WEDNESDAY VOLUME XXX NUMBER 48 Section 1 8 pages
December 3, 2025 Home of the ‘Lone Star Flag’ and Jake Hutchinson
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Texas Montgomery Historical Society Weekly Readies For Christmas; Receives Gas Prices Watercolor of Museum
Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 11.5 cents per gallon in the last week, a v e r a g i n g $ 2 . 5 1 / g t o d a y, according to GasBuddy's survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are unchanged versus a month ago and stand 0.4 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has decreased 5.5 cents compared to a week ago and stands at $3.722 per gallon. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Texas was priced at $2.09/g yesterday while the most expensive was $3.99/g, a difference of $1.90/g. The lowest price in the state yesterday was $2.09/g while the highest was $3.99/g, a difference of $1.90/g. The national average price of gasoline has fallen 8.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.95/g today. The national average is down 6.9 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 5.4 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: December 1, 2024: $2.52/g (U.S. Average: $3.00/g) December 1, 2023: $2.72/g (U.S. Average: $3.25/g) December 1, 2022: $2.76/g (U.S. Average: $3.42/g) December 1, 2021: $2.94/g (U.S. Average: $3.37/g) December 1, 2020: $1.82/g (U.S. Average: $2.15/g) December 1, 2019: $2.24/g (U.S. Average: $2.60/g) December 1, 2018: $2.16/g (U.S. Average: $2.44/g) December 1, 2017: $2.25/g (U.S. Average: $2.48/g) December 1, 2016: $1.93/g (U.S. Average: $2.16/g) December 1, 2015: $1.82/g (U.S. Average: $2.03/g) Neighboring areas and their current gas prices: Midland Odessa- $2.41/g, down 7.2 cents per gallon from last week's $2.48/g. San Antonio- $2.46/g, down 25.5 cents per gallon from last week's $2.72/g. Austin- $2.51/g, down 20.7 cents per gallon from last week's $2.72/g. “Nearly every state saw average gas prices fall heading into Thanksgiving, with the national average dipping below $3 per gallon for several consecutive days—falling to $2.95/gal over the weekend, the lowest level since May 2021,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. “With refinery maintenance largely complete and OPEC increasing oil production for December, oil prices have struggled. Combine those factors and you have a solid recipe for continued downward pressure on gas prices in the weeks ahead. A few dozen stations are already offering gas under $2 per gallon, and we could see that number grow as we move further into the holiday season. It couldn’t come at a better time for Americans—with relief arriving just as the holidays kick off.” SOURCE GasBuddy
Index Community................2, 5, 8 Commentary...................3, 4, 5 Church Directory..............5 Legals.............................6, 7 Business Directory.............8
by Ruben Borjas, Jr As Christmas in Historic Montgomery nears on December 13th, with the Holiday Marketplace - Arts & Crafts fair, the annual Christmas Parade, the 35th Annual Cookie Walk, and the 48th Candlelight Home Tour; the Montgomery Historical Society readied itself by decorating the N.H. Davis Museum this p a s t S a t u r d a y. Scoutmaster Mat Wilson, from Troop 351 in Montgomery, and a small group of his Scouts, spent time with MHS Board Members in decorating the museum making it look presentable for December festivities. This was the third year that the scouts See Watercolor , page 2
LtoR: Rebecca Noriega, presented MHS Board Members, Cheryl Fox, and Billy Ray Duncan, a watercolor of the N.H. Davis Museum completed by Montgomery artist Gwen Dean
Blackfin Conroe Compressor Site Now Lies Empty: One Conroe Family Rejoices
The Blackfin gas pipeline compressor station at the beginning of November by Ruben Borjas, Jr For one Conroe family, this Thanksgiving had an extra special meaning. Their business and livelihood, once under
threat from a dangerous gas pipeline compressor station, lying literally feet away from their store, is no more. The Bartholet F a m i l y, o w n e r s o f Bartholet Home
Furnishings, located across I-45 from River Plantation in Conroe, were pleased to report that earlier in November that crews from WhiteWater Midstream, LLC, the principal
controlling interest over Blackfin Pipeline, LLC, had begun to remove the equipment located on the property. Crews in the early summer began installing compressor equipment on the seven acre property, located at 12024 I-45, frightening not only the Bartholet’s, but nearby residents of Grand Central Park, as well as causing concerns for the safety of drivers along the interstate should an incident ever happen. The Bartholet’s filed suit against Blackfin which was heard in the 457th Judicial District Court of Judge Vince J. Santini in late August and early September. A temporary injunction was issued by Santini soon after locking down further additions to construction. In reviewing the judge’s ruling, it was evident that the pipeline See Blackfin , page 2
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Celebrate the Season with Santa at Margaritaville Lake Resort Santa Claus is headed to Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe | Houston! Santa will arrive by boat in true Margaritaville-style fashion to kick off the festivities! Make plans now to have breakfast with Jolly Old St. Nick. Enjoy a festive breakfast buffet, photo ops, and a chance to visit with Santa himself. Kids will have the opportunity to write wish lists to Santa during a letter-writing activity. For more information, visit here. Reservations are highly recommended by calling 877.286.9590. Adults: $39.95 Children (6 to 10): $24.95 Children 5 and under eat free Members receive 20% off Saturday, Dec. 6 and Saturday, Dec. 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Margaritaville Lake Resort Del Lago Ballroom 600 Margaritaville Parkway Montgomery, Texas 77356
Lone Star Light Up the Park Friday, December 6 6:00 PM Cedar Brake Park Enjoy the traditional tree lighting, performances, sweet treats, photos with Mr. & Mrs. Claus, and holiday fun for all ages! Lone Star Christmas Parade December 13 10:00AM – 12:00PM Downtown Montgomery Parking: Montgomery High School Stadium (Shuttles running until 3:30 PM) Christmas in Historic Montgomery Hosted by the Historical Montgomery Society Holiday Marketplace: Arts & Crafts 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Famous Cookie Walk 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Candlelight Home Tour 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM