🌱 Patch AM: Why Humble’s police chief just lost his pay during investigation

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In today's newsletter:

• Why Humble’s police chief just lost his pay during investigation
• See where every Humble ISD team will play in 2026–28

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 79 and low of 45 degrees.
• Friday: Sunny and not as warm, temps: high: 68, low: 51.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 79 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Humble police chief loses pay during leave following new 'allegations' in investigation, official says (fox26houston.com) — Humble’s police chief has been relieved of duty without pay while an outside investigation into his conduct continues, and city officials say the probe may extend into 2026. Leaders are sharing few details but emphasize that Humble is cooperating fully and prioritizing a thorough, independent review before deciding the chief’s future with the department.
   

• Each Team's UIL Classification for 2026-2028 (texasfootball.com) — Several Humble ISD programs now know where they’ll compete in the 2026–28 UIL cycle, with Humble High, Atascocita, Summer Creek, Kingwood, Kingwood Park, Sconzo ECHS, and others all assigned to new classifications. These numbers will shape district alignments, playoff paths, and travel for local athletes and fans over the next two school years.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Humble

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday December 23

• Born to Read
  Baldwin Boettcher Branch Library, 22248 Aldine Westfield Rd, Humble
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Friday December 19

• Gourd'gous Glass Pumpkin Patch
  Glassblowing Houston , 17442 FM 2920 Rd , Tomball

Saturday December 20

• 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

Sunday December 21

• Gourd'gous Glass Pumpkin Patch
  Glassblowing Houston , 17442 FM 2920 Rd , Tomball

Wednesday December 24

• Gourd'gous Glass Pumpkin Patch
  Glassblowing Houston , 17442 FM 2920 Rd , Tomball

Saturday December 27

• 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

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 18

• Business & Badassery
  Thistle Draftshop , 5210 FM 2920 #100 , Spring
  11:30 am
• Teen Winter Wonderland Party
  Atascocita Branch Library , 19520 Pinehurst Trail Dr , Atascocita
  5:00 pm
• The Light Park
  Hurricane Harbor Splashtown , 21300 Interstate 45 N , Spring
  7:30 pm
• The Texas Tenors
  Dosey Doe - The Big Barn , 25911 Interstate 45 N , Spring
  8:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• This is Ivy, she was last seen an hour ago.
  She is a very friendly, inside dog who wouldnt hurt a fly. If you seen her, please let me know. We are off of Enchanted Timbers dr. Thank you so… (Nextdoor West of Atascocita)
• Anyone want to share a picture of their oldest Christmas decoration?
  Here’s mine. I got it from my mom before she passed away. I’m not sure how long she had it before she gave it to me. I forgot to mention it lights up… (Nextdoor Parkside At Kingwood Glen)

• AutoZone, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate (Part Time) in Humble. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Kingwood

• Fast food, big lessons (kptimes.com)
• Earl Lyle Stark (americanpress.com)

Atascocita

• Two rollover crashes occur near same location in Atascocita (khou.com)

Spring

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