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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.

A sample taken from the water supply in the Northgate Crossing Municipal Utility District No 1. tested positive for E. coli on Tuesday.

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.

A top independent science panel says the U.S. needs to generate less plastic so less of the material ends up as waste in oceans and other waterways.

A series of heists from hangars at a private airport in Spring have pilots on alert for robbers and concerned about the level of security in place to protect their equipment.

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.

Check out the trail of giant candy canes, lollipops, gumdrops, gingerbread men, and cookie trees that lead to a 16-foot-high house and 12-foot-tall windmill.

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.

Residents who live in the Spring Creek Forest neighborhood in northwest Harris County said they take pride in where they live.

A man who confessed to shooting and killing his ex-girlfriend inside of her mother’s home was found dead in New Mexico Friday, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.

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.

Authorities are responding to the scene of a shooting that caused nearby schools to be placed on a lockout Friday afternoon in Spring.

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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.

A woman is dead after deputies say her ex-boyfriend fired multiple shots at her and two other males inside a home in Spring.

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.

Authorities said a pair of thieves knew exactly what they were looking for when they targeted a family at Hooks Airport in Spring.

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.

Check out some of the action from this past Friday's matchup between Spring and Eisenhower.

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.

Three models wore gold and silver necklaces shaped like nooses on the catwalk at Paris Fashion Week.

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Spring, Texas – The Texas State Senate’s proposal for redistricting would make significant changes to congressional districts across the state and if adopted would change the representation for many Spring residents. Under the current lines, Spring is split three ways with areas in the 2nd, 8th, and 18th Congressional Districts. If the Senate’s proposal passes, Spring would sit entirely in the 2nd Congressional District, currently represented by Republican Congressman Dan Crenshaw. The 2nd Congressional District would also extend north to cover parts of The Woodlands and would encompass roughly a third of Montgomery County, much of which is currently in the 8th Congressional District, represented by Republican Congressman Kevin Brady. The newly created 38th Congressional District would cover areas that the 2nd currently passes through, including the entirety of Klein and Tomball.

PLAYING VOLLEYBALL IN THE 1980S FOR ALDINE HIGH SCHOOL, LYNDA EASTLAND KNEW OF MACARTHUR AND THE POWERHOUSE THAT THEY WERE.

A woman in Spring became concerned when she discovered an oil leak. The oil was dripping onto her property. But when the company that owned the leaky equipment wouldn’t return her calls, she called KPRC 2 investigator Amy Davis.

Spring, Texas – At approximately 11:30PM on Sunday, September 26, 2021, deputies with the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office were called to an urgent care facility where a man had been brought in after being shot in the head. The man was then flown to Texas Medical Center where he was pronounced dead. The victim’s friends say they were behind a Home Depot on Kuykendahl Road when two men approached their vehicle and opened fire. D. Wolfford, the man was there to conduct some type of unknown transaction. Harris County Sheriff’s Office and Harris County Homicide Investigators are currently reviewing surveillance footage and searching for other clues in the case.

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Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office deputies are looking for the public’s help in identifying two robbery suspects linked in two robberies in Spring this week.

Spring, Texas – Large fights broke out at Spring High School on Thursday, September 23, requiring multiple school administrators and police officers to intervene and briefly halting the school’s regular operations. The fights took place in the school cafeteria and involved numerous students. Cell phone footage showed a chaotic and crowded scene with adults struggling to control the brawl. Principal James Golden sent an email to parents and students acknowledging the altercation and outlining the school’s response. All students involved in the altercation will be subject to the full extent of disciplinary actions available.

Spring, Texas – Katy-based OMG! Burger is opening a third restaurant and their first in the north-Houston area at 8854 Spring Cypress Road in Spring. Burger gives particular attention to being able to accommodate different dietary restrictions and offers multiple vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Burger is one of very few burger joints that offers halal and zabiha halal options. Burger is open Monday through Thursday from 11:00AM – 10:00PM, Friday and Saturday from 11:00AM – 10:30PM, and Sunday from 12:00PM – 9:30PM.

Houston’s “Hometown Hero” Trae Tha Truth can now add “Hot Wheels creator” for his latest addition to the toy collection.

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It has been three years since the brutal murder of a couple inside their Spring home.

Spring, Texas – Two suspects are in custody after robbing a Spring Walgreens Drug Store. The robbery took place at the Walgreens located at 19710 Holzwarth Road near Cypresswood and I-45. After robbing the store of cash, the suspects fled from police and led Harris County Precinct 4 Constables in pursuit of the vehicle. The suspects were apprehended and taken into custody 4 miles away at the Flying J Truck Stop located near W Richey and I-45. Charges are pending on both suspects.

