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A man has been arrested and charged after police said he shot and killed a father outside a Chuck E. Cheese in north Harris County.

Authorities are searching for a 14-year-old girl who didn’t return home from school on Tuesday.

Washing dishes inside her tiny apartment, Demitra Johnson is now thinking hard. Not about her job, not about the day ahead, not about what she will do next, but about her beautiful, brave, little boy, Devarjaye, who for the last five years, has been battling terminal brain and spinal cancer.

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The second weekend in January brought severe weather to Southeast Texas with some of the worst damage occurring north of Houston. A <a href="https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/01/09/possible-tornado-brings-down-power-lines-structural-damage-in-humble-authorities-say/" target="_blank">tornado touched down overnight in Humble</a>. Others experienced heavy rain and a lot of lightning.

Authorities in Humble believe a possible tornado may have touched down the area during Saturday night’s storms.

Saturday night’s storms caused flooding in parts of the northern Houston area.

A man was reportedly gunned down in the parking lot of a Humble Chuck E. Cheese on Friday night.

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Punch after punch, kick after kick, Michael Henry and his parents say surveillance video shows the moments two men being driven in a black Cadillac Escalade hopped out and jumped his 15-year-old friend and schoolmate back on May 7.

Some moms from across Houston are filing police reports at different jurisdictions claiming to be scammed by the same person.

The eyes in the skies are watching drivers closely in Humble.

Two Houston-area ophthalmologists were penalized for abusing the Medicare system by overcharging for glaucoma treatment, the U.S. District Attorney’s Office says.

The state has caught up to New York in total reported covid-19 deaths per capita.

The family of a Humble man is asking for the public’s help in identifying his killer, Crime Stoppers and the Humble Police Department said Wednesday.

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A woman remains in critical condition and her 8-year-old child is in critical, but stable condition after a rollover crash involving two vehicles in Humble Friday.

Approximately $4,000 worth of stolen lumber was found inside a vehicle during a traffic stop Saturday in Humble, according to Constable Mark Herman’s Office.

The Harris County Precinct 4 Constable's Office said a man was shot multiple times on Arbor Trails Drive near Humble on Saturday morning.

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Investigators said a man is dead after a driver was fleeing from police and crashed in Humble Thursday.

Even as COVID-19 cases rise in the region, students at Kingwood Park High School were welcomed back to school with a large pep rally on Tuesday.

A man and woman were severely injured when a fire ripped through a home late Friday, according to the Houston Fire Department.

Authorities have arrested a woman who is accused of kidnapping a teen in the Humble area with the intent to terrorize and severely injure him, according to court documents. The arrest happened just days after authorities issued a call for help in locating her.

A woman has been arrested after authorities said she shot a homeless woman to death outside of a grocery store in Humble on Sunday.

When KPRC 2 Investigates discussed the rising crime rates from the inner city to the suburbs, we received a range of responses from several law enforcement agencies. The data shows that no part of the region is immune to crime, but where a person lives can determine what type of crime they will face.

A man was killed while working on an oil rig during an industrial accident in northeast Harris County, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.

Scattered thunderstorms have moved into the Houston-area and Houstonians are safely snapping pictures of the clouds all over.

Construction has begun in Humble, on a 5,800-square-foot Life Skills Center for Family...

An Humble man was sentenced to 45 years in prison for fatally shooting a mother in front of her son during a dispute at an apartment complex in 2017, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg said Tuesday.

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Two men are in custody after being accused of killing a man during a car-sale meetup in Humble Sunday, Harris County sheriff’s deputies said.

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A man is dead after a shooting in the Humble area, a Harris County official said Friday.

One Humble woman now has to wait three months to have her catalytic converters replaced because they were stolen by thieves at the Townsen Park & Ride.

We’re celebrating our local educators with an inspiring after-school program out of Humble ISD. Dr. Andrea Barela started the after-school program Student Council AGENTS to give students the tools they need to improve and give back to their communities.

Jose Gutierrez is thankful to be alive and elated investigators have identified the man they say shot the Humble man in a bizarre road rage incident. It happened last month after an altercation at a neighborhood gas station.

