SPRING

Spring ISD’s new superintendent is making history.

Meet Baily Cowart, a seventh grader from Spring who just delivered 830 sets of school supplies to eleven Title 1 campuses in Conroe ISD.

A man, who was wanted for his alleged involvement in 30 car burglaries, has been arrested after leading deputies on a brief chase in Spring, Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman’s Office says.

“A criminal investigation is underway,” authorities said.

A 7-year-old boy who was reported missing for two to three hours Thursday was found dead inside of a washing machine at home in Spring, Harris County Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman has confirmed.

A man was arrested and charged after deputies say he was caught masturbating outside a gas station in Spring Tuesday afternoon.

Deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office are searching for a group of men who robbed a smoke shop in the Spring area on Sunday.

At just 9 years of age, he’s already a sensation on social media thanks to his impressive dance moves.

A 17-year-old boy and a juvenile girl have been charged after being caught in possession of stolen mail from a Spring neighborhood on Monday, according to deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office.

Hundreds of Spring residents are still without power after an isolated severe thunderstorm struck portions of the area. Centerpoint Energy originally estimated power would be restored by 7:00 AM this morning, however crews are still accessing the damage and do not have an estimated time for restoration. We received multiple reports of trees down on power lines and even houses after a microburst with damaging winds struck east of Interstate 45. Impacted residents lost power at approximately 9:00 PM last night and are still in the dark as of this hour. This comes as Houston continues to experience blistering heat with temperatures forecast in excess of 103 Monday.

BULLETIN – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTEDSevere Thunderstorm WarningNational Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX906 PM CDT Sun Jul 10 2022The National Weather Service in League City has issued a* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for…South central Montgomery County in southeastern Texas…North central Harris County in southeastern Texas…* Until 930 PM CDT. * At 905 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Spring,moving east at 15 mph. HAZARD…60 mph wind gusts. * Locations impacted include…Humble, Spring, Kingwood and northwestern Bush IntercontinentalAirport. ——————Incident Type: Severe Thunderstorm WarningIncident Location: South central Montgomery County & North central Harris CountyInvolved Agencies: National Weather Service——————Posted: 2022-07-11T02:12:24.732Z

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Firefighters across the Houston area were busy Monday evening and overnight as they worked to put out multiple blazes reportedly caused by Fourth of July fireworks.

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A 48-year-old Spring man was sentenced to 45 years in prison Thursday after being convicted of murder for shooting his53-year-old neighbor in broad daylight as she stood with her dog in her front yard, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.

A judge brought up concerns about the bond condition that says a couple accused of prostitution and child endangerment is not allowed to have contact with their 7-year-old child. The judge said she believes it’ll do more harm to simply cut her off from all of her family.

A 7-year-old girl has been rescued from what constable deputies are calling horrific living conditions in the Spring area.

Houston hit 100 degrees on Sunday for the first time since Aug. 29, 2020! It was definitely a hot spring day. You might read that and think… SPRING? But the answer is yes! Sunday was still considered spring.

Spring, Texas – The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has issued an Operating Conditions Notice ahead of forecasted extreme heat at the latter part of this week. The active notice, which was issued Monday morning, will go into effect starting Thursday, June 23, and last through Sunday, June 26. “ERCOT is issuing an OCN for the extreme hot weather with forecasted temperatures to be above 103°F in the North Central and South Central weather zones,” stated the notice. An OCN is the first of four levels of communication issued by the state’s power grid operator in anticipation of a possible emergency conditions. ERCOT has already hit a record for the most demand ever, and that record will likely continue to be broken.

Spring, Texas – The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has issued an Operating Conditions Notice ahead of forecasted extreme heat at the latter part of this week. The active notice, which was issued Monday morning, will go into effect starting Thursday, June 23, and last through Sunday, June 26. “ERCOT is issuing an OCN for the extreme hot weather with forecasted temperatures to be above 103°F in the North Central and South Central weather zones,” stated the notice. An OCN is the first of four levels of communication issued by the state’s power grid operator in anticipation of a possible emergency conditions. ERCOT has already hit a record for the most demand ever, and that record will likely continue to be broken.

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the community’s help with any information regarding a catalytic converter theft that occurred in Spring, Texas.

Inflation is pushing up prices on everything from gas to eggs.

