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🌱 Patch AM: Which fall festivals near The Woodlands belong on your calendar first?
Spotted on the The Woodlands calendar: Empire of the Sun
Morning The Woodlands! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Which fall festivals near The Woodlands belong on your calendar first?
- Want to really understand how The Woodlands works? Class signups open.
- The Woodlands DNA lab helps crack a 2020 Georgia murder case
Also on today's calendar: Paper Mosaics Workshop and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Sunshine, hot and less humid, with a high of 96 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 96, low: 69.
- Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 95 and low of 74 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 2026 Local Fall Festivals in The Woodlands & Montgomery County area (hellowoodlands.com) — Get your fall calendar ready: dozens of festivals, from The Woodlands Fine Craft, Art & Design Show to the Wildflower Festival, Shakespeare in the Park, and Pavilion Palooza, are scheduled in and around The Woodlands through November. Whether you're into pumpkins, live music, church fairs, or family-friendly carnivals, you'll find multiple free and ticketed events close to home on nearly every fall weekend. 
• The Woodlands U Is Here, Offering Special Classes On the Pioneering Masterplanned Community (papercitymag.com) — A new nonprofit program called The Woodlands U is launching this fall to teach residents about The Woodlands' 50-year history, governance, and future. Seven evening sessions, held at locations around the township starting September 22 for a $75 fee, will feature longtime community leaders explaining George Mitchell's original vision, village roles, and how local decisions are made today.
• The 2020 Norcross, GA Murder of Tyler Hall is Now Solved (dnasolves.com) — Forensic experts at Othram's lab in The Woodlands helped Georgia investigators finally identify a suspect in the 2020 murder of Tyler Hall in Norcross using advanced DNA and genealogical analysis. Their work led authorities to charge an already-incarcerated man with multiple counts, while the investigation and tip line remain active as prosecutors prepare the case.
📸 Around The Woodlands
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🗓 Upcoming Events in The Woodlands
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★ Featured events ★
- Empire of the Sun →
The Pavilion Event Center, 2005 Lake Robbins Dr, The Woodlands
7:30 pm
Thursday September 24
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Other local events
- Paper Mosaics Workshop →
25200 Grogans Park Drive, The Woodlands - Meet Your Match Open House →
The Woodlands Harley-Davidson, 25545 Interstate Hwy 45, The Woodlands
11:00 am - Coach Bennett Book Tour 2026 →
1925 Hughes Landing Blvd., Suite 900, The Woodlands - KBCC - Crochet Friends →
The Kevin Brady Community Center, 2250 Buckthorne Pl, The Woodlands
9:00 am - KBCC - Bingo with Interfaith →
The Kevin Brady Community Center, 2250 Buckthorne Pl, The Woodlands
10:00 am - KBCC - Best Bridge Group Ever →
The Kevin Brady Community Center, 2250 Buckthorne Pl, The Woodlands
1:00 pm - CE Class - Insurance Essentials for Realtors #39494-RECE →
Total Wine – The Woodlands, 1900 Lake Woodlands Dr #900, The Woodlands
2:30 pm - Empire of the Sun →
Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, 2005 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands
7:00 pm - Toastmasters Meeting
The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce, 1370 N. Millbend Dr, The Woodlands
12:00 pm - Babymetal, Halestorm & Violent Vira →
Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, 2005 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands
7:00 pm - Ruach Breath & Prayer →
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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: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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