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<a href="http://vype.com/texas/houston" target="_blank">Houston</a> will be home to the 2021 boys' and girls' state lacrosse championships this weekend, held at Turner Stadium in Humble, Texas.

There are new developments Tuesday in a road rage shooting that left a man in critical condition, deputies said.

The Humble Independent School District board voted to update the district’s mask policy Thursday. The updated policy is effective immediately.

The Humble Independent School District has confirmed that Houston police arrested a middle school teacher who is accused of being in possession of child pornography.

Police are investigating after a woman’s body was found along a dead-end road in Humble Monday.

A brazen burglar was caught on camera trashing a home in Humble. The man broke into the home just moments after the homeowner left.

One woman is making miraculous strides in her recovery after battling COVID-19. However, Garcia’s body started to make a comeback. After five and a half months, at the PAM Rehabilitation Hospital of Humble, where Garcia did physical therapy, doctors said Garcia was well enough to be released. Joyful with the family,” Garcia said. AdWhile Garcia is still recovering day by day, her family believes she will get stronger every day.

VYPE has partnered with Lethal Enforcer Soccer to provide the best soccer team rankings in the Greater Houston area. Every week, we will bring you a new set of Class 6A and 5A Boys and Girls Soccer Rankings. Check out the latest rankings below! CLASS 6A1- Seven Lakes2- Ridge Point3- The Woodlands4- Langham Creek5- Humble6- Cinco Ranch7- Dobie8- Klein Forest9- North Shore10- Bridgeland11- Klein Cain12- Jersey VillageCLASS 5A1- Kingwood Park2- Galena Park3- Paetow4- Friendswood5- Sharpstown6- Porter7- Magnolia West8- Wisdom9- Crosby10- Foster11- Goose Creek Memorial12- TerryCLASS 4A1- Brazosport2- Splendora3- Lumberton4- Livingston5- Royal6- Huffman7- East ChambersAd8- Columbia9- Bellville10- Scarborough11- Stafford12- Furr

Courtesy of GHBAProgress continues on a HomeAid Houston construction project for Family Promise of Lake Houston (FPLH) in Humble. The Center, named The Promise House will offer individual counseling, higher education and training classes, mentoring and admin offices. Families will have access to bath facilities, a family room, a teaching kitchen, children’s playroom and a dining room. The Promise House will also provide a safe haven for the four-legged family members as well thanks to the PetsSmart Foundation that is building a Pet Condo on the property. This will be the first homeless shelter that also provides accommodations for the entire family unit, including the furry ones.

VYPE has partnered with Lethal Enforcer Soccer to provide the best soccer team rankings in the Greater Houston area. Every week, we will bring you a new set of Class 6A and 5A Boys and Girls Soccer Rankings. Check out the latest rankings below! CLASS 6A1- Ridge Point2- The Woodlands3- Seven Lakes4- Humble5- Langham Creek6- Cinco Ranch7- Dobie8- Bridgeland9- Klein Forest10- North Shore11- Klein Cain12- Fort Bend Elsik13- Katy Taylor14- Jersey Village15- Cy-Fair16- Strake Jesuit17- Tompkins18- MacArthur19- Conroe20- Channelview21- Cy-Ridge22- Lamar23- Cy-Springs24- Brazoswood25- DullesCLASS 5A1- Kingwood Park2- Galena Park3- Sharpstown4- Friendswood5- Paetow6- Magnolia West7- Foster8- WisdomAd9- Crosby10- Caney Creek11- Fulshear12- Nederland

VYPE has partnered with Lethal Enforcer Soccer to provide the best soccer team rankings in the Greater Houston area. Every week, we will bring you a new set of Class 6A and 5A Boys and Girls Soccer Rankings. Check out the latest rankings below! CLASS 6A1- Ridge Point2- Cinco Ranch3- The Woodlands4- Seven Lakes5- Bridgeland6- Klein Cain7- North Shore8- Klein Forest9- Humble10- Fort Bend Elsik11- Dobie12- Tompkins13- Langham Creek14- Strake Jesuit15- Clear Springs16- Channelview17- Katy Taylor18- Memorial19- Cy-Falls20- AldineCLASS 5A1- Kingwood Park2- Paetow3- Friendswood4- Magnolia West5- Galena Park6- Lamar Consolidated7- Sharpstown8- Foster9- Nederland10-Wisdom11- Crosby12- Caney Creek13- New Caney Porter14- Barbers Hill15- College StationAd16- Magnolia17- Manvel18- Terry19- Milby20- Fulshear

