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

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• Why was Humble’s police chief suddenly put on unpaid leave?

Today's riddle: What did one astronaut stranded on the moon say to another? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Sunny and not as warm, with a high of 66 and low of 49 degrees.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 79, low: 66.
• Sunday: A thundershower in spots, with a high of 80 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Humble police chief placed on unpaid leave after new 'information and allegations,' city says (khou.com) — Humble’s police chief, Dan Zientek, has been removed from duty without pay after an ongoing investigation uncovered new information and allegations, according to the city. Captain Kris Battenfield is now serving as acting chief while an independent third-party review continues, and officials say they won’t release more details to protect the investigation’s integrity.
   

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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

Saturday December 20

• 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

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

Friday December 19

• Wrap Jam: At the Movies
  Atascocita Branch Library , 19520 Pinehurst Trail Dr , Atascocita
  2:30 pm

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

• The Light Park
  Hurricane Harbor Splashtown , 21300 Interstate 45 N , Spring
  7:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Our golden doodle once again came in the house after being sprayed by a skunk.
  It’s a very noxious smell (obviously). We bathed him and the smell is still present. Any tips?? (Nextdoor Fall Creek)
• LOVE!!!!!!
  I’m super picky with my tacos and I tried these from Don Juanito on Greens Rd. So so good! (Nextdoor The Groves)

• Sam's Club posted a job opening for Baker and Packager Associate in Humble. Apply here.
• McDonald's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Humble. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Humble here.

🗞 Nearby News

Kingwood

• Audrey Sage Smith (bluebonnetnews.com)
• Fast food, big lessons (kptimes.com)

Atascocita

• Two rollover crashes occur near same location in Atascocita (khou.com)
• Missing 14-year-old last seen in northeast Harris County (fox26houston.com)
• Houston Dynamo FC sign Humble, TX goalkeeper Logan Erb as Homegrown Player (houstondynamofc.com)

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