Conroe ISD Approves $1.7 Million For Air Protection System

Happy Thursday, neighbors! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

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First, today's weather:

Clear throughout the day. High: 83 Low: 56.

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Here are the top stories today in Conroe-Montgomery County:

1. A 17-year-old Porter High School student was arrested Wednesday and charged in the slaying of a 14-year-old Kingwood boy. The two were classmates at Porter. The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office said more charges and more suspects could be coming. (Humble-Kingwood Patch)
2. Big Rivers Waterpark and Adventures is opening Oct. 2 with reduced ticket prices as part of its fall promotion, 'Aquatoberfest.' (Community Impact Newspaper)
3. The Conroe ISD Board of Trustees approved $1.7 million in spending for campus air protection systems to help combat the spread of COVID-19 in Conroe ISD schools. (Community Impact Newspaper)
4. Texas-based builder Wan Bridge unveiled Lakeside Conroe, its first lakeside build-to-rent community in Texas, on Wednesday. (Yahoo Finance)
5. A South Carolina sex offender was given a maximum sentence in a Montgomery County courtroom for abusing three children, including a 5-year-old, over several years. (KTRK-TV)

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Today in Conroe-Montgomery County:

• Fall Art Exhibit — Magnolia West High School. (All day)
• Montgomery City Council Workshop Meeting — City Hall. (6 p.m.)
• Township Incorporation Informational Meeting — The Woodlands Township. (6 p.m.)
• Varsity Football: Montgomery vs. Oak Ridge — Montgomery ISD Stadium. (7 p.m.)
• Theater Opening Night Performance: Dearly Departed — Magnolia West High School. (7 p.m.)

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Conroe-Montgomery County Patch Notebook

• MCAS Animal Shelter Conroe, TX: "Happy First Day of Fall! What does that mean for Texas? Nothing! Just dress the part and drink pumpkin spice lattes like, Angelo. Angelo (#A355488) is fun, energetic, loving, and obedient!" (Instagram)

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— Jeffrey Perkins

About me: Born in San Antonio, I was raised in Arkansas but got back to Texas as soon as I could to attend Texas A&M University, where I earned a bachelor's degree in Telecommunication Media Studies. I started my journalism career as a copy editor at The Eagle in Bryan, Texas, in 2014 and later became the high school sports beat writer for the paper. My seven years at The Eagle strengthened my passion for journalism, and I love getting to know people and telling their stories, both on the field and off. I've seen firsthand the importance of hyper-local journalism in a community, especially in an eventful 2020, when I helped with news coverage and design in addition to my high school athletics beat responsibilities. I joined Patch in 2021 as Texas Field Editor for the Conroe-Montgomery County area. I welcome your questions, comments and story ideas! Please contact me at jeffrey.perkins@patch.com or (479) 264-5801.

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