🌱 Patch AM: How a The Woodlands lab solved a 47-year-old Missouri mystery

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In today's newsletter:

• How a The Woodlands lab solved a 47-year-old Missouri mystery

Also on today's calendar: The NET Platinum Team Meeting and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 89 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Partial sunshine, temps: high: 89, low: 66.
• Thursday: Warm with periods of sun, with a high of 91 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Othram Identifies 1979 Homicide Victim (forensicmag.com) — A forensic lab in The Woodlands played a key role in finally identifying a woman killed in Missouri in 1979. Using advanced DNA sequencing and genetic genealogy, Othram's scientists helped investigators match the victim to relatives, closing a 47-year-old cold case and showcasing how cutting-edge work in The Woodlands is aiding national investigations.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in The Woodlands

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday October 7
• Payton Riley's 18th Birthday Bash →
  Dosey Doe - The Big Barn, 25911 I-45 North, The Woodlands

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Other local events

Wednesday October 7
• The NET Platinum Team Meeting →
  SHSU - The Woodlands Center
  8:00 am
• LEGAL UPDATE 2 (2026-2027) →
  The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce-Lakeshore Room, 9320 Lakeside Blvd, The Woodlands
  9:00 am
• Coffee & Connections →
  Riverway Title The Woodlands
  9:00 am
• KBCC - Line Dancing →
  The Kevin Brady Community Center, 2250 Buckthorne Pl, The Woodlands
  9:30 am
• KBCC - Crafts with Interfaith →
  The Kevin Brady Community Center, 2250 Buckthorne Pl, The Woodlands
  9:30 am
• Knit & Stitch →
  The Woodlands TX
  10:00 am
• Baby & Me: Brady Library →
  The Woodlands TX
  10:00 am
• Toddler Storytime →
  The Woodlands TX
  10:30 am
• KBCC - Joy Movement →
  The Kevin Brady Community Center, 2250 Buckthorne Pl, The Woodlands
  12:00 pm
• KBCC - Wednesday Mahjong →
  The Kevin Brady Community Center, 2250 Buckthorne Pl, The Woodlands
  12:00 pm
• KBCC - Hand and Foot Canasta →
  The Kevin Brady Community Center, 2250 Buckthorne Pl, The Woodlands
  12:30 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

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• Critical Analysis: Thomson Reuters (NASDAQ:TRI) versus TIC Solutions (NYSE:TIC) (defenseworld.net)
• Carroll Coke Martin (theflashtoday.com)
• Family of 13-year-old sues ex-HCSO deputy, dating app over alleged assault (houstonchronicle.com)

Conroe

• Sandy Scott goes back-to-back on Korn Ferry Tour, while Williams Sides extends season despite playoff loss (golfchannel.com)
• Best Art Festivals Houston – Fall Arts Fests & Craft Fairs in Greater Houston (houstononthecheap.com)

Spring

• Sprouts slated to expand in Houston area with two new stores next year (houstonchronicle.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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