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

In today's newsletter:

  • Woman unhurt after dramatic overnight car rescue from Spring retention pond
  • Where to find the best pumpkin patches near Spring this October
  • Why Spring's 77386 donors are backing a Democrat over Ken Paxton

Also on today's calendar: JoiLux Dueling Pianos at Sawyer Park Icehouse and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 91 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 88, low: 72.
  • Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 85 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Woman Rescued After Car Plunges Into Retention Pond In Spring (onscene.tv) — Early Tuesday morning in Spring, a woman's car plunged into a retention pond near 22300 Northcrest Drive by an Amazon facility, but she escaped without injuries. Deputies, firefighters, and a wrecker operator worked together to secure and pull the vehicle out with her still inside, while investigators continue looking into whether speed or distraction played a role.
   

• 2026 Pumpkin Patches in The Woodlands Area (hellowoodlands.com) — Families in Spring can enjoy nearby pumpkin patches this October, including Faith United Methodist Church's patch on Rayford Road and Old Time Christmas Tree Farm's popular weekend pumpkin events on Spring Cypress Road. The guide also highlights additional farms, churches, and township activities across The Woodlands, Tomball, Montgomery, and surrounding areas, with dates, prices, and hours to help you plan fall outings.
   

• James Talarico is outraising Ken Paxton in Texas' Republican strongholds (tspantx.com) — New fundraising data show Democrat James Talarico significantly outraising Republican Ken Paxton in several traditionally GOP Texas ZIP codes, including 77386, which covers parts of Spring and Imperial Oaks. Donors there have given Talarico over $68,000 compared with about $4,400 for Paxton, reflecting broader shifts in affluent Republican-leaning suburbs as the high-stakes Senate race tightens.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Adorable kitten found and needs fostering!!
    My husband rescued this kitten at his shop off of Rayford and she (we think she's a she) needs more capable hands than us to foster. We have a… (Nextdoor Oak Ridge North)
  • So I did a portrait of my senior captain as a nice gesture for his retirement.
    Then lo and behold what do I see at his retirement party my picture! Amongst all the other things he holds dear from the fire department. Made my day! (Nextdoor Lake Voyager)
  • Allied Universal Security Services posted a job opening for Armed Security Officer - Rayford Rd in Spring. Apply here.
  • Starbucks Corporation posted a job opening for shift supervisor - Store# 26929, RAYFORD & RICHARDS in Spring. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Spring here.

🗞 Nearby News

Kingwood

  • Lake Houston has some of the region's worst floods. Can a dredging agency help? (houstonchronicle.com)
  • Dublin Hound Cigars cultivates large cigar selection, close-knit community (communityimpact.com)

Humble

  • Teen accused of animal cruelty after puppy reportedly found with broken bones at Humble home (fox26houston.com)
  • Texas high school football: Five Houston-area games to watch in Week 6 (houstonchronicle.com)
  • Don't judge a garden by its shrubs (nyunews.com)

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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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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