An AMBER Alert has been discontinued and a suspect is dead after Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office deputies he shot and injured his wife before shooting her mother to death at a home in Spring Wednesday evening.

Khari Kendrick has been sentenced to life without parole for his role in the death of Spring couple Bao and Jenny Lam four years ago, KPRC 2 has learned.

In Emma Iles’ phone calendar for the Spring, consider her marked busy - all the time.

Bond has been set at $450,000 for a former Precinct 4 deputy accused of using a taser on all three of her children, court documents state.

Over 1,000 residents in the Spring area were experiencing power outages on Thursday evening.

Five men accused in a health care fraud scheme involving local pharmacies and a pain clinic are set to make their appearances in Houston federal court, U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery announced Monday.

Spring, Texas – A mother and her 11-year-old son were injured in a drive-by shooting around 1:00 AM Sunday. The shooting suspect was quickly identified by HCSO Homicide Investigators. “Fortunately, in this instance, the offender was quickly identified, located and apprehended. Great work by our investigative team.” Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzales. The case was dismissed by Harris County Judge Toria Finch after she allegedly did not find probable cause in the case.

Spring, Texas – ERCOT issued a statement Friday asking Texans to conserve power after six power generation facilities were tripped offline. This resulted in a loss of about 2,900 MW of electricity. ERCOT said in a statement… “With unseasonably hot weather driving record demand across Texas, ERCOT continues to work closely with the power industry to make sure Texans have the power they need. This afternoon, six power generation facilities tripped offline resulting in the loss of approximately 2,900 MW of electricity. We’re asking Texans to conserve power when they can by setting their thermostats to 78-degrees or above and avoiding the usage of large appliances (such as dishwashers, washers and dryers) during peak hours between 3pm and 8pm through the weekend.”Visit www.ercot.com to learn more about Texas’ power supply.

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) has always been simply a tragedy -- a baby under 1-year-old dies with no reason.

The Spring ISD Board of Trustees on Tuesday approved a comprehensive employee retention and incentive package for the 2022-23 school year – including a $2,000 retention stipend and two additional wellness days.

A 51-year-old Texas woman has been arrested on a murder charge after telling authorities...

Harris County officials have found a 15-year-old who was reported missing Sunday.

Harris County Precinct 4 constables said a woman confessed to killing her husband in a jealous fit of rage Saturday morning, but another woman has come forward to KPRC 2 saying that she, not the accused, is the victim’s actual wife.

Officials from the Harris County Sheriff’s Office have confirmed that human remains found in December 2021 have been identified as 29-year-old Taylor Pomaski.

10 original poems were chosen from nearly 350 that kids submitted for the KidsPost Poetry Contest.

As Ortiz was being taken to jail, she attempted to bribe the deputy by offering him “sexual acts and cash in exchange to be let go,” authorities reported.

Spring cleaning done right!

An investigation is ongoing after a Spring homeowner shot an unknown man after he reportedly refused to leave her property, according to deputies with Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office.

A picture circulating on social media that has some parents in the Spring area furious and concerned.

A family of seven is thankful to be alive after their Spring home caught fire Saturday afternoon.

Thrill seekers, channel your inner Tarzan and tackle an aerial ropes course at one of several family-friendly adventure parks in the Houston area.

One way wildlife copes with the changes in climate and environment is adapting to when their babies are born.

Spring, Texas – The feeder road of the Grand Parkway near Champion Forest is closed due to a major accident. Two people are reported deceased on the scene. A third person is reportedly in critical condition. This is an active and developing scene. Avoid the area.

From a Bunny Cake made with cupcakes to Easter bunny-shaped dinner rolls, we’ve got some festive ideas to help fill your menu.

A school bus was involved in a crash in Waller County Thursday, deputies with Harris County Sheriff’s Office said.

While wildflower and bluebonnet season in Texas is unpredictable due to our weather, KPRC Channel 2 predicts that these locations will be fun for the whole family, this list includes seven places around Texas that have wild ideas for wildflowers, including an entire festival dedicated to them.

