WEDNESDAY VOLUME XXVIII NUMBER 46 Section 1 8 pages
November 15, 2023 Home of the ‘Lone Star Flag’ and Maurice Williams
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Texas Montgomery Schools ATTENTION! TXDOT just notified us of a planned road closure on FM149 at the Montgomery ISD Bus Barn from Sunday, November 19th, through Sunday, November 26th, to make permanent repairs needed on a recently formed sinkhole.
Weekly Honor Veterans Gas Prices Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 7.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.75/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 30.7 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 30.1 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 4.2 cents in the last week and stands at $4.34 per gallon. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Texas was priced at $2.29/g yesterday while the most e x p e n s i v e w a s $ 4 . 11 / g , a difference of $1.82/g. The lowest price in the state yesterday was $2.29/g while the highest was $4.11/g, a difference of $1.82/g. The national average price of gasoline has fallen 4.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.33/g today. The national average is down 24.8 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 42.6 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: November 13, 2022: $3.05/g (U.S. Average: $3.76/g) November 13, 2021: $3.03/g (U.S. Average: $3.41/g) November 13, 2020: $1.80/g (U.S. Average: $2.12/g) November 13, 2019: $2.25/g (U.S. Average: $2.62/g) November 13, 2018: $2.41/g (U.S. Average: $2.68/g) November 13, 2017: $2.30/g (U.S. Average: $2.56/g) November 13, 2016: $1.96/g (U.S. Average: $2.15/g) November 13, 2015: $1.95/g (U.S. Average: $2.18/g) November 13, 2014: $2.71/g (U.S. Average: $2.91/g) November 13, 2013: $2.92/g (U.S. Average: $3.17/g) Neighboring areas and their current gas prices: Midland Odessa- $2.92/g, down 6.9 cents per gallon from last week's $2.99/g. San Antonio- $2.66/g, down 12.3 cents per gallon from last week's $2.78/g. Austin- $2.71/g, down 12.3 cents per gallon from last week's $2.84/g. "As motorists turn their attention to Thanksgiving, they certainly can be thankful for the decline in gasoline prices, which has now reached eight straight weeks. GasBuddy counts 11 states where average prices are below $3 per gallon, with several more to join this week. Even in California, the nation's most expensive gasoline average will fall below $5 in the next 48 hours," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. "Gasoline demand has struggled in recent weeks, falling not only due to the seasonal nature, as Americans drive less as the weather gets colder, but it appears there may be some economic headwinds entering the equation as well." GasBuddy will be releasing its Thanksgiving Travel Survey results and gas price forecast on Tuesday, November 13. SOURCE GasBuddy
MC Veterans Memorial Commission Honors Veterans
The Madeley Ranch Elementary Choir performed during the schools Veterans Day Celebration on November 9th
by MCN contributing writer, Ruben Borjas Jr The atmosphere at several Montgomery school campuses last week was electrifying as they welcomed Veterans and thanked them for their Service in keeping our Country Free. Since Ve t e r a n s D a y f e l l o n S a t u r d a y t h i s y e a r, Madeley Ranch Elementary, and Montgomery Junior High, brilliantly scheduled their Veterans Day ceremonies, Thursday and Friday, respectively, so as not to o v e r l a p e a c h o t h e r. Allowing for Veterans to attend multiple events without having to pick and choose. And the inclusion of Prayer In Schools this year, thanks to the Texas Legislature’s new law passed this past regular session, was most evident and welcomed by the students, staff, attendees, and Veterans alike. Madeley Ranch Elementary welcomed Veterans to their campus
cafeteria, for a cinnamon roll and a cup of coffee. On entering the gymnasium, where the ceremony was to be held, there was another flurry of emotions that were stirred in the Veterans, perhaps causing a teardrop or two. The entire student body stood and clapped, as Veterans marched in and took their seats. You couldn’t help but feel that this was a true ‘Welcome Home’ for the Vietnam Veterans, who were robbed of such ceremony all those decades ago. Lieutenant General Steven Hummer, was the k e y n o t e s p e a k e r, a n d recognized all Veterans in the crowd, including three World War II Veterans with us, Wallace Shuck, 98; James W. Williams, 97; and Jimmy McDaniel, 95, all of whom served Our Country with distinction during its greatest time of need. “Our freedoms have been won on battlefields on which the American
military fights,” said Lt. Gen Hummer, the highest ranking military officer in M o n t g o m e r y C o u n t y. “Our freedom of speech, of religion, of the press, and freedom of assembly, are all won by our military and our Veterans.” The MJH ceremony included touching tributes to the Veterans and their Service Branches with a Musical Military Salute and Service Flag presentation. The school also conducted several Veterans Day contests for best Poster representation of Veterans Day, won by students Jackson Williams, and James Riley, as well as an Essay Contest. “I just like that we have a day in school where we are able to honor our Veterans.” said Olivia Hummel, 14, the VFW Post 12223, Patriot’s Pen Essay contest winner for MJH. “I felt that my school did a very good job putting something to let Veterans know we are grateful for them.”
