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🌱 Patch AM: What an internal survey just revealed about Humble police leadership
You won't want to miss Gourd'gous Glass Pumpkin Patch on the Humble Patch calendar

Coffee in hand, Humble? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What an internal survey just revealed about Humble police leadership
- See where Humble Atascocita and Summer Creek rank statewide
Today's riddle: I used to work in a doughnut shop. 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Humble-Kingwoodfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Wednesday: A couple of showers, with a high of 79 and low of 65 degrees.
- Thursday: Fog in the a.m.; partly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 67.
- Friday: Very warm; fog in the morning, with a high of 82 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Survey reveals leadership concerns inside Humble Police Department following chief's unpaid leave (click2houston.com) — City officials have placed Humble Police Chief Dan Zientek on unpaid leave amid internal survey results showing officers are worried about favoritism, low morale, and a lack of trust in leadership. The eight-page report, based on feedback from nearly half the department, also notes improvements in technology, equipment, and some strong individual leaders within Humble PD.
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Find out what's happening in Humble-Kingwoodfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
• Texas Association of Basketball Coaches high school rankings (gazettextra.com) — Two Humble ISD powerhouses are near the top of Texas basketball this week, with Atascocita boys ranked No. 3 in Class 6A and Summer Creek girls at No. 2. The statewide coaches’ poll showcases how competitive Humble-area programs are against top teams across Texas.
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📸 Around Humble
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Humble
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- Gourd'gous Glass Pumpkin Patch
Glassblowing Houston , 17442 FM 2920 Rd , Tomball - Tomball Farmers Market Weekly All local farmers market
Greater Tomball Chamber of Commerce , 205 W. Main Street , Tomball
9:00 am - TOMBALL ART MARKET
Greater Tomball Chamber of Commerce , 403 Commerce Street , Tomball
9:30 am - Gourd'gous Glass Pumpkin Patch
Glassblowing Houston , 17442 FM 2920 Rd , Tomball - Tomball Farmers Market Weekly All local farmers market
Greater Tomball Chamber of Commerce , 205 W. Main Street , Tomball
9:00 am - Gourd'gous Glass Pumpkin Patch
Glassblowing Houston , 17442 FM 2920 Rd , Tomball
Thursday December 25
Saturday December 27
Sunday December 28
Saturday January 3
Sunday January 4
📣 Humble Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- The Light Park
Hurricane Harbor Splashtown , 21300 Interstate 45 N , Spring
7:30 pm - Tomball Farmers Market Weekly All local farmers market
Greater Tomball Chamber of Commerce , 205 W. Main Street , Tomball
9:00 am - TOMBALL ART MARKET
Greater Tomball Chamber of Commerce , 403 Commerce Street , Tomball
9:30 am - APQS Beginner Longarm Class – Spring, TX
Double E Quilting - APQS Gulf Coast , 316 Noble St , Spring
10:00 am - Discovery Time with Miss Christine
Atascocita Branch Library , 19520 Pinehurst Trail Dr , Atascocita
11:30 am - 2025 - 26 Winter Break Week W3 Grade PK - 12th
Stemtree of Spring TX , 915 Spring Cypress Rd , Spring
9:00 am
Wednesday December 24
Saturday December 27
Sunday December 28
Tuesday December 30
Monday January 5
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Thank you 👏👏👏 to the local businesses for making Humble PatchAM possible:
- GIR Appliance repair — (346) 625-4289
55$ For diagnostic. Same day repair. - Ground Level Plumbing — (346) 354-9133
***Open 24/7*** www.groundlevelplumbing.com 346-354-9133
Click here to show your appreciation! 💚
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I found a puppy while at work, took her to the vet to get her chip read.
Long story short her owners abandoned her and don’t want her back. She is 4months old and needs a home just in time for Christmas. She’s super sweet,… (Nextdoor Kings Manor) - Anyone missing a Kitty!?
Found on Kings Clover Court Owner will need to identify a unique marking on kitty to claim. Kitty is safe and inside being feed / watered. (Nextdoor Kings River Village)
- Urban Air Adventure Park posted a job opening for Sanitation Team Member in Humble. Apply here.
- Sonida Senior Living Inc. posted a job opening for Laundry Housekeeper in Humble. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Humble here.
🗞 Nearby News
Kingwood
- Grocery Chains Aldi and Trader Joe's Continue Expanding (vmsd.com)
- Giants of Audiology: Interview with Richard W. Danielson, PhD (hearinghealthmatters.org)
Spring
Ok Humble! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I got tired of the hole business.
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