As they walked to their vehicle, Deputy Almendarez observed a black, four-door, Nissan Altima backed up to his truck and two males under his truck. Deputy Darren Almendarez was transported to Houston Northwest Hospital where he was pronounced deceased. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office Homicide and Crime Scene Units were dispatched to the scene and are conducting the investigation. Joshua Stewart and Fredarius Clark have been charged with Capital Murder in the shooting death of Deputy Darren Almendarez. Anyone with information about the murder of Deputy Darren Almendarez is asked to contact the Harris County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit at 713-274-9100 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

Spring, Texas – A Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputy has been shot multiple times while working an extra job at a business near FM 1960 and Aldine Westfield. The officer has life-threatening injuries and is reported to be in critical condition. As of 9:05 PM, FM 1960 is being shut down in an effort to get the injured officer to the hospital without delay. Deputies have located the vehicle in a parking lot nearby Houston Northwest Hospital. One suspect has been detained, the other suspect is in the emergency room where physicians are treating his gunshot wounds from the return fire.

Two big-hearted business owners from Spring now ready to send more than 72 pallets of desperately needed items to the people who've lost their homes in Ukraine. Now it's time to send those items to Ukraine and the cost of airfreight is great. Ten thousand dollars needed to send supplies.

According to residents in the Enchanted Oaks neighborhood, the Cypress Creek Bridge closure off of I-45 was something they did not see coming.

Spring Fest at Dewberry Farm features baby animals, carousel rides, hoppy balls, the Ferris Wheel, giant jumping pillows, a new wine garden, and lots more!

When AT&T tried to expand its 5G network by installing fiber optic cable underground, a Spring woman says she was left with broken pipes, broken promises, and on top of all that, now she’s broke.

Today NOAA has announced their spring outlook for drought, flood risk, temperature and precipitation. This includes the months April through June.

A gas station in Spring is the latest victim of a diesel theft. It’s a crime that’s increasing along with gas prices.

The mother of four abandoned children discovered in Spring made an emotional appearance in court Monday.

The mother of four abandoned children discovered in Spring has made bond Saturday morning, while her boyfriend, the father of the children, appeared in court.

The parents of four children have been charged after Harris County sheriff’s deputies said three of them were found standing in a roadway Thursday night during a welfare check in Spring.

Today we are celebrating Houston’s official ‘Old People Are Cool Day’ with residents at The Landing at Augusta Woods is Spring.

Despite another challenging year bracketed by the response to COVID-19 and its variants,...

Dymetra Ivanov has started a donation drive to collect blankets, clothing, medical supplies and food for those people unable to flee Ukraine. People like his parents, Uri and Natalia.

A missing 17-year-old who was last seen in Spring is believed to be in immediate danger, according to Texas EquuSearch. Tyler Shahnarad has been missing since Feb. 26.

Streaming services don’t exist inside Classical Music of Spring, one of the few remaining classical-focused shops in the country.

There are a variety of things to see and do here, whether you’re looking for an afternoon excursion, weekend getaway, or extended stay.

Spring, Texas – A plane has reportedly crashed at the David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport in Spring. At this time it is believed that there was only one occupant inside the aircraft at the time of the accident. It is reported that the aircraft sustained heavy damage and caught fire as a result of the crash. All air traffic at the airport has been suspended and inbound airborne aircraft are being rerouted to other airports. This is a developing story and we will bring you more information as soon as we have it.

Spring, Texas – A mother and her daughter were arrested Tuesday after a meeting with the Principal of Schindewolf Intermediate School turned physical. The incident happened around 1:30 PM at Schindewolf Intermediate School at 20903 Ella Blvd. “Klein ISD values its partnerships with families and will always work with families in the best interest of students. Violent conduct of this nature will never be tolerated in Klein ISD. The district will always pursue these matters to the fullest extent of the law in support of our staff and students,” Klein ISD said in a statement.

Spring, Texas – A manhunt is underway for a suspect that evaded police near the ExxonMobil Campus in City Place. Harris County Precinct 4 Constable Deputies along with the assistance of a helicopter with the Texas Department of Public Safety are searching for a black male. The black male reportedly has dreadlocks and was last seen wearing a multi-colored hoodie. If you spot this individual, call 911. Expect heavy police presence in the area of City Place.

Spring, Texas – Harris County Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman announced today that his office will be refilling more than 100 criminal cases that have been dismissed by judges in Harris County. “The message today that I want to give out: If you come out to Precinct 4 and you commit a crime, if your case is dismissed, you can count on it being refiled.” -Precinct 4 Constable Mark HermanYou can watch the full press conference below.

