WEDNESDAY VOLUME XXVIII NUMBER 34 Section 1 8 pages
August 23, 2023 Home of the ‘Lone Star Flag’ and Mark Leopold
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Texas 13th Annual Woodforest A Little Chicken Weekly Charity Run! on the Gas Prices Average gasoline prices in Texas have risen 4.0 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.45/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 22.6 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 5.2 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has risen 2.1 cents in the last week and stands at $4.297 per gallon. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Texas was priced at $2.99/g yesterday while the most expensive was $4.39/g, a difference of $1.40/g. The lowest price in the state yesterday was $2.99/g while the highest was $4.39/g, a difference of $1.40/g. The national average price of gasoline is unchanged in the last week, averaging $3.82/g today. The national average is up 26.0 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 4.5 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: August 21, 2022: $3.40/g (U.S. Average: $3.86/g) August 21, 2021: $2.82/g (U.S. Average: $3.16/g) August 21, 2020: $1.87/g (U.S. Average: $2.18/g) August 21, 2019: $2.33/g (U.S. Average: $2.59/g) August 21, 2018: $2.60/g (U.S. Average: $2.82/g) August 21, 2017: $2.14/g (U.S. Average: $2.33/g) August 21, 2016: $1.98/g (U.S. Average: $2.16/g) August 21, 2015: $2.34/g (U.S. Average: $2.63/g) August 21, 2014: $3.26/g (U.S. Average: $3.43/g) August 21, 2013: $3.40/g (U.S. Average: $3.52/g) Neighboring areas and their current gas prices: Midland Odessa- $3.40/g, unchanged from last week's $3.39/g. San Antonio- $3.42/g, up 12.6 cents per gallon from last week's $3.30/g. Austin- $3.46/g, up 7.1 cents per gallon from last week's $3.39/g. "The national average price of gasoline eked out a small decline over the last week, with some states seeing a drop of 5-10 cents per gallon, while new issues in some states, like Arizona, have caused prices to jump notably in others,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. "With California facing a deluge of water from Tropical Storm Hilary, some level of refinery problems that could impact gasoline prices could arise, and with eyes on a more active Atlantic, the next few weeks will bring additional volatility to what motorists can expect at the pump.” SOURCE GasBuddy
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Prairie
By Cheryl Conley Lake Creek Nature Preserve Board of Directors
We a r e e x c i t e d t o announce the 13th annual Woodforest Charity Run! Woodforest National Bank® will host the 13th Annual Woodforest Bank Charity Run at Heritage Park in downtown Conroe. This year's race will include a 10K run/walk sponsored by Insperity Invitational and a 5K run/walk sponsored by Convergint. Plus, there will be the
snow cones, and an awards ceremony. Saturday, September 16, 2023 7:40 am | 10K R u n / W a l k 8:00 am | 5K Run/Walk 9:00 am | Barkley Shoe Dash (For ages 5-7 and 812) 10K run/walk $40; 5K run/walk $35; Barkley Shoe Dash $10 (includes a commemorative dry-fit tshirt; prices increase after Aug. 31)
Net proceeds benefit Woodforest Charitable Foundation. About Woodforest For over 40 years, Wo o d f o r e s t N a t i o n a l Bank® has stood as one of the strongest community banks in the nation, proudly offering outstanding customer service.
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“Montgomery Music in the Park" - Much More Than Your Typical Music Festival
Get Ready for an Unforgettable Fusion of Community............2, 3, 4, 8 Exquisite Wines, Commentary.......................3, 4 Electrifying Melodies, and Devotional..........................5 Thrilling Entertainment for Music Lovers of All Ages! Legals.............................6, 7 The Woodlands, Texas Business Directory.............8
popular “Barkley Shoe Dash” for kids ages 5-7 and 8-12. Participants start the race with one shoe, dash 50 yards to retrieve and put on their shoe from a pile of competing runners' shoes, then dash back 50 yards to the finish line. After the races, the participants, spectators, and volunteers will enjoy a family-friendly Post Race Party with music, food and beverages, fun jumps,
– Brace yourselves for an electrifying event that's set to ignite the town with pure excitement and entertainment! The Montgomery Area Chamber proudly
presents "Montgomery Music in the Park," fueled b y t h e e n e rg y o f o u r p r e s e n t i n g s p o n s o r, Optimum. Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 16, 2023, from
2:00 pm to 10:00 pm, as we take over the breathtaking West Montgomery County Park, nestled at 16716 FM 149, Montgomery, TX 77356. Prepare to be blown away as our Main Stage boasts a stellar lineup of local music sensations, ready to rock your world: 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm: The sensational Trey Gauthreaux 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm: The electrifying Payton Howie 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm: The country sensation Hayden Haddock 8:30 pm – 10:00 pm: And the grand finale, the Chad Cooke Band as our Headliner! Montgomery Music in the Park" welcomes music enthusiasts of all ages to partake in this sensational celebration. Get your groove on with general admission tickets, priced at just $20 for adults (age 13 and up), $10 for kids (age 4-12), and a heartwarming bonus—kids 3 years and under get in absolutely
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They once ranged across coastal Texas and Louisiana and are one of the rarest and strangest species of birds in the country. There were once close to one million of them and now fewer than 200 are left in the wild. They are one of the most endangered birds in the USA. Can you guess what it is? It’s Attwater’s prairie chicken. So what happened? The reasons for their decline are the loss of their habitat, habitat fragmentation, overhunting and imported red fire ants. Named after Britishborn naturalist Henry Attwater, the Attwater’s prairie chicken is actually a member of the North American grouse family. In the wild, they require both short and tall grasses. During mating season, males will gather in an area of bare ground or short grasses called “leks.” Here they are very visible to the females. Males inflate their air sacs, raise their tails, droop their wings and stomp their feet while “dancing” around. It is believed that the mating dances were the inspiration for many of the dances performed by the Native American tribes of coastal Texas and Louisisana. Very dense, tall grasses are required for nest-building. Hens will lay between 10 and 14 eggs that will hatch in about 26 days. Because of predators, only 3 in 10 eggs hatch. Although they’re endangered and there’s only around 200 left in the wild, there is hope. There is a recovery effort in place to ensure that the bird will r e c o v e r. A t e a m o f researchers and wildlife experts from across the country has been assembled to guide the recovery. Here are some of those participating: * The US Fish and Wildlife Service * The Nature Conservancy Texas City Prairie Preserve * Te a s P a r k s a n d Wildlife * Texas A&M * Fossil Rim Wildlife Center – Attwater’s Prairie Chicken * Houston Zoo * San Antonio Zoo * Sea World – San Antonio Located just 60 miles west of Houston is the Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge. It is home to one of the largest remaining areas of native coastal prairie in southeast Texas, the habitat required for the survival of the prairie chicken. The best hope for saving the birds is through
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