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What's up Spring! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How first responders saved a driver from a Spring retention pond.
  • Why Spring-area schools were alerted during Tuesday's shooting investigation.
  • Which Spring pumpkin patches should your family visit first this October?

Also on today's calendar: Deanna Haughey Open Mic at MB Speakeasy in Old Town Spring and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why should you never iron a 4-leaf colver? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 92 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: An afternoon t-storm or two, temps: high: 93, low: 76.
  • Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 88 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Driver rescued from retention pond in Spring after missing curve (fox26houston.com) — Emergency crews pulled a woman safely from a retention pond off Northcrest Drive near the Grand Parkway in Spring after she missed a curve just after midnight Tuesday. Deputies, firefighters, and a wrecker driver worked together to secure and remove the car with her still inside, and officials say she is okay while they continue looking into what caused the crash.
   

2. 1 man detained, 1 injured in Spring-area shooting, Pct. 4 says (abc13.com) — Law enforcement detained a suspect and hospitalized a man grazed by gunfire after a midday shooting in the Spring area on Tuesday. Harris County Precinct 4 deputies set up a perimeter near Blossom Crest Lane, used K-9s, drones, and air support, and alerted nearby schools as a precaution while they completed the search and continued investigating.
   

3. 2026 Pumpkin Patches in The Woodlands Area (hellowoodlands.com) — Families in Spring can visit Faith United Methodist Church's pumpkin patch on Rayford Road starting September 28 and the Old Time Christmas Tree Farm's popular patch on Spring Cypress Road throughout October. The guide also highlights several other pumpkin patches and fall events across The Woodlands, Tomball, Conroe, and Montgomery, with dates, prices, and hours to help you plan outings.
   

4. Catherine 'Cathy' Louise Hebert Cheselka (americanpress.com) — A longtime Spring resident, Catherine "Cathy" Hebert Cheselka, has passed away at age 70 after more than three decades in the community. Remembered as a devoted special education teacher, wife, sister, and beloved relative, she leaves behind her husband Andy, a large extended family, and many former students and friends who will cherish her memory.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hi everyone, I recently moved into the neighborhood and thought I'd finally introduce myself.
    I'm excited to get settled in and hopefully meet some new people around here. If you've been living here for a while, I'd love to hear what you enjoy… (Nextdoor Legends Run)
  • Update: Pet Reunited
    A dog who went missing in Harris County, TX, has been safely reunited with their family after 10 hours, 55 minutes. Message from Finder: "Senior dog… (Nextdoor Memorial Northwest)
  • Whataburger posted a job opening for Restaurant Porter - Unit 404 in Spring. Apply here.
  • ExxonMobil Corporation posted a job opening for Aviation Account Manager in Spring. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Spring here.

Ok Spring! 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: You don't want to press your luck! (Thank you Tee E. for sending it in!)
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