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TODAY IN HISTORY TRENDING On Oct. 4, 1957, the In 1990, for the first time Cemetery set Woods has been transi- Space Age began as the in nearly six decades, tioned into a virtual event. Soviet Union launched German lawmakers met in for clean up Celebrating 31 years Sputnik 1, the first artificial the Reichstag for the first Help the Conroe Com- running for a cause, Run satellite, into orbit. meeting of reunified Ger- munity Cemetery Restora- Thru the Woods is an Also: many’s parliament. tion Project and Boy annual Thanksgiving tradi- In 1861, during the Civil In 1991, 26 nations, in- Scouts kick off the group’s tion in South Montgomery War, the United States cluding the United States, fall clean up season at the County. Even though we Navy authorized construc- signed the Madrid Proto- Conroe Community Ceme- cannot all gather together tion of the first ironclad col, which imposed a 50- tery from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and celebrate in person, ship, the USS Monitor. year ban on oil exploration Saturday and Oct. 11 at 439 the tradition will continue. In 1940, Adolf Hitler and and mining in Antarctica. N. 10th St. in Conroe. Avirtual event provides Benito Mussolini conferred In 2001, a Russian airlin- There will be two large the participant all the fun at Brenner Pass in the flying from Israel to dumpsters provided free swag of an in-person event Alps. Siberia was accidentally by Waste Management (shirt, bib, finisher medal, In 1951, the MGM movie downed by a Ukrainian through the efforts of results, awards, etc.), but musical “An American in anti-aircraft missile over Carson Pyle who is com- now they can choose the Paris,” starring Gene Kelly the Black Sea, killing all 78 pleting his Eagle Scout location, date and time to and Leslie Caron (ka- people aboard. Barry Project. They will be con- complete the event. ROHN'), had its U.S. pre- Bonds of the San Francisco solidating what has al- Choose a route in your miere in New York. Giants hit his 70th home ready been cleaned by own neighborhood, dis- In 1957, James R. Hoffa run to tie Mark McGwire’s raking debris, cutting cover a new trail or run was elected president of 1998 record in a 10-2 victo- stumps and hauling cut while you are out of town the International Brother- ry over the Houston As- trees. visiting relatives. No need hood of Teamsters. The tros. The group will meet to wake up early Thanks- family comedy series In 2002, “American every two weeks after this giving morning, worry “Leave It to Beaver” pre- Taliban” John Walker to continue cleaning up about inclement weather, miered on CBS. Lindh received a 20-year the rest of the cemetery. stress about finding a In 1965, Pope Paul VI, sentence after a sobbing Upcoming dates are Oct Submitted by Marie Underdown parking space or spend making the first-ever papal plea for forgiveness before 24, Nov. 7, Nov. 21 and Dec. Meet Skittles, a 5-month-old kitten who romping time waiting in line. visit to the Western Hemi- afederal judge in Alex- 5. around in the Adoptable Cat Habitat with sis Scarlet The 31st annual YMCA sphere, addressed the U.N. andria, Virginia. He was Due to COVID-19, please and Starburst, a 4 month old guy who was raised Run Thru the Woods Virtu- General Assembly, where released from prison in bring a mask, water and with Skittles and Scarlet. If you are interested in al Run/Walk/Team Chal- he urged delegates to May, 2019. In a federal lunch. There are two acres adopting a pet go to www.spcaofmc.ngo and click on lenge