Houston's Golden Throat is Sundance Head: Patch PM

HOUSTON AREA METRO-- Here are the stories worth talking about in the Houston Metro Patches.

Houston Crooner Sundance Head Takes Top Prize on 'The Voice: Bearded singer bested former child star Billy Gilman, who was favored to win the competition from the start.

Have Coin Will Travel: Carvana Opens Car Vending Machine in Houston:Vehicle can be purchased online and either delivered to the buyers home or picked up at Carvana's vending machine.

A Pair of Secret Santas Pay Off Layaway Balances at Tomball Walmart Store: The anonymous elves paid $2,700 in layaway balances for customers in the final days of layaway before Christmas.

Injured Woodlands Football Star is Moved Home as Teammates Prep for State Championship Game:Milton spent two weeks in a coma recovering from brain surgery.

City Council in League City Ousts City Manager: Rohr's ouster ends public feud with mayor, city council.

Kingwood Waitress Loses Job After Bird-Flipping Facebook Post Goes Viral: Waitress says people have blown the post out of proportion.

December 13: Four-Day Forecast for Conroe-Montgomery County: Light rain on Friday and Sunday, with temperatures peaking at 73°F on Saturday.

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