🌱 How a Hempstead-registered Tesla became key in a California murder
Hi there, Hempstead! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Hempstead-registered Tesla became key in a California murder
Also on today's calendar: COWGIRL UP TEAM/COWBOY CHURCH OF BRENHAM's Condensed Collection Workshop and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Mostly cloudy and windy, with a high of 85 and low of 69 degrees.
- Saturday: A thunderstorm, temps: high: 80, low: 53.
- Sunday: Mostly cloudy and less humid, with a high of 76 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• D4vd arrested in slaying of California teen Celeste Rivas (dallasnews.com) — A high-profile criminal case now has a direct tie to Hempstead: Los Angeles police say a Tesla registered in Hempstead to Houston musician D4vd is central to their murder investigation into a California teen’s death. While the killing happened in California, the vehicle’s Hempstead registration connects the unfolding legal case to local records and residents’ concerns. 
📸 Around Hempstead
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Living History Saturday-
Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site, 23400 Park Rd 12, Washington
10:00 am
Saturday April 18
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Other local events
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COWGIRL UP TEAM/COWBOY CHURCH OF BRENHAM's Condensed Collection Workshop
Board & Brush Creative Studio - Brenham , 707 S Austin St , Brenham
10:00 am -
Flying Horses Antique Carousel in Fireman's Park
Fireman's Park Baseball Field , 901 N Park St , Brenham
11:00 am -
From Scratch Series: Sourdough
Washington County Expo , 1305 E Blue Bell Rd , Brenham
2:00 pm -
The Boys Next Door
Dr W. W. O'Donnell Performing Arts Center , 600 Blinn Blvd , Brenham
2:00 pm -
Back 2 tha Yard Step Show
Prairie View A&M University , 100 University Dr , Prairie View
5:00 pm -
BON JOVI TRIBUTE by Let It Rock | TX wine & craft beer | DeepRoots
DeepRoots Vineyards/Brewery , 18444 TX-249 , Plantersville
7:30 pm -
Family Friendly DIY Craft Day: Pick Your Project Workshop
Board & Brush Creative Studio - Brenham , 707 S Austin St , Brenham
12:30 pm
Saturday April 18
Sunday April 19
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Waller Bulldogs vs Cypress Springs Panthers
Waller High School , 31213 Waller Spring Creek Rd , Waller
6:00 pm -
An Evening with Dana Cooper
Location Six Brewing , 2316 Main St , Waller
6:00 pm -
Burn - A Deep Purple Tribute
DeepRoots Vineyards/Brewery , 18444 TX-249 , Plantersville
7:30 pm -
Prairie View A&M vs Alcorn - Softball
Blackshear Field , Blackshear Fld , 1600 Stadium Dr , Prairie View
12:00 pm
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Missing dog.
Please let me know if you have seen her. Her name is Harley. Sunny side area, 832-488-8629 (Nextdoor Monaville) - Meeting Notice
Please join us at the Public Meeting for the Sealy Relief Route Feasibility Study May 7th at the Sealy Columbus Club (Nextdoor )
- Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Assistant Manager(06754) - 825 Austin St in Hempstead. Apply here.
- Sonic posted a job opening for Carhop or Skating Carhop in Hempstead. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hempstead here.
🗞 Nearby News
Bellville
- Kid Rock Offers 50% Discount to Rock The Country Festival Dates (ticketnews.com)
- Lady Tigers eye district gold (elgincourier.com)
- Monday, April 6, 2026 – Sunday, April 12, 2026 (austincountynewsonline.com)
Brenham
- Top Cub testing serves as prelude to Brenham's spring football program (southtexasnews.com)
- Brookesmith advances to Regional UIL One-Act Play competition (brownwoodnews.com)
- Washington County Celebrates Women in Leadership (southtexasnews.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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