🌱 Spring Tesla Crash Latest: Driver Was Behind Wheel, NTSB Says

Morning, people of Conroe-Montgomery County! Jeffrey Perkins here with today's copy of theConroe-Montgomery County Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Fog, then some sun. High: 86. Low: 68.

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Here are the top stories in Conroe-Montgomery County today:

1. The National Transportation Safety Board released an update for its investigation into an April crash in Spring involving a Tesla Model S. The board said data salvaged from the car's event data recorder showed both the driver and passenger were in their respective seats with their seat belts buckled during the crash. Early reports from law enforcement on the scene indicated suspicion the driver's seat was empty with the Autopilot feature engaged. (Spring Patch)
2. Lake Creek High School senior Kailee Warren has always had a passion for baking. Through community events, fundraisers and her own side hustle on Facebook, she's trying to see if Kailee's Kakes can become a long-term business. (Conroe-Montgomery County Patch)
3. A 21-year-old man was sentenced to 40 years in prison for being convicted on home invasion and robbery charges in Montgomery County. (KPRC Click2Houston)
4. With help from county commissioners, Meals on Wheels in Montgomery County now has a parking lot for the facility it moved into two years ago. (Woodlands Online)
5. Young Texas Artists is back after cancelling two season because of COVID-19. The group had its Classic at The Glades party last week and has more planned for 2022, including its Fine Arts Weekend. (hellowoodlands.com)

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Today in Conroe-Montgomery County:

• 21st Annual In the Pink of Health Luncheon — Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber. (10 a.m.)
• Varsity Football: Magnolia West vs. Porter — Magnolia West High School. (7 p.m.)
• Varsity Football: Splendora vs. Huffman — Wildcat Stadium. (7 p.m.)
• Shania Twang Tribute — DeepRoots Vineyards. (7 p.m.)
• Homecoming — Willis High School. (8 p.m.)

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— Jeffrey Perkins

About me: Born in San Antonio, I was raised in Arkansas but got back to Texas as soon as I could to attend Texas A&M University, where I earned a bachelor's degree in Telecommunication Media Studies. I started my journalism career as a copy editor at The Eagle in Bryan, Texas, in 2014 and later became the high school sports beat writer for the paper. My seven years at The Eagle strengthened my passion for journalism, and I love getting to know people and telling their stories, both on the field and off. I've seen firsthand the importance of hyper-local journalism in a community, especially in an eventful 2020, when I helped with news coverage and design in addition to my high school athletics beat responsibilities. I joined Patch in 2021 as Texas Field Editor for the Conroe-Montgomery County area. I welcome your questions, comments and story ideas! Please contact me at jeffrey.perkins@patch.com or (479) 264-5801.

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