WEDNESDAY VOLUME XXX NUMBER 8 Section 1 10 pages
February 25, 2026 Home of the ‘Lone Star Flag’ and Taylor Twomey
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Average gasoline prices in Texas have risen 2.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.49/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 7.6 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 19.3 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has increased 6.2 cents compared to a week ago and stands at $3.686 per gallon. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Texas was priced at $1.99/g yesterday while the most expensive was $4.16/g, a difference of $2.17/g. The lowest price in the state yesterday was $1.99/g while the highest was $4.16/g, a difference of $2.17/g. The national average price of gasoline has risen 1.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.88/g today. The national average is up 2.8 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 19.5 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 five years: February 23, 2025: $2.69/g (U.S. Average: $3.08/g) February 23, 2024: $2.81/g (U.S. Average: $3.27/g) February 23, 2023: $2.91/g (U.S. Average: $3.35/g) February 23, 2022: $3.18/g (U.S. Average: $3.55/g) February 23, 2021: $2.36/g (U.S. Average: $2.65/g) Neighboring areas and their current gas prices: Midland Odessa- $2.40/g, down 15.5 cents per gallon from last week's $2.55/g. San Antonio- $2.38/g, down 19.3 cents per gallon from last week's $2.57/g. Austin- $2.42/g, down 18.6 cents per gallon from last week's $2.60/g. “Average gasoline prices continue to drift higher as crude oil trades near its highest level since last summer, driven by mounting geopolitical risk premiums tied to escalating tensions between the United States and Iran,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. “While there has been no direct disruption to energy infrastructure, markets are increasingly pricing in the possibility of a broader exchange that could threaten supply flows. Beyond geopolitics, we’re also seeing localized supply constraints, including refinery outages and disruptions along the Olympic Pipeline, which have amplified price pressures in the Pacific Northwest. These developments are unlikely to be isolated, as planned refinery maintenance is set to intensify in the weeks ahead. As seasonal supply tightens, the national average is increasingly likely to r e t e s t t h e $ 3 - p e r- g a l l o n threshold.” SOURCE GasBuddy
Index Community..........2, 5, 9, 10 Commentary...................3, 4, 5 Church Directory..............5 Legals.........................6, 7, 8
Montgomery County Lone Star Chapter, Quilts of Valor (QOV) 16 February 2026
L to R: Art Byram, Skipper Jones, Wallace Shook, Ed Sellards, Charles Lano Story by: Ed Sellards President's Day 2026 was just a little extra special for the Freedom Chapter Sons of the
American Revolution. Besides remembering our First President's Birthday on "President's Day", the Chapter had five veterans of their own, all
descendants of our nation's quilt. Making this quilt first veterans, honored by even more special, each local Montgomery Lone S t a r Q u i l t s o f Va l o r See Valor, page 2 Chapter with their own patriotically designed
RJOA Participates In 60th Anniversary Of “Conroe Go Texan Parade” The Rebel Joan Of Arc 2721 Officers and Chairman are shown in early line up and awaiting See RJOA , page 2
PRE-SRT POSTAGE PD #80 MONTG. TX
Spring in Montgomery Join the Fun and Celebrate! Howdy Friends! Spring is here, and the City of Montgomery is gearing up for a season of exciting events that c e l e b r a t e o u r Te x a s heritage, attract visitors, and support our local businesses. We want you to be part of the fun! We e n c o u r a g e businesses, staff, and locals to dress in Western or period attire and join in the festive atmosphere as we celebrate Texas Independence Day Montgomery Pride Opening Day of the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo (HLSR) The Sam Houston Trail Riders will be passing through Montgomery soon, making their annual hospitality stop at Ransom’s Steakhouse. T h i s h i s t o r i c Te x a s tradition brings riders, support crews, families, and spectators into our community creating a great opportunity for local businesses to welcome visitors and showcase Montgomery hospitality. SHTR, established in 1955, pass through Montgomery as they travel toward the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo. How your business can participate: Decorate your storefront with Western, Texas heritage, or red, white, and blue festive themes Encourage staff to dress in period or Western attire on event days Offer specials or promotions for visitors and event attendees Share the excitement on social media and tag the City of Montgomery Upcoming Events – Spring 2026
Participators Pictured Left to Rt: Driver/Escort: Michael Mosley, Benevolent Chairman: February Evelyn Parker Miller, Dignitary: TX Div. City of Montgomery RMSA Officer: Sheran Arbor Day Weible, Founder & Saturday, February 28 | Corresponding Secretary: ⏰ 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM Elaine Collings, Registrar: 14400 Liberty St., Mary Lee Malek, Montgomery, TX Historian: Anita Stevens, Free seedlings, Chaplain: Lyn Howard. expert advice, and kids’ crafts Charles B. Stewart Birthday Celebration Saturday, February 28 | ⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM N.A. Davis Museum, 14264 Liberty St. Celebrating the designer of the Lone Star Flag
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March – A Month of Texas Pride M a r c h 2 – Te x a s Independence Day Commemorating the
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