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In today's newsletter:

• How a hospital theft in The Woodlands led to a 45-year sentence
• How Entergy Texas is gearing up The Woodlands for tropical weather
• How does a Woodlands high school stack up against Texas' best?

Also on today's calendar: Magicnight Productions https://MagicAtPallottas.com and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Wind and rain, with a high of 88 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: A morning thunderstorm, temps: high: 88, low: 76.
• Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Habitual offender receives 45 years after 120 MPH pursuit (bluebonnetnews.com) — A man has been sentenced to 45 years in prison after a 120 mph police chase that began with a reported vehicle burglary at Memorial Hermann Hospital in The Woodlands. Local and regional law enforcement agencies pursued him from The Woodlands into Harris County, later recovering stolen tools and catalytic converters and tying him to multiple felony cases.
   

• Entergy Texas prepares for tropical weather (entergy.com) — Entergy Texas, based in The Woodlands, says it's already activated its emergency operations center and pre-positioned crews, equipment, helicopters, and drones ahead of a developing Gulf tropical system. Residents are urged to review emergency plans, assemble basic supply kits, stay weather-aware, and use Entergy's text alerts, outage map, and storm center resources if heavy rain or gusty winds affect the area.
   

• Best high schools in Texas (kdhnews.com) — One of the top-rated Texas high schools in this Niche-based ranking is located right here in The Woodlands, with a notably low 6:1 student–teacher ratio. The list compares standout campuses statewide, highlighting enrollment sizes, locations, and overall academic grades.
   

📸 Around The Woodlands

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🗓 Upcoming Events in The Woodlands

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Wednesday September 2
• Chamber C.A.R.E.S. Committee
  The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce 9320 Lakeside Blvd., Suite 200 (Lakeshore Boardroom) The Woodlands, TX 77381
  3:00 pm
• Magicnight Productions https://MagicAtPallottas.com →
  MAGIC AT PALLOTTA'S – A Delightful Evening of Dinner + Comedy Magic!
  6:00 pm
Thursday September 3
• Fall Pictures
  Bush El Spring, TX 77382
• Toastmasters Meeting
  The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce 1370 N. Millbend Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77380.
  12:00 pm
• Erick Olson →
  WALDEN'S LAKEVIEW DINING (The Yacht Club) 13101 Melville Drive, Montgomery, TX 77356
  6:00 pm
Friday September 4
• LandShark Bar & Grill Live Music Weekends
  The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce Margaritaville Resort Lake Conroe | LandShark Bar & Weekend
Saturday September 5
• Community Assistance Center: 1st Saturday
  The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce Community Assistance Center 1022 McCall Avenue Conroe, TX 77301
  8:30 am
Monday September 7
• Labor Day - No School
  David El Spring, TX 77381
• No School - Labor Day
  Galatas El Spring, TX 77381
• Labor Day- School Holiday
  Deretchin El Spring, TX 77382

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 1
• Business After Hours →
  The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce Amegy Bank 4576 Research Forest Dr. The Woodlands, TX 77381
  4:30 pm
Wednesday September 2
• Chamber C.A.R.E.S. Committee
  The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce 9320 Lakeside Blvd., Suite 200 (Lakeshore Boardroom) The Woodlands, TX 77381
  3:00 pm
Thursday September 3
• Toastmasters Meeting
  The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce 1370 N. Millbend Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77380.
  12:00 pm
Friday September 4
• LandShark Bar & Grill Live Music Weekends
  The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce Margaritaville Resort Lake Conroe | LandShark Bar & Weekend

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

🗞 Nearby News

Tomball

• General Dentistry in Tomball, TX Supports Healthier Smiles for All Ages (winchestersun.com)
• Essential Tips and Simple Solutions for AC Repair to Keep Home Systems (goodmenproject.com)
• 'Garage Sale Murder': How a doorbell camera captured Texas woman's murder (abcnews.com)

Conroe

• JETSET Pilates is Coming to Conroe (whatnow.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By starting with a large fortune. (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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