Lake Conroe Boat Death: Insurance Company Won't Cover Incident

Happy Saturday, Conroe-Montgomery County! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

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First, today's weather:

Humid and partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 89 Low: 71.

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

1. The Willis football team took a big step Friday toward getting ready for district play. The Wildkats stunned Class 5A Division II No. 5 A&M Consolidated on the road. (Conroe-Montgomery County Patch)
2. A Lake Conroe boat tour tipped over last month, contributing to the cardiac arrest death of an 80-year old man. Now, the tour's insurance company says they're not liable to pay under the policy, the owner's attorney says. (Insurance News Net)
3. At Montgomery County Animal Services, resources are stretched thin by the COVID-19 pandemic. (Community Impact Newspaper)
4. Two juveniles were arrested by the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office in relation to a shooting incident Monday in The Woodlands. (Woodlands Online)
5. Corporal Lonnie Bruce Harrison of the Precinct 2 Constable's Office was awarded a Star of Texas Award for his profound commitment on the job, one of 46 officers across the state to receive the honor. (Community Impact Newspaper)

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Today in Conroe-Montgomery County:

• Memorial Hermann 10 for Texas, 3.1 Armadillo Run 5K and One 4 Texas Kids' Fun Run — The Woodlands Township. (7 a.m.)
• Montgomery Wine & Music Festival — Downtown Montgomery. (9 a.m.)
• Splendora High School Marching Band Showcase 2021 — Wildcat Stadium. (10 a.m.)
• Pirate 'n Mermaid Day — The Woodlands Children's Museum. (10 a.m.)
• Homecoming Festival — Grand Oaks High School. (4 p.m.)

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Conroe-Montgomery County Patch Notebook

• MCAS Animal Shelter Conroe, TX: "ONLY 3 DAYS LEFT!! Has your pet changed your life? Petco Love wants to hear your story! They are looking for a diverse range of stories that celebrate the simple ways that pets bring more joy to life." (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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