HUMBLE, Texas – Humble Independent School District students are hammering out better futures for area veterans. Some students at Kingwood Park High School and Summer Creek High School are building tiny homes for homeless heroes and it’s not just an act of kindness, it’s also being used as a teaching tool. Tuesday morning, U.S. Air Force Veteran Jeffrey Jacobs toured his future home that’s currently under construction at Kingwood Park High school. “Service is the heart of our school and this project just symbolizes all of that,” said Principal of Kingwood Park High School, Lisa Drabing. The home was designed by Kingwood Park High School student, Parker Ryan.

Progress continues on a HomeAid Houston construction project for Family Promise of Lake Houston (FPLH) in Humble. The Center, named The Promise House will offer individual counseling, higher education and training classes, mentoring and administrative offices. Families will have access to bath facilities, a family room, a teaching kitchen, children’s playroom and a dining room. The Promise House will also provide a safe haven for the four-legged family members as well thanks to the PetsSmart Foundation that is building a Pet Condo on the property. This will be the first homeless shelter that also provides accommodations for the entire family unit, including the furry ones.

HUMBLE, Texas – The 74th annual Humble Rodeo kicked off at the Humble Civic Center Arena on Friday among COVID-19 restrictions and a strong desire from the community to hold the event. The Humble Rodeo was able to proceed in part because of a smaller venue. Compared to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo -- which had to cancel this year’s event -- Humble had less to manage. “So we had to really manage our online ticket sales, Cavender’s ticket stores.”The vendors were thrilled. She had considered applying to sell at the Houston Rodeo, but wasn’t confident the event would happen.

The attorney of a Harris County Public Health doctor held a news conference Friday to address the allegations accusing him of stealing a vial of the COVID-19 vaccine made by Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg in a news release Thursday. The release said that a week later, he told a fellow Harris County Public Health employee, who then reported him to supervisors. According to Doyle, Gokal had been administering vaccines and overseeing a vaccination site on Dec. 29. A Harris County Public Health adminstrator stated that there are protocols in place to deal with unused vaccines and open vials, and those protocols were not followed. He is being prosecuted by the Public Corruption Division of the Harris County District Attorney’s Office.

HUMBLE, Texas – A $7.75 million winning Lotto Texas ticket was sold in the Houston area. The winning ticket was purchased at a Fuel Zone, located at 6301 FM 1960 W. in Humble. Texas Lottery officials said the prize has not yet been claimed and that the winner has 180 days from the draw date to claim the prize. “We look forward to meeting the first Lotto Texas jackpot winner of 2021,” said Gary Grief, executive director of the Texas Lottery. “If you have the winning ticket, we encourage you to sign the ticket, put it in a safe place, seek financial and legal advice, and call the Texas Lottery to schedule an appointment to claim the prize.”

Mark Mulligan/Staff photographerIt's time to head back to the polls for some Harris County residents. Early voting for five run-off races continues for those in Houston's District B, Baytown, Humble, La Porte and Nassau Bay.

Man followed to Whataburger, shot after argument in HumbleHarris County deputies investigate a shooting in the 1600 block of FM 1960 West on Thursday, May 28, 2020. Harris County deputies investigate a shooting in the 1600 block of FM 1960 West on Thursday, May 28, 2020. Photo: OnScene.TV Photo: OnScene.TV Image 1 of / 11 Caption Close Man followed to Whataburger, shot after argument in Humble 1 / 11 Back to GalleryA 52-year-old man is fighting for his life after being shot in a Whataburger parking lot overnight. The man had gotten into an argument with another man somewhere in Humble when the victim decided to drive away shortly after midnight, according to Harris County Sheriffs Office Lt. Lynwood Moreau. The man was unconscious when deputies arrived and was airlifted to a Houston hospital in very critical condition, Moreau said.