Spring, Texas – Parents that have kids in Spring ISD schools are scrambling to find child care after the Board of Trustees amended the district’s instructional calendar at Tuesday’s regular board meeting. On Tuesday February 8, at the district’s regular board meeting, the Spring ISD Board of Trustees amended the district’s instructional calendar to create two additional student holidays. As a result, Spring ISD campuses will be closed to students on both Monday, February 14, and Monday, April 18. In addition to Monday’s closure, Spring ISD will also have early release on Friday, February 11 for parent and teacher conferences. You can find more information about the early dismissals and the additional student holidays at springisd.org.

Spring, Texas – Some area school districts have cancelled classes on Friday, February 4, 2022 in anticipation of icy conditions during the morning commute. Both Conroe and Tomball ISD’s have announced that campuses will be closed on Friday as well as all after school activities on Thursday. As of 4:00 PM, Spring and Klein ISDs have not yet announced their intentions. A winter weather advisory remains in effect until Friday at noon. Models indicate that ice could begin accumulating on bridges and overpasses as we move into the evening hours.

Spring, Texas – Sawyer Park Icehouse opened its doors on May 21, 2021 to a warm welcome and immediately established itself as a popular local destination. Sawyer Park Icehouse quickly renovated the property to their liking and were able to open less than eight months after the previous business closed. In addition to live performances, Sawyer Park Icehouse features an assortment of ways to have fun while enjoying beer and socializing. With its size and variety of spaces, Sawyer Park Icehouse has also become a popular venue for larger planned events. Sawyer Park Icehouse is open Sunday through Thursday 11:00AM – Midnight and on Fridays and Saturdays from 11:00AM – 2:00AM.

Spring, Texas – A horrific crash that was caught on a home surveillance system has left two people in critical condition. The crash happened around 5:30 PM in the 18500 block of Forest Elms Dr. in the Cypresswood subdivision. According to sources, the suspect intentionally struck the sedan in what is believed to have been an apparent domestic incident. Officials with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office said the suspect who was driving the SUV is the husband of the female driver that was critically injured. “He has been booked into the Harris County Jail.”

Spring, Texas – Crust Pizza Co., a Woodlands based pizza and Italian franchise, opened its thirteenth location today, January 6th at 5211 FM 2920 Suite 108, Spring, TX. Offering a wide variety of pasta dishes and Chicago style pizza, Crust Pizza Co. is a rapidly expanding restaurant franchise with 11 restaurants open in the Houston area and 2 in Louisiana as of today. Nine more restaurants are slated to open around Texas and Louisiana in the near future; primarily in the Houston Metropolitan area. In addition to Chicago style pizza, Crust Pizza Co. serves wine and beer inside a casual but modern pizza joint style inside or outside on their covered patio. Crust Pizza Co. at 5211 FM 2920 is open 11 am to 9 pm Monday – Thursday and 11 am to 10 pm Friday – Saturday.

She is pictured wearing a brooch worn on her honeymoon with her late husband Prince Philip.

Spring, Texas – The popular fundraising website GoFundMe has released its annual Giving Report for 2021 and for the second year in a row the numbers show that Spring residents are among the most generous in the country. In the website’s ranking of cities where the most donations were made per capita, Spring landed at the top of the list for 2021, having come in at second in 2020. GoFundMe Chief Marketing Officer Musa Tariq said of Spring and its generosity, “Its residents are known for rallying together to help their own community whenever possible, especially military and first-responders. But much of the donations that made Spring the most generous city in the nation came from fundraisers for local causes. In January, $35,000 was quickly raised to support the Coronado family, who had unexpectedly lost the husband and father who was their sole provider.

Spring, Texas – Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ is now open in Grand Parkway Marketplace II, having celebrated its grand opening on Saturday, December 4. Crave prides itself on its unique menu and novelty dishes, which include BBQ tacos, brisket bowls, and mac and brisket sandwiches. Staples such as pulled pork, smoked brisket, and 100% beef hot dogs are also available, as well as a wide range of sides and toppings. The restaurant offers an upbeat and social atmosphere that includes a lounge area and TVs throughout the room for sports and other entertainment. Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ is open seven days a week from 11:00AM to 10:00PM Monday through Thursday, 11:00AM to 11:00PM on Friday and Saturday, and 11:00AM to 9:00PM on Sunday.

