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

Happy Friday, neighbors! These are the most important things happening around Humble-Kingwood today.

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First, today's weather:

Fog, then some sun. High: 87. Low: 70.

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Here are the top stories today in Humble-Kingwood:

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. Long-time education advocate Dan Huberty, who is not seeking re-election to his seat in District 127 of the Texas House, looks forward to life after politics. (Subscription: Houston Chronicle)
4. No Thorns Floral Decor & More is coming soon to the Champions-area Painted Tree Marketplace. (Community Impact Newspaper)
5. The COVID-19 pandemic is highlighting mental health gaps in the Lake Houston area. (Community Impact Newspaper)

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Today in Humble-Kingwood:

• Mythology Trivia — Atascocita Branch Library. (4 p.m.)
• Girls BB Midnight Madness — Atascocita High School. (6 p.m.)
• Latin Club Lock-in — Atascocita High School. (6 p.m.)
• Varsity Football: Huffman vs. Splendora — Wildcat Stadium. (7 p.m.)
• Varsity Football: Kingwood Park vs. Santa Fe — Indian Stadium. (7:30 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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