🌱 Patch AM: What investigators say about the serious Spring child scooter crash

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In today's newsletter:

• What investigators say about the serious Spring child scooter crash
• Spring pediatrician explains smarter ways to manage your child's eczema
• Spring resident reappointed to key Texas utility safety board

Also on today's calendar: Laugh in the Woods Comedy Show and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 96 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Humid with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 88, low: 72.
• Friday: Very warm with plenty of sun, with a high of 94 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Two Electric Scooter Crashes Leave Children Hospitalized in Harris County (memesita.com) — A 10-year-old girl was seriously injured after being hit by a car while riding an electric scooter near Lincolns Meadow Drive and Dukes Run Drive in Spring, prompting emergency treatment and temporary road closures. Days later, a 14-year-old girl was also hospitalized after a separate scooter collision on Kuykendahl Road, intensifying local concerns about youth e-scooter safety in Harris County neighborhoods.
   

• A Decision Guide to Your Child's Eczema Treatment (bestproducts.com) — A pediatrician with Texas Children's Pediatrics in Spring shares detailed, practical guidance to help families manage their children's eczema, from daily skincare routines to prescription options. The piece explains how to work with your child's doctor, what questions to ask, and when it may be time to adjust treatments so care feels manageable at home.
   

• Governor Abbott Appoints Five To One-Call Board Of Texas (texas.gov) — A Spring resident, Keith Wall, has been reappointed by Governor Greg Abbott to the One-Call Board of Texas, which oversees the statewide "Call Before You Dig" safety system. His role helps shape policies that protect underground utilities and pipelines, potentially affecting construction safety and service reliability for communities across Texas, including Spring.
   

📸 Around Spring

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Spring

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday September 17
• SCO Mahjong CH1 →
  Clubhouse 1, 17111 Misty Creek, Spring

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Other local events

Thursday September 17
• Cypress Creek to Spring Creek Connector Trail Community Meeting →
  Timber Lane Utility District Community Center, 1902 Naplechase Crest Drive, Spring
• Spring - Pistol Caliber Gun Club →
  Spring Location, 4401 Spring Cypress Rd, Spring
  6:00 pm
• Deanna Haughey Open Mic at MB Speakeasy in Old Town Spring →
  MB Speakeasy, 417A Gentry St, Spring
  7:00 pm
Friday September 18
• Dirk Madere Live music at Old Spring →
  MB Speakeasy, 417A Gentry St, Spring
  8:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• Second annual Renaissance Rumpus →
  Old Town Spring, 403 Main Street, Spring
• Spring - Hunters Education →
  Spring Location, 4401 Spring Cypress Rd, Spring
  9:00 am
• Citizenship Class -ST. IGNATIUS OF LOYOLA CATHOLIC CHURCH →
  ST. IGNATIUS OF LOYOLA CATHOLIC CHURCH, 7810 Cypresswood Dr, Spring
  10:30 am
• Paul Frias Live Music at MB Speakeasy in Old Town Spring →
  MB Speakeasy, 417A Gentry St, Spring
  3:00 pm
Sunday September 20
• Open Elopement Ceremony with Love & Levy →
  27419 Nelson Street, Spring
• Spring - Learn to Shoot →
  Spring Location, 4401 Spring Cypress Rd, Spring
  4:00 pm
Thursday September 24
• Laugh in the Woods Comedy Show →
  I-45, Oakridge North, TX 77386 (next to I-FLY)
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Heyyy neighbors☺️
  I just had a baby 4 weeks ago. I hate being stuck in the house all day if anyone wants to go on mini walks or playdates or something plz let me know… (Nextdoor Legends Run)
• I almost walked into the wrong house today because two neighboring driveways looked nearly identical and both garage doors were open.
  Luckily I checked the number before carrying everything inside. Five minutes later I was at the correct wall with my tools spread out and the… (Nextdoor North Spring)

• Amrize, Inc. posted a job opening for Loader Operator in Spring. Apply here.
• Rooms to Go Furniture posted a job opening for Visual Merchandiser in Spring. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Spring here.

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• The Executive's Guide to Navigating Post-Collision Fleet and Vehicle Management (thebossmagazine.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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