Spring, Texas – A 57-year-old Spring man is behind bars after shooting and fatally wounding his 48-year-old wife early Monday. Around 11:00 AM Monday, deputies with the Harris County Precinct 4 Constables Office responded to the 19800 block of Rose Dawn Lane in the Gleannloch Farms subdivision after receiving 911 calls for shots fired. When deputies arrived they located a female victim identified as Patricia Birmingham (48) with multiple gunshot wounds to her chest and head. Investigators arrested the victim’s husband, 57-year-old Carey Birmingham and charged him with murder in this apparent domestic disturbance. Birmingham was booked into the Harris County Jail and his bond was set to $200,000.00.

Spring, Texas – A woman in her 40’s who resides in the northwest portion of Harris County has tested positive for the omicron variant of COVID-19, according to Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo. This is the first case of the omicron variant in the State of Texas. Last Wednesday, the first U.S case was reported in California. Since then, more cases have popped up in other states, including New York and Minnesota. The case is being investigated by Harris County Public Health and the Texas Department of State Health Services.

Spring, Texas – A woman is dead after being found shot to death at her home in Gleannloch Farms. The shooting scene is unfolding in the 19800 block of Rose Dawn Lane. Constable deputies with Harris County Precinct 4 responded to the home just after 10:30 AM after receiving 911 calls for multiple gun shots fired in the area. Officials say when they arrived they found a female victim with a gun shot wound to her head. Officials say a possible suspect has been detained at the scene.

Spring, Texas – A water well in Northgate Crossing Municipal Utilities District #1 in north Harris County has been taken offline after it tested positive for E. coli on November 30, 2021. A December 1 statement from Northgate Crossing MUD 1 explained that the sample was taken from the raw water part of the well, meaning the water had not yet undergone the standard disinfecting treatments. Northgate Crossing MUD 1 has given a timeframe of approximately 48 hours to resolve the issue. Northgate Crossing MUD 1 consists of the neighborhoods adjacent to Northgate Crossing Boulevard that are on the north side of Hardy Toll Road. For more information, read the full statement from the district here or call customer service at (281) 398-8211.

Spring, Texas – A new substation for the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is under construction at 655 Rayford Road in Spring and is expected to be completed in February 2022. The facility will house patrol and detective units as well as a vehicle maintenance center. Plans for the new substation were finalized on December 8, 2020 when the county Commissioners Court approved a $3.53 million bid from Conroe-based LDF Construction Inc. to build the facility with a design from the Houston-based firm PGAL. Making the Rayford Road substation a reality was a collaborative effort between Montgomery County Sheriff Rand Henderson and Precinct 3 Commissioner James Noack. Shortly after the Commissioners Court gave approval, the two officials released a joint statement in which Sheriff Henderson stated:“I am grateful for the leadership of Commissioner Noack and the entire Commissioners Court for the new Sheriff’s Office substation in South Montgomery County.

Spring, Texas – A 28-year-old woman was found dead from a gunshot wound in her home in the early morning hours of Monday, November 22, 2021. Deputies went to the house, located in the 5900 block of Cypresswood Green Drive, on a welfare check. Upon searching the house, deputies found the victim’s five children, all between the ages of 3 and 8, asleep elsewhere in the house. Investigators said it was unlikely that the children had witnessed the event, though it is not certain. The children were taken to the sister who made the 2:30AM call and are currently being taken care of by her.

Spring, Texas – On Thursday, November 18, 2021, Cypress Creek Emergency Medical Services (CCEMS) filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the Houston Division of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas. The emergency services provider has been in turmoil since it lost its contract with Emergency Services District No. Filing for bankruptcy automatically pauses any judicial proceedings against the entity filing, including attempts to collect debts from them. Chapter 11 bankruptcy allows the entity to reorganize, often involving a submitted plan for them to stay in operation and pay debts over time. CCEMS has not released information regarding its plans during or after the bankruptcy case.

Babin’s Seafood HouseAvailable: Dine-in, Take-outLocation: 19529 I-45, ShenandoahIn addition to its standard menu, Babin’s will be offering a Thanksgiving meal with options of turkey or ham and five classic Thanksgiving sides. Romano’s Macaroni GrillAvailable: Dine-in, Take-outLocation: 1155 Lake Woodlands Drive, SpringOn Thanksgiving Day Romano’s will offer a three-course meal of Thanksgiving staples in addition to its standard menu. Patrons can choose as many or few of the 26 different menu options as they like, or all of them. Morton’sAvailable: Dine-in, Take-outLocation: 25 Waterway Ave, The WoodlandsMorton’s is offering an upscale Thanksgiving feast in their restaurant from 12:00PM to 8:00PM, while availability lasts. The take-out family pack offers the same options as the dine-in meal and must be ordered by Tuesday, November 23.

