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Coffee in hand, Spring? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Slice of Venice is closing after just 18 months.
  • What Spring pet owners can expect from the new CityVet Harmony
  • Ready to ride into Old Town Spring's haunted hayride?

Also on today's calendar: CMA of Texas Award Show at Dosey Doe The Big Barn and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Near-record temperatures, with a high of 92 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: A stray afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 92, low: 75.
  • Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Beloved Spring pizzeria that couldn't get customers to close (lmtonline.com) — A locally loved Spring spot, Slice of Venice on Louetta Road, will serve its last pies on Sunday, October 18 after struggling to draw enough customers. The owner thanked Spring neighbors for their support and explained that, despite positive reviews, the pizzeria couldn't survive ongoing financial pressures in the post-COVID economy.
   

2. Clinic center: Chewy Vet Care opens first Pacific Northwest location in Redmond, Washington, Small Door Veterinary expands to Cambridge following Bond Vet merger, and more (dvm360.com) — Pet owners in Spring now have a new option for care with the opening of CityVet Harmony on Riley Fuzzel Road, led by local veterinarian Emily Murphy. The clinic offers wellness visits, surgery, urgent care, and plans partnerships with area schools and rescue groups to deepen its ties to the Spring community.
   

3. Scariest Trails & Haunted Hayrides in Houston 2026 (houstononthecheap.com) — Old Town Spring is hosting a major outdoor haunted hayride and trail this Halloween season, running through early November at Preston Avenue. The guide also highlights other Houston-area haunted woods and scream parks, but the Spring attraction stands out for its immersive storyline, long walkthrough, and easy driving distance for local thrill-seekers.
   

4. 2026 Election Guide: The Woodlands Township Board of Directors Candidates (hellowoodlands.com) — Voters in and around Spring can prepare now for the November 3, 2026 Woodlands Township Board election, which includes at‑large positions affecting both Montgomery and Harris County residents. The guide lists early voting dates, ID requirements, and nearby polling places in Spring, such as the Kevin Brady Community Center and Spring Creek Greenway Nature Center.
   

5. Michelin Guide Texas 2026: Five Houston Restaurants and One in Spring Retain Their Michelin Stars (iowaparkleader.com) — CorkScrew BBQ in Spring has officially kept its coveted Michelin star for 2026, remaining the only starred restaurant classified outside Houston in the metro area. Local diners can still find it on Keith Street, while Houston neighbors see several new Bib Gourmand spots but no additional stars this year.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Please help us get our teacup Yorkie home.
    It is now day five and our teacup Yorkie named Woody is still missing. He weighs 3 lbs. 8 oz. He is tan and brown with a short haircut that was… (Nextdoor Terranova West)
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    A dog who went missing in Spring, TX, has been safely reunited with their family after 1 hours, 43 minutes. Message from Finder: "I found this very… (Nextdoor Mirror Lake)
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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: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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