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Hello The Woodlands! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Meals on Wheels is quietly supporting seniors in The Woodlands.
  • How a The Woodlands DNA lab named a Colorado John Doe

Also on today's calendar: Crafternoons for Adults and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 92 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: A stray afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 92, low: 74.
  • Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• More Than 340,000 Meals a Year: How Meals on Wheels Montgomery County Is Helping Local Seniors and How Residents Can Make a Difference (myneighborhoodnews.com) — Meals on Wheels Montgomery County is delivering about 340,000 meals a year and free rides to seniors across the county, including The Woodlands, but a growing waitlist shows many older neighbors still need help. The story explains how local residents can donate, volunteer on delivery routes, organize neighborhood food drives, or use the service for seniors who want to remain safely at home.
   

• A John Doe was found in a Colorado park. DNA testing in Texas revealed who he was (kens5.com) — Advanced DNA testing at Othram's lab in The Woodlands has helped Colorado investigators finally identify skeletal remains found in a Wheat Ridge park as Robbie Michael Swor. The case, part of a broader Texas Missing series, highlights how cutting-edge forensic genealogy work in the Houston area is restoring names to unidentified victims and bringing long-awaited answers to families nationwide.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Does anyone know who's and what kind dog this is that I found swimming in my pool.
    I don't know how he got in the yard as we have a fence! (Nextdoor Alden Bridge/Plum Crest)
  • Update: Pet Reunited
    A dog who went missing in The Woodlands, TX, has been safely reunited with their family after 2 hours, 57 minutes. More details here https://www… (Nextdoor Capstone Way)

🗞 Nearby News

Tomball

  • Tomball ISD Board Meetings October 12-13: School Safety, Cybersecurity Academy, Campus Improvements and Millions in Bond Projects on Agenda (myneighborhoodnews.com)
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  • Jones' Game-Winning Kick Sends Army Past Tulane, 20-17 (goarmywestpoint.com)

Conroe

  • 645 Iron Horse Dr, Conroe, TX 77303 (redfin.com)

Ok The Woodlands! 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: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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