Spring, Texas – Harris County Precinct 4 deputy constables, along with the Houston Police Department are in pursuit of a suspect who allegedly shot at a Spring Police Station, Monday. A Precinct 4 Constable spotted the suspect Thursday morning on 610 in the Pasadena area, and a chase ensued. The chase has led deputies through Downtown Houston and they have now made their way back to Interstate 45 headed North. The Texas Department of Public Safety helicopter is tracking the white sedan as it weaves in and out of traffic in south Houston. According to radio reports, dispatch advising the responding officers that the suspect is wearing a bullet proof vest and is armed.

Upon arriving, deputies administered field sobriety tests and determined that the driver, Ryan Dodge, was intoxicated. It was also discovered during Wednesday’s incident that there were two child passengers while Dodge was driving the golf cart. According to Constable Mark Herman, Dodge was arrested and booked into the Harris County Jail having been charged with Driving While Intoxicated With a Child Passenger. Under Texas law a fourth DWI conviction amounts to a third-degree felony. The penalties for a third-degree felony include up to 10 years in prison and a possible fine of up to $10,000.

Spring, Texas – At 12:38PM today, an unknown gunman pulled into the parking lot of the police station located at 20122 Holzworth Road in Spring and discharged a weapon multiple times at the front doors and windows of the station, Constable Mark Herman reported. The suspect vehicle is described as a white four-door sedan. The suspect is described as a black male. Constable Herman’s office is asking that anyone who recognizes the suspect or vehicle contact the constable’s office at (281) 376-3472 or contact other local law enforcement. See images of the suspect and vehicle below:

Spring, Texas – City Place recently added a sushi restaurant to its growing list of dining options after Sushi Rebel opened in the master-planned development in late September. Sushi Rebel is the second restaurant owned by husband-and-wife duo Daniel and Peggy Chang, whose first restaurant, Uptown Sushi, is currently celebrating its 15th year in business. As residents and patrons in City Place are sure to notice, the atmosphere of Sushi Rebel is well-aligned with the modernity and youthful energy of its surroundings. Even as the Changs have well-established their ability to bring patrons high-quality sushi at both their restaurants, the Sushi Rebel menu is far from limited to that one aspect of Japanese cuisine. Another point of pride for Sushi Rebel is the drinks menu as their 11 specialty cocktails and martinis explore styles outside of the central Japanese focus.

A hanging judge, a curse from a cannibalistic Native American tribe, and an icehouse that doubled as a morgue are among the many stories from Old Town Spring’s history that some people believe to be the reason for alleged hauntings in the present day. Now a historical landmark, the building was constructed in 1902 and was the first two-story building in Spring. Another spot in Old Town Spring might frighten visitors even if it weren’t claimed to be haunted: The Doll Hospital. These guided experiences offer the best opportunity for people to learn the stories and see the sights of Old Town Spring’s wealth of hauntings. Look into these two tours to learn all about why some consider Old Town Spring to be one of the most haunted areas in the country:Old Town Spring Ghost WalkOld Town Spring Ghost Tour

Spring, Texas – The Light Park, an annual holiday-themed drive-thru light show, is set to open for the season on Wednesday, November 3. The park is located in the parking lot of Hurricane Harbor Splashtown and will be open every day, rain or shine, through January 2, 2022. The Light Park weaves through a one-mile-long course in the parking lot and features millions of LED lights with a variety of holiday characters and props. The park has pre-holiday pricing up until November 19, with Monday through Thursday tickets starting at $30 and Friday through Sunday starting at $35. The Light Park also has locations in Katy, Selma, and Grand Prairie.

