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TODAY IN HISTORY TRENDING On August 8, 1974, In 1963, Britain’s “Great Tax officials say frenzy but still want the President Richard Nixon, Train Robbery” took place perks of living in a home facing damaging new reve- as thieves made off with postcard no scam with a backyard, neigh- lations in the Watergate 2.6 million pounds in bank- The Montgomery Coun- borhood amenities and a scandal, announced he notes. ty Tax Office is letting good school district. would resign the following In 1973, Vice President residents know a postcard “A typical renter might day. Spiro T. Agnew branded as regarding taxes they have be an executive looking for “damned lies” reports he received in the mail is not atemporary housing solu- ALSO had taken kickbacks from ascam but required by tion, a single parent, or In 1814, during the War government contracts in law. young couples with a of 1812, peace talks be- Maryland, and vowed not According to Tax As- family seeking a tempo- tween the United States to resign — which he ended sessor Collector Tammy rary home as they save for and Britain began in up doing. McRae, in accordance with their downpayment on Ghent, Belgium. In 1994, Israel and Jor- Senate Bill 2 from the 86th their first home,” Cross In 1815, Napoleon Bona- dan opened the first road Texas Legislature, Mont- said. parte set sail for St. Helena link between the two once- gomery Central Appraisal But some argue it also to spend the remainder of warring countries. District began mailing out means prospective home- his days in exile. In 2003, the Boston the postcards to all taxpay- owners face a tighter mar- In 1937, during the Sec- Roman Catholic archdio- ers in the county last ket. The inventory of ond Sino-Japanese War, cese offered $55 million to week. homes for sale has been so Japan completed its occu- settle more than 500 law- The postcards are re- low that many builders are pation of Beijing. suits stemming from al- quired to notify taxpayers selling homes faster than In 1942, during World leged sex abuse by priests. of the tax transparency they can construct them. War II, six Nazi saboteurs (The archdiocese later database available to Diverting homes from the who were captured after settled for $85 million.) them. The database will ownership market into the landing in the U.S. were In 2009, Sonia Soto- list all taxing jurisdictions rental market, economists executed in Washington, mayor was sworn in as the associated with an individ- argue, could place upward D.C.; two others who coop- U.S. Supreme Court’s first ual’s specific account pressure on for-sale home erated with authorities Hispanic and third female along with the following prices. were spared. justice. tax rates for the no new R.A. Schuetz In 1945, President Harry In 2017, singer Glen revenue rate, voter ap- Submitted by Marie Underdown S. Truman signed the U.S. Campbell died in Nashville, proval rate, proposed rate Pet of the Week Sheeran to lead instrument of ratification Tennessee, at the age of 81; and adopted rate. for the United Nations he had announced in 2011 The database will also Here is little Sable, one of the 4 siblings that are NFL concert Charter. The Soviet Union that he’d been diagnosed inform taxpayers of their looking for loving homes. There aare two girls, Sable LOS ANGELES — Ed declared war against Japan with Alzheimer’s disease. market and taxable values and Spotch and two boys, Splash and Smudge. All Sheeran will perform in a during World