GHBAs RMC donates garage sale items to Family Promise of Lake Houston in HumbleThe Greater Houston Builders Associations Remodelers Council (RMC), recently donated dozens of new and slightly used items that were to be part of their annual garage sale to Family Promise of Lake Houston (FPLH), a non-profit agency in Humble that meets the immediate needs of homeless families while empowering them to attain self-sufficiency. The RMC Garage Sale is a public event that offers donated building materials and household items from GHBA members and others. The GHBA Remodelers Council has a long history of charitable fundraising, said Nick Cubbler with Semper Fi Contractors, the chairman of the 2020 RMC Garage Sale. A team from FPLH collected the garage sale items that included dozens of new windows, doors, bathtubs, fixtures, furniture, lighting, tile, wood flooring and appliances. For more information about HomeAid Houston, visit www.homeaidhouston.

At Yummy Tummy Pastries in Humble, Texas, every custom cake is made with love by the hands of owner Letty Martinez.Times weren't always this sweet for Martinez and her children though.The mother of four found the courage to leave an abusive marriage, raise her young children on her own and turn her part-time passion into one of the most popular cake shops and bakery's in the Houston area.Because of Martinez's hard work and sacrifice, all four of her children, now adults, are the first generation in the family to graduate from college.

For a group of high school students in Humble, Texas, their mission to help ALS patients is personal.Last year, robotics teacher Joe Paneitz and his students created a device called "Linda's Laptote" for a retired teacher with ALS.Linda Kenworthy, a beloved former P.E. coach, is now wheelchair-bound and has lost the ability to speak with her own voice. She uses her Laptote every day to perform tasks more easily.Now, students are hoping to patent the Laptote in order to help even more patients with ALS.

18-year-old dies after shooting in HumbleAn 18-year-old died Sunday morning following a shooting in Humble, according to the Harris County Sheriffs Office. An 18-year-old died Sunday morning following a shooting in Humble, according to the Harris County Sheriffs Office. Photo: Google Maps Photo: Google Maps Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close 18-year-old dies after shooting in Humble 1 / 1 Back to GalleryAn 18-year-old died Sunday morning following a shooting in Humble, according to the Harris County Sheriffs Office. Harris County Sheriffs deputies found a man with multiple gunshot wounds around 2:05 a.m. in the bayou behind the 6700 block of Treeline Drive following a report of shots fired. Greg Pinkins of the Harris County Sheriffs Office.

First America Homes, HomeAid begin construction on FPLH Day CenterSite preparation begins in Humble for a 5,800-square-foot Life Skills Center for Family Promise of Lake Houston, HomeAid Houstons first major project of 2020 in partnership with First America Homes. Site preparation begins in Humble for a 5,800-square-foot Life Skills Center for Family Promise of Lake Houston, HomeAid Houstons first major project of 2020 in partnership with First America Homes. Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close First America Homes, HomeAid begin construction on FPLH Day Center 1 / 1 Back to GalleryConstruction has begun in Humble on a 5,800-square-foot Life Skills Center for Family Promise of Lake Houston (FPLH) that will provide a caring and positive environment for children and their families who are reeling from a variety of crisis situations. During the day, families will come to their home base which is the Life Skills Center, where they will complete weekly goals, Life Skills Classes, Budgeting, Parenting, and GED Fast Track Certification. For more information about HomeAid Houston visit www.homeaidhouston.org or call 281-970-8970.

Best Chinese: Bamboo House HoustonIt says a lot when a location thats notoriously difficult to fill becomes a magnet for hungry foodies, but thats what Bamboo House Houston, the second location of the Peking duck specialist in Humble, has become. Tucked away in the corner of the strip mall at Fountainview and Westheimer where its barely visible, Bamboo House Houston is constantly packed. Though most come for the phenomenal Peking duck, the kitchen deftly turns out high quality everything, from drunken dumplings to handmade Sichuan spicy noodles, sizzling beef plates, to whole Dungeness crab. An affordable weekday lunch special is a bonus for those afternoons when you can afford to linger, and a dining room filled with lazy Susan-topped round tables makes it easy for large groups to indulge in multi-course Chinese feasts. 5901 Westheimer, Houston281-888-3385bamboohousewestheimer.comReaders' Choice: Mala Sichuan Bistro9348 Bellaire, Houston713-995-1889malasichuanbistro.com

