WEDNESDAY VOLUME XXIX NUMBER 33 Section 1 10 pages
August 21, 2024 Home of the ‘Lone Star Flag’ and Wesley Sandefer
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Texas MISD Updates District MCTX Sheriff Weekly Policies, Lincoln Gas Prices
Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 2.0 cents per gallon in the last week, a v e r a g i n g $ 2 . 9 7 / g t o d a y, according to GasBuddy's survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 8.5 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 48.2 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has declined 2.6 cents in the last week and stands at $3.69 per gallon- the lowest level in 940 days. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Texas was priced at $2.61/g yesterday while the most expensive was $4.15/g, a difference of $1.54/g. The lowest price in the state yesterday was $2.61/g while the highest was $4.15/g, a difference of $1.54/g. The national average price of gasoline has fallen 4.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.37/g today. The national average is down 11.4 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 47.8 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: August 19, 2023: $3.45/g (U.S. Average: $3.84/g) August 19, 2022: $3.42/g (U.S. Average: $3.89/g) August 19, 2021: $2.84/g (U.S. Average: $3.16/g) August 19, 2020: $1.85/g (U.S. Average: $2.17/g) August 19, 2019: $2.34/g (U.S. Average: $2.60/g) August 19, 2018: $2.61/g (U.S. Average: $2.82/g) August 19, 2017: $2.14/g (U.S. Average: $2.32/g) August 19, 2016: $1.98/g (U.S. Average: $2.15/g) August 19, 2015: $2.36/g (U.S. Average: $2.66/g) August 19, 2014: $3.27/g (U.S. Average: $3.44/g) Neighboring areas and their current gas prices: Midland Odessa- $2.91/g, down 6.1 cents per gallon from last week's $2.97/g. San Antonio- $2.85/g, down 20.7 cents per gallon from last week's $3.06/g. Austin- $2.92/g, down 15.2 cents per gallon from last week's $3.07/g. "Gasoline and diesel prices continue to trail off across much of the country as summer demand fades away. Lower demand in other oil-consuming nations is also helping to lead the downward pressure on pump prices as we approach Labor Day," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. "With little new action in the Middle East to rile up prices and Hurricane Ernesto remaining far out at sea, it looks like the downward trend could continue into the week ahead. As more schools begin to resume, gasoline demand will likely continue to ease. With the transition to winter gasoline less than a month away for the majority of the nation, gas prices will soon begin their seasonal cooling off— just as temperatures soon will as well." SOURCE GasBuddy
Index Community......2, 3, 4, 5, 10 Commentary...................3, 4, 5 Church Directory..............5 Legals......................6, 7, 8, 9 Business Directory...........10
Elementary Recognized by Ruben Borjas, Jr With the beginning of the new school year last week, Montgomery ISD is updating its District Policies for 2024-2025. At a board workshop in early August MISD trustees reviewed changes to the student handbook for the 2024-2025 school year. As students returned to classes August 15th, they were informed of a new policy regarding cell phone use on campuses. “There is ample research available providing valuable insight into the challenges that cell phone use presents to students, teachers, and administrators,” said Superintendent Mark Ruffin. “After spending the spring listening to teachers, parents, and students, it is clear that we are facing many of those same challenges in Montgomery ISD.” S t u d e n t s i n Montgomery ISD will be allowed to have cell phones on campus. However, they are expected to be “away for the day” in backpacks, lockers, or vehicles and turned off to prevent distractions. “Cell phones create a distraction that hinders student learning and academic performance,”
Montgomery ISD Superintendent Mark Ruffin celebrates the birthday of Creekside Elementary student Elliott, on the first day of classes last Thursday said Ruffin. “It negatively impacts student discipline, leads to instances of academic dishonesty, and unfortunately provides opportunities for cyberbullying,”
The cell phone policy update applies to all classrooms, hallways, restrooms, cafeterias, and any other school property during the school day. Teachers and school staff
will monitor and enforce the policy. Students found in violation of the policy will face disciplinary consequences including See MISD , page 2
Collings And Howard Travel To Present Certificates Of Appreciation Chairman of Design and Sales: ELAINE COLLINGS, and TX. Div. Committee Member: LYN HOWARD, travel to make a special presentation to Estella Ornelas and her company for their service in assisting with this Special Project that covers so many benefactors in the Great State of Texas. Both COLLINGS and HOWARD are shown here proudly wearing the lovely Family Tree of The Lft. To Rt: Lyn Howard, Estella Ornelas, Elaine Collings (Committee Member not pictured: Louann Rubel)
by Elaine Collings
Te x a s D i v i s i o n C o m m i t t e e : “ T h e Chairman of Special President’s Pin Project”, -
See Collings , page 2
Crime Prevention Unit Receives Award MCTXSheriff Crime Prevention Unit Received the Outstanding Crime Prevention Agency Award On July 8, 2024, the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office South Patrol Crime Prevention Unit was presented with the Outstanding Crime Prevention Agency award at the annual Texas Crime Prevention Association (TCPA) state conference in Corpus Christi, TX. The TCPA is comprised of both civilians and law enforcement personnel experienced in crime prevention, community s a f e t y, n e i g h b o r h o o d watch, loss prevention, security, and citizen’s police academies. In the past two years, Specialists Carlos Tavarez, Ryan McCarty, and Brian A g u i l a r ’s v i s i o n a r y approach has developed multiple successful programs such as an Amber Alert outreach program in partnership with McDonald's, an A u t i s m Aw a r e n e s s program fostering a special relationship with autistic children, and the "Day with a Deputy" coloring/activity book to engage with children at events. The Crime Prevention Unit is also the driving force behind more than 300 National Night Out events which has earned the Woodlands Township and the Unit numerous first-place awards over the years. Please join us in congratulating our outstanding Crime Prevention Unit for receiving this prestigious award! See award, page 2