WEDNESDAY VOLUME XXVII NUMBER 35 Section 1 8 pages
September 7, 2022 Home of the ‘Lone Star Flag’ and
Jon Alksne
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Texas Margaret Montgomery Weekly Chapter, NSDAR Continues Gas Prices Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 12.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.22/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 31.1 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 39.5 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has declined 2.0 cents in the last week and stands at $5.02 per gallon. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Texas was priced at $2.47/g yesterday while the most expensive was $4.73/g, a difference of $2.26/g. The lowest price in the state yesterday was $2.47/g while the highest was $4.73/g, a difference of $2.26/g. The national average price of gasoline has fallen 7.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.75/g today. The national average is down 29.5 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 57.6 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: September 6, 2021: $2.82/g (U.S. Average: $3.17/g) September 6, 2020: $1.90/g (U.S. Average: $2.20/g) September 6, 2019: $2.28/g (U.S. Average: $2.56/g) September 6, 2018: $2.61/g (U.S. Average: $2.85/g) September 6, 2017: $2.50/g (U.S. Average: $2.67/g) September 6, 2016: $1.99/g (U.S. Average: $2.19/g) September 6, 2015: $2.16/g (U.S. Average: $2.40/g) September 6, 2014: $3.23/g (U.S. Average: $3.44/g) September 6, 2013: $3.38/g (U.S. Average: $3.57/g) September 6, 2012: $3.66/g (U.S. Average: $3.82/g) Neighboring areas and their current gas prices: Midland Odessa- $3.33/g, down 8.9 cents per gallon from last week's $3.42/g. San Antonio- $3.11/g, down 12.9 cents per gallon from last week's $3.24/g. Austin- $3.24/g, down 13.5 cents per gallon from last week's $3.37/g. "The national average has declined for 12 straight weeks, the longest tally since 2018, and it could soon eclipse that mark if we see two more weeks of decline. Though, that may be more challenging given OPEC's decision yesterday to cut oil production," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. "For now, price movements will be contingent on where you are, with California seeing some minor increases, while the Great Lakes could see an upward move as BP's refinery outage has had an impact on supplies. In the Gulf and Rockies, prices may continue to fall, so a very mixed bag for motorists in the week ahead. In addition, there are several disturbances in the Atlantic to keep an eye on, but we do switch back to cheaper winter gasoline in just over a week which should provide some additional relief." SOURCE GasBuddy
To Support Local Library
Members: (L/R) JANIS HOAG, PATRICIA SHERIDAN, KAY KANE, JEAN SMOORENBURG and LAURIE REBIK M A R G A R E T MONTGOMERY continues to support our local library’s Genealogy Department by donating over $1,000 towards the purchase of genealogy research books. Chapter members
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books later this year. The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is a women’s service organization whose members can trace their lineage to an individual who contributed to
securing American independence during the R e v o l u t i o n a r y Wa r . Today’s DAR is dynamic and diverse, with over 185,000 members in 3,000
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The Conroe Founder's Day Was Honored With Its Historic Founding
The beautiful Belles of the Rebel Joan Of Arc 2721 Chapter of Montgomery County, arrived adorned in their Period Dresses in honor of the Conroe Founder's Day Event, and arrived for the crowd's delight in their decorated Limo-Gold Cart, owned by C A R L a n d LY N HOWARD. The RJOA Belles proudly waved to the crowd carrying their lace parasols, and with their magnificent RJOA Parade Banner and giant RJOA Chapter Flag flying! The Docents were positioned in every room of the Isaac Conroe Home for the Public to visit after the ceremonies for historical education. This was the 1st Home in Conroe which served also as 1st Courtroom upstairs and 1st Community................2, 3, 4 Post Office for the town. The Color Guard of the Commentary.......................3, 4 Major General Patrick Devotional..........................5 C l e b u r n e ' s 7 t h Te x a s InfantryCamp 2182 of the Legals.............................6, 7 Sons of the Confederate
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gathered to place book plates at the front of the books. Chapter Librarian, Kay Kane and Regent, Cindy Amburgey presented the books to the new Genealogy Librarian, Laura Politte. We look forward to presenting more
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MCTX Sheriff Investigates Cruelty to Animals On August 30, 2022 at about 10:30pm, a Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Deputy conducted a traffic stop on a stolen U-Haul truck in the 3000 block of College Park in the Woodlands. The occupants were detained and identified as Tiara Alsaid, a 26 year old female from Houston, and Anthony Johnson, a 57 year old male also from Houston. During recovery of the vehicle, multiple injured and malnourished dogs were discovered, one of which had a gruesome back injury with exposed flesh on most of its back consistent with a chemical burn. The animals were in kennels filled with their own urine and feces with no food or water. Pursuant to the investigation, it was discovered that the Houston Police Department has multiple cases involving Tiara for running a business that claims to transport dogs cross-country, but instead sells them, never delivering the dogs to their correct destinations. The animals in the U-Haul were stolen, and worth many thousands of dollars. HPD Detectives, the Director of the Montgomery County Animal Shelter, and a Montgomery County Constable Precinct 2 Cruelty to Animals Investigator arrived on scene to assist in the investigation. The dogs were seized until the rightful owners could be located, and the animals returned. Tiara was taken into custody for multiple offenses including Theft and Animal Cruelty, in addition to multiple drug warrants out of various counties. Anthony was arrested for Possession of Marijuana.
Scholarship Winner Chloe' Fuller Honored
The Sisters of the Rebel Joan Of Arc 2721 Chapter of The Woodlands gathered at the Guadalajara's Mexican Restaurant for a fun celebration of their RJOA Sister and Scholarship Winner, Left to Rt: ELAINE COLLINGS, Texas Division UDC Officer, Founder & Charter M I S S C H L O E ' PA I G E President of Rebel Joan Of Arc 2721, Cor. Secretary, DONNA SUMMERS, Charter F U L L E R ! T h e y f i l l e d CHLOE's arms with goodies Member and past 2nd VP, EVELYN MILLER, RJOA Treasurer, REGINA RINEY, and gifts from her Chapter to Hospitality, LYN HOWARD, CHARTER CHAPLAIN and 2nd VP, DIANNE start her new year. MISS KEBODEAUX, Co-Founder and past Registrar, ANITA STEVENS, Directory C H L O E ' w o n t h e Te x a s Chairman and past Officer of Military Service Awards. HONORING TEXAS Division United Daughters of HISTORY!! Photo by Nathan Avrazate the Confederacy Scholarship her Freshman year, and she has Veterans: Ed Sellards, Entrance and Posted the Driver and Escort for the continued to maintain her high E t h a n B r a x t o n , R o y Colors. Chairman of the RJOA Docents. SCV, SRT grade point average each year since. G o o d r u m , B u d d y ColorGuard and Cannon CHLOE' is now entering G u r g a n u s , a n d D o u g Crew was DOUGLAS See Conroe, page 2 her 4th year at Baylor Collings, led the Parade COLLINGS, who was also University, where she is majoring in Physical Therapy, and plans to pursue her Doctorate when she Graduates this year. Besides being a proud member of the Rebel Joan Of Arc Chapter of the United
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