WEDNESDAY VOLUME XXX NUMBER 27 Section 1 8 pages
July 9, 2025 Home of the ‘Lone Star Flag’ and Mark Heintz
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Rebel Joan of ARC Members Visit In Respect, Montgomery Texas Historical Marker
‘Representing’
Gas Prices Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 6.8 cents per gallon in the last week, a v e r a g i n g $ 2 . 6 5 / g t o d a y, according to GasBuddy's survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 6.8 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 39.8 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has decreased 3.2 cents in the last week and stands at $3.644 per gallon. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Texas was priced at $2.28/g yesterday while the most expensive was $3.99/g, a difference of $1.71/g. The lowest price in the state yesterday was $2.28/g while the highest was $3.99/g, a difference of $1.71/g. The national average price of gasoline has fallen 5.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.09/g today. The national average is down 1.1 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 37.4 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: July 7, 2024: $3.05/g (U.S. Average: $3.46/g) July 7, 2023: $3.10/g (U.S. Average: $3.51/g) July 7, 2022: $4.28/g (U.S. Average: $4.73/g) July 7, 2021: $2.82/g (U.S. Average: $3.14/g) July 7, 2020: $1.88/g (U.S. Average: $2.19/g) July 7, 2019: $2.45/g (U.S. Average: $2.75/g) July 7, 2018: $2.64/g (U.S. Average: $2.86/g) July 7, 2017: $2.04/g (U.S. Average: $2.26/g) July 7, 2016: $2.08/g (U.S. Average: $2.25/g) July 7, 2015: $2.56/g (U.S. Average: $2.76/g) Neighboring areas and their current gas prices: Midland Odessa- $2.61/g, down 10.4 cents per gallon from last week's $2.71/g. San Antonio- $2.55/g, down 11.3 cents per gallon from last week's $2.66/g. Austin- $2.62/g, down 10.0 cents per gallon from last week's $2.72/g. "Nearly every state saw average gas prices decline for the second straight week, even as the nation celebrated July 4 with the lowest national average for Independence Day since 2020," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. "That downward momentum may continue, as OPEC’s weekend decision to boost production by a larger-thanexpected 548,000 barrels per day in August adds further pressure to oil prices— potentially accelerating supply builds. If tensions in the Middle East remain contained and the Gulf is spared from major hurricanes, the odds are improving that the national average could dip below $3 per gallon later this summer, but in the meantime we could see the national average falling to its lowest summer level since the pandemic." SOURCE GasBuddy
Index Community............2, 3, 7, 8
Commentary...............2, 3, 4, 5 Church Directory..............5 Legals.................................6 Business Directory.............8
PRE-SRT POSTAGE PD #80 MONTG. TX
by Elaine Collings
A r t i c l e b y M a r k Montgomery at the TBF National Championship in Hooker late June on Grand Lake of The MISD Fishing the Cherokees in Northeast These two Te a m h a d t w o t e a m s Oklahoma. “Representing” all of teams were proven to be
the best Teams that the MISD Fishing Team had on the 2024-25 squad, as proven by their final Standing in the THSBA Houston Division, with
The Rebel Belles of the Rebel Joan Of Arc 2721 Chapter, of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, traveled to Montgomery, Texas to visit in respect the History of Montgomery. These ladies c a m e f r o m T h e Woodlands, Spring, and Porter, all braving the traffic of Highway 105! The RJOA Belles were proud to read the M o n t g o m e r y Te x a s Historical Marker and all that the town sacrificed during the War Between the States, which almost decimated this little town and certainly affected its progressive and financial Jacob Riley and Brenner f u t u r e i n t h i s h u g e Kirklin earning 2nd in the sacrifice. Such was the D i v i s i o n o f 1 8 0 p l u s case for most Texas and Southern towns across the South. Their courage was See MISD , page 8 amazing to just stop and think about. Honoring its town’s History is what makes this little City so special!
Historic Montgomery Celebrates America's Independence Day
Members of the Petty and Davis Families, from Montgomery, Celebrate Freedom and the Flag at the 4th of July Parade in Historic Montgomery this past Saturday by Ruben Borjas, Jr. It was cloudy and humid morning on July 5th, but the breeze coming from the south made Historic Montgomery very pleasant, as the citizens
enjoyed the annual 4th of July Parade, the First Saturday Homemade Goods market at the Montgomery Community Building, and a temporary water park, the Montgomery Water Party,
was set up for the kids, which also on the same grounds. Although the numbers of visitors were a bit below expectations, due to the City holding out for the weekend to combine all the events, it was a good
call seeing as July 4th was very wet. The parade formed on Clepper Drive, before snaking its way through Historic Montgomery along McCown and Liberty Streets, with Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets from MISD leading the way. Various groups from around Montgomery County participated, such as the Montgomery County Pct. 2 Mounted Posse, who sent several riders from their team. Chick-Fil-A in Montgomery sent a catering van with their famous cow bringing up the rear. “It’s always nice to see floats with the American Flags,” said Pat Alexander from Cape Conroe. She was clapping and cheering each float as it passed by her on Liberty Street. “I am very Patriotic and love Our Country very much.” See Independance, page 8
Afterwards, the RJOA Ladies shopped and contributed to the “Montgomery Economy”, Shopping, and Lunching along the main thoroughfare with all it’s wonderful variety of stores, while enjoying each See Historical, page 2
Montgomery County Law Enforcement Successfully Curbs DWI Incidents Over July 4th Weekend The Montgomery County S h e r i ff ’s O ff i c e , i n partnership with multiple local law enforcement agencies, reports a successful initiative that greatly enhanced road safety during the July 4th weekend. This coordinated effort, involving 41 dedicated d e p u t i e s , o ff i c e r s , a n d troopers as part of the July 4 t h D W I Ta s k F o r c e , exemplifies the power of teamwork. Conducting 389 traffic stops led to 88 citations and 301 warnings, along with numerous DWI arrests. Remarkably, there were NO fatal crashes in Montgomery County over this holiday weekend, showcasing the initiative's significant impact. A total of 52 individuals were booked into jail on DWI-related charges. An additional 19 arrests were made for various offenses, including Public Intoxication and Weapons Charges. Three weapons were also seized throughout the course of this weekend, emphasizing a commitment to safety and accountability. "This outstanding achievement reflects the incredible teamwork and coordination among all involved," stated Sheriff Doolittle. “Our heartfelt gratitude goes to the District Attorney's Office and all agency heads who contributed personnel to ensure the roadways of Montgomery County are safer for everyone. Together, we are truly better.”