Spring, Texas – All local school districts have announced that they will be closed on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 due to the potential impacts from Tropical Storm Nicholas. Klein ISD, Spring ISD, Tomball ISD, and Conroe ISD have all announced closures for Tuesday. In addition to the closure, all after-school activities on Monday have also been cancelled. Classes are preliminary scheduled to resume on Wednesday, September 15 unless further cancellations are deemed necessary.

Spring, Texas – Law enforcement agencies and Spring Independent School District have determined that a shooting threat made to Spring High School over the weekend is not credible and that school will continue as usual on Monday. On Sunday, September 12, a Spring ISD student made a social media post warning people not to go to school on Monday. The student was holding a gun in the picture of the post and the text implied that a school shooting might take place. The Spring High School administrative team, along with Spring ISD police and other law enforcement agencies, conducted an extensive investigation after being made aware of the post and ultimately found no evidence to substantiate the threat. Out of an abundance of caution, Spring ISD Police will have additional officers in school tomorrow to help ensure everyone stays focused on a strong start to the week.

Spring, Texas – Klein ISD has announced that they will be closed Tuesday, September 14 due to the potential impacts from Tropical Storm Nicholas. In addition to Tuesdays closure, all after-school activities are cancelled for Monday, September 13. Both Klein ISD and Spring ISD have announced school closures. Conroe ISD says they will make a determination later this afternoon.

Spring, Texas – The Spring Independent School District just announced that all schools and SISD offices will be closed on Tuesday, September 14 due to “hazardous weather related to Tropical Storm Nicholas.”In addition to the cancellation of classes Thursday, all after-school activities on Monday, September 13 have been cancelled. SISD is the first District in the area to cancel classes Thursday due to the incoming Tropical Storm.

Spring, Texas – Tropical Storm Nicholas has formed in the Bay of Campeche this morning and the National Hurricane Center has initiated advisories. As for intensity, Nicholas is currently a Tropical Storm with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph. These surge numbers could increase should Nicholas’ wind field expand rapidly, or if Nicholas intensifies faster than currently forecast. Lastly, let’s discuss the wind potential with Tropical Storm Nicholas. Overall, most of the wind impacts will be confined to the immediate coast and near the center of Tropical Storm Nicholas.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Friday that he filed lawsuits against multiple Texas school districts, including <a href="https://www.springisd.org/SpringISD" target="_blank">Spring Independent School District</a> and <a href="https://www.gisd.org/explore-gisd/covid-19" target="_blank">Galveston Independent School District</a>.

Spring, Texas – The new Amazon delivery station at 22300 Northcrest Drive in Spring is now complete and will begin operating on September 11, according to Amazon Operations Regional PR Manager Daniel Martin. The 219,000-square-foot facility began construction in November 2020 and is one of four delivery stations opening soon in the Houston area. These facilities are intended to be as localized as possible as they are the last stage in a package’s journey before it heads to the customer’s doorstep. While Amazon is often incentivized by municipal governments to build facilities in their cities for the purpose of local and regional economic stimulation, Amazon did not receive incentives for the four new facilities in the Houston area. The new delivery station in Spring is currently hiring and is expected to offer over 200 part-time and full-time jobs.

Spring, Texas – Harris County Flood Control District has announced that demolition of the site of the former Raveneaux Country Club will begin next week, “on or about September 14,” according to a September 7 news release. “For safety reasons, the flood control district asks that the public stay away from the demolition site,” the release states. The 27 acres includes the main building of Raveneaux Country Club, which officially closed in January 2021. According to the news release, “The results of those negotiations will determine the extent of future stormwater detention capacity in this area. The Flood Control District plans to share additional information about any future agreement when finalized.”Harris County Flood Control District does not design stormwater detention basins and instead solicits design proposals from outside parties.

Welcome to the start of the 2021-2022 school year and another season of H-Town High School Sports with Todd Freed!

Amputees have what they call an “ampu-versary,” a date when they celebrate how far they’ve come since losing a limb.

Spring, Texas – El Mariachi Mexican Bar and Grill is set to open a new restaurant at 610 Rayford Road in Spring in the coming weeks. This will be the second restaurant under the El Mariachi name with the first located at 25201 Kuykendahl Road Suite 100 in Tomball. There are other Mexican restaurants in the area that are owned and operated by Lozano’s brothers or uncle, including Casa Nueva Mexican Bar and Grill in Houston, and the Lozanos collaborate and support each other in their different businesses. El Mariachi Bar and Grill offers a wide selection of traditional Mexican dishes as well as some seafood and Cajun-style food. The restaurant offers catering services in addition to its indoor and outdoor dining.

