WEDNESDAY VOLUME XXIX NUMBER 46 Section 1 8 pages
November 20, 2024 Home of the ‘Lone Star Flag’ and Madeline Conner
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35th Annual Texas The Annual “Christmas YMCA Run Weekly In Historic Montgomery” Thru The Woods
Gas Prices
Average gasoline prices in Texas are unchanged in the last week, averaging $2.60/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 14.4 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 18.8 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has declined 0.4 cents in the last week and stands at $3.516 per gallon. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Texas was priced at $2.02/g yesterday while the most expensive was $3.59/g, a difference of $1.57/g. The lowest price in the state yesterday was $2.02/g while the highest was $3.59/g, a difference of $1.57/g. The national average price of gasoline has fallen 0.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.02/g today. The national average is down 15.2 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 27.6 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: November 18, 2023: $2.78/g (U.S. Average: $3.30/g) November 18, 2022: $2.96/g (U.S. Average: $3.67/g) November 18, 2021: $3.02/g (U.S. Average: $3.41/g) November 18, 2020: $1.79/g (U.S. Average: $2.11/g) November 18, 2019: $2.23/g (U.S. Average: $2.60/g) November 18, 2018: $2.33/g (U.S. Average: $2.60/g) November 18, 2017: $2.28/g (U.S. Average: $2.54/g) November 18, 2016: $1.92/g (U.S. Average: $2.15/g) November 18, 2015: $1.90/g (U.S. Average: $2.12/g) November 18, 2014: $2.66/g (U.S. Average: $2.86/g) Neighboring areas and their current gas prices: Midland Odessa- $2.61/g, down 15.4 cents per gallon from last week's $2.77/g. San Antonio- $2.47/g, down 19.7 cents per gallon from last week's $2.67/g. Austin- $2.51/g, down 18.5 cents per gallon from last week's $2.69/g. "Several states saw gas prices jump or 'cycle' last week, a behavior in which gas prices climb significantly after falling below a station's replacement price. This led the national average to see little meaningful change from last week, with many states experiencing a slow decline, offsetting the few states that did see big jumps," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. "However, the good news is that those states that saw large jumps last week will likely see some of the biggest declines at the pump this week, paving the way for the national average to fall, potentially below $3 per gallon, just in time for Thanksgiving, with GasBuddy tracking 28 states already below that level." SOURCE GasBuddy
Index Community............2, 3, 5, 8 Commentary...................2, 3, 4 Church Directory..............5 Legals.............................6, 7 Business Directory.............8
….Where the Holidays Begin!
by Bea Rouse Montgomery County's oldest Christmas celebration has activities not found anywhere else in the area. You will not want miss this wonderful day full of events to create memories and fun for every family member, in downtown Historic Montgomery—one of Texas' oldest towns and the Birthplace of the Texas flag. The Montgomery Historical Society, founded in the 1954, produces this, their main fundraising event, every December with proceeds going toward maintaining the seven historic buildings owned by the Society and for scholarships for a deserving senior at Montgomery's two high schools. The event is throughout the historic district surrounding the Community building at 14420 Liberty Street. The strolling carolers, coupled with the Holiday Marketplace filled with
vendors offering homemade gifts and décor, and the old-fashioned decorations in the historic buildings on the evening Historic Home Tour, will make you feel you have stepped back to the mid1800's when Montgomery was the county seat. T h e C i t y o f Montgomery sponsors the Holiday Parade which begins 10:00 a.m., starting on Liberty St. and heading north across Eva St., then winding through the downtown area. Several awards will be presented to entrants within the main categories of theme and Spirit plus a Grand Champion. For safety reasons, no candy or other items are allowed to be thrown from the floats—parade walkers will hand out candies to the crowds along the route. Parade applications are available on the City's web site or at Montgomery City Hall on Old Plantersville Road. Montgomery Historical Society's “Holiday
Marketplace—Art & Craft.” Vendors! Sign up soon for booths. Items should be homemade or homegrown. This is a great opportunity for visitors to find Christmas gifts and holiday décor. Booths are 10'x10', renting for $85, or $115 with electricity. For more information, See MHS-TX.org, and to print the (1) Vendor Letter and (2) Marketplace Application. Send a m e s s a g e t o Contact@MHS-TX.org with further questions. All prior vendors who want to return will be guaranteed a space and the number of spaces they rented last year as long as they get their applications in at least a few days before the event. However, if prior vendors wait too long, there could be someone else who might apply to sell the same items, and the prior vendor could miss out! The community, and especially the Montgomery Independent School District, fully support this popular and