Spring, Texas – Good For You Express Car Wash, commonly known as GFY, has announced that it will not be running its annual haunted car wash this Halloween season. GFY responded to Spring Happenings saying, “With safety and insurance issues we were not able to host the haunted car wash this year. GFY owner Bobbie Munsey began running the haunted car wash in 2017 out of her love for Halloween and it wasn’t long before it became an extremely popular seasonal activity. In the years that it has been open, it is typical for GFY to give its haunted wash to hundreds of cars per night, garnering lines that can be two or three hours long. Residents in the Houston area who are still looking for a haunted car wash can find one at Spout Car Wash in League City and Quick Quack Car Wash in Katy.

Spring, Texas – A Spring native turned Major League Baseball pitcher made headlines in the final stretch of the MLB season and in doing so put some Houston Astros fans in a tough rooting position. 25-year-old Glenn Otto made his professional debut on August 27 with the Texas Rangers and had a storybook first game against his hometown team, the Astros. Later at the nearby Rice University, Otto studied sports management and was selected for the 2016 Collegiate National Baseball Team which gave him the opportunity to travel and play in Japan, Taiwan, and Cuba. He was assigned to the Rangers’ affiliate team, Round Rock Express, until the day he made his debut when the Rangers selected his contract and activated him. Do you root for the hometown team, or do you root for the hometown kid?

Spring, Texas – The Woodlands-based pizzeria Crust Pizza Co. is preparing to open a new location in Spring at 5211 FM 2920, Suite #108, set to open by the end of the year. The new location is one of seven that the chain has under construction and it will be the fifth Crust Pizza Co. in Spring. Crust Pizza Co. was founded in 2011 and centers around Chicago-style pizza, referring to itself on its website as the “Home of the Chicago-style thin crust pizza.” In addition to predesigned pizzas, patrons have the option to build their own pizza and make endless variations with the dozens of toppings available. The new location was initiated by San Antonio-based franchisee Justin Bentley. Bentley was quoted in a press release from Crust Pizza Co. saying, “The Spring area has already welcomed Crust Pizza Co. with open arms.

Spring, Texas – The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office has asked the public for help in finding a missing and potentially runaway teenager. 16-year-old Katrina Thacker was last seen on October 12 as she was leaving her home in Spring. She was last known to be wearing a blue and gray plaid jacket, gray pants, and a gray shirt with each article of clothing having the text “self-made” on it. Thacker is described as approximately 5’4” and 120 lbs., with brown eyes, black hair, and a fair complexion. Officials are urging anyone with information regarding Thacker’s whereabouts to call the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office at (936) 760-5800 and refer to case #21A316329.

Spring, Texas – Spring Independent School District announced in an October 14 news release that Superintendent Dr. Rodney Watson will be leaving Spring ISD to begin a new role with the Texas Association of School Boards as deputy executive director, effective January 2022. Watson entered his current role as district superintendent in July 2014 after serving as Chief Human Resources Officer for Houston ISD. The Spring ISD website lists some of his many achievements over the last seven years, including spearheading developments in early-childhood and special education, improving student data management, and implementing new-teacher and postsecondary preparedness programs. Spring ISD Board President Rhonda Newhouse has said that he is leaving big shoes to fill. Watson is quoted in the announcement saying, “I am deeply proud of all we have accomplished together as a team in Spring ISD for the benefit of the more than 33,000 students we serve every day.

Spring, Texas – Harris County law enforcement officials are seeking assistance from the public in their search for Brandee Crawford, a Spring woman who reportedly has been missing for ten days. Crawford’s family says she has not been seen or heard from since dropping off her child at school on October 4. Deputies with Harris County Precinct 4 as well as the Harris County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit have been at Crawford’s home at the 21000 block of Cottage Stream Court since early this morning. Her family says the boyfriend she has been living with is a convicted felon and has shown violent tendencies before. Officials are asking that anyone with information regarding Brandee Crawford and her whereabouts please contact Harris County Sheriff’s Office at (713) 221-6000.

Spring, Texas – Starbucks is slated to open a new storefront in early 2022 at 1400 Lake Plaza Drive in The Mark At City Place, according to an October 7 news release. The coffee chain will join Chipotle in the commercial bottom floor of the luxury midrise apartment building and will be the first dedicated coffee shop in the newly developed City Place. The new Starbucks is sure to be popular among the thousands of employees that live and work in City Place. The master-planned community is home to several large campuses of major companies such as ExxonMobil, Southwestern Energy, and Hewlett Packard Inc. and is currently undergoing an expansion that will add hundreds of single-family homes to the surrounding area.