Spring, Texas – The Spring Independent School District Board of Trustees voted on August 23 to join the La Joya ISD lawsuit against Governor Greg Abbott over his executive order prohibiting government entities from instating mask mandates. Abbott’s ban on mask mandates demonstrates a continued commitment to the health and safety of our students and staff,” said Superintendent Rodney Watson in an emailed statement the day after the vote. The original La Joya suit was filed on August 12, two weeks after the July 29 executive order. La Joya ISD and the other school districts argue that the situation is too dangerous to not require masks on school campuses and buses. Abbott’s executive order stipulates a fine of up to $1,000 for government entities that violate the ban; however, it does not specify how the penalty would apply to school districts.

Spring, Texas – Billiards Factory, a Houston based game room supply store, is moving its store off of FM 1960 to a brand new facility off of the Grand Parkway. Originally started in 1975 off Telephone Road in Houston, Billiards Factory has spread to five major cities across the nations and will soon have 12 stores by the end of this year. The store specializes in supplying people with everything they need for a game and entertainment room. They specialize primarily in pool or billiards table related equipment but also have a wide variety of products such as shuffleboard tables, ping-pong tables, furniture, and much more. Their newly relocated location off of the Grand Parkway will host its grand opening on September 3-12.

The hurricane season is about to become very active, and Texas could see a storm early next week if the weather models have their say. Faster winds eventually lead to a system being designated as a tropical storm (39-73 mph) or hurricane (74 mph or greater). The weather models pick up on these conducive conditions for tropical development and when a tropical wave is present they can simulate the atmospheric motions that result in tropical development. TIMING:Current thinking has a system in the Gulf by this weekend and potentially making landfall as a designated tropical depression or tropical storm between Monday and Tuesday next week. The two most deadly phenomenon with hurricanes and tropical storms are flooding and storm surge.

Spring, Texas – Harris County Emergency Services District No. 11 (ESD 11) has announced that its new in-house ambulance service, ESD 11 Mobile Healthcare, will deploy six ambulances ahead of the service’s official launch date. The ESD 11 fleet will consist of 40 brand new Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulances, including the six that are deploying early. CCEMS is obligated to continue ambulance services for ESD 11 until 7:00AM on September 1, at which time ESD 11 will begin full services for the district. ESD 11 covers approximately 177 square miles of North Harris County, stretching from 249 to Humble and Beltway 8 to the Montgomery County line.

Spring, Texas – Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Splashtown has claimed that the chemical exposure that sent dozens of parkgoers to the hospital on July 17 was caused by an improperly installed filtration system. Officials with Six Flags say that their review of the incident determined that the third-party service company that installed the filtration system had done so incorrectly and that the errors in the system allowed for the chemical leak. The leak took place in an outdoor kiddie pool and was discovered when a lifeguard and multiple park visitors began feeling sick. Over 60 park visitors, mostly children, were quickly sent to the hospital. The lawsuit, filed in Harris County District Court, alleges that the company was negligent in its handling of the matter.

Spring, Texas – Spring Independent School District announced during its August 10 board meeting that it will reinstate a mask mandate on its campuses, effective Monday, August 16. The policy will require that all students, staff, and visitors wear masks while on district campuses, regardless of vaccination status. The move is a direct violation of Governor Gregg Abbott’s executive order prohibiting any governmental entity from requiring any person to wear a mask. This makes Spring ISD the first Houston-area school district to defy the executive order and the newest addition to a growing list of schools and other governmental entities across Texas who are disregarding the ban. And we’re ensuring the learning needs for each student is met.”In addition to the mask mandate, the district announced other measures it will be taking to keep its campuses safe.

A Spring woman was sentenced Tuesday to 50 years in prison after being convicted of murder in the 2018 shooting death of her husband, the Harris County District Attorney’s Office announced Wednesday.

Spring ISD is rolling out a new transportation system on their buses to track students.

A McDonald’s employee was arrested after being accused of setting up an armed robbery Tuesday in Spring, according to deputies with the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office.

Spring, Texas – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is planning to conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) this Wednesday, August 11. The EAS test message will say: “THIS IS A TEST of the National Emergency Alert System. No action is required.”The WEA test message will say: “Emergency Alert. This is a test of the National Wireless Emergency System. To opt into the warning system, consumers can change the preference in their device settings or contact their service provider.

Spring, Texas – A shoplifting suspect is dead after opening fire on responding Precinct 4 Deputy Constables outside a Spring area Walmart late Sunday. The Harris County Precinct 4 Constables Office responded to the Walmart at 21150 Kuykendahl Road around 10:30 PM Sunday evening after receiving reports of shoplifting. When deputies arrived they observed suspects leaving the Walmart in a vehicle. When the deputies attempted to stop the vehicle, one suspect exited the vehicle and began firing a handgun at the deputies. Two other individuals in the suspect vehicle fled the location in the vehicle but were later located and detained by Harris County Sheriff Homicide Investigators.

