5 Things to Know Today: September 5, 2012

1. The weather

The National Weather Service says we can expect a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Otherwise, skies will be mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Wednesday night there will be a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Skies will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.

2. Gas prices

According to DetroitGasPrices.com, the lowest reported gasoline price in the White Lake area as of Tuesday night was $3.99 per gallon at the Meijer gas station. In Highland, the Citgo gas station on Milford Road had the lowest gas price, $3.89.

3. On this day in history

According to History.com, in 1836, Sam Houston is elected as president of the Republic of Texas, which earned its independence from Mexico in a successful military rebellion. Houston served as the republic's president until 1838, then again from 1841 to 1844. Despite plans for retirement, Houston helped Texas win admission to the United States in 1845 and was elected as one of the state's first two senators. He served three terms in the Senate and ran successfully for Texas' governorship in 1859. As the Civil War loomed, Houston argued unsuccessfully against secession, and was deposed from office in March 1861 after refusing to swear allegiance to the Confederacy. He died of pneumonia in 1863.

4. In the news

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