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1. Residents report unusually high Houston water bills. Members received bills ranging from $500 to $1,600. One reports a meter reading substantially below the city’s billed figure; another found no leaks and is awaiting a meter check. Others discovered costly sprinkler leaks. Comparing meter readings and checking for leaks may help. View Post >

2. Floodplain exposure raises regional concerns. BobRehak reports that 27% of people in the San Jacinto River Basin live or work in floodplains, calling for legislation to address fragmented governance. Residents also raised concerns about development and children’s safety during floods. View Post >

3. Free heart screenings for teenagers require registration. Teens ages 12–18 can receive an ECG and limited echocardiogram October 31, from 9 a.m.–1 p.m., at Kingwood Church of Christ, 2901 Woodland Hills Drive. Screenings take approximately 20 minutes, with cardiologist-assisted results review. Advance registration is required. View Post >

4. School-bus near miss and dangerous pranks prompt warnings. Members describe a scooter rider passing a stopped school bus with flashing lights and nearly striking a child. Separately, discussion of door-kicking pranks includes Joe’s account of a neighbor’s door being broken down about three years ago. Members urge parents to address these risks. Post 1 >   Post 2 >

5. KanKan’s mother has been hospitalized. She is feeling better but was admitted for an anticipated two-day stay, with rehabilitation afterward. Doctors are still investigating the cause of her illness. KanKan thanked members for their prayers and praised the hospital staff’s care. View Post >

6. A neighbor urgently needs an affordable refrigerator. Fiza2813’s full-size refrigerator failed during a storm, and they cannot afford a new one. They are temporarily using a borrowed dorm refrigerator and welcome leads. Members suggested classifieds, estate sales, community assistance groups and a closing appliance store advertising offers. View Post >

7. National Night Out is Tuesday evening. Luv2eatsushi says their neighborhood is participating and asks whether others are joining in. Residents interested in attending should check their own neighborhood’s arrangements; the discussion does not provide specific gathering locations or times. View Post >

8. Found Trailwood cat still needs its owner identified. Ronstang is caring for a cat found near Seven Oaks Drive. Pet Ranch checked it and found no microchip. The family hopes to keep the friendly cat if no owner comes forward, with vaccinations and spaying/neutering planned afterward. Contact Ronstang with ownership information. View Post >

9. Ruger5’s daughter suffered a sudden pet loss. Her beloved cat died unexpectedly without apparent warning signs of illness. The loss is especially painful because another longtime pet, 16-year-old Harper, is nearing the end of life. Members have been sending condolences and support. View Post >

10. A member celebrates nearly six years of sobriety. The latest update marks five years and 35 weeks without drinking, alongside a successful sales day at a toy show. Fellow members congratulated the contributor’s continued recovery and the encouragement their updates offer others. View Post >

11. Chipotle is planned for the former Rosati’s location. A member cites state records showing a $1.1 million renovation at the US 59 location near Panera, plus Chipotle hiring at that address. Construction completion is listed for December 1, 2026; an opening date has not been announced. View Post >

12. Christmas in the Park returns December 5. Kingwood’s holiday celebration runs noon–6 p.m. at Town Center Park, 8 N. Main Street. Plans include shopping, food, live entertainment, Santa photos and the Grinch, followed by a 6 p.m. tree-lighting ceremony with Kingwood Business Women founder Christa McCourt. View Post >

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