBER 29 Section 1 8 pages
July 24, 2024 Home of the ‘Lone Star Flag’ and Theresia Jacinto
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Weekly IN MONTGOMERY Gas Prices Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 8.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.03/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 1.3 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 20.8 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 $3.79 per gallon. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Texas was priced at $2.15/g yesterday while the most expensive was $3.89/g, a difference of $1.74/g. The lowest price in the state yesterday was $2.15/g while the highest was $3.89/g, a difference of $1.74/g. The national average price of gasoline has fallen 1.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.47/g today. The national average is up 3.5 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 9.9 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 22, 2023: $3.24/g (U.S. Average: $3.57/g) July 22, 2022: $3.86/g (U.S. Average: $4.38/g) July 22, 2021: $2.84/g (U.S. Average: $3.15/g) July 22, 2020: $1.89/g (U.S. Average: $2.19/g) July 22, 2019: $2.50/g (U.S. Average: $2.75/g) July 22, 2018: $2.62/g (U.S. Average: $2.82/g) July 22, 2017: $2.08/g (U.S. Average: $2.28/g) July 22, 2016: $2.01/g (U.S. Average: $2.17/g) July 22, 2015: $2.52/g (U.S. Average: $2.75/g) July 22, 2014: $3.41/g (U.S. Average: $3.56/g) Neighboring areas and their current gas prices: Midland Odessa- $2.94/g, down 10.6 cents per gallon from last week's $3.04/g. San Antonio- $2.92/g, down 17.7 cents per gallon from last week's $3.10/g. Austin- $2.98/g, down 13.5 cents per gallon from last week's $3.12/g. “Most of the country has seen a reprieve from rising gasoline prices, thanks to weaker-than-expected gasoline demand, building supplies and a quiet period in the tropics," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. "While a good portion of the nation saw average gas prices decline, severe weather completely knocked out power to a major refinery outside Chicago early last week, immediately impacting gasoline supplies to Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana and Michigan, and pushing prices up considerably. We've often said how critical refineries are, and with a long power outage, we're seeing the impact very quickly, but relief will eventually arrive. For now, as we approach the end of summer vacations, I'm hopeful gas prices will continue to edge slightly lower in the week ahead." SOURCE GasBuddy
Index Community............2, 3, 4, 8 Commentary...................3, 4, 5 Church Directory..............5 Legals.............................6, 7 Business Directory.............8
Picture and article provided by Eva Rains, Publicity chairman for the Stubbs UDC Chapter Across our nation, June 14 is celebrated as Flag Day. On June 14, 1777, the 2nd Continental Congress took a break from writing the Articles of Confederation and passed a resolution stating that "the flag of the United States be 13 stripes, alternate red and white," and that "the union be 13 stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation." Over 100 years later in 1916, P r e s i d e n t Wo o d r o w Wi l s o n m a r k e d t h e anniversary of that decree by officially making June 14 as Flag Day. On June 15, 2024 the Montgomery Historical Society decided to host an event in Montgomery and invited numerous historical groups to attend and tell the public about their group and to honor our flag. The ROTC from Montgomery High School posted the colors. Those historical groups were...Sons of the American Revolution Freedom Chapter from Conroe, The Woodlands, Champions, Spring & Tomball, Rebel Joan of
Arc 2721, The Woodlands, UDC, Coushatti Trace Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, Grimes County Greys 924, Sons of Confederate Veterans, Anderson, Judge Nathaniel Hart Davis, Daughters of the Republic of Texas and the Thomas Jefferson Stubbs 2523 Conroe, UDC. Giving special talks about Texas as a Republic and the town of Montgomery were...Jack Shepherd portrayed Dr. Charles B. Stewart and Billy Ray Duncan portrayed General Sam Houston. M r. K a m e r o n K . Searle, author of The Early History of Montgomery, Te x a s , g a v e a v e r y informative narrative of our local history. The Montgomery Historical Society recently celebrated their 70th anniversary and the late Reba Laughter was honored for her avid work, along with her husband, with the Society for many years. The family of the Laughter's were present at the event. There is a lot of history in the town of Montgomery and we are proud to boast being the birthplace of the Texas flag.
Registration Fair helps students navigate the enrollment process
pictured on the left is Bette Garland and Eva Rains with the Thomas Jefferson Stubbs 2523 Conroe Chapter of the Texas Division, United Daughters of the Confederacy
Rebel Joan of ARC Holds 1st Ever Multi Family Estate & Craft Sale Fund Raiser
Seated Lft to Rt: Elaine Collings, Regina Riney, Jenny Lehr, Chairman: Laura McCracken, Myra Liston, Barabara Hawkins. Standing Lft to Rt: Chrissy Barton, Charlotte Belin, Darla Sharer, Anna Greathouse, Kelly Hall, Bill Hall, Katherine Taglienti, Anne Carter, Shelia Williamson, Hilary Hicks, Anita Stevens..
Submitted by: RJOA Chairman of Public Relations: Elaine Collings, ehcollings@gmail.com T h a n k Yo u , P h o t o Committee: Shelia Williamson
and her committee of KELLY HALL, CHRISSY B A RT O N , J E N N Y LEHR, and ELAINE COLLINGS hold the 1st ever RJOA Multi Family Estate & Craft Sale for their 501 3c Spring Fund RJOA Fund Raising Raiser. WOW! What a turn out Chairman: FABULOUS LAURA McCRACKEN o f S u p p o r t ! W i t h
Chairman and Business Entrepreneur L A U R A McCRACKEN organizing and enthusiasm who could stay behind! Thanks to all those who contributed but couldn’t attend! Honorary Associate M e m b e r : R O N McCRACKEN right by
our sides with his famous “Texas Knife Guy” custom made knife for the Drawing!!! It was a BEAUTY!…. OK, All his custom knives are “Beauties”! This 1 Day Sale - Plans See Rebel, page 2
Lone Star College will host a Registration Fair Aug. 6-7 to help students and their families learn how to complete their enrollment process before the fall 2024 semester begins. “The Lone Star College Registration event will have various enrollment activities to help students select the right classes, finalize their schedules and ensure they are on the right path to start fall with us,” said Gerald F. Napoles, Ph.D., LSC vice chancellor, Student Success. The LSC Registration Fair takes place at all eight main LSC campuses (seven in person and one online) from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. College representatives will assist students through their eightstep enrollment checklist, which includes advising and financial aid assistance. “The foundation I am building at Lone Star College will shape the rest of my education when I transfer to a four-year institution,” said Alexandria Hays, LSC-Online student. “Speaking with an advisor has helped me plan the next steps in my degree, leading toward a career in teaching.” The fair will also help students apply to LSC, submit transcripts, complete placement testing, attend new student orientation and pay for classes. The fall 2024 semester begins Aug. 26 and registration is still o p e n . Vi s i t LoneStar.edu/Fair to learn more about the Registration Fair activities offered at each LSC campus. Lone Star College enrolls over 80,000 students each semester providing h i g h - q u a l i t y, l o w - c o s t academic trans fer and career training education. LSC is training tomorrow’s workforce today and redefining the community college experience to support student success. Mario K. Castillo, J.D., serves as Chancellor of LSC, the largest institution of higher education in the Houston area and has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For® institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education. LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Wo r k f o r c e C e n t e r s o f Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College. To learn more, visit LoneStar.edu.