WEDNESDAY VOLUME XXI NUMBER 45***** Section 1 8 pages
October 30, 2019 Home of the ‘Lone Star Flag’ and Lee Ashby
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Texas MCHD Paramedics Win
MCTX Weekly National Clinical Challenge Sheriff Gas Prices Introduces New Program in Jail
(October 28, 2019) Texas gas prices have fallen 1.7 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.27/g today, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 13,114 stations. Gas prices in Texas are 7.9 cents per gallon lower than a month ago, yet stand 28.6 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Texas is priced at $1.99/g today while the most expensive is $3.19/g, a difference of $1.20/g. The lowest price in the state today is $1.99/g while the highest is $3.19/g, a difference of $1.20/g. The cheapest price in the entire country today stands at $1.75/g while the most expensive is $5.49/g, a difference of $3.74/g. The national average price of gasoline has fallen 5.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.58/g today. The national average is down 6.3 cents per gallon from a month ago, yet stands 22.4 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. Neighboring areas and their current gas prices: Midland Odessa$2.36/g, down 2.1 cents per gallon from last week's $2.38/g. San Antonio- $2.18/g, down 3.7 cents per gallon from last week's $2.21/g. Austin- $2.22/g, down 1.9 cents per gallon from last week's $2.24/g. “The air is getting crisp, the leaves falling, and for the third straight week the national average price of gasoline has too, " said Patrick DeHaan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy. "Most states saw notable declines, while California and the Great Lakes states saw the largest dips. Solidly in the rear view are California's previous refinery issues that caused prices to soar, but now a new problem- filling up with the cheaper gasoline as power outages have cut access to hundreds of stations across the state. GasBuddy has again activated its emergency tracker for California, and this event is unlikely to impact gas prices, so long as refineries don't lose power. Across the rest of the country, the Great Lakes states saw prices fall far faster than wholesale prices, and a correction is likely in the region. With that exception, the nation should see a fourth straight week of decline with over three-quarters of stations passing along lower prices in the coming week."
C O N R O E – Montgomery County Hospital District is proud to announce Russell Carter and Justin Ward won first place in the EMS World Expo’s ALS Clinical Challenge. The team of MCHD paramedics competed against 26 other teams from all across the
MCHD Chief of EMS, was thrilled to be able to witness the competition. “I am so proud of both Russell and Justin for this o u t s t a n d i n g accomplishment,” he said. “To be able to not only represent MCHD with such skill and enthusiasm, but to also be able to prove
the level of care we are able to provide for Montgomery County citizens, on a national level, is incredible.” T h e E M S Wo r l d Clinical Challenge is a clinical competition where
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Montgomery County Republican Women’s Club Honors our Veterans
Veterans and members of the Montgomery County Republican Women’s Club (MCRW) Mary Lea Kirk, President, pose for a photo with speaker Judge Jimmie Edwards 111 (seated center) during the recent MCRW meeting held at Community..................2, 3 River Plantation Golf Club. Numerous veterans Commentary.........................4 in all branches of Military Devotional.......................5 service were in attendance Legals...........................6, 7 as guests of the club to hear Judge Edwards share the Business Directory...........8 Vision for the Montgomery County Veterans Memorial
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country at the EMS World Expo in New Orleans, Louisiana. They are now invited to represent the United States in a competition against paramedics from countries all over the world at an international EMS conference. James Campbell,
Park. Judge Edwards feels it is time to do more to h o n o r o u r c o u n t y ’s veterans and is working hard to make the Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Park a reality and a fitting tribute to our county’s veterans. Judge Edwards 111, as Chairman of the Montgomery County Ve t e r a n s M e m o r i a l Commission, stated the VISION for the Montgomery County Veteran’s Memorial Park
which is to “Honor United States Military Veterans and First Responders, who have sacrificed and unselfishly served their communities, state, and country. “ The Montgomery County Ve t e r a n s M e m o r i a l Commission pledges its dedication, commitment, and perseverance to the construction of a new Montgomery County Veterans Memorial. The future Memorial will contain a series of galleries
where veterans, the general public, educators, families and students can gather to learn about the experiences, tragedies, and triumphs of the men and women who are serving or have served with the United States Military. The flags are proudly flying high at the corner of I-45 and Hwy 105 in Conroe as the first stage of the project has begun!
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office in collaboration with New Life Women’s Center implemented the New Life Enrichment Program (NLEP) in February of 2019. The NLEP is a voluntary faith-based program offered to the Montgomery County Jail female inmate population. It operates Monday through Friday, for 2–3.5 hours per day. NLEP participants are required to: • Complete a jail assessment form and request an interview • Be housed separately with other NLEP participants • Follow Montgomery County Jail and NLEP rules • Undergo daily evaluation reflecting overall participation and progress • Contribute to team unity • Complete required group and individual curriculum • Complete reports as a result of group studies and mentoring sessions • Practice what is being taught The goal is to stop destructive cycles, impart solid life skills, and equip women to return to their families and community ready to contribute to the betterment of those around them. The New Life Enrichment Program addresses rehabilitation of various types: Substance Abuse R e c o v e r y, A n g e r R e s o l u t i o n , Personal/Emotional Development, Character Qualities, Life Management, and Relationship/Communic ation Skills. The NLEP staff works hard to meet the individual recovery needs of each student, and holds each student accountable to take full advantage of the resources and services available to them while in the program and after release. They are continually challenging themselves and their peers to grow past their comfort levels and learn a new healthy way of l i v i n g . T r u e transformation is not for the faint of heart, and these women strive daily to improve their personal growth and development.