KTBS 3 knows soaring gas prices are fueling drivers' despair. That's why we want to give three viewers $300 each!
Share a fun, unique "One Tank Getaway" destination for First News' Rick Rowe to visit. Then, watch KTBS 3 News at 10, Wednesday July 9, 16 and 23. If we announce your name, you'll win $300 to help ease your pain at the pump...and Rick Rowe will take a trip to your winning "One Tank Getaway" during KTBS 3 First News, beginning at 5:00 AM.
Must be 18 or older to enter. No purchase necessary. Must live in the Ark-La-Tex.
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Rick heads to Trout, LA!  |
| We asked for your ideas for a "One Tank Getaway" and you responded in a 'big' way!
Rick Rowe takes us to the place Linda Richardson suggested. He's in Trout, Louisiana. . ... more » |
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| Rick heads West! |
| Rick Rowe hit the road for this weeks One Tank Getaway. Rick started in Kilgore, Texas. Then moved up to Jefferson and ended up in Tyler. See what Rick found when he headed West. . ... more » |
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| Rick heads South! |
| Have you canceled your summer vacation plans because of high gas prices? Well, you can't take all the fun out of the lazy days of summer. Rick Rowe headed south on his first "One Tank Getaway. "
Ed Lester Farms , Highway 84 at Red River Bridge, ... more » |
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| Pay-before-you-pump ordinance passes |
| Exactly one month from today, it will be mandatory for gas stations to receive payment before letting customers fill up a gas tank. Earlier this year, Shreveport Police Chief Henry Whitehorn asked the City Council to pass a pre-payment ordinance. The request was made when gas prices started going up, ... more » |
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| Gasoline alternatives |
| In 1993, a gallon of regular unleaded cost just over one dollar. At the same time, Frank Koerner had a natural gas dispenser at his gas station. He touted natural gas as the alternative fuel of the future. It proved to complicated to use and to hard to sell the ... more » |
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| High gas prices hurting station owners, too |
| As gas tops $4 a gallon, motorists aren't the only ones feeling the pain at the pump. These "higher" prices are translating into "higher" credit card fees, which, in turn, is hurting some local gas stations. Frank Koerner is the owner of Broadmoor Clark gas station on Youree Dr. He ... more » |
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| Gas prices and tourism |
| The rising cost of gasoline seems to be keeping some tourists at home. Others are willing to put their dollars in the tank and come to Shreveport-Bossier's attractions, especially the casinos. One of the big events going on this weekend is the Mudbug Madness Festival. Local tourist industry officials say ... more » |
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| Gas thefts by siphoning on the rise |
| With gas prices now well over $3 a gallon, Shreveport is seeing an increase in gas siphoning. One company might have been hit a number of times, without anyone realizing it. Trace Chadwick has added a new accessory to his company's fleet of trucks: locking gas caps. One of his ... more » |
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| Higher gas prices has many shuttling to the bus |
| More Shreveport-Bossier residents are catching the bus instead of filling up at the pump. With gas prices more than $3. 00 a gallon, SporTran officials say they are definitely seeing an increase in ridership. They say already this year, SporTran has had a seven percent increase in riders. Although gas ... more » |
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Are rising gas
prices raising your blood pressure? Does
pulling up to the pump fill you with despair?
KPXJ CW 21 is going the extra mile to help ease your pain.
July 1 through
July 29, one KPXJ 21 News at 9 viewer will win $100 every weeknight. Find the lowest gas price, go to kpxj21.com
and click on the gas pump and submit the price by 6:00 pm, then watch News at
9. If you're the first to submit the
lowest gas price, you'll fill up on us!
Must be 21 or
older to enter. No purchase
necessary. Must live in the Ark-La-Tex.
Contest Rules
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