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- An Humble woman and a Houston man face felony charges for injury to a child stemming from a CPS complaint made in March.Authorities said they received a report that a boy had been placed into a hot shower after receiving a bad grade at school. She said her son leaned down to pick up a basketball and hit the handle of the pot of water with his head when he raised back up, causing the water to fall on the child. Investigators later determined those claims were untrue, according to documents.In an interview with staff at the Children's Assessment Center on Nov. 18, detectives said the victim was at Terrell's house with his mother back in March, when Terrell put him in the shower after he had gotten in trouble at school. The victim told an interviewer Terrell had removed the shower head and pointed the hot water toward him. The boy also said Terrell spanked him and choked him after getting out of the shower.Both Brisby and Terrell have mugshots from previous charges with the Harris County Sheriff's Office.

HomeAid, First America Homes to break ground on charity project in HumbleHomeAid Houston and the team at First America Homes, a Division of the Signorelli Company announced the official groundbreaking of a 5800-square-foot Day Center for Family Promise of Lake Houston (FPLH) in Humble. HomeAid and First America Homes are partnering to construct the Day Center called Promise House, that will serve families in crisis. First America Homes is the builder captain. The grant is part of a national agreement with the Family Promise organization. For more information about HomeAid Houston, visit www.homeaidhouston.org or call 281-970-8970.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- An Humble woman and a Houston man face felony charges for injury to a child stemming from a CPS complaint made in March.Authorities said they received a report that a boy had been placed into a hot shower after receiving a bad grade at school. She said her son leaned down to pick up a basketball and hit the handle of the pot of water with his head when he raised back up, causing the water to fall on the AC. Investigators later determined those claims were untrue, according to documents.In an interview with staff at the Children's Assessment Center on Nov. 18, detectives said the victim was at Terrell's house with his mother back in March, when Terrell put him in the shower after he had gotten in trouble at school. The victim told an interviewer Terrell had removed the shower head and pointed the hot water toward him. The boy also said Terrell spanked him and choked him after getting out of the shower.Both Brisby and Terrell have mugshots from previous charges with the Harris County Sheriff's Office.

17-year-old killed in one of two shootings in Katy area identifiedA 17-year-old teen was shot and killed late Monday. A 17-year-old teen was shot and killed late Monday. Photo: OnScene.TV Photo: OnScene.TV Image 1 of / 8 Caption Close 17-year-old killed in one of two shootings in Katy area identified 1 / 8 Back to GalleryHarris County detectives are investigating two shootings in the Katy area where at least one 17-year-old boy was shot and killed late Monday in the Katy area. One of the incidents occurred around 11:40 p.m. in the 1050 block of Katy Fort Bend Road where responding deputies found the teen dead from multiple gunshots. The 17-year-old who died has been identified as Jakobi Xavier Mitchell, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.

New details emerge in deadly Humble shooting of man whose wife received alert before he diedA woman who found her husband dead inside their Humble residence just hours after she received a home alert about a suspicious man walking up to the couple's home is pleading with the public for help in identifying the man. Nothing about the day seemed off, she said, adding that her husband, 29-year-old Deodrick Bradley, had mentioned he would attend to some errands. RELATED: Humble woman possibly saw husbands killer moments before he was gunned down"It was a normal day. READ ALSO: HCSO releases video of murder suspect moments before shooting in Humble homeEventually, Vernita Bradley decided she better stop by her home on her lunch break. She walked farther into the home and then found Deodrick Bradley dead in what investigators called an "extremely calculated, cold-blooded murder."

Humble face off against C.E. King in state high school football playoff game on Nov. 16, 2019. (Screengrab from Texan Live livecast)HOUSTON - In partnership with Texan Live, we streamed today's Texas high school football playoff game between C.E King High School and Humble High School at Turner Stadium. The game started at 4 p.m. and for a majority of the game, Humble High School dominated. They closed out the game with a 24-14 win over C.E.

