WEDNESDAY VOLUME XXVII NUMBER 39 Section 1 8 pages
October 5, 2022 Home of the ‘Lone Star Flag’ and
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Texas Patriotic Celebration by Weekly Local Organiztion During Gas Prices Constitution Week
Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 4.0 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.05/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 19.7 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 22.6 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has declined 2.9 cents in the last week and stands at $4.86 per gallon. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Texas was priced at $2.59/g yesterday while the most expensive was $4.49/g, a difference of $1.90/g. The lowest price in the state yesterday was $2.59/g while the highest was $4.49/g, a difference of $1.90/g. The national average price of gasoline has risen 11.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.78/g today. The national average is up 0.4 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 59.8 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: October 3, 2021: $2.83/g (U.S. Average: $3.18/g) October 3, 2020: $1.84/g (U.S. Average: $2.17/g) October 3, 2019: $2.34/g (U.S. Average: $2.67/g) October 3, 2018: $2.66/g (U.S. Average: $2.91/g) October 3, 2017: $2.40/g (U.S. Average: $2.52/g) October 3, 2016: $1.98/g (U.S. Average: $2.22/g) October 3, 2015: $2.05/g (U.S. Average: $2.29/g) October 3, 2014: $3.15/g (U.S. Average: $3.31/g) October 3, 2013: $3.13/g (U.S. Average: $3.36/g) October 3, 2012: $3.53/g (U.S. Average: $3.78/g) Neighboring areas and their current gas prices: Midland Odessa- $3.09/g, down 3.1 cents per gallon from last week's $3.12/g. San Antonio- $3.01/g, down 1.9 cents per gallon from last week's $3.03/g. Austin- $3.14/g, up 2.4 cents per gallon from last week's $3.12/g. "With gas prices continuing to surge on the West Coast and Great Lakes, the national average saw its second straight weekly rise. But at the same time, areas of the Northeast and Gulf Coast have continued to see declines as the the nation experiences sharp differences in trends between regions," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. "Some West Coast states saw prices rise 35 to 55 cents per gallon in the last week as refinery issues continued to impact gasoline supply, which fell to its lowest level in a decade in the region, causing prices to skyrocket. While I'm hopeful there will eventually be relief, prices could go a bit higher before cooling off. In addition, OPEC could decide to cut oil production by a million barrels as the global economy slows down, potentially creating a catalyst that could push gas prices up further." SOURCE GasBuddy
Pictured L to R are members and guests of the Heritage Trails chapter, NSDAR with the SAR Color Guard who took part in the ceremonies. Pat Spackey; Bill Myers (Freedom Chapter, NSSAR); John Thompson (Freedom Chapter, NSSAR); Rachel Nolan; Tom Jackson (Robert Rankin Chapter, NSSAR); Maureen Pack; Rowena Hayes (Heritage Trails chapter, NSDAR Regent), 2022-2024); Don Hayes (Freedom Chapter, NSSAR); Paula Grigsby; Wes Vick (Paul Carrington Chapter, NSSAR); Pat Williams; and Tom Houston (Paul Carrington Chapter, NSSAR). The Houston Area Regents Council Constitution Constitution Week Luncheon, held at the Junior League in Houston, is always a very
District V chapters. Rowena Hayes (Heritage Trails Chapter Regent) presided with the other Regents in District 5 and presented the speakers gift
to the honorable Kim Sullivan, following her inspiring speech “How the American Revolution i n f l u e n c e o u r Constitution”!
Meador Branch Library Has A Digital Sign!
CONROE, TX – Commissioner Walker was honored on September 15th at Meador Branch Library. Staff members and Friends of the Library thanked him for their new digital sign and message board and held a Ribbon Cutting Dedication. The Community............2, 3, 4, 8 Meador Branch Library Commentary.......................3, 4 was built in 1991 and has been a fixture in the Willis Devotional..........................5 community for the last Legals.............................6, 7 thirty years. The library
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Patriotic and Wonderful Celebration. The event is hosted each year by the Regents of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
offers programs like their popular story times, computers for use and printing, and a diverse collection of books, audiobooks, and movies in physical and online formats. Commissioner Walker knows the vital role local libraries play in the community and was proud to provide Meador Branch Library with their new upgraded sign. The Montgomery
County Memorial Library System has 7 locations throughout Montgomery County. The system houses a collection of approximately 650,000 books, audiobooks, and DVDs and access to a digital collection of 820,506 eBooks, eAudiobooks, and eVideos. The Montgomery County Memorial Library System is committed to being a leading resource of
information, education, culture, and recreation, contributing to life-long learning, and adapting to the community's special needs and interests. To connect, visit: www.countylibrary.org For more information about this MCMLS, contact Natasha Benway at 936.522.2137 or email natasha.benway@countyli brary.org.
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MCHD Offers Chance To Learn Life Saving Skill C O N R O E – Montgomery County Hospital District is offering free CPR classes in an effort to educate as many people as possible in the life-saving skill. CPR in the first few minutes of sudden cardiac arrest can save a person from disability and death. The more members of the community we can educate on CPR, the safer community we can become. The next free class is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 20th at the MCHD Administration Building located at 1400 S Loop 336 West in Conroe, Texas 77304. MCHD plans to offer a free class every third Thursday of the month. The class includes an American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR/AED certification. Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is the leading cause of death in the United States, accounting for 325,000 deaths every year. “Without CPR in the first minutes of a cardiac arrest, permanent brain damage or death can occur in less than 8 minutes,” said James Seek, MCHD Division Chief – Clinical. “The chances of survival decrease by 10 percent every minute that person goes without CPR. So, after 10 minutes, there is a very small chance of a successful resuscitation. Bystander CPR is one of the most important factors in saving that person’s life.” Pre-registration is required. More information and registration can be found here: https://www.mchdtx.org/events/heartsavercpr-aed-48/. Heartsaver® CPR AED is a video-based, instructor-led course that teaches adult and child CPR and AED use, infant CPR, and how to relieve choking in adults, children, and infants. This course teaches s k i l l s w i t h t h e A H A’s research-proven practicewhile-watching technique, which allows instructors to observe the students, provide feedback, and guide the students’ learning of skills. This course is for anyone with limited or no medical training who needs a course completion card in CPR and AED use to meet job, r e g u l a t o r y, o r o t h e r requirements. Course includes: * Adult CPR and AED use * Opioid-associated lifethreatening emergencies * Child CPR and AED use * Infant CPR * Adult, child, and infant choking * Optional modules in child CPR and AED use and infant CPR, including child and infant choking Join MCHD in this effort to save lives. Montgomery County Hospital District’s mission is to care for the indigent and provide EMS services while protecting the interest of taxpayers and ensuring longterm stability through fund development. For more information about the Montgomery County Hospital District please go to www.mchd-tx.org.