War II. Associated Press and show an estimate of are about 3 months old, current on all shots, on flea concert to kickoff the NFL taxes to be imposed by control and heartworm prevention and are either season opener in Florida each of the taxing juris- spayed or neutered. If you’re interested in adtopting, next month. TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS dictions based on the tax visit www.spcaofmc.ngo. The NFL announced rates listed above. The Friday that Sheeran will Actor Nita Talbot is 91. Sudduth is 47. Rock mu- public hearing notice will for rent. Government response headline a pregame con- Actor Dustin Hoffman is sician Tom Linton (Jimmy be displayed along with Howard Hughes Corp., to the pandemic-induced cert Sept. 9 at Julian B. 84. Actor Connie Stevens Eat World) is 46. Singer JC the forms used to calculate The Woodlands-based recession and economic Lane Riverfront Park in is 83. Country singer Phil Chasez (‘N Sync) is 45. the rates. Taxpayers will developer of Bridgeland, is uncertainty have pushed Tampa, Florida. The Brit- Balsley (The Statler Broth- Actor Tawny Cypress is have the opportunity to planning a community of bond yields to historic ish pop star’s performance ers) is 82. Actor Larry 45. R&B singer Drew La- submit feedback to the 263 homes built expressly lows. At the same time, it will take place before the Wilcox is 74. Actor Keith chey (lah-SHAY’) (98 De- governing body of each to rent, President Jay Cross is harder to find underval- reigning Super Bowl cham- Carradine is 72. Movie grees) is 45. R&B singer taxing jurisdiction through said in an earnings call. ued companies when pion Tampa Bay Bucca- director Martin Brest is Marsha Ambrosius is 44. the database. “The thesis is to provide stocks are at record highs. neers face off against the 70. Radio-TV personality Actor Lindsay Sloane is Taxpayers should be tenants the flexibility of That has led investors to Dallas Cowboys. Robin Quivers is 69. U.S. 44. Actor Countess aware that the no-new- renting while still provid- look for stable investments Aportion of the perfor- Defense Secretary Lloyd Vaughn is 43. Actor Mi- revenue and voter-approv- ing access to many of the offering decent returns. mance will appear on Austin is 68. Percussionist chael Urie is 41. Tennis al rates will be posted no offerings a traditional Occupancy, rent collection pre-game programs on Anton Fig is 68. Actor player Roger Federer is later than Saturday. The home can provide, such as and even rent increases for NBC and the NFL Network. Donny Most is 68. Rock 40. Actor Meagan Good is proposed rates and meet- three- and four-bedroom single-family homes stayed His full performance will musician Dennis Drew 40. Rock musician Eric ing dates will be listed as configurations, private healthy throughout the be streamed on NFL.com (10,000 Maniacs) is 64. TV Howk (Portugal. The Man) they become available. outdoor space, and an pandemic, offering a de- along with the league’s personality Deborah Nor- is 40. Actor Jackie Cruz More information is at attached garage,” he said. pendable return that in- Facebook page and app. ville is 63. Rock musician (TV: “Orange is the New www.mocotaxes.org. In doing so, Howard vestors are leaping at. Sheeran is a four-time The Edge (U2) is 60. Rock Black”) is 37. Britain’s Catherine Dominguez Hughes is joining a rush of More than 7,500 build- Grammy winner who took musician Rikki Rockett Princess Beatrice of York developers who have be- to-rent homes have been abreak from work and (Poison) is 60. Rapper is 33. Actor Ken Baumann Bridgeland sets gun building homes for developed in the Houston social media in late 2019 Kool Moe Dee is 59. Mid- is 32. Chicago Cubs first homes for rent renters, who can provide a area, according to RCLCO, after two years of touring dle distance runner Suzy baseman Anthony Rizzo is dependable monthly cash areal estate advisory firm in support of his best- Favor Hamilton is 53. 