remarkable event by sponsoring specific aspects from the area schools and civic groups from participating in the holiday parade to providing festive cookies and candies for the famous Cookie Walk in the Community Building at 14420 Liberty St. (No plain chocolate chip, please—to ensure this popular event will continue to have a multitude of specialty items to offer.) This year marks the 34th Annual Cookie Walk, which was created by the late, wonderful lady, Reba Laughter. This Christmas event was featured in the 1999 issue of Southern Living magazine! The Society is grateful to the Montgomery Monarchs Chapter of the National Charity League for continuing their incredibly difficult task of decorating, staging, and serving the thousands of convections for our visitor's pleasure. Cookies
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Princesses, Aztec Dancers and Puppet Shows During Thanksgiving Week photos courtesy of The Woodlands Children's Museum. THE WOODLANDS, TX –– Thanksgiving marks the official start of the holiday season, ushering in cooler temperatures, family gatherings, and of course, the traditional turkey feast. At the museum, we celebrate with a week full of live entertainment and culturally enriching performances. As we embark on a week of wonder, we invite guests Monday, November 25th, from 9:30am-2:00pm to participate in a selfguided scavenger hunt. Children and caregivers are encouraged to look
high and low within our exhibits to locate clues to fill in their treasure map. On Tuesday, November 26th, don your finest regal attire and prepare to be captivated by enchanting princesses. Throughout the day, children will have the
opportunity to train as noble knights and create their own princess crowns and knight swords. Adding to the magic of this royal occasion, Princesses Belle, Cinderella, Moana, and Rapunzel will be on stage for photo ops at 10:30am,
11:30am, 12:30pm, and 1:30pm. “The timeless tradition of dressing up as fairytale princesses or brave knights has captivated generations of children," explained Angela Colton, the museum's Executive Director. "Through the magic of imaginative play, children are empowered to express their creativity and individuality, shaping their perception of the world around them." Also on Princess Day, enjoy holiday shopping with Paperpie Books for Kids (formerly Usborne Books & More). O n We d n e s d a y, November 27th, we See Museum, page 2
Presented by Huntsman Running for a Cause since 1989 THE WOODLANDS:, YMCA Run Thru The Woods has been one of the premier running and walking family events in Texas for 35 years. The Huntsman Corporation has generously taken the lead as presenting sponsor for the annual charity event held on Thanksgiving morning in The Woodlands, Texas. “For the past 6 years, Huntsman has been proud to support this event that supports such local services as Healthy Families, Youth D e v e l o p m e n t , Te e n Leadership, Safety Around Water, The Arts, Food Insecurity, Social Isolation, Learning Gaps, Health Disparities, and Racial Inequity. As a result, when youth are nurtured, families strengthened, and the needs of all people are met, our community is stronger”, said Peter Huntsman, Chairman and CEO of Huntsman Corporation. The annual event has raised more than $3,500,000 Million since it began. Thank you to our generous sponsors who support running for a cause: Huntsman, The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, Houston Methodist Hospital The Woodlands, Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center, Texas Children's Hospital The Woodlands, BMW The Woodlands, Excelerate Energy, Alight Solutions, The Woodlands Township, Market Street, Howard Hughes, Pepsi, Fleet Feet, Spectrum, Life Fitness, Alpha & Omega and TShirts Plus. T h e e v e n t i s Thanksgiving Morning, November 28, 2024, at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands Town Center. Designed for everyone to participate, categories and start times include a competitive onemile Children's Race for ages 12 and younger starting at 7:30 a.m.; a five-mile race at 8:15 a.m.; and a threemile race and three-mile walk starting at 8:25 a.m. We a r y o u r f a v o r i t e Thanksgiving costume. Strollers are welcomed but please leave your pets at home. This year, the charity event expects to attract more than 4,800 participants from around the country. Awards include special prize package to the overall top three finishers, male and female, in both the five-mile run and three-mile run. Awards will be awarded to the first-, second- and thirdplace finishers, male and female, in each age group including five-mile, fivemile masters division, threemile race, and three-mile masters division. In the onemile children's race, firstthrough third-place awards will be distributed to the top three finishers overall and in each age group, male and female. A special finisher medal will be handed out at the finish line to all participants. “Over the years, this popular holiday event has never lost touch with its
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