🌱 Patch AM: Why a Humble man faces Harris County’s first AI child-porn case

Good morning to you Humble! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Why a Humble man faces Harris County's first AI child-porn case
• Humble livestock buyer hit with federal penalty over late payments
• Meet the Humble standouts on Texas' elite football prospect list

Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 99 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Sunday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 97, low: 77.
• Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 95 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Texas man accused of possessing thousands of AI child sex abuse material (houstonchronicle.com) — A 29-year-old Humble resident has been charged in Harris County under a new Texas law targeting AI-generated child sexual abuse material, in what appears to be the county's first such case. Deputies say thousands of illegal images were found, along with a separate invasive recording allegation, and the man is currently free on bond with strict no-contact conditions involving minors.
   

2. USDA Settles Packers and Stockyards Case with Cabritos Garza Corporation and Gerardo Garza (usda.gov) — A Humble-based livestock buyer and his company have agreed to a USDA settlement after paying more than 1,000 head of livestock weeks late, violating the Packers and Stockyards Act. The consent order requires them to stop late payments and includes a $12,000 civil penalty, underscoring federal scrutiny on how local livestock businesses handle seller payments.
   

3. Top Texas football prospects in 2027 and 2028 classes (usatoday.com) — Two Humble-area standouts, Kennedy Brown of Kingwood and Benny Easter Jr. of Summer Creek, have landed among Texas' top football prospects in the 2027 and 2028 recruiting classes. The statewide rankings spotlight these local lineman and receiver talents as they enter key high school seasons, drawing major college attention and putting Humble programs firmly on recruiters' maps.
   

4. 'Sexist' dress code sparks revolt at Houston-area middle school (lmtonline.com) — Students and families in Humble ISD are pushing back on the district's dress code after a Creekwood Middle School student's petition gathered more than 800 signatures, alleging girls are disproportionately targeted. District officials dispute claims that "hundreds" of girls were cited in one day, saying only a few dozen students had violations, but the petition is pressuring the school board to revisit how rules are enforced.
   

📸 Around Humble

Subscribe

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Humble

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

Friday September 4
• SECHS Early Release
  Humble ISD Humble, TX 77338
Monday September 7
• Labor Day Holiday
  Humble ISD Humble, TX 77338
Thursday September 10
• Cub Scout- Sign Up Night
  Ridge Creek Elementary Humble, TX 77338
  6:00 pm
Friday September 11
• SECHS Early Release
  Humble ISD Humble, TX 77338

📣 Humble Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday August 29
• Tomball Farmers Market Weekly All local farmers market
  Greater Tomball Chamber of Commerce 205 W. Main Street Tomball, TX 77375
  9:00 am
Monday August 31
• CHS Tutorials
  Crosby ISD Crosby, TX 77532
  3:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
• Volleyball @ Clear Falls
  Crosby ISD Crosby, TX 77532
• Ambassadors Meeting
  Greater Tomball Chamber of Commerce Chamber Board Room 29201 Quinn Road Tomball, TX 77375
  12:00 pm
• Tennis vs. Channelview
  Crosby ISD Crosby High School, 333 Red Summit Dr, Crosby, TX 77532, USA
  4:00 pm
Friday September 4
• CHS Dress Up Fridays- County vs Country Club
  Crosby ISD Crosby, TX 77532
• Volleyball HOME vs. Huffman
  Crosby ISD Crosby, TX 77532
• First Friday Luncheon
  Greater Tomball Chamber of Commerce Lone Star College - Tomball Beckendorf Conference Center 30555 Tomball Parkway Tomball, TX 77375
  11:30 am

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

 

Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Humble PatchAM possible:

• Good Shepherd Episcopal Church-Kingwood — (713) 412-8403
• GIR Appliance repair — (346) 625-4289

Click here to show your appreciation! 💚

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I want to do something to honor Dolly Parton.
  She started her book program called Imagination library" where she sent free books to kids across the world to encourage reading. Well I have a lot… (Nextdoor Bear Branch)
• Is this your dog?
  It seems like she cannot hear because she does no movement when we speak or close the door. (Nextdoor Atascocita Forest)

• Domino's Pizza, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Manager - Room for Growth - 10711 N Sam Houston Pkwy E in Humble. Apply here.
• Humble Independent School District posted a job opening for Middle School Principal Secretary - PCN 9746 in Humble. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Humble here.

Ok Humble! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

• Help us grow by suggesting local news sources.
• Shape this newsletter with your feedback.
• List items for sale or services offered

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook