WEDNESDAY VOLUME XXX NUMBER 32 Section 1 10 pages
August 13, 2025 Home of the ‘Lone Star Flag’ and George Harrigan
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Texas Local Chapter Members Weekly attend 130th SCV National Gas Prices
Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 5.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.66/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 11.3 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 32.8 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has decreased 1.8 cents compared to a week ago and stands at $3.690 per gallon. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Texas was priced at $2.29/g yesterday while the most expensive was $3.69/g, a difference of $1.40/g. The lowest price in the state yesterday was $2.29/g while the highest was $3.69/g, a difference of $1.40/g. The national average price of gasoline has fallen 2.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.08/g today. The national average is down 7.0 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 32.3 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: August 11, 2024: $2.99/g (U.S. Average: $3.41/g) August 11, 2023: $3.41/g (U.S. Average: $3.82/g) August 11, 2022: $3.44/g (U.S. Average: $3.95/g) August 11, 2021: $2.85/g (U.S. Average: $3.18/g) August 11, 2020: $1.85/g (U.S. Average: $2.17/g) August 11, 2019: $2.38/g (U.S. Average: $2.63/g) August 11, 2018: $2.62/g (U.S. Average: $2.85/g) August 11, 2017: $2.16/g (U.S. Average: $2.35/g) August 11, 2016: $1.96/g (U.S. Average: $2.13/g) August 11, 2015: $2.38/g (U.S. Average: $2.58/g) Neighboring areas and their current gas prices: Midland Odessa- $2.78/g, up 12.5 cents per gallon from last week's $2.66/g. San Antonio- $2.61/g, down 13.4 cents per gallon from last week's $2.74/g. Austin- $2.62/g, down 14.0 cents per gallon from last week's $2.76/g. “After rising for two straight weeks, the national average price of gasoline saw a slight decline in the last week as oil prices fell below $64 per barrel, paving the way for prices to ease in most states,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. “Price-cycling markets again saw the largest weekly swings, with Florida and Michigan cycling upward, while Indiana and Ohio experienced sharp declines but may be due for jumps this week. As we approach the peak of hurricane season, forecasts are showing favorable conditions for tropical development, so we’ll be watching closely for any potential impact on supply and prices as Labor Day nears.” SOURCE GasBuddy
Reunion in Houston
Submitted By RJOA Chairman of Public Relations: Elaine Collings. Article & Photos by RJOA Evelyn and SCV Ken M i l l e r. Wi t h s p e c i a l Appreciation to SCV Camp #2182 Commander: Buddy Gurganus United Daughters of the Confederacy's Rebel Joan Of Arc #2721 Belles Anita Stevens (Historian) and Evelyn Miller (Chairman of
the Benevolent, UDC Magazine Subscription and Directory Committees) recently exhibited their support for the Son's of C o n f e d e r a t e Ve t e r a n s ' Major General Patrick C l e b u r n e ' s 7 t h Te x a s Infantry Camp #2182 at their 130th SCV National Reunion in Houston, Texas. Instant friendships began with a handshake between men from all over the United States as they shared their
love of correct CSA history and stories of their ancestors. Those in attendance from the 7th Texas Infantry Camp were Buddy Gurganus (Camp Commander elect), Andrew Petty (1st Lieutenant Commander elect), Kenneth Miller (2nd Lieutenant Commander), Mr. Seely (Treasurer elect) and Ed Sellers (Registrar elect). Friends of the Sons of Confederate Veterans were
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COLOR GUARD of the SCV National Reunion: SCV Camp: Major General Patrick Cleburne’s 7th Texas Infantry, 2182. Front Row: RJOA 2721 Anita Stevens in Period Dress (also Friend of SCV and vocalist at Convention), Lillian Jones (Highland Saber Dancer), Tammy Seely (Friend of SCV), Tina Summers (Friend of SCV, and Bugler for Honor Guard), Buddy Gurganus (Commander of SCV Camp #2182, Curtis Summers (Drummer for Honor Guard), Airen Lee Cadet from Confederate Coffee Shop). Back Row: Skipper Jones (SCV Member, Flag Bearer), Piper Will Jones (Bagpipes 30 yrs.+ veteran), Jody B a l l a r d ( T x . 11 t h B r i g a d e Commander and Grimes County Grays Camp #924), Paul Smith (Captain James Gillaspie Camp #226 30 yrs. + veteran), and RJOA Evelyn Miller (in Period Dress “Widows Weeds”), Andrew Petty (1st Lt. Camp #2182), Ken Miller (2nd Lt. Camp #2182), Barbara Marthal (Author and Guitarist). NOT PICTURED BUT PRESENT: Steve Sodich (Chaplain for 4th TX Field Battery), Jerry Nelson (Honor Guard Commander & Former TX 11th Brigade Commander 30 yrs. + Veteran), Ed Sellards (Camp #2182 Genealogist), David Ramirez (4th TX Field Battery Camp #2358)
also represented by members Tina Summers, Ta m m y S e e l y, A n i t a Stevens and Evelyn Miller. See SCV , page 2
Conroe Clarifies Position over Willis ISD's Water Fight at Calfee Middle School
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Councilmembers, speaking in reference to Willis ISD’s Calfee Middle School, which up until August 5th did not have continuous water service due to the district’s failure to obtain a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity, or CCN, which The Montgomery legally allows Conroe to provide water to the campu County Sheriff's Office has arrested one adult and four juveniles in connection with by Ruben Borjas, Jr a large-scale retail theft o peration involving In a session that could be described as contentious multiple stores. On August 2, 2025, at times, Mayor Duke Coon deputies responded to a and the City of Conroe, held report of a theft in progress a rare Saturday City Council at the Academy store located meeting to address citizen inquiries and explain the at 1360 Lake Woodlands city’s position in reference Drive. Upon arrival, they detained a total of five Photo: Montgomery Keough, red hat, was the Mayor Duke Coon, and the See Water, page 9 s u s p e c t s : 2 6 - y e a r- o l d C o u n t y J u d g e M a r k first to address Conroe C o n r o e C i t y Talanda Champagne from Humble, TX, and four juveniles from both Houston and Humble. A search of their vehicle revealed a significant amount of stolen merchandise from various retailers. Further investigation indicated that the recovered items, valued at nearly $7,000, had been stolen from multiple stores in The Community..........2, 3, 5, 10 Wo o d l a n d s a r e a . A l l Commentary...............2, 3, 4, 5 suspects were transported and charged with Felony Church Directory..............5 Theft. Legals.........................6, 7, 8 The Montgomery Business Directory...........10 County Sheriff’s Office remains dedicated to protecting local businesses and will continue to actively work to prevent and investigate organized retail theft through proactive patrols and investigative efforts.
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Suspects Apprehended in Organized Retail Theft Case