Event Dates are Nov. adopt as their solemn oath: court in Boston, a laughing to work in so social dis- the green arrow at the top of the page to fill out an 14 through Dec. 5, anytime “No more war, war never Richard Reid pleaded tancing is not an issue. online adoption application. and anywhere. again.” guilty to trying to blow up Families can work closely. Designed for a wide In 1970, rock singer Janis atrans-Atlantic flight with Arestroom will be avail- decision was made instead thing to entertain their variety of participants, Joplin, 27, was found dead explosives in his shoes (the able courtesy of Heritage to have a free drive-thru families.” categories include a 1 mile in her Hollywood hotel British citizen was later Sanitation. event at Randall Reed The ice rink is 42-per- Children’s Race, for ages 12 room. sentenced to life in prison). Wear long pants, long Stadium. Open from 5-8 cent larger than previous and under; a 5 mile Race; sleeves, gloves, sturdy p.m. on Oct. 29, vehicles years, accommodating up a3Mile Race and the 3 shoes and a hat. There will will enter the stadium to 160 people at a time. Mile Walk. New this year TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS be a brief training session parking lot at 21360 Valley The event is adding four includes a 10 Mile Race; before helpers begin and a Ranch Parkway in New long snow slides, bumper Super Triple 18 Mile Chal- Country singer Leroy is 64. Actor Bill Fager- waiver must be signed. Caney, and receive candy cars, train rides, classic lenge; and a Team Chal- Van Dyke is 91. Actor Fel- bakke is 63. Music produc- Because of the unique before driving through a holiday movies, a 9-hole lenge which is designed icia Farr is 88. Pro and er Russell Simmons is 63. nature of the cemetery 180 foot tunnel of spooky miniature golf course, a for running/training College Football Hall of Actor Kyra Schon (Film: and the safety of the vol- fun and adventures. classic car show, and a groups, social running Famer Sam Huff is 86. “Night of the Living Dead”) unteers we will only use While the temperatures holiday market. Preview groups, corporate teams Author Roy Blount Jr. is 79. is 63. Actor-singer Wendy hand tools such as rakes, may have just turned a night for the market is and family/friends teams. Author Anne Rice is 79. Makkena is 62. Musician hand pruners and small little cooler, planning is Dec. 18. Registration is available Actor Lori Saunders (TV: Chris Lowe (The Pet Shop tree saws. well underway for EM- All attractions will be thru Nov. 11. To be eligible “Petticoat Junction”) is 79. Boys) is 61. Country mu- Staff report CID’s winter event, A Holi- ready for the public Dec. for awards, results must be Baseball Hall of Famer sician Gregg “Hobie” Hub- day to Remember. The 19, at 11 a.m. is reported by Dec. 5. Drive Tony La Russa is 76. Actor bard (Sawyer Brown) is 60. EMCID changes third annual ice skating scheduled to make appear- Thru Packet Pick Up will Clifton Davis is 75. The Actor David W. Harper is event plans event is staying in the ances Saturday through be scheduled the week of former Chairman of the 59. Singer Jon Secada is 59. Valley Ranch Town Center Christmas Eve. Nov. 11 at the Shadowbend Joint Chiefs of Staff, Adm. TV personality John Me- The East Montgomery but moving indoors to The event ends Jan. 3. YMCA. To learn more and Mike Mullen, is 74. Former lendez is 55. Actor-comedi- County Improvement 22296 Market Place Dr. For more information on register for YMCA Run Secretary of Defense an Jerry Minor is 53. Actor District has revamped