🌱 Patch AM: When will Trader Joe’s finally open its doors in Spring?

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

In today's newsletter:

• When will Trader Joe's finally open its doors in Spring?
• Could Spring's City Ambulance data breach have exposed your medical details?
• Which Spring standouts are drawing attention in Texas State's Week 1 roster?

Today's riddle: Why did the chicken go to the gym? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 92 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 93, low: 75.
• Sunday: A couple of t-storms; humid, with a high of 92 and low of 75 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Trader Joe's targets Houston area with nearly $1M Texas store (mysanantonio.com) — Spring residents are set to get their own Trader Joe's, with a nearly $1 million store planned for 21364 Kuykendahl Road in Spring Town Center. Construction is expected to start December 1, 2026 and wrap by April 1, 2027, bringing popular specialty groceries much closer to local shoppers.
   

2. City Ambulance Service Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation (claimdepot.com) — A ransomware attack on City Ambulance Service, headquartered on Wimbledon Estates Drive in Spring, exposed sensitive personal and medical data for more than 14,000 Texans. If you've used this Spring-based ambulance provider, your information may be affected, and attorneys are investigating potential compensation options for impacted patients.
   

3. Texas Longhorns Recruiting Targets, TXHSFB for Week 1 opponent Texas State (on3.com) — Two Spring high school standouts, linebacker TJ Burkhalter of Klein Forest and defensive lineman Cullen Thompson of Grand Oaks, are among the Texas high school talents highlighted ahead of Texas' matchup with Texas State. Their inclusion underscores how Spring programs continue feeding players into prominent college football storylines across the state.
   

4. Austin burger joint closer to opening anticipated Houston location (lmtonline.com) — A popular Austin-based burger chain is expanding its presence in Houston, adding a new inner-loop P. Terry's to complement existing suburban locations in Richmond, Spring, and Cypress. Locals who already visit the Spring spot can expect more convenience and shorter drives into town once the Katy Freeway drive-thru opens in early 2027.
   

📸 Around Spring

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Spring

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Saturday September 5
• Tomball Farmers Market Weekly All local farmers market
  Greater Tomball Chamber of Commerce 205 W. Main Street Tomball, TX 77375
  9:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday September 5
• LandShark Bar & Grill Live Music Weekends
  The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce Margaritaville Resort Lake Conroe | LandShark Bar & Weekend
• Community Assistance Center: 1st Saturday
  The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce Community Assistance Center 1022 McCall Avenue Conroe, TX 77301
  8:30 am
Monday September 7
• Labor Day - No School
  David El Spring, TX 77381
• School Holiday
  Oak Ridge H S 27330 Oak Ridge School Rd, Conroe, TX 77385, USA
• No School - Labor Day
  Galatas El Spring, TX 77381
• Labor Day Holiday
  Humble ISD Humble, TX 77338
Tuesday September 8
• The Connected Cup
  The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce Serenity Sips Bar & Wellness Emporium 26411 Interstate 45N Spring, TX 77380
  9:00 am
• PTO Meeting
  Galatas El Spring, TX 77381
  10:00 am
Thursday September 10
• Toastmasters Meeting
  The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce 1370 N. Millbend Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77380.
  12:00 pm
• Cub Scout- Sign Up Night
  Ridge Creek Elementary Humble, TX 77338
  6:00 pm
Friday September 11
• SECHS Early Release
  Humble ISD Humble, TX 77338

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Recently finding more time on my hands and am wanting to volunteer or help people in need with my time and assistance.
  Any ideas, or anyone needing help with something one off or consistently, that does not include my finances..?? I've been blessed in my life and want… (Nextdoor Lexington Woods North)
• Hey neighbors,
  Does anyone have a table saw they are skilled at who'd mind ripping a half inch off of a board for me? I'm helping my wife with an accent wall and… (Nextdoor Sawmill Ranch)

• Walmart posted a job opening for Front End Service Team Supervisor in Spring. Apply here.
• Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Spring. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Spring here.

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: He was working on his pecks (pecs). (Thank you W F C. for sending it in!)
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