WEDNESDAY VOLUME XXVII NUMBER 33 Section 1 10 pages
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August 22, 2022 Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 1.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.40/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 46.3 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 58.7 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has declined 6.3 cents in the last week and stands at $4.97 per gallon. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Texas was priced at $2.96/g yesterday while the most expensive was $4.87/g, a difference of $1.91/g. The lowest price in the state yesterday was $2.96/g while the highest was $4.87/g, a difference of $1.91/g. The national average price of gasoline has fallen 5.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.86/g today. The national average is down 51.3 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 72.2 cents per gallon higher 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 22, 2021: $2.81/g (U.S. Average: $3.14/g) August 22, 2020: $1.87/g (U.S. Average: $2.18/g) August 22, 2019: $2.34/g (U.S. Average: $2.60/g) August 22, 2018: $2.60/g (U.S. Average: $2.82/g) August 22, 2017: $2.13/g (U.S. Average: $2.34/g) August 22, 2016: $1.99/g (U.S. Average: $2.17/g) August 22, 2015: $2.33/g (U.S. Average: $2.62/g) August 22, 2014: $3.26/g (U.S. Average: $3.43/g) August 22, 2013: $3.40/g (U.S. Average: $3.52/g) August 22, 2012: $3.54/g (U.S. Average: $3.71/g) Neighboring areas and their current gas prices: Midland Odessa- $3.47/g, down 9.1 cents per gallon from last week's $3.56/g. San Antonio- $3.29/g, down 7.1 cents per gallon from last week's $3.36/g. Austin- $3.39/g, down 7.3 cents per gallon from last week's $3.46/g. “While some areas saw gas prices rise slightly last week, the national average saw yet another weekly decline, extending the streak to ten straight weeks. The pace of declines is certainly slowing down as oil prices have bounced up slightly, but the West Coast and Northeastern U.S. are areas that still may see gas prices decline, while the South and Midwest see the drop fade and potentially slight increases," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. "In addition to falling gasoline prices, the average price of diesel has fallen below $5 per gallon for the first time since March, likely helping to cool off aggressive inflation numbers. Thus far, Mother Nature has spared us from disruptions from hurricanes, but that remains a wildcard as we head into the peak of hurricane season." SOURCE GasBuddy
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During a recent visit to the Heritage Museum of Montgomery County, Pat and Ted Spackey were delighted to bring the Stephanos family to the Heritage Museum to learn about Pat Spackey's Great, Great, Great grandfather who is highlighted at the museum! Doug Collings, Assistant Director of the museum and Board Member Carolyn Walker, who donated her family home to create the Heritage Museum, shared the history of the museum. Pat Spackey and Ted Spackey (not pictured) helped give the tour to their dear friends Leticia and Arjun Stephanos and their son Z a y n a n d t o A r j u n ’s parents, Anu and George Stephanos visiting from India! The Heritage Museum of Montgomery County is a
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Texas Renaissance Festival to Host Job Faire Todd Mission, TX – Te x a s R e n a i s s a n c e Festival announced today that the Festival and it’s vendors will be hiring more than 400 people for the upcoming 2022 Season. This year, the Job Faire is now open, virtually, and in-person on the festival grounds on Saturday, September 10th, beginning at 9 am.
“Texas Renaissance Festival will open it’s gates for 8 weekends, starting on October 8 through November 27th” says Carl Foy, Marketing Director for Texas Renaissance L to R: Arjun Stephanos, Leticia Stephanos, and son Zayn Stephanos, Pat Spackey Festival. “Hundreds of (Descendant of Charles B. Stewart, who is highlighted at the Heritage Museum); small businesses open their Doug Collings (Assistant Director of the Heritage Museum); Carolyn Walker doors during the festival. (Heritage Museum Board Member); Anu Stephanos and George Stephanos All of them are looking for (Visitors from India). staff members in retail, merchandising, food wonderful way to educate M o n t g o m e r y C o u n t y located at 1506 I-45 North service, ride operators, and t h e p u b l i c a b o u t History. The museum is in Conroe Texas. more!”
Sons of the American Revolution Commemorate The Battle of Medina
Te x a s R e n a i s s a n c e Festival is pleased to allow it’s merchants early access to potential employees via our new virtual job fair, live now on the festival’s w e b s i t e , Texrenfest.com/jobs “A job at the Texas Renaissance Festival is like no other!” says Foy. “It’s great for students or people who need a little extra income. Come prepared to meet people from all over and all walks of life. The memories and friends you’ll make you will take with you for the rest of your life!” For more information and to purchase admission, including admission to the festival and camping options, please visit the Te x a s R e n a i s s a n c e Festival website at www.texrenfest.com. A b o u t Te x a s Renaissance Festival The Texas Renaissance Festival is the nation’s largest and most acclaimed Renaissance themed event. Established in 1974, the event attracts over half a million visitors each year to its 55-acre New Market
See Festival, page 2 The Battle of Medina is known as “the Bloodiest Battle on Texas soil”. To understand what happened, we know Spain owned Texas as well as all of Mexico in 1812 but did little to settle the land. The inhabitants in 1812 were native American Indians, people from other Mexican states and the United States. The settlers were not happy with the oppression of the Spanish control, and they were
encouraged by the recent revolution in Louisiana, so they planned their own revolution. Jose Bernardo Gutierrez de Lara and Augustus Magee, encouraged by the US, organized an expedition to take Texas from Spain. They came into Texas on August 7, 1812, and captured Nacogdoches, Trinidad de Salcedo, La Bahia and San Antonio, where a Declaration of Independence for Texas,
under the Republic of Mexico, was proclaimed on April 6, 1813. This, however, was short lived. The Spanish commandant general, organized an army of 1830 men and marched from Laredo towards San Antonio to quell this rebellion. The Republican Army (Texas Army) consisted of about 1400 men made up of Anglos, Tejanos, Indians and former royalists. The Battle of Medina ensued
on August 18, 1813. Most of the Republican Army was killed by the Spanish Army and their remains were left on the battlefield for several years. Finally in 1822, the remains of those in this battle was placed in a mass grave. Members of the Freedom, San Antonio, Peter Sides and William Hightower Chapters of
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36th Annual Lobsterfest Join the Chamber for the 36th annual Lobsterfest dinner and golf tournament, presented by Woodforest National Bank. Ribeye steak, fresh Maine lobster, 100+ item silent auction, and an exciting live auction are in store for the dinner on October 6, as well as good times at the golf tournament on October 7. Thanks to our Dinner sponsor, Consolidated Communications, and Golf Tournament sponsor, The Howard Hughes Corp. Dinner: Thursday, October 6; 6pm; The Lone Star Convention Center Golf: Friday, October 7; AM & PM Shotguns; Panorama Golf Club