HomeAid, First America to start Humble charity project buildThe Day Center, called Promise House, will offer counseling and administrative offices, locker rooms, bath facilities, a family room, kitchen, a childs playroom, and a dining room and library. Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close HomeAid, First America to start Humble charity project build 1 / 1 Back to GalleryThe weeks are counting down to the beginning of construction on a 5,200-square-foot Day Center for Family Promise of Lake Houston (FPLH) that will serve families in crisis. HomeAid Houston and Builder Captain First America Homes, a division of the Signorelli Company, are finalizing the details that will launch the centers groundbreaking. The grant is part of a national agreement with the Family Promise organization. For more information about HomeAid Houston, visit www.homeaidhouston.org or call 281-970-8970.

HUMBLE, Texas (KTRK) -- Looking for delicious comfort food and a friendly atmosphere? Then head to Humble City Cafe.The Humble City Cafe is located in a 100-year-old building which sits in downtown Humble. Over the building's lifetime, it has had a number of establishments pass through like a pharmacy, a post office and many other businesses.However, for the past 24 years it has housed the town's beloved Humble City Cafe.At the cafe, customers can expect mouthwatering chicken fried steak, burgers and more.In this edition of the ABC13+ Pop-Up Newsroom, we sat down with Humble residents to learn about the town, but most importantly, learn the proper pronunciation of its name.

An Humble couple is asking for your help in finding their lost mechanical bull that was stolen from a storage facility. "We have a mechanical bull because we rent it out for different festivities so for all occasions like weddings, birthday parties, festivals," said owner Aurora Meltez. Hurricane Meltez, as the mechanical bull is named, is a dream come true for Aurora and her husband, Rolando. They have been storing the bull at a storage facility in Humble when it's not in use. Without the bull, they will have to cancel events they have already booked and are offering a $500 reward to anyone who helps them find it.

An Humble couple is asking for your help in finding their lost mechanical bull that was stolen from a storage facility. Copyright 2019 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.

Kelly Schafler is the editor for the Lake Houston, Humble and Kingwood edition of Community Impact Newspaper, covering public education, city government, development, businesses, local events and all things community-related. Before she became editor, she was the reporter for the Conroe and Montgomery edition for a year and a half.

Hennes and Mauritz Inc., better known as H&M, will open a new store Nov. 14 at 20131 N. Hwy. 1280, Humble, according to a news release from the company. Located in the Deerbrook Mall, the 19,000-square-foot retail store will feature clothing for women, men and teens as well as the H&M kids collection for newborns to 14-year-olds. 855-466-7467. www2.hm.com

The community of Park Lakes in Humble is part of a 1,500-acre, master-planned community. Park Lakes is within Humble ISD boundaries, and one schoolPark Lakes Elementaryis located in the community. The community also features the 43-acre Park Lakes Landing commercial development. 10: 0.10Harris County ESD No. 1: 0.10Harris County Flood Control District: 0.03Harris County Hospital District : 0.17Humble ISD: 1.52Harris County MUD No.

The city of Humble and real estate company Jackson-Shaw partnered to fund a project to expand Rankin Road between Hwy. 59 and the Union Pacific Corp. railroad tracks in Humble. The project expands a portion of Rankin Road from a two- to four-lane road and adds a raised median. The project will take six months to complete. Timeline: November 2019-May 2020Cost: $800,000Funding sources: city of Humble, Jackson-Shaw

The Texas Department of Transportation will soon begin a project to upgrade the mast arm signal at the intersection of FM 1960 East and Denton Road at the Deerbrook Mall in Humble. The improved signal will make the signal heads more visible and optimize traffic flow along the corridor, TxDOT officials said. Similar upgrades are also being completed at seven other intersections across the Greater Houston area, with all eight signals set to be completed in April 2021. Timeline: October 2019-April 2021Cost: $168,834Funding source: TxDOT

Famous Funnel, a funnel cake kiosk, opens Nov. 2 at 20131 Hwy. 59, Humble, in the Deerbrook Mall. The kiosk will serve gourmet funnel cakes in a variety of flavors and toppings, including strawberry cheesecake, cookies and cream, peach cobbler and a funnel cake topped with chicken. It will also offer other fried treats, such as fried Oreos and Twinkies. 1-877-738-6635. www.famousfunnel.com

TX7, a locally owned apparel and accessories store, is scheduled to open Nov. 1 at 20131 Hwy. 2240, Humble, in the Deerbrook Mall. The store was originally scheduled to open Oct. 1, but the opening was delayed. The store will carry mens and womens clothing, accessories, fragrances, lingerie, footwear, jewelry and novelty gift items.