32. Pop singer Shawn Bridgeland, one of the flow that is especially —good news for renters selling album “Divide.” He Rock singer Scott Stapp is Mendes is 23. Actor Bebe nation’s top-selling master- attractive to investors in who, for one reason or recently released his single 48. Country singer Mark Wood (TV: “The Real planned communities, is this global economic land- another, are sitting out the “Bad Habits.” Wills is 48. Actor Kohl O’Neals”) is 20. readying to build homes scape. pandemic’s homebuying Associated Press

LOCAL ALMANAC TODAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Conroe through 4 p.m. yesterday TEMPERATURE High/low ...... 96°/71° 95° 96° 96° 96° 96° 95° 94° Normal high/low ...... 97°/75° Record high ...... 104° in 2003 78° 77° 75° 75° 73° 74° 73° Record low ...... 64° in 2004 Some sun, a stray Chance for PRECIPITATION Partly sunny, humid; a Partly sunny, humid; a A stray thunderstorm Warm; a t-storm in Variable clouds with a t-storm in the an afternoon 24 hours through 4 p.m. yest...... 0.00" stray p.m. t-storm stray p.m. t-storm in the afternoon spots in the afternoon t-storm possible Month to date ...... Trace afternoon thunderstorm Normal month to date ...... 0.70" Year to date ...... 31.07" REGIONAL FORECAST REGIONAL CITIES Normal year to date ...... 29.24" Today Mon. Today Mon. Longview Monroe Fort Worth Dallas City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W 94/76 95/75 CONDITIONS TODAY 96/77 96/78 Alexandria 94/77/t 92/76/t Lafayette 92/77/t 92/76/t Austin 95/78/pc 95/77/pc Lake Charles 92/78/t 91/77/t UV INDEX AND REAL FEEL TEMPERATURE Stephenville Tyler Shreveport 95/77 Beaumont 92/78/t 92/77/t Longview 94/76/s 94/77/c 96/75 95/78 Brenham 95/79/t 94/79/pc Lufkin 96/76/t 95/76/t Nacogdoches Waco Natchitoches College Station 95/79/t 94/78/pc Nacogdoches 95/75/t 95/76/t 95/75 Natchitoches 94/75/s 93/76/t Brownwood 97/79 94/75 Conroe 95/78/t 96/77/t 99/75 Corpus Christi 94/79/pc 94/79/s Palacios 91/83/t 91/81/pc Lufkin Dallas 96/78/s 97/79/s Port Arthur 92/81/t 91/79/t Killeen Fort Worth 96/77/s 96/77/pc San Antonio 94/79/pc 95/79/pc 88° 95° 101° 98° 104° 100° Brady 96/76 Alexandria Shreveport 95/77/s 96/77/c 94/75 Galveston 91/84/t 91/84/t 8 am 10 am Noon 2 pm 4 pm 6 pm 95/75 Huntsville 94/77 Houston 94/79/t 95/79/t Tyler 95/78/s 95/78/pc ™ Huntsville 96/80/t 95/80/t Victoria 93/79/t 94/78/pc The higher the AccuWeather.com UV Index number, College Station 96/80 the greater the need for eye and skin protection. 0-2 95/79 Lafayette Killeen 94/75/pc 95/75/pc Waco 97/79/pc 97/79/pc Low; 3-5 Moderate; 6-7 High; 8-10 Very High; 11+ Ex- Conroe Lake Charles ® Beaumont 92/77 treme. The AccuWeather.com RealFeel Temperature Kerrville Austin 95/78 92/78 is an exclusive index of effective temperature based on 92/78 NATIONAL CITIES 92/76 95/78 eight weather factors. Brenham Houston Today Mon. Today Mon. 94/79 City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W 95/79 Port Arthur POLLEN INDEX Albuquerque 94/69/s 95/71/s Miami 90/80/t 90/81/t Yesterday’s ratings San Antonio 92/81 Anchorage 57/53/sh 