Things to know for Labor Day weekend
Labor Day is Monday, September 3, 2018. Labor Day is a federal holiday celebrated on the first Monday in September. This day affords us time away from the office to pay tribute to members of the workforce, which has been the tradition since Matthew Maguire proposed the celebratory day in 1892, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Labor Day became a federal holiday in 1894.
Consider unplugging to spend time with family. Labor Day Weekend is filled with lots of things to do within driving distance of Olney. Usually, retailers offer discounts that will make the drive worthwhile.
GRAHAM
PK Cutting Horse Show @ 9 AM (Aug.31) Young County Arena
Team Roping Event @ 2 PM (Sept. 1) Young County Arena
Labor Day Weekend at Fox Hollow w/Chris Shackelford Band (Sept. 1) 7 PM @ Foxy’s
Romeo & Juliet @ Graham Regional Theatre ( Sept. 1 & 2) 940-532-1252
OTHER EVENTS
Roy Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden— www.dallasarboretum.org
Dino Fest (Sept. 1-2) at the Perot Museum— www.perotmuseum.org
Bedford Blues & BBQ Festival (Aug. 31-Sept. 2) www.bedfordbluesfest.com
Rangers Labor Day Race— https://www.mlb.com/rangers/community/race
Travel Tips courtesy of USA Today
• Get your car in shape with a routine check of engine, radiator and fluids.
• Stay safe by focusing on the road with driving, which means no distractions with tech devises, no drinking and driving, and no driving while tired.
• If traveling on the highway, plan by mapping out your route and the time it will take to arrive at your destination. Leave early to avoid rushing.
Find additional tips at www.TravelTips.USAToday.com.
GAS PRICES
COPPELL, Texas (AP) _ The average retail gasoline price in Texas did not change this week, remaining at $2.61 for a gallon of unleaded. AAA Texas on Thursday reported the average price was unchanged after falling from $2.63 a gallon two weeks ago. The average price drivers across the U.S. are paying fell by 2 cents to $2.83 a gallon. The association survey says drivers in Amarillo and Wichita Falls are paying the least at the pump at $2.50 a gallon. Motorists in Midland, where the average price is $3.06, are paying the most.
While gas prices may rise to meet demand as drivers take to the road for Labor Day weekend, AAA says overall prices will generally fall as summer comes to an end.