its between Hobby Lobby and both events, visit Thru The Woods, visit Chuck Hagel is 74. Actor Liev Schreiber is 53. Actor Fall Extravaganza and Cinemark. www.emctx.com. runthruthewoods.org. Like Susan Sarandon is 74. Abraham Benrubi is 51. expanded A Holiday to “We are so excited Staff report us on Facebook, YMCA Blues musician Duke Ro- Country singer-musician Remember, which centers about the opportunities Run Thru the Woods. billard is 72. Playwright Heidi Newfield is 50. Sing- around an ice skating rink. this 100,000-plus square YMCA’s run Sponsorship opportuni- Lee Blessing is 71. Actor er-guitarist M. Ward (She & Due to the density of foot space gives us,” said ties available. Contact Armand Assante is 71. Him) is 47. Actor Alicia crowds at EMCID’s parking Frank McCrady, EMCID going virtual Roxanne Davis, Race Di- Actor Alan Rosenberg is Silverstone is 44. Actor lot where the annual fall President/CEO. “We think This year’s annual rector, 281-681-6730. 70. Actor Christoph Waltz Dana Davis is 42. event is typically held, the everyone will find some- YMCA Run Thru the Staff report

LOCAL ALMANAC TODAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Conroe through 4 p.m. yesterday TEMPERATURE High/low ...... 84°/48° 87° 84° 87° 89° 89° 87° 87° Normal high/low ...... 84°/62° Record high ...... 97° in 1952 59° 57° 58° 61° 61° 67° 64° Record low ...... 34° in 1924 PRECIPITATION Sunny to partly Partly sunny and Warm; partly sunny, Remaining warm with Plenty of sunshine Plenty of sunshine Plenty of sunshine 24 hours through 4 p.m. yest...... 0.00" cloudy warm then mostly cloudy sunshine Month to date ...... 0.00" Normal month to date ...... 0.38" Year to date ...... 31.87" REGIONAL FORECAST REGIONAL CITIES Normal year to date ...... 34.61" Today Mon. Today Mon. Longview Monroe Fort Worth Dallas City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W 78/52 80/54 CONDITIONS TODAY 78/51 77/53 Alexandria 83/56/pc 79/54/s Lafayette 82/58/s 82/58/s Austin 88/55/pc 85/58/s Lake Charles 84/59/s 82/58/s UV INDEX AND REAL FEEL TEMPERATURE Stephenville Tyler Shreveport 78/54 Beaumont 85/61/pc 82/60/s Longview 78/52/pc 77/53/s 78/52 78/53 Brenham 87/58/pc 83/60/s Lufkin 84/56/pc 80/56/s Nacogdoches Waco Natchitoches College Station 86/58/pc 83/60/s Nacogdoches 81/53/pc 78/53/s 81/53 Natchitoches 83/55/pc 78/54/s Brownwood 82/51 83/55 Conroe 87/59/s 84/57/s 82/50 Corpus Christi 88/63/pc 87/65/s Palacios 86/62/s 84/63/s Lufkin Dallas 77/53/s 80/60/s Port Arthur 86/64/pc 82/62/s Killeen Fort Worth 78/51/s 80/60/s San Antonio 89/61/pc 87/62/s 62° 75° 86° 90° 88° 82° Brady 84/56 Alexandria Shreveport 78/54/pc 77/54/s 82/54 Galveston 83/70/s 81/70/s 8 am 10 am Noon 2 pm 4 pm 6 pm 83/53 Huntsville 83/56 Houston 87/62/s 84/60/s Tyler 78/53/s 78/56/s ™ Huntsville 87/57/s 83/59/s Victoria 89/61/s 87/62/s The higher the AccuWeather.com UV Index number, College Station 87/57 the greater the need for eye and skin protection. 0-2 86/58 Lafayette Killeen 82/54/s 82/59/s Waco 82/51/s 82/57/s Low; 3-5 Moderate; 6-7 High; 8-10 Very High; 11+ Ex- Conroe Lake Charles ® Beaumont 82/58 treme. The AccuWeather.com RealFeel Temperature Kerrville Austin 87/59 84/59 is an exclusive index of effective temperature based on 85/61 NATIONAL CITIES 87/54 88/55 eight weather factors. Brenham Houston Today Mon. Today Mon. 87/62 City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W 87/58 Port Arthur POLLEN INDEX Albuquerque 80/52/s 84/53/s Miami 90/80/t 89/81/pc Yesterday’s ratings San Antonio 86/64 Anchorage 53/45/c 52/42/c Milwaukee 54/38/c 61/51/s 89/61 