The city of Humble approved an increased budget for fiscal year 2019-20 to fund mobility and infrastructure improvements. Humble City Council approved the FY 2019-20 budget on Sept. 12 that includes a $113.53 million total operating expenditure for FY 2019-20a 1.7% increase from its $111.62 million budget for FY 2018-19. The city also continued its trend of raising its property tax rate for the fourth year in a row as it plans for the future and attempts to ease its reliance on sales tax revenue. Humble City Council approved a property tax rate of $0.255944 per $100 valuationan 8% increase over the FY 2018-19 tax rate of $0.245572, Humble City Manager Jason Stuebe said. The maximum allowable rate increase will be reduced to 4% in 2020 because of state Senate Bill 2, which limits increases without an election.

Kelly Schafler is the editor for the Lake Houston, Humble and Kingwood edition of Community Impact Newspaper, covering public education, city government, development, businesses, local events and all things community-related. Before she became editor, she was the reporter for the Conroe and Montgomery edition for a year and a half.

Frenchies Modern Nail Salon, a natural nail care brand, opened Oct. 4 at 13531 Will Clayton Parkway, Ste. Co-owners Geetika and Sumi Khare will open the brands first Houston-area salon. Geetika said the salon differs from others in that all products are natural and free of harmful substances. The salon only offers natural nail careno acrylicsand aims to educate guests about healthy nail maintenance. 832-644-6466. www.facebook.com/frenchieshumble

Editors note: This project has been updated from how it appeared in the Lake Houston, Humble, Kingwoods October print edition. A joint project between Harris County and McCord Development to expand Lockwood Road between Beltway 8 and the Union Pacific Corp. railroad from a two- to four-lane road is scheduled to go out to bid Oct. 18, said Pamela Rocchi, the capital improvement projects director for Harris County Precinct 4. The bidding process will take 90-120 days, and then construction will take roughly six months. Timeline: TBDCost: $2.6 millionFunding sources: Harris County Precinct 4, McCord Development

HOUSTON - Flooding issues are still ongoing along the East Fork of the San Jacinto River around Humble and Kingwood. Moderate flooding is currently occurring in Huffman, as well from Cedar Bayou. River levels will continue to slowly fall through the weekend. There are still some areas of concern with certain rivers and bayous out of their banks. The water levels at the East Fork locations will slowly recede over the next 24 hours while locations along the Trinity River will fall below flood levels over the next two days.

A man who was pulled from a submerged van in Humble dies. This is the second death related to Imelda

Jesse Jones Park Scavenger HuntBecome a nature detective on a scavenger hunt at Jesse Jones Park in Humble. Kid's Fishing TournamentThe Woodlands Kiwanis Club is hosting its 35th annual Kids Fishing tournament Saturday. Theyll provide free food, free drinks, free bait and everyone gets a trophy. Free Labor Day RidesThe Seerden Law Firm is offering free Labor Day rides next week to help reduce drunken-driving accidents. Included counties listed below:o Harris Countyo Fort Bend Countyo Montgomery Countyo Brazoria Countyo Galveston Countyo Liberty Countyo Waller Countyo Chambers Countyo Austin CountyParticipation is limited to the first 50 submissions they receive.

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In fall 2017, the city of Houston along with other area water agencies broke ground on the $1.76 billion expansion project of the Northeast Water Purification Plant, at 12630 Water Works Way, Humble. On July 10, Houston City Council approved appropriating roughly $997.8 million to the project. The city of Houston contributed roughly $264.56 million of the total allocated funds, while other regional water authorities contributed the rest. This expansion will increase the number of gallons the plant can pump to 400 million per day by 2025. Phases 1 and 2 will increase production by 320 million gallons of water per day.

