🌱 Patch AM: Why was Humble’s police chief suddenly placed on leave?

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In today's newsletter:

• Why was Humble’s police chief suddenly placed on leave?
• How a Humble freshman just made the SEC All-Freshman Team
• How many bayou deaths have happened in and around Humble?

Also on today's calendar: Family Storytime and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: I once read a book about anti-gravity. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Fog will lift in the morning, with a high of 76 and low of 61 degrees.
• Saturday: A passing shower or two, temps: high: 74, low: 55.
• Sunday: Mostly cloudy; breezy, cooler, with a high of 60 and low of 32 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Humble police chief placed on administrative leave after meeting with city council (click2houston.com) — Humble’s police chief, Dan Zientek, has been placed on paid administrative leave following a closed-door Humble City Council meeting Thursday night, and the city has launched an independent review through an outside law firm. City officials have not yet said who is currently leading the police department or what the next steps will be, leaving many local residents waiting for more clarity.
   

• OU freshmen Tory Blaylock, Courtland Guillory earn SEC postseason honors (on3.com subscription) — A hometown standout from Humble, freshman running back Tory Blaylock, has earned SEC All-Freshman honors after leading Oklahoma with 444 rushing yards and four touchdowns, including two 100-yard games. Fellow OU freshman Courtland Guillory was also honored for his steady play at cornerback, with coaches praising both players’ maturity and work ethic.
   

• Exclusive: Why Houston keeps finding bodies in the bayous — and what we know about 201 victims (houstonchronicle.com) — Humble’s bayous are part of a troubling regional pattern, with six deaths there since 2017 compared with 180 in Houston and additional cases in nearby suburbs. A Houston Chronicle analysis of 201 bayou deaths highlights drowning risks, inconsistent safety measures, and disproportionate impacts on Black men, while noting that officials have offered few concrete prevention plans so far.
   

📸 Around Humble

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Humble

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 13

• Holiday Market
  Kizz Space, 1702 1st St E Suite G, Humble
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday December 13

• 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
• KPark Choir Presents Breakfast with Santa
  Humble ISD , 2929 Woodland Hills Dr , Kingwood
  9:00 am
• TOMBALL ART MARKET
  Greater Tomball Chamber of Commerce , 403 Commerce Street , Tomball
  9:30 am
• Family Storytime
  Kingwood Branch Library , 4400 Bens View Ln , Kingwood
  10:30 am
• Kingwood Christmas Market
  Town Ctr Pk , 8 N Main St , Kingwood
  12:00 pm
• YULETIDE SOIREE
  Charles Bender Performing Arts Center , 611 Higgins St , Humble
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday December 12

• Teen Takeover Cozy Holiday: Chat and Create!
  Atascocita Branch Library , 19520 Pinehurst Trail Dr , Atascocita
  4:00 pm
• MicroMania Midget Wrestling: Humble,TX at Shamrocks Pub
  Shamrocks Pub & Grill , 228 1st St E , Humble
  6:00 pm
• The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
  Class Act Productions (Theater Company and Classes) , 25275 Budde Rd # 25 , Spring
  7:30 pm

Saturday December 13

• Tomball Farmers Market Weekly All local farmers market
  Greater Tomball Chamber of Commerce , 205 W. Main Street , Tomball
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• A Positive Post 😊
  To the two young gentlemen from Kingwood driving a red or bronze Toyota Tundra who stopped to help a young lady who was stalled on Townsend Blvd on… (Nextdoor Pinehurst Of Atascocita)
• Friendly dog spotted near HEB at Madera Run with no collar.
  He looks like he has been on his own for a while and was trying to follow people and walk into the store. I couldn’t help today, but if anyone has… (Nextdoor The Groves)

• Robert Half posted a job opening for Bookkeeper in Humble. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Kingwood

• Anthis settles into new school, new team (kptimes.com)
• Tiny Homes crew continues to give back (kptimes.com)

Spring

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-- The Patch AM Team

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