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In today's newsletter:

  • What we know about the tense north Houston SWAT standoff
  • How far should HISD kids really have to walk for the bus?
  • When and where to meet artist Charlotte Cosgrove this September

Also on today's calendar: Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Five-Course Wine Dinner at Marriott Marquis Houston and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 98 and low of 79 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 98, low: 78.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 100 and low of 80 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Man accused of holding woman against will at N. Houston apartment in custody after hours-long standoff (click2houston.com) — Houston police say a man is in custody after an hours-long standoff at an apartment complex near E. Crosstimbers and Fulton on the city's north side. Officers rescued a woman and the suspect's mother, then used SWAT, a drone, and a taser to safely end the incident; prosecutors are weighing additional charges.
   

2. HISD mom concerned over daughter's bus stop assigned 3 miles away from home (fox26houston.com) — A Houston ISD mother says her 10-year-old's new bus stop is three miles from home, forcing a dangerous walk along busy streets and over a highway in Houston's heat. She's urging HISD to rethink its new hub-style bus system for magnet students, while the district says it aims to keep stops within three miles of eligible families.
   

3. Charlotte Cosgrove: Every Day (glasstire.com) — Houston art lovers can mark their calendars for a new exhibition of drawings by longtime Glassell School instructor and Houston-based artist Charlotte Cosgrove at Hooks-Epstein Galleries on Colquitt. Her show "Every Day" opens this season, with a Sept. 12 reception and a Sept. 16 artist conversation and happy hour you can attend.
   

4. Indian Consulate in Houston Marks Independence Day with Community Celebrations (southasianherald.com) — Houston's Indian consulate marked India's 80th Independence Day with flag-hoisting ceremonies and cultural performances that drew local leaders and community members from across the region. Events in Houston and at the Anand Bazaar in Frisco highlighted the diaspora's role, with University of Houston and Harris and Fort Bend County officials joining in the celebrations.
   

5. FOX 26 viewer donates $2,700 to dog rescue group after thief was caught on camera stealing supplies (fox26houston.com) — After a thief was caught on camera breaking into a supply bin at Oak Forest's Rescued Pets Movement, a FOX 26 viewer stepped up with a $2,700 donation. The gift will fund a sturdier metal bin with a better lock and extra money for pet food and supplies, showing how Houston residents are rallying around local rescue animals.
   

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    Tuesday August 18
  • Parent U - Dual Credit - Enrolled Students (9th-11th)
    Spring Branch ISD Via Zoom
    6:00 pm
    • Wednesday August 19
  • GHWCC Montgomery County / North Houston Chapter Luncheon
    Greater Houston Womens Chamber of Commerce Landry's Seafood House
    11:30 am
    • Thursday August 20
  • Salyards Open House
    Salyards Middle Houston, TX 77269
    5:00 pm
    • Monday August 24
  • Harris County Judge Candidate Forum
    Greater Houston Womens Chamber of Commerce The Junior League of Houston 1811 Briar Oaks Lane
    11:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Update: Watson has been found!
    Please help me find my cat. He jumped the fence running after a stray. He's really sweet and dumb. He's not meant for the outside. He's name's Watson… (Nextdoor Woodland Trails North)
  • Found a lost golden retriever without a collar on Northglen's Autumn Trails Ln.
    He's been here in this area for 2 days. He appears trained and well mannered. (Nextdoor Northglen)
  • American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. posted a job opening for Offline - Stock Associate in Houston. Apply here.
  • DSV A/S posted a job opening for Freight Forwarder, Air Import in Houston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Houston here.

Ok Houston! 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: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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