HOUSTON - Humble ISD is gearing up to head back to school on Monday. With the upcoming school year coming up fast, here are five things for Humble parents and students to know:1. More pay for teachersHumble ISD School Board approved a $4,000 compensation plan that is giving pay increases for teachers and staff members districtwide. An easier process for signing documentsThis summer, parents were provided an electronic process of reviewing, updating and signing school documentation and papers in one simple online spot. Parents and guardians were sent an email during the week of July 22 containing a unique SnapCode for each child currently enrolled in Humble ISD.

A new health and wellness clinic debuted July 8 in the Fall Creek area. Smart Choice Health and Wellness Clinic, located at 9025 N. Sam Houston Parkway E., Ste. 105, Humble, aims to provide preventative care services and wellness visits to those without insurance or access to quality health care, owner Nikki Smart said. She said the clinic also accepts several major insurance carriers. 832-777-1467. www.facebook.com/1865356850276749

The city of Humble is currently accepting applications for Humble City Council, Place 2, which was left vacant after late Council Member Glenn Redmon died July 13 after a battle with leukemia. The city began accepting applications for the position July 30, and the deadline to file for the position is 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 12. Following the filing period deadline, council members will review the applications and nominate a candidate for vote at a later date, according to the application notice from the city of Humble. Interested candidates must submit the required documents to City Secretary Jenny Page at Humble City Hall, 114 W. Higgins St., Humble, by 5 p.m. Aug. 12. Required documents can be found and downloaded at www.cityofhumble.com/election2019.html.

A longtime employee of the city of Humble was appointed to be the new public works director at the Humble City Council meeting Aug. 8. Council members unanimously voted to appoint Assistant Director of Public Works Mark Arnold to replace former Public Works Director Barry Brock, who recently retired. Arnold has worked for the city of Humble for 34 years and served as assistant director to Brock for 25 years. Hes been not only my mentor but my friend.Humble City Council also unanimously approved a development agreement with real estate company Jackson-Shawthe developer of the Parc 59 industrial spaceto fund improvements to Rankin Road. The design and engineering phase of the Rankin project is roughly 65% complete, and the city intends to put the project up to bid by spring 2020, Arnold said.

If you are trying to take advantage of tax-free weekend to do your back-to school shopping and you have not made your checklist, Nikkie Hancock, of Kingwood Moms, a resource website for the Humble,... Copyright 2019 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.

Kelly Schafler is the editor for the Lake Houston, Humble and Kingwood edition of Community Impact Newspaper, covering public education, city government, development, businesses, local events and all things community-related. Before she became editor, she was the reporter for the Conroe and Montgomery edition for a year and a half.

Italianos Restaurant, an Humble-based restaurant chain, will open its fourth Greater Houston-area eatery in late 2019 or early 2020 at 1414 Northpark Drive, Kingwood, in the Centre at Northpark shopping center. The other three restaurant locations are in Humble, Atascocita and Pearland. The Italian restaurant will feature a full-service bar, pasta, calzones, pizza and garlic knots. www.italianosrestaurant.net

LemonShark Pok closed its first Houston-area restaurant June 28 at 14309 E. Sam Houston Parkway N., Ste. 700, Humble, company officials confirmed. The California-based restaurant franchise, which opened Jan. 20, served poke bowls, which is cubed, raw fish served over a base, such as rice or noodles. As of press time, company officials did not provide the reason for closing the location. www.lemonsharkpoke.com

HomeAid, First America Homes partner for Humble charity projectFamily Promise of Lake Houston (FPLH), a 501(c)(3) charity in Humble, will soon be able to offer a new family-oriented facility designed to provide a caring and positive environment for children and their families facing homelessness. It will be a 5,200-square-foot Day Center called Promise House that is being built by HomeAid Houston and builder captain First America Homes, a division of The Signorelli Company. We are thrilled to be partnering with First America Homes and HomeAid Houston to watch this dream come to reality, said Jessica Penney, executive director of FPLH. The grant is part of a national agreement with the Family Promise organization. For more information about HomeAid Houston visit www.homeaidhouston.org or call 281-970-8970.

Firefighters in Humble spent an hour working to put out an overnight fire that broke out at a firework stand in the area.

Firefighters in Humble spent an hour working to put out an overnight fire that broke out at a firework stand in the area. Copyright 2019 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.