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Hello again Spring! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️

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.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • 1916 Houston mansion with Exxon roots hits market for $3.75M (lmtonline.com)
  • Can a Parent File a Personal Injury Claim for a Child Injured in a Car Accident? (momdoesreviews.com)
  • The Executive's Guide to Navigating Post-Collision Fleet and Vehicle Management (thebossmagazine.com)

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: 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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