Chaos erupted outside of a Walmart in Spring after a shoplifting suspect was killed during a shootout with Precinct 4 deputy constables Sunday, authorities said.

Spring, Texas – A Woodlands area Walmart store will be closed until Monday, according to a Saturday afternoon announcement. The Facebook page for Walmart’s supercenter at 10001 Woodlands Parkway advised customers that “Our store will be temporarily closed at 2:00 PM today , for additional cleaning, sanitizing, and stocking. We will reopen Monday, August 9, at 6:00 AM.”Though the statement did not specifically say the closure was caused by COVID-19 concerns, insiders tell us that a large number of employees tested positive for the virus. The statement goes on to say that the pharmacy and drive-thru as well as curbside shopping will remain open while the store is closed. We are closely monitoring this story and will keep you posted on any additional store closures.

A child is in critical condition after deputies say she was found inside of a pool at an apartment complex in Spring.

SPRING, Texas (AP) — A Texas water park says a chemical exposure that sent dozens of people to hospitals was caused by "improper installation" of a water filtration system.Six Flags officials said Wednesday that a third-party service company improperly installed the system at Hurricane Harbor Splashtown, causing pool-sanitizing chemicals to be released in an outdoor kiddie pool area on July 17.

200 people have joined a lawsuit against Six Flags.

Spring, Texas – The first Dutch Bros Coffee in Spring is now open, located at 19366 I-45. The occasion marks the beginning of Dutch Bros being open for business in Spring and the Houston area. Launching just over three months after it was first announced, the location on I-45 was the first that Dutch Bros revealed for the region and was the kickoff to their foray into the Houston area. For safety precautions, Dutch Bros has decided to forgo the energetic grand openings that usually debut their new storefronts. The first Dutch Bros in Texas opened in January 2021 in College Station.

Hurricane Harbor Splashtown in Spring said it will reopen on Thursday after a chemical leak that <a href="https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2021/07/17/fire-crews-responding-to-chemical-leak-at-six-flags-hurricane-harbor-in-spring/" target="_blank">affected more than 100 people in mid-July</a> that closed the facility for weeks.

More than 100,000 students at Spring ISD and Conroe ISD will return to dozens of campuses in person in the coming days without the most obvious COVID-19 protocols.

Arrow Child and Family Ministries teamed up with several organizations Saturday afternoon for a back-to-school bash for foster kids.

A 29-year-old man has been arrested in Spring after authorities say he was communicating with a minor inappropriately online.

Spring, Texas – The salad and bread restaurant chain Bread Zeppelin has opened its first location in Spring, in the mixed-use area of City Place. The City Place opening brings Bread Zeppelin’s storefront count to seven and marks their first expansion outside of the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The removed bread cores are used to make homemade croutons and bread pudding. To expand their operation, Bread Zeppelin has partnered with the franchisee company Avalanche Food Group. The restaurant is located at 1700 City Plaza Dr, Suite 100 and is open daily from 11:00AM to 9:00PM.

Spring, Texas – Two men have been charged with felony capital murder charge after a man and woman were found shot to death inside a Spring area apartment. Jamari Martinez, 37, and Jamariyon Charles, 18, have both been charged with capital murder in connection with a shooting back in June. Deputies with the Precinct 4 Constables Office and Harris County Sheriff’s Office responded to The Pierpont Apartments located at 23770 Springwoods Village Place around 5:15 AM on June 15, 2021 after receiving reports of shots fired. Investigators determined that Martinez and Charles were responsible for the death of the male and female victims. Jamari Martinez is currently being held in the Montgomery County Jail on an unrelated charge, and Jamariyon Charles is being held in the Harris County Sheriff’s Office Detention Center awaiting arraignment.

Patrick Reed did not think he’d be coming to Japan but when the call came, he answered. The first round of Olympic golf tee’ed off Thursday morning local time. Reed was born in San Antonio but considers Spring his hometown.

Two men have been charged in connection with the deaths of a man and a woman <a href="https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2021/06/15/man-woman-dead-after-reported-shooting-in-spring-officials-say/" target="_blank">who were found inside a Spring-area apartment</a>.

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Several fire crews are responding to a chemical leak at Six Flags Hurricane Harbor in Spring, according to Spring Fire Department.

Montgomery County police are asking for the public’s help to identify a suspect accused of credit card fraud.

Houston police are seeking the public’s help in identifying two suspects who robbed a local Subway restaurant.

United Airlines has recruited Spring native Simone Biles to star in its “Time to Let Yourself Fly” campaign ahead of the Tokyo Olympics.

A man was arrested in Spring Friday after he broke into a residence and assaulted a woman, according to Harris County Constable Precinct 4.

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Seven athletes with ties to Houston prepare for the start of the U.S. Olympic Gymnastic Trials in St. Louis.

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