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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 we know about the fatal shooting near Westfield High School
  • Hiring now: data engineer role based locally in Spring
  • Spring-born Midnight Cravingz is expanding again, this time into Cypress

Also on today's calendar: The Unknown Tour 2026 - Spring, TX (Saturday) and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 93 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 90, low: 72.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 93 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Westfield High School student fatally shot near Spring campus – [your]NEWS (yournews.com) — A Westfield High School student from Spring ISD was fatally shot Tuesday afternoon on the sidewalk near the campus and district administrative building in Spring, prompting an intensified law enforcement presence. Harris County Sheriff's Office and Spring ISD police are searching for the suspect, while the district is offering extra security and support as the community mourns the loss of the 15-year-old student.
   

2. Data Engineer - Pantheon - Spring, TX, US (dice.com) — A data engineer role is open right in Spring, offering a hands-on position working with DBT, Snowflake, and dimensional data modeling for enterprise analytics. Local tech professionals can expect close collaboration with cross-functional teams, a focus on star-schema design, and opportunities to shape data architecture and reporting foundations for Pantheon's global software business.
   

3. Midnight Cravingz to Sweeten Up Cypress with an Opening (whatnow.com) — Midnight Cravingz, which began as a late-night dessert pop-up in Spring and now operates its flagship store there, is preparing to open a large new location in Cypress this fall. Spring residents already familiar with its warm cookies and soft-serve can expect the brand's continued growth nearby, with more games, hangout space, and a 50%-off grand opening drawing crowds from surrounding communities.
   

4. Trill Burgers opens 4th Houston location on Westheimer with late-night drive-thru (click2houston.com) — Trill Burgers is expanding again with a new late-night drive-thru on Westheimer, while still highlighting its growing Houston-area footprint that already includes a Spring location. For Spring residents, it means their nearby shop remains part of a rapidly rising burger brand, with more regional options and brand visibility that could keep lines — and local interest — strong.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • If you notice a flash of orange in your peripheral vision, it might be a Baltimore Oriole.
    These are passing through the area on their migration to their winter home. If you put out orange quarters / halves, you might be fortunate enough… (Nextdoor Augusta Pines)
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    Our dog Dexter got out while my husband was moving things from the back to the front yard. His name is Dexter hes a scruffy/chunky schnauzer mut. He… (Nextdoor Lexington Woods North)
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  • Murray Resources posted a job opening for TIG Welder 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: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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