Epic Battle: MISD Fishing Team vs Tomball Memorial Article by Mark Hooker Photos Courtesy of Debbie Pietsch
The MISD Fishing Team is in the midst of an “Epic Battle,” both externally, as well as internally. First let us deal with the external battle, which is between your MISD Fishing Team and Tomball Memorial. By winning the Sam Rayburn event this past S a t u r d a y, To m b a l l Memorial broke away from the logjam of four teams tied for second place in the Divsion going into the event. This first-place finish puts them alone in second place in the Houston Division of the Texas High School Bass Association. They are Community............2, 3, 4, 8 trailing the MISD Fishing Commentary...............2, 3, 4, 5 Team, which is in first due Church Directory..............5 to two first place finishes Legals.............................6, 7 earlier in the season, as
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last Thursday, where they held a slideshow of Veterans associated with students and staff. The choir performed patriotic songs as well as Our National Anthem, as students relayed America's involvement in conflicts since its founding, as the choir rested their voices between songs. Veterans of each service were recognized by the students and teachers, as the entire student body stood, turned around, and waved to the Veterans in appreciation of their service to Our Nation. Montgomery Junior High held a more elaborate celebration for Veterans. And just walking into the building, it was a scene reminiscent of the Anheuser-Busch 2005 Super Bowl commercial, ‘Thank You.’ Dozens of MJH students stood and clapped as Veteran after Veteran walked through the friendly foyer run of the gauntlet; no doubt creating a goosebump of two, on their way to the
by MCN contributing writer, Ruben Borjas Jr There was an ere of 1940s Big Band music even prior to the event beginning, as The Jazz Connection band performed to perfection l a s t S a t u r d a y. The Montgomery County Ve t e r a n s M e m o r i a l Commission, held their annual Veterans Day Ceremony, at the MC Veterans Memorial Park in Conroe. And although the cool weather may have held off a few attendees, that did not chill the spirits of those gathered to celebrate Veterans and their honored mission they completed during their time in service. Judge Jimmie Edwards III, Chairman of the Veterans Commission, welcomed all for attending t h e c e r e m o n y. He commended city, county, and state officials for their support in getting the Veterans Memorial Park up and running; and for its continued mission of educating children and adults, not only in Texas, but also The Nation. Montgomery County also gets visitors from all over The World, and venues like our Flag Park are making an impact. E d w a r d s acknowledged the Blue and Gold Star Families who attended the c e r e m o n y, t h e n h e announced the groundbreaking of a new Education & Visitors Center on park grounds, along with a new Gold Star Family Memorial, to be located behind the new center, and dedicated to all
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well as a second-place finish at Lake Sam Rayburn. This is shaping up to be a two-horse race between Tomball Memorial and the MISD Fishing Team, with two dark horses lurking in Anderson-Shiro and Magnolia West. It should
be an “Epic Battle,” for the Divisional Championship, of which the MISD Fishing Team has won 8 Divisional Titles out of 9 years of competition. Tomball Memorial is looking to mount a serious challenge to this run by the MISD Fishing Team.
As for the event, the weather was cold & wet on the water. Friday's practice day was hampered by above average winds and rains, which on Sam Rayburn can make things
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