Trees Atlanta 75/55/s 77/55/s Minneapolis 55/44/pc 69/50/s Galveston Baltimore 69/51/pc 70/46/pc Nashville 73/46/c 69/45/s Grass Victoria 89/61 83/70 Birmingham 79/53/s 77/54/s New Orleans 80/64/s 81/66/s Weeds Pearsall Boise 84/51/pc 78/51/s New York City 66/56/pc 68/55/sh 91/60 Shown is today’s weather. Molds Boston 64/54/pc 63/53/sh Oklahoma City 72/46/s 78/53/s Palacios Temperatures are today’s Buffalo 62/47/r 58/46/pc Omaha 64/49/pc 78/52/s Absent Low Moderate High Very 86/62 highs and tonight’s lows. Cheyenne 77/51/s 74/44/s Orlando 81/72/t 85/75/c high Source: National Allergy Bureau Chicago 56/39/c 61/50/s Philadelphia 69/53/pc 70/51/pc Corpus Christi Cincinnati 63/43/sh 63/42/pc Phoenix 104/73/s 104/71/s LAKES & RIVERS 88/63 Cleveland 60/47/t 58/44/pc Pittsburgh 64/46/c 59/39/pc Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2020 Dayton 60/40/c 62/42/pc Portland, ME 64/49/pc 63/50/c As of 7 a.m. yesterday Full Release Denver 81/51/s 82/48/s Portland, OR 69/55/pc 73/53/s Lake Conroe Level Pool Chg. (kcfs) Des Moines 58/43/pc 70/51/s Richmond 70/50/pc 72/49/pc 199.55 201 -0.05 0.000 NATIONAL FORECAST Detroit 56/39/r 59/43/s Sacramento 88/53/s 90/53/s El Paso 88/59/s 92/58/s St. Louis 61/39/pc 66/51/s Gauge Flood Shown are today’s noon positions of weather systems and precipitation. Temperature bands are highs for the day. San Jacinto River Height Stage Chg. Fairbanks 56/34/pc 49/36/c Salt Lake City 83/54/s 82/52/s Honolulu 89/77/pc 89/75/pc San Diego 84/65/s 87/65/s at New Caney 45.67 58 none 57/39/c 63/44/s San Francisco 78/56/pc 75/56/pc at Conroe 94.15 115.8 -0.03 Kansas City 62/45/pc 72/53/s Seattle 64/53/pc 68/52/pc at Porter 56.86 81 -0.02 Las Vegas 99/66/s 97/66/s Spokane 74/47/s 73/48/s at Humble 42.48 19 none Little Rock 72/45/pc 69/47/s Tucson 101/65/s 101/66/s Los Angeles 92/66/s 91/64/s Washington, DC 69/54/pc 70/51/pc GALVESTON TIDES Memphis 72/47/c 70/49/s Wichita 70/48/s 78/51/s Today High ft. Low ft. 5:27 a.m. 1.6 12:10 p.m. 0.6 INTERNATIONAL CITIES 7:43 p.m. 1.6 ------Today Mon. Today Mon. Mon. High ft. Low ft. City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W 5:25 a.m. 1.6 12:23 a.m. 1.4 Acapulco 87/75/t 86/74/t London 53/49/r 61/50/sh 8:48 p.m. 1.7 12:43 p.m. 0.5 Amsterdam 57/50/c 58/52/r Madrid 66/45/pc 68/49/pc Athens 84/72/pc 87/71/pc Mexico City 71/45/s 70/44/pc SUN AND MOON Baghdad 102/71/pc 101/69/pc Montreal 57/47/c 57/46/c Bangkok 90/79/t 90/78/t Moscow 65/49/pc 64/49/c The Sun Rise Set Beijing 67/44/s 67/40/s New Delhi 95/70/pc 95/71/pc Today 7:17 a.m. 7:03 p.m. Berlin 66/48/pc 61/49/sh Paris 59/50/c 57/51/r Monday 7:18 a.m. 7:02 p.m. Brussels 57/49/c 57/50/r Rio de Janeiro 75/72/r 82/75/c The Moon Rise Set Buenos Aires 61/53/r 63/52/c Rome 71/62/pc 70/55/t Cairo 91/70/s 91/69/s Seoul 72/46/pc 67/45/s Today 8:53 p.m. 9:35 a.m. Dublin 55/48/r 55/45/sh Singapore 89/77/t 88/78/c Monday 9:27 p.m. 10:29 a.m. Helsinki 56/53/sh 64/53/c Sydney 84/65/pc 89/63/s Last New First Full Hong Kong 89/79/pc 88/75/t Tokyo 76/69/c 79/64/pc T-storms Rain Showers Snow Flurries Ice Cold Front Warm Front Stationary Front Jerusalem 78/62/s 80/61/s Toronto 55/44/r 59/45/pc Kabul 81/45/pc 81/47/pc Vancouver 62/53/c 62/52/pc -10s -0s 0s 10s 20s 30s 40s 50s 60s 70s 80s 90s 100s 110s Lima 66/60/pc 67/60/pc Warsaw 73/51/sh 70/50/sh National Extremes Yesterday (for the 48 contiguous states) Weather(W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, Oct 9 Oct 16 Oct 23 Oct 31 National high: 106° at Palm Springs, CA National low: 17° at Angel Fire, NM r-rain, sf-snow flurries, sn-snow, i-ice