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Hey there, Humble! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How much more will Humble households pay for water now?
  • Where do Humble's football teams rank across all of Texas?

Also on today's calendar: Entrepreneurs that Heal: Mastermind and Mingle! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 95 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, temps: high: 87, low: 72.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 94 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Humble City Council approves water rate increase (communityimpact.com) — Humble residents will soon see a 10% increase in city water rates for both homes and businesses, following a recent City Council vote. The change, driven partly by higher costs from Houston, adjusts base and per‑thousand‑gallon charges but leaves senior and all sewer rates unchanged, so you can check how your monthly bill is likely to shift.
   

• Exclusive Computer Rankings for All 1,500+ TXHSFB Teams: Week 4 (texasfootball.com) — Several Humble-area high school football teams feature prominently in this week's statewide computer rankings, including Humble Atascocita, Humble, Summer Creek, and Kingwood. The list shows where each local program stands heading into Week 4 and who they'll face next, giving fans a quick way to gauge district strength and upcoming matchups.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Please share & repost to help reunite this stray dog!
    Found on September 14, 2026 in Humble, TX 77396 near the fenwick apmt complex Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the… (Nextdoor Glen Lee)
  • I've hardly posted on here, but I need to address this after almost hitting 2 girls riding a scooter together today.
    Parents, if your child/children are riding any type of motorized scooters, bikes, four wheelers, or any thing that falls in that category PLEASE… (Nextdoor Deerbrook Estates)
  • Consolidated Electrical Distributors, Inc. posted a job opening for Warehouse Associate / Delivery Driver in Humble. Apply here.
  • Government Jobs posted a job opening for Assistant Branch Manager - Children's (Atascocita Branch Library) in Humble. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Humble here.

🗞 Nearby News

Kingwood

Spring

  • Two Electric Scooter Crashes Leave Children Hospitalized in Harris County (memesita.com)
  • Pricing and results announced for Pioneer Notes tender offers (exxonmobil.com)
  • First Community Credit Union executive to lead 2026 Heart Walk and citywide push for CPR readiness (heart.org)

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: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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