🌱 Patch AM: Which Humble homeowner caught a ‘fighter jet’ bug battling a wasp?

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In today's newsletter:

• Which Humble homeowner caught a 'fighter jet' bug battling a wasp?
• Which Humble residents were booked in Austin County last week, and why?
• How did Humble end up with its own faux beach escape?

Also on today's calendar: Blue Star Moms Houston Area August Meeting and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 99 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 100, low: 80.
• Friday: Very warm with some sun, with a high of 98 and low of 79 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Strange bug ambushes wasp in Texas house, earning praise as the 'fighter jet' of insects (thecooldown.com) — A Humble resident recently filmed a dramatic moment inside their home when a mystery insect ambushed and overpowered a wasp, then turned to Reddit for help identifying the unexpected 'hero.' Commenters pegged it as a robber fly, sparking discussion about how our homes act as mini-ecosystems where predators, pests, and harmless visitors all cross paths.
   

• Monday, August 10, 2026 – Sunday, August 16, 2026 (austincountynewsonline.com) — Several Humble residents were among those booked into the Austin County Jail for the week of August 10–16, facing charges ranging from marijuana and controlled-substance possession to open containers and minor-in-possession allegations. The report lists each person's charges, plain-language explanations, and bond amounts, while emphasizing that all are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
   

• The Sign-of-Our-Times Allure of a Fake Beach Paradise (texasmonthly.com) — Developers are building artificial 'lagoon' beaches across Texas, including in Humble, giving residents resort-style turquoise water without leaving their town. The piece follows this trend from San Antonio resorts to public-access lagoons near Houston, exploring costs, community reactions, and why these man-made beaches are booming despite Texas already having a long coastline.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Humble

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday August 20
• Planet Tyrus Tour Humble, TX August 20, 2026 →
  Charles Bender Performing Arts Center, 611 Higgins St, Humble
  7:30 pm

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Other local events

Thursday August 20
• Salyards Open House
  Salyards Middle Houston, TX 77269
  5:00 pm
Friday August 21
• SECHS Early Release
  Humble ISD Humble, TX 77338
• Education Foundation Purse Bingo
  Humble ISD 8233 Will Clayton Pkwy, Humble, TX 77338, USA
  5:30 pm
Tuesday August 25
• Blue Star Moms Houston Area August Meeting →
  307 Charles St, Humble
  6:45 pm
Friday August 28
• SECHS Early Release
  Humble ISD Humble, TX 77338

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 20
• Salyards Open House
  Salyards Middle Houston, TX 77269
  5:00 pm
• Varsity Football Scrimmage vs Baytown Lee
  Crosby ISD Memorial Stadium, Baytown, TX 77520, USA
  6:30 pm
Friday August 21
• Dress Up Fridays- Twin Day
  Crosby ISD Crosby, TX 77532
• Volleyball HOME vs. Sterling
  Crosby ISD Crosby, TX 77532
• End of Grading Period
  Crosby ISD Crosby, TX 77532
• Tennis vs. Baytown Lee
  Crosby ISD Crosby High School, 333 Red Summit Dr, Crosby, TX 77532, USA
  3:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Have you seen him?
  Lost dog Chihuahua please reach out if seen. Update: Found and back home. A BIG Thank you to Stephanie for helping us get him back! (Nextdoor Houston Groves)
• Lost Cat….
  she is a grumpy girl, she does not bite or scratch. Her name is Della. She lives in Wood Spring Forest. If you see her, please call 281-761-5450… (Nextdoor Woodstream)

• Kroger posted a job opening for Courtesy Clerk/Grocery Bagger in Humble. Apply here.
• Worldwide Flight Services posted a job opening for Air Cargo Manager on Duty in Humble. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Humble here.

🗞 Nearby News

Kingwood

• Mavryck Len and Skylar Jayne Chambers (bluebonnetnews.com)
• Chase Alexander Hutchison (bluebonnetnews.com)
• 53,806 Shares in Insperity, Inc. $NSP Bought by Oppenheimer Asset Management Inc. (marketbeat.com)

Atascocita

• Deputies investigate burglary at Atascocita storage facility (click2houston.com)
• ICYMI: 25 TXHSFB Coaching Changes You Need To Know (texasfootball.com)
• Ruby Carol Folsom O'Brien (bluebonnetnews.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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