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🌱 Patch AM: What we know after a teen was killed near Westfield High.

Coming up: Laugh in the Woods Comedy Show on the Spring Patch calendar

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Hello Spring! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What we know after a teen was killed near Westfield High.
  • Simone Biles' new Spring home and how a robbery changed security.
  • Community remembers Navy veteran and former Spring resident Sean Michael Johnson

Also on today's calendar: Laugh in the Woods Comedy Show and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Is there anybody completely useless? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 97 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 94, low: 67.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 93 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 15-year-old killed near Westfield High School during argument, sheriff says (khou.com) — A 15-year-old boy was shot and later died after an argument near Westfield High School in Spring Tuesday afternoon, prompting a massive law enforcement response and search for the shooter. Deputies and Spring ISD police shut down nearby roads, stressed there's no ongoing active threat, and are urging anyone with information to contact the sheriff's office or Crime Stoppers.
   

• Simone Biles Says Her 6-Figure Porsche Was Stolen by 3 Masked Men During Home Break-In (instyle.com) — Olympic gymnast Simone Biles and her husband, NFL player Jonathan Owens, now call Spring their home base in a custom-built lakefront house, even as his career takes him to Indianapolis. In a recent TikTok, Biles described a frightening car theft at their former Chicago residence and shared how the couple has boosted their personal security since then.
   

• Sean Michael Johnson (shelbyinfo.com) — Friends and former neighbors may remember Sean Michael Johnson, who once lived near family in Spring after his Navy service before later settling in Blacksburg, South Carolina. The 55‑year‑old veteran is remembered for his humor, love of dogs and music, and deep devotion to family, with a memorial service to be scheduled later.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hi neighbors!
    I found these two babies in the woods, where they had no water or food available. I was able to grab them and bring them home, they look to have… (Nextdoor Timber Ridge)
  • Puppy's need a home asap found on the side of the road.
    They got a flee bath need to be relocated tomorrow!!! Can drop off if needed. (Nextdoor WindRose)
  • Associa posted a job opening for Receptionist/Escrow Assistant in Spring. Apply here.
  • HP, Inc. posted a job opening for Import / Export Compliance Specialist in Spring. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Spring here.

🗞 Nearby News

Kingwood

  • Pickle festival near San Antonio gets a fresh start after backlash (lmtonline.com)

Humble

  • Prestige Dental of Humble Can Solve Family Dental Needs With Comprehensive Care Under One Roof (momdoesreviews.com)
  • Humble ISD asks Harris County to keep graduations at Reliant Stadium (communityimpact.com)
  • Benton County marriage licenses issued Sept. 3-16 (arkansasonline.com)

Aldine

  • Aldine ISD Board of Trustees Approves 2026-27 Tax Rate at September Board Meeting (aldineisd.org)

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: No because they can always be used as a bad example! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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