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🌱 Patch AM: Which Humble homeowner caught a ‘fighter jet’ bug battling a wasp?
Be sure to catch Planet Tyrus Tour Humble, TX August 20, 2026 on the Humble Patch calendar
Coffee in hand, Humble? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
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!)
- 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.
📸 Around Humble
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Humble
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★ Featured events ★
- Planet Tyrus Tour Humble, TX August 20, 2026 →
Charles Bender Performing Arts Center, 611 Higgins St, Humble
7:30 pm
Thursday August 20
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Other local events
- Salyards Open House
Salyards Middle Houston, TX 77269
5:00 pm - 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 - Blue Star Moms Houston Area August Meeting →
307 Charles St, Humble
6:45 pm - SECHS Early Release
Humble ISD Humble, TX 77338
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
Tuesday August 25
Friday August 28
📣 Humble Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 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 - 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
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
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- Good Shepherd Episcopal Church-Kingwood — (713) 412-8403
- GIR Appliance repair — (346) 625-4289
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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)
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: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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