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🌱 Friendswood crash: what investigators say happened on South Friendswood Drive

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

In today's newsletter:

  • Friendswood crash: what investigators say happened on South Friendswood Drive
  • Can Friendswood volleyball stay perfect in district against rival Santa Fe?

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 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 86, low: 73.
  • Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 85 and low of 75 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Luan Ngo arrested after Tesla crash near the 600 block (newsline.com) — A high-speed crash on South Friendswood Drive left a Honda driver critically injured and led to the arrest of 48-year-old Friendswood resident Luan Ngo on an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon charge. Police say Ngo's Tesla was traveling over 100 mph when it rear-ended the Honda, causing it to roll over, and Friendswood officers are still investigating the September 4 incident.
   

• Volleyball roundup for Sept. 29, 2026 (galvnews.com) — Friendswood volleyball fans just saw the Lady Mustangs dominate South Houston at home, dropping only 13 total points across three sets to stay perfect in district play. Friendswood, now 10-0 in District 20-5A, hosts rival Santa Fe at 6:30 p.m. Friday, giving local supporters another big chance to pack the gym and back a surging team.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Is this anyone's cat?
    I came across him near Grissom and Chestnut. He's friendly, but of course, keeps hiding under cars. (Nextdoor Autumn Lakes)
  • Taco Bell posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Friendswood. Apply here.
  • Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for KFC Team Member in Friendswood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Friendswood here.

🗞 Nearby News

League City

  • 42 detained on immigration holds in Galveston County in first half of Sept. (galvnews.com)
  • Cornyn proposes 170-mile national recreation area along Texas coast (galvnews.com)
  • Heavy rain and cooler temperatures in our picture (galvnews.com)

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Ok Friendswood! 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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