WEDNESDAY VOLUME XXIX NUMBER 39 Section 1 8 pages
October 2, 2024 Home of the ‘Lone Star Flag’ and Jeannine Gonzales
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Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 5.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.68/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 17.5 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 64.6 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has declined 1.2 cents in the last week and stands at $3.54 per gallon. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Texas was priced at $1.99/g yesterday while the most expensive was $3.59/g, a difference of $1.60/g. The lowest price in the state yesterday was $1.99/g while the highest was $3.59/g, a difference of $1.60/g. The national average price of gasoline has risen 1.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.17/g today. The national average is down 15.4 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 63.8 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: September 30, 2023: $3.33/g (U.S. Average: $3.81/g) September 30, 2022: $3.08/g (U.S. Average: $3.75/g) September 30, 2021: $2.83/g (U.S. Average: $3.18/g) September 30, 2020: $1.85/g (U.S. Average: $2.18/g) September 30, 2019: $2.35/g (U.S. Average: $2.65/g) September 30, 2018: $2.63/g (U.S. Average: $2.87/g) September 30, 2017: $2.41/g (U.S. Average: $2.54/g) September 30, 2016: $1.97/g (U.S. Average: $2.22/g) September 30, 2015: $2.03/g (U.S. Average: $2.28/g) September 30, 2014: $3.16/g (U.S. Average: $3.33/g) Neighboring areas and their current gas prices: Midland Odessa- $2.64/g, down 12.2 cents per gallon from last week's $2.76/g. San Antonio- $2.85/g, up 15.8 cents per gallon from last week's $2.69/g. Austin- $2.84/g, up 13.4 cents per gallon from last week's $2.71/g. “Another week brings a mixed bag at the gas pump, with gas prices declining in slightly more than half of U.S. states while others have seen increases due to some refinery snags and maintenance that have emerged, temporarily delaying declines in some areas. Meanwhile, GasBuddy data shows 18 states with sub-$3 per gallon average gas prices, a count that should certainly rise over the next few weeks," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. "While Hurricane Helene left feet of rain behind and some states are seeing challenges in getting gasoline to stations, the storm did not broadly impact fuel production. For now, with oil prices falling back below $70 per barrel, the national average may be a bit stuck in the low $3s until fall maintenance wraps up, which could help bring a sub-$3 national average later this fall." GasBuddy
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by Pat Spackey
of the Montgomery County R e p u b l i c a n Wo m e n P H O T O : L t o R : presents a "Certificate to Virginia Miller, President A p p r e c i a t i o n " t o t h e
d u r i n g t h e M C RW Speaker, Zenia Warren, Immediate Past President meeting held on September of the Texas Federation of See Warren , page 2 Republican Women
Texas State President, Chris Womack Presents Program at Carriage Inn
Pictured are members & guests attending the meeting: Back Row: Sue Hereford, Ginne' Liles, & Coyla Holmes; Front Row: Pat Sheridan, Janis Hoag, Molly Kratt, Shirley Slawson, Laura Dahlberg, State President Chris Womack, Judy Weidner, Kaye Stone, Eugenia Letbetter, & Melissa Belcher-Robinson Submitted by Lady Police Department, Mrs. Dalton, Chap. PR Chrm. Womack presented an interesting and unusual The Robert Woodson program entitled “Colonial Chapter Colonial Dames of Criminal Justice, The the Seventeenth Century Origins of Our Liberty met at the Carriage Inn in from the Colonies to the Conroe and was honored Constitution.” As a thank with the official visit by the you to her, the attending Texas State President, members all contributed Chris Womack. As a crime their favorite chocolates to analyst for the Denton a surprise gift bag of thanks
to Chris since she is an acknowledged chocoholic, along with a certificate and check for her State project. Proclamations from Conroe Mayor Duke W. Coon for Remembrance Day (9/11/24), Constitution Week (9/17 thru 23/24), October 2024 Heritage Month, and November's Veteran's Day
(11/11/24) were on display. After the meeting, Chris was invited as a guest to join the chapter president, Laura Dahlberg and members to the Honor Café t h a t i s 1 0 0 % Ve t e r a n owned and features memorabilia from past wars and local veterans.
B R YA N / C O L L E G E STATION, Texas — The Texas A&M University System is proud to announce a new partnership with Student Veterans of America (SVA) to enhance the academic success of student veterans across Texas. This collaboration is made possible through a generous $563,750 grant awarded by the Greater Texas Foundation. Monteigne Long, director of Veteran & Military Services for The Texas A&M University System, leads the National Veteran Education Success Tracker (NVEST) in the Texas working group, which includes representatives from eight Te x a s h i g h e r e d u c a t i o n institutions and two state agencies. The partnership aims to build upon research from N V E S T, p r o v i d i n g a comprehensive analysis of student veteran outcomes throughout the state. “Understanding the academic experiences and needs of our student veterans is essential for their success,” Long said. “This project not only aims to illuminate the challenges they face but also will provide actionable insights to improve support systems at our institutions.” T h e N V E S T i n Te x a s research project will focus on key areas including academic progress, enrollment decisions, financial challenges and the impact of benefits like the Hazlewood Act on veterans’ educational outcomes. The findings will inform initiatives across Texas colleges and universities, ultimately enhancing the support available to student veterans. The project will encompass a diverse range of institutions, including the 11 campuses within the Texas A&M System and several other universities across Texas. This collaboration allows for a more comprehensive understanding of student veteran experiences across different academic disciplines and support systems. In addition to the Texas A&M System, the working g r o u p c o m p r i s e s representatives from other institutions including the University of Texas at Austin, Texas State University, and Texas Christian University, as well as state agencies such as t h e Te x a s Ve t e r a n s C o m m i s s i o n a n d Te x a s Workforce Commission. “By partnering with The Te x a s A & M U n i v e r s i t y System, we aim to leverage their extensive research capabilities and veteran expertise,” said Dr. Abby Kinch, chief of staff of SVA. “Together, we will work to identify best practices and develop data-driven strategies to support our student veterans.” The Texas A&M System and SVA are excited to embark on this important initiative, which is expected to yield critical insights into the academic and financial landscapes faced by veterans pursuing higher education in Texas. For more information, visit www.greatertexasfoundation.o rg.