WEDNESDAY VOLUME XXIX NUMBER 7 Section 1 10 pages
February 21, 2024 Home of the ‘Lone Star Flag’ and Scott Spinella
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Weekly Celebrates The Rodeo Gas Prices
Average gasoline prices in Texas have risen 11.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.88/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 23.8 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 8.0 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has risen 10.0 cents in the last week and stands at $4.09 per gallon. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Texas was priced at $2.28/g yesterday while the most expensive was $4.29/g, a difference of $2.01/g. The lowest price in the state yesterday was $2.28/g while the highest was $4.29/g, a difference of $2.01/g. The national average price of gasoline has risen 8.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.26/g today. The national average is up 16.7 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 11.6 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: February 19, 2023: $2.96/g (U.S. Average: $3.37/g) February 19, 2022: $3.19/g (U.S. Average: $3.53/g) February 19, 2021: $2.25/g (U.S. Average: $2.61/g) February 19, 2020: $2.13/g (U.S. Average: $2.47/g) February 19, 2019: $2.09/g (U.S. Average: $2.36/g) February 19, 2018: $2.27/g (U.S. Average: $2.51/g) February 19, 2017: $2.07/g (U.S. Average: $2.27/g) February 19, 2016: $1.52/g (U.S. Average: $1.72/g) February 19, 2015: $2.11/g (U.S. Average: $2.27/g) February 19, 2014: $3.19/g (U.S. Average: $3.37/g) Neighboring areas and their current gas prices: Midland Odessa- $2.92/g, up 3.5 cents per gallon from last week's $2.88/g. San Antonio- $2.89/g, up 15.6 cents per gallon from last week's $2.74/g. Austin- $2.92/g, up 14.4 cents per gallon from last week's $2.77/g. “Roses are red, violets are blue, Valentine’s is over, and gas prices are going anywhere but lower," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. "With Valentine's Day now behind us, we have officially entered the time of year when gas prices traditionally start their spring fling, but we've rjas Jr already seen the streak of consecutive increases in the national average hit four weeks. While the early start could also mean an early end, we still have as many as 8 weeks that gas prices typically increase, and anything can happen between now and then. One of the most critical elements to how much gas prices will climb is how quickly and effectively refiners can finish their pre-summer maintenance, start producing EPA-mandated summer gasoline and build up supply of it before Memorial Day." SOURCE GasBuddy
Index Community......2, 3, 4, 9, 10
Commentary...............2, 3, 4, 5 Church Directory..............5 Legals......................6, 7, 8, 9 Business Directory...........10
CSO Conductor Gary Liebst, pointing to Texas, Our Texas arranger David Lovrien for the playing of the tune this past Saturday in Conroe
by MCN contributing such as music from the Spaghetti Westerns Ennio writer, Ruben Borjas Jr Moriconne’s ‘The Good, February is always a Bad and Ugly. and Elmer special time in our little B e r n s t e i n ’ s ‘ T h e neck of the woods with GO Magnificent Seven.’ “ T h e r e ’s a l o t o f TEXAN activities scattered about, and The Americana and Western C o n r o e S y m p h o n y themes that have a frontier Orchestra (CSO) was no flair and this part of the different this past Saturday country embraces that,” when they got rodeo fans noted Conductor Gary in the mood with their Liebst. “It is part of our ‘Rodeo Roundup’. The history.” concert, held at the First These concerts are M e t h o d i s t C h u r c h i n great for families, and have Conroe, was a pleasant activities for kids, such as follow-up to the 59th crafts, music education, Annual Go Texan Parade and entertainment. And held earlier in the day in with the Houston Rodeo downtown Conroe. And this month and our own what better way is there to M o n t g o m e r y C o u n t y get attendees in the spirit of Rodeo coming in April, the rodeo season than with a concert was a mood setter journey into the Wild, Wild for all the exciting and fun West. For this concert, the t i m e s t h a t l i e a h e a d . CSO invited vocal soloist E v e r y o n e s t o o d a n d Audrey Welsh, a mezzo proudly sang Our National soprano, a UH graduate Anthem which set the and Houston native, who is proper tone for the late a grad student in Vocal afternoon. And so the wild ride on Performance at Rice University. The concert the open range began, and was filled with Western right off the bat, Liebst movie and TV themes, started the CSO off with
G i o a c c h i n o R o s s i n i ’s Finale from the William Tell Overture, which most patrons recognized as the
feet stomping and hands tapping thighs trying to keep up with the Dr. S h e r r o n a M c M a h o n ’s
The Magnolia Regents C o u n c i l o f t h e Te x a s Society Daughters of the American Revolution meets twice a year in “Historic” Liberty Te x a s . T h e R e g e n t s council welcomes past and current chapter Regents to become active or supportive members. The council is dedicated to learning and lending a Helping Hand and each m e e t i n g h a s a an educational speaker. Pat Spackey, descendant of Dr. Charles B, Stewart of Montgomery Texas and her husband Ted presented the program dedicated to learning “The History and Heritage of the Texas
Program Launches To Combat Student Truancy Rates
CONROE, Texas – Child Advocates of Montgomery County proudly introduces its Gaining Opportunities for Achievement and Learning (GOAL) Advocacy Pilot Program alongside the inauguration of its first class of Student Success Advocates. This Audrey Welsh singing Texas, Our Texas, at the CSO’s groundbreaking initiative, Rodeo concert this past Saturday in Conroe the first of its kind in Texas, t h e m e t o “ T h e L o n e Violins and Liz Royce’s will address the critical issues of school attendance Ranger,” with its fast, See CSO, page 2 high-paced gallop that had and academic participation within Montgomery ISD and Willis ISD. The GOAL Advocacy Program not only aims to reduce truancy rates but also to foster an environment where youth can thrive academically. By connecting families with community resources a n d p r o v i d i n g personalized support, the program endeavors to keep children on track for a successful future. Student Success Advocates, comprised of highly trained community volunteers, are assigned to support and advocate for children facing challenges in maintaining regular school attendance. “The need for intervention is clear,” said Montgomery County Justice of the Peace for Precinct 1, The Honorable Wayne L. Mack. “And I believe Student Success Advocates can play a critical role to empower Pat Spackey, great, great, great granddaughter of Dr. Charles B, Stewart of our community’s young Montgomery, Texas learners to overcome Charles B. Stewart, Pat is State Chair of TXDAR obstacles and achieve their Flag”. As the great, great, honored to share her family full potential.” great granddaughter of Dr. history in her position as See Texas Flag, page 2
Magnolia Regents Council learn the “History and Heritage of the Texas Flag” submitted by Pat Spackey
Saturday, March 16, 2024 10AM - 4PM This FREE event on Saturday, March 16th in Downtown Conroe will feature: a Kids Art Village, Pottery Making, Live Music, Fine Art Vendors, Food Trucks, a Lego Build a-long, a Vendor Market, and so MUCH more!
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