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🌱2 Injured In Irving Apartment Blaze + Women's History At IAM

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Ash DeMello, Neighbor
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Hello, people of Irving! It's me again, Ash DeMello, your host of the Irving Daily.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and warmer. High: 75 Low: 53.

Here are the top five stories in Irving today:

  1. Two individuals were injured in a March 16 fire at the Hidden Village Apartments. Firefighters responded at about 2:51 p.m. to the location and had the flames under control by 3:13 p.m. The cause has not yet been released. No other injuries were reported. (Irving Weekly)
  2. Observe Women's History Month with a women's suffrage talk on March 26. Hosted by the Irving Archives and Museum, the event will feature historian Melissa Prycer along with free admission to the venue. Click the link to find out how to get your tickets! (City of Irving)
  3. Country music fans have something to look forward to! Morgan Wallen's team announced he'll be coming to Globe Life Field in Arlington on Saturday, October 8. Tickets go on sale on sale Friday, March 25, at 10:00 am. (knue.com)
  4. Nearly 4,000 Dallas County property owners will be receiving notifications regarding assistance for delinquent property taxes within the next few days. The County Tax Assessor John R. Ames mailed the notices on Thursday, March 17. Get more information on how to apply for assistance via Sachse News.
  5. A wide array of fur babies are up for adoption in the Irving Area. Check out the list at the Irving Patch.

Today in Irving:

  • Novel Fiction Book Club @ The Valley Ranch Library Meeting Room - Adults are invited to join a discussion about "Station Eleven" by Emily St. John Mandel. (10 a.m.)
  • Happy Days @ Texican Court Hotel - Celebrate the `50s and `60s with vintage cars, classic cocktails and lotsa food. Free. (1 p.m.)
  • Madeline Adkins, Violinist - Irving Arts Center's Carpenter Hall is the spot to see the soloist perform with the Las Colinas Symphony Orchestra. Tickets start at $17.50. (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Spring is coming! Celebrate with a coffee break at Pax & Beneficia, where they've added new seasonal menu items such as the Cold Brew Naranj, featuring orange and rosemary syrups. Sounds like just the thing to welcome a fresh new season! (Instagram)
  • My heart is with those suffering through the Eastman Complex Fire. Check on the latest news about the evacuations and firefighting efforts via NBC News.
  • Communications Department, City of Irving, is helping folks get their vaccinations and boosters: "Find a COVID-19 Vaccine Near You - COVID-19 information and resources are available online 24/7. " Click the link to find out more. (Nextdoor)

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— Ash DeMello


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