WEDNESDAY VOLUME XXIX NUMBER 43 Section 1 12 pages
October 30, 2024 Home of the ‘Lone Star Flag’ and Troy Walker
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Gas Prices Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 11.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.58/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 10.5 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 36.6 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has declined 2.6 cents in the last week and stands at $3.54 per gallon- the lowest level in over 1,100 days. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Texas was priced at $2.24/g yesterday while the most expensive was $3.59/g, a difference of $1.35/g. The lowest price in the state yesterday was $2.24/g while the highest was $3.59/g, a difference of $1.35/g. The national average price of gasoline has fallen 5.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.07/g today. The national average is down 12.9 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 39.8 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: October 28, 2023: $2.95/g (U.S. Average: $3.47/g) October 28, 2022: $3.14/g (U.S. Average: $3.74/g) October 28, 2021: $3.05/g (U.S. Average: $3.39/g) October 28, 2020: $1.84/g (U.S. Average: $2.14/g) October 28, 2019: $2.27/g (U.S. Average: $2.60/g) October 28, 2018: $2.56/g (U.S. Average: $2.81/g) October 28, 2017: $2.24/g (U.S. Average: $2.46/g) October 28, 2016: $2.05/g (U.S. Average: $2.21/g) October 28, 2015: $1.93/g (U.S. Average: $2.19/g) October 28, 2014: $2.81/g (U.S. Average: $3.02/g) Neighboring areas and their current gas prices: Midland Odessa- $2.56/g, down 16.8 cents per gallon from last week's $2.73/g. San Antonio- $2.52/g, down 11.4 cents per gallon from last week's $2.63/g. Austin- $2.54/g, down 11.6 cents per gallon from last week's $2.66/g. “The national average price of gasoline has continued its decline over the last week as oil prices have sunk due to Israel avoiding attacks on Iran's oil infrastructure, and seasonal decreases in demand are pushing gasoline lower, as is normal for this time of year. In addition to gasoline prices falling to their lowest level since January, the average price of diesel has now fallen to its lowest level in over three years," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at G a s B u d d y. " W h i l e m a n y Americans may incorrectly credit the upcoming election for the declines, politicians have little influence over the strong seasonal forces that drive prices lower in autumn. With winter gasoline soon to reach the rest of California, and demand continuing to decline as Americans grapple with colder weather, the drop in demand is pushing gas prices down—not politicians on either side, as much as they might like to think they do. I expect the decline in gas prices will continue into and even beyond the upcoming election." SOURCE GasBuddy
Article by Mark Hooker Photos Courtesy of Debbie Pietsch It was hot, it was dusty, but the members of the MISD Fishing Team did not care. They were on a mission to get “Back Where They Belong,” as the clear number one Team in the Houston Division of the Texas High School Bass Association. Going into the Lake Somerville event, MISD was in a deadlock tie with College Station after the first two events at Lake Limestone and Toledo
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and Jett Moore with 10.05 pounds. This makes for a second time this season that Colton and Jett have scored a top 5 finish, and coincidentally, places them in 5th place in the coveted Anglers of the Year Race. Rounding out the top 3 Teams from MISD was Jacob Riley and Brenner Kirklin who claimed 7th place on a stingy Lake Somerville with 7.6 pounds. These former State Qualifiers are also in the thick of the Anglers of the Year race, being in 18th place with three of the five events in the books. Reclaiming the
undisputed lead in the Houston Division will allow these Anglers, Parents, Team Sponsors, Captains, MISD, and the C o m m u n i t y o f Montgomery the opportunity to reflect with pride in their Fall Season accomplishments. Everyone can now enjoy t h e u p c o m i n g Thanksgiving & Christmas Holidays knowing that the MISD Fishing Team is “Back Where They Belong.”
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Trick or Treat Historic Montgomery 2024: It was Spooktacular by Ruben Borjas, Jr
Montgomery was invaded this past Saturday by a bevy of youngsters dressed in gory, morbid, but also some kindly costumes of their favorite characters or personalities, as they roamed around the city center in search of candy and entertainment. They and their parents and hangers-on enjoyed the atmosphere, albeit a little toasty, but still was fun enough to be had by everyone on hand during the 6th Annual ‘Trick or Tr e a t H i s t o r i c Montgomery.’ It’s the y early event where Community.....2, 3, 5, 11,12 thousands of kids don their Commentary...................3, 4, 5 favorite Halloween attire to Church Directory..............5 celebrate with family, Legals......................6, 7, 8, 9 friends, and shop owners, as everyone greeted
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Bend Reservoir. The two Teams have been going at it like a couple of junkyard dogs, with each Team having one victory, and one second place finish, both having a total of 199 out of a possible 200 points. F o r t h e L a k e Somerville event, MISD was led by the Team of Jaxon Carnine and Karson Nelson, with a 5 fish limit tipping the scale at 14.97 pounds. This earned the pair a 2nd place finish out of 161 Individual Teams, from 20 area High Schools. Coming in 5th place for the Tournament was the Team of Colton Hatzold
Magnolia, TX – The increasing p o p u l a r i t y o f Te x a s Renaissance Festival is drawing visitors from across Texas and filling local campgrounds. Te x a s R e n a i s s a n c e Festival celebrates its 50th year this year and record crowds are expected. The faire runs from the second weekend of October to the w e e k e n d a f t e r Thanksgiving. One local campground is setting new occupancy records this year. Noble Forest RV Village, located North of Magnolia on FM 1774, books many faire attendees this time of year. "TRF visitors want to stay close to the action and avoid the traffic," says g e n e r a l m a n a g e r, K y l e Closner. "Noble Forest is situated perfectly for guests to beat the traffic. Visitors demand full hookups with electric and water and sewer. We a r e t h e c l o s e s t campground that stays open all year and offers the amenities guests want." Te x a s R e n a i s s a n c e Festival celebrates its 50th year this year and record crowds are expected. The faire opened October 12. Already the park is sold out of premium patio sites. Occupancy averages over 84% on weekends during the festival. The park has a waitlist for peak weekends like Halloween and Thanksgiving. "TRF is helping us set new records this year," stated Closner. Noble Forest opened in 2023 at the site of a previous RV campground. “2023 was our first season, and 2024 is exceeding our expectations, and the faire hasn’t even started yet.” The on-site manager, Elizabeth, is here to welcome weekend visitors and longer term guests. "I greet the RV's with a smile and a bottle of water."
Community needed to Identify Trailer Theft Suspects
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office is attempting to identify the two male suspects shown below who were involved in the theft of a 2021 Heartland Torque camper trailer. On August 23, 2024, around 11:25 p.m., both suspects broke into a storage facility near the 1000 block of Black Road in Conroe, TX, and stole the trailer using a white Dodge pickup truck. If you recognize these suspects or truck, or have any information regarding this theft, please contact the Montgomery County Quilt Shop owner Patty Roebuck hands out candy to the kids Sheriff’s Office at 936-7605800, option 3, and October is well loved t h e y e a r, w h e r e k i d s reference case # Halloween 2024, with open arms and bags to be for Halloween, signaling 24A284608. To remain See Spook, page 11 the beginning of the end of filled with candy. anonymous, you can contact Multi-County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-392STOP [7867].
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