62/52/pc Milwaukee 88/71/t 81/72/t 94/79 Trees Atlanta 90/73/pc 90/73/t Minneapolis 84/70/r 90/73/c Galveston Baltimore 90/70/pc 90/72/pc Nashville 92/73/s 92/75/t Grass Victoria 93/79 91/84 Birmingham 90/74/pc 90/73/t New Orleans 93/79/t 92/78/t Weeds Pearsall Boise 84/53/s 82/59/s New York City 79/69/pc 81/71/pc 96/79 Shown is today’s weather. Molds Boston 79/66/t 74/68/pc Oklahoma City 92/75/t 95/76/pc Palacios Temperatures are today’s Buffalo 85/73/t 91/74/pc Omaha 90/71/s 97/77/s Absent Low Moderate High Very 91/83 highs and tonight’s lows. Cheyenne 89/59/s 89/54/pc Orlando 90/76/t 91/75/t high Source: National Allergy Bureau Chicago 91/72/t 83/74/t Philadelphia 81/69/pc 87/71/pc Corpus Christi Cincinnati 90/71/s 85/70/t Phoenix 106/86/s 102/83/pc LAKES & RIVERS 94/79 Cleveland 88/72/t 91/71/pc Pittsburgh 86/68/t 91/69/pc Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2021 Dayton 89/72/pc 87/72/t Portland, ME 79/63/t 75/63/c As of 7 a.m. yesterday Full Release Denver 94/65/pc 97/62/pc Portland, OR 78/56/pc 87/60/s Lake Conroe Level Pool Chg. (kcfs) Des Moines 84/71/t 92/76/c Richmond 86/69/pc 89/72/s 200.66 201 -0.03 0.000 NATIONAL FORECAST Detroit 88/72/t 88/71/t Sacramento 90/58/s 94/58/s El Paso 99/76/s 99/75/pc St. Louis 94/75/pc 91/77/t 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 67/51/sh 66/49/r Salt Lake City 99/67/s 89/66/s Honolulu 87/75/pc 86/76/pc San Diego 74/65/pc 75/67/pc at New Caney 46.25 58 +0.08 Indianapolis 89/71/pc 84/71/t San Francisco 70/57/pc 72/56/pc at Conroe 94.24 115.8 none Kansas City 89/74/t 96/77/s Seattle 74/56/c 79/58/s at Porter 57.40 81 none Las Vegas 107/83/s 105/83/s Spokane 67/52/pc 80/59/pc at Humble 42.73 19 -0.02 Little Rock 93/76/pc 95/76/pc Tucson 100/77/t 95/75/t Los Angeles 81/63/pc 82/65/pc Washington, DC 90/72/pc 89/74/pc GALVESTON TIDES Memphis 91/77/pc 93/79/t Wichita 94/74/pc 98/77/s Today High ft. Low ft. 6:49 a.m. 1.4 10:45 a.m. 1.3 INTERNATIONAL CITIES 2:15 p.m. 1.3 10:56 p.m. -0.2 Today Mon. Today Mon. Mon. High ft. Low ft. City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W 7:15 a.m. 1.4 11:19 a.m. 1.2 Acapulco 86/75/t 86/75/t London 67/57/sh 69/56/t 3:16 p.m. 1.3 11:32 p.m. -0.1 Amsterdam 67/56/sh 65/57/t Madrid 90/65/s 95/67/pc Athens 94/78/pc 96/79/pc Mexico City 72/56/t 74/57/t SUN AND MOON Baghdad 114/86/s 115/85/pc Montreal 81/67/t 85/70/t Bangkok 97/81/c 97/80/t Moscow 79/65/c 82/65/c The Sun Rise Set Beijing 92/72/pc 89/71/pc New Delhi 91/81/t 92/82/t Today 6:44 a.m. 8:10 p.m. Berlin 75/55/t 76/57/c Paris 71/58/t 74/59/pc Monday 6:45 a.m. 8:09 p.m. Brussels 67/56/pc 67/57/t Rio de Janeiro 77/65/s 78/66/s The Moon Rise Set Buenos Aires 56/47/r 49/42/r Rome 87/73/pc 87/73/pc Cairo 100/78/s 98/79/s Seoul 91/73/t 91/73/s Today 6:38 a.m. 8:42 p.m. Dublin 66/54/c 64/50/sh Singapore 88/78/t 89/78/t Monday 7:40 a.m. 9:19 p.m. Helsinki 73/58/c 71/55/c Sydney 62/52/sh 65/51/pc New First Full Last Hong Kong 88/81/t 88/81/t Tokyo 86/81/r 88/80/t T-storms Rain Showers Snow Flurries Ice Cold Front Warm Front Stationary Front Jerusalem 85/71/s 85/71/s Toronto 83/69/t 89/71/pc Kabul 92/65/s 94/67/s Vancouver 71/58/pc 73/59/pc -10s -0s 0s 10s 20s 30s 40s 50s 60s 70s 80s 90s 100s 110s Lima 65/61/c 65/61/pc Warsaw 75/59/pc 74/56/pc National Extremes Yesterday (for the 48 contiguous states) Weather(W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, Aug 8 Aug 15 Aug 22 Aug 30 National high: 108° at Needles, CA National low: 30° at Bodie State Park, CA r-rain, sf-snow flurries, sn-snow, i-ice