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Morning Humble! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why is Humble’s police chief on unpaid leave right now?
  • How fast was this Corvette flying down I‑69 near Humble?
  • Why were U‑Hauls leaving Humble tied to a $10,000 theft?

Today's riddle: After dinner, my parents asked if I could clear the table. 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Cloudy, showers around; windy, with a high of 80 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Friday: Cloudy, a shower and t-storm, temps: high: 81, low: 52.
  • Saturday: Mostly cloudy; breezy, cooler, with a high of 59 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Investigation into Humble police chief to wrap by end of January, city manager says (houstonchronicle.com) — Humble’s police chief, Dan Zientek, remains on unpaid leave while city leaders say an outside investigation into undisclosed allegations should be finished by the end of January. An earlier anonymous staff survey highlighted low morale, poor communication, and concerns about leadership inside the department, but officials have not linked those findings to the current probe or detailed what prompted the suspension.
   

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2. C7 Corvette Driver Ticketed for 127 MPH on Interstate 69 in Texas (corvetteblogger.com) — Humble drivers are being reminded to slow down after Humble Police recently clocked a Corvette at 127 mph in a 65 mph zone on I‑69 near FM 1960. Officers say the driver was safely stopped, and they’re using the incident to stress how extreme speeding slashes reaction time, lengthens stopping distance, and dramatically increases the force and deadliness of any crash.
   

3. $10,000 in stolen shingles found in U‑Haul, 2 arrested in Bryan (kwtx.com) — Humble residents are indirectly tied to a Bryan theft case after police say suspects admitted driving U‑Haul trucks from Humble to steal more than $10,000 in roofing shingles. Two men were arrested in Bryan, with multiple trucks recovered and one flagged as stolen, while investigators continue looking into the organized scheme that also involved Houston.
   

4. Tennessee Football Reportedly Hosting LSU WR Transfer, Track Star on Visit (rockytopinsider.com) — A former four-star LSU wide receiver and track standout, Jelani Watkins, is drawing transfer interest from major programs like Tennessee, USC, and TCU—and he grew up in Humble, playing for Atascocita High School. While he hasn’t broken out yet in college, his elite speed and potential could soon put a Humble native in a bigger national spotlight.
   

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    Friday January 9
  • Gourd'gous Glass Pumpkin Patch
    Glassblowing Houston , 17442 FM 2920 Rd , Tomball
  • HHS Theatre presents Eurydice
    Humble ISD , 1700 Wilson Rd , Humble
    7:00 pm
    • Saturday January 10
  • 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
  • HHS Theatre presents Eurydice
    Humble ISD , 1700 Wilson Rd , Humble
    7:00 pm
    • Sunday January 11
  • Gourd'gous Glass Pumpkin Patch
    Glassblowing Houston , 17442 FM 2920 Rd , Tomball
    • Tuesday January 13
  • Gourd'gous Glass Pumpkin Patch
    Glassblowing Houston , 17442 FM 2920 Rd , Tomball

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