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Monday October 12th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

What's up Spring! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What to expect on Old Town Spring's haunted hayride this year
  • Which midweek concert is bringing chamber music to Spring?
  • Which Grand Oaks quarterback is climbing the district passing leaderboard?

Also on today's calendar: Toddler Story Time (2 time slots) @ Brady Library and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: A stray afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 91, low: 76.
  • Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Scariest Trails & Haunted Hayrides in Houston 2026 (houstononthecheap.com) — Old Town Spring is hosting a haunted hayride and trail experience at 26302 Preston Ave, giving locals a major Halloween attraction close to home. The guide also highlights other outdoor haunted trails and hayrides around Greater Houston, with dates, prices, and scare levels to help you plan spooky season outings.
   

• Houston Highlights: October 12 to October 15 – Food, Music, Arts & More (houstononthecheap.com) — This week's event roundup includes a chamber ensemble concert at Cypress Creek Christian Church on Cypresswood Drive in Spring, giving nearby residents an easy midweek classical option. The guide also spotlights dozens of Houston‑area happenings from Zoo Boo and theater productions to concerts, art fairs, yoga, and free outdoor activities running October 12–15.
   

• 6A Region II District 13 Football 2026 Varsity Passing Yards Stat Leaders (maxpreps.com) — High school football fans in Spring can see how Grand Oaks quarterbacks stack up in the latest 6A Region II District 13 passing stats, with Harley Adams and Luke Blackmon both among the district leaders. The list compares yardage, completion percentages, and touchdowns for signal-callers from Willis, The Woodlands, Conroe, Cleveland, and more, giving Spring followers a snapshot of this season's top passing attacks.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Our teacup Yorkie is still missing.
    It is day six now and our teacup Yorkie is still missing. Just a reminder his name is Woody, and he 3 lbs. 8 oz. He is tan and brown with a short… (Nextdoor Terranova West)
  • Lost Dog-- Finnie 15 year old.
    Special Needs, takes heart medication and eye drops. He only has one eye. Escaped from backyard Saturday night, 10/11/26 at 10:30 pm. Backyard backs… (Nextdoor Oakwood Glen West)
  • Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Back of House Team Member in Spring. Apply here.
  • Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Spring. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Spring here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Volleyball Preview: North Shore Looks to Stop a Two-Game Slide When It Meets Summer Creek (maxpreps.com)

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  • Houston Area Hound Association – Saturday, October 10, 2026 (caninechronicle.com)
  • Bonna L. (Wareham) Burkhouse, 95, Formerly of Totten Hollow, Bradford, PA (solomonswords.net)
  • 4-star EDGE David Dotson commits to SMU over Texas, Texas A&M (on3.com)

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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: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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