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🌱 Patch AM: Why a top Atascocita defender from Humble chose SMU over Texas
Also, don't miss School's Out - Fall Break Camp - Gymnastics/Ninja on the Humble Patch calendar

Good day Humble! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why a top Atascocita defender from Humble chose SMU over Texas
Also on today's calendar: Grupo de Oración and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Tuesday: A stray afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 89, low: 76.
- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 4-star EDGE David Dotson commits to SMU over Texas, Texas A&M (on3.com) — A standout Atascocita High School edge rusher from Humble has committed to play football at SMU, choosing the Mustangs over Texas, Texas A&M, Oklahoma, and others. The 6-foot-6 defender, ranked among Texas's top 2028 prospects, praised SMU's coaching staff, defensive scheme, and family-friendly recruiting approach as key reasons for his decision.
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📸 Around Humble
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Humble
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★ Featured events ★
- School's Out - Fall Break Camp - Gymnastics/Ninja →
19505 W Lake Houston Pkwy, Humble
9:00 am
Tuesday October 13
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Other local events
- Grupo de Oración →
St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church, 527 South Houston Avenue, Humble
7:00 pm - FREE Business Networking Event in the Humble Area →
Italiano's, 217 Farm to Market 1960 Bypass Road East, Humble
8:30 am - Coffee with the Characters LIVE: April Finley In-Person Interview →
The Book Readers Venue, 802 1st Street East, Humble
1:00 pm - Marching Rehearsal →
Turner Stadium, 1700 Wilson Rd, Humble
8:00 am - Short Sale Ready: From Hardship to Closing- A Clear Step-By-Step Guide →
114 S Houston Ave, Humble
11:00 am - The Lunch Lounge →
All About You Event Planning, 2030 Humble Place Drive, Humble
11:00 am - Juicebox duo w/ Danny Lopez at Porky's Backyard →
Porky's Backyard, 5131 Atascocita Rd, Humble
7:00 pm - Marching Rehearsal →
Turner Stadium, 1700 Wilson Rd, Humble
8:00 am - Deadlines, Deductions & Decisions →
18100 Walden Forest Drive, Humble
10:00 am - Preschool Open Play →
19505 W Lake Houston Pkwy, Humble
11:00 am - Pure Revival Presents: Before She Pours →
Ninety9 Cafe, 14814 Ralston Road, Humble
7:00 pm
Tuesday October 13
Wednesday October 14
Thursday October 15
Friday October 16
📣 Humble Shout Outs!
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Humble PatchAM possible:
- 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
- Our furbaby Clancy got out of the yard this morning.
If you see him please call 346-774-1159. He's very friendly. (Nextdoor Old Humble Rd) - Puppy found in Atascocita Park.
He looks like a pit bull; he's very sweet and hungry. Please DM if this is your puppy or if you can keep him for a while. We have two big dogs and… (Nextdoor Blackstone Creek)
- Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. posted a job opening for Full Time Assistant Manager - Deerbrook Mall in Humble. Apply here.
- Hot Topic posted a job opening for Part-Time Assistant Manager - Level 1 in Humble. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Humble here.
🗞 Nearby News
Kingwood
- Scariest Trails & Haunted Hayrides in Houston 2026 (houstononthecheap.com)
- Volleyball Preview: North Shore Looks to Stop a Two-Game Slide When It Meets Summer Creek (maxpreps.com)
Atascocita
- Birthday Bash: Freshman Running Back Lifts Sun Devils to Victory against Hawai'i, 30-12 (yardbarker.com)
Spring
- Power BI & Databricks Onsite Spring, TX (dice.com)
- Michelin Guide Texas 2026: Five Houston Restaurants and One in Spring Retain Their Michelin Stars (iowaparkleader.com)
- Houston Highlights: October 12 to October 15 – Food, Music, Arts & More (houstononthecheap.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: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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