Grand Parkway Extension Causing Boom For Humble-Kingwood Area

Rise and shine, Humble-Kingwood! Let's get you all caught up to start this Tuesday, September 28 off on an informed note. Here are the most important things going on today in town.

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First, today's weather:

Rain in the afternoon. High: 86 Low: 73.

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Here are the top stories in Humble-Kingwood today:

1. Humble ISD recently opened the new Guy M. Sconzo Early College High School. The new campus is built to support 600 students. (The Tribune)
2. State Rep. Dan Huberty will be a special speaker at Atascocita BizCom, a virtual event sponsored by Lake Houston Chamber set for Oct. 14. Here are other important meetings and events in the area for October. (Subscription: Houston Chronicle)
3. Texas lawmakers released a first draft of a new congressional districts map, and U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw's famously gerrymandered 2nd District may be getting a big makeover. (Business Insider)
4. The extension of Grand Parkway has led to a boom in East Montgomery County and continued development of the toll road and surrounding area is expected to continue the spike. (Community Impact Newspaper)
5. Planet Fitness is celebrating the grand opening of its newest gym in New Caney today. (Community Impact Newspaper)

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Today in Humble-Kingwood:

• Orchestra All-State Workshop — Summer Creek High School. (4 p.m.)
• Tell Me a Tale Tuesday — Atascocita Branch Library. (4:15 p.m.)
• Varsity Volleyball: Kingwood Park vs. Dayton — Kingwood Park High School. (4:30 p.m.)
• Varsity Volleyball: Summer Creek vs. Humble — Humble High School. (4:30 p.m.)
• Choir Fall Concert — Atascocita High School. (7 p.m.)

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Humble-Kingwood Patch Notebook

• Kingwood Branch Library: "Good morning, everyone. We're in the final days of September. Here at Kingwood Library we're already gearing up for Halloween with our spooky display. Don't get scared!" (Facebook)
• Kingwood Garden Club: "Our annual TREE SALE & GIFT MARKET is Nov. 13 at 8 a.m. in Kingwood Town Center. Pre-orders may be placed by contacting Kate Henderson. The sale offers the community native and well adapted trees and shrubs at low prices." (Facebook)
• Kingwood Branch Library: "The Humble Museum Speaker Series - in partnership with the Lonestar College Center for Local & Oral History - is featuring a special presentation this Thursday from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Charles Bender Performing Arts Center in Humble." (Facebook)

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— Jeffrey Perkins

About me: Born in San Antonio, I was raised in Arkansas but got back to Texas as soon as I could to attend Texas A&M University, where I earned a bachelor's degree in Telecommunication Media Studies. I started my journalism career as a copy editor at The Eagle in Bryan, Texas, in 2014 and later became the high school sports beat writer for the paper. My seven years at The Eagle strengthened my passion for journalism, and I love getting to know people and telling their stories, both on the field and off. I've seen firsthand the importance of hyper-local journalism in a community, especially in an eventful 2020, when I helped with news coverage and design in addition to my high school athletics beat responsibilities. I joined Patch in 2021 as Texas Field Editor for the Conroe-Montgomery County area. I welcome your questions, comments and story ideas! Please contact me at jeffrey.perkins@patch.com or (479) 264-5801.

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