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Ash DeMello, Neighbor
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Can you believe it's Friday already, people of Irving? It's me again, Ash DeMello, your host of the Irving Daily, here with some of the main things to know before you head into the weekend.

First, today's weather:

Turning sunny; windy, cooler. High: 61 Low: 41.

Here are the top five stories in Irving today:

  1. The Texas Broadband Development Office (BDO) is looking for your opinion on your needs and experience with broadband. Click over to the City of Irving site to take a brief survey on the topic. Responses will help the agency determine how much funding to seek in upcoming years.
  2. Organic tacos, artisan ice cream and farm-to-fork dining are headed to Dallas' West Village. Take a jaunt to CultureMap Dallas to discover four new eateries opening soon.
  3. Children's Family Night at Six Flags is coming on April 1 to benefit Children's Health. The event is being hosted by the Women's Auxiliary to Children's Medical Center Dallas. Tickets are going for $40 per person. Plus, the event, which will run from 6 p.m. until 11 p.m., promises shorter lines than typical visits to the park. (My Sweet Charity)
  4. Metrocrest Services honors two local do-gooders: Aaron Augustine and The Branch Church. Both entities were chosen for their consistent efforts to make a difference in the lives of those in need. The award ceremony is scheduled for April 5. (Star Local Media)
  5. Did you fall behind in your property taxes in recent months? Dallas County Tax Assessor John R. Ames is offering tax assistance for qualifying households with delinquent property taxes. (Focusdailynews)

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Today in Irving:

  • Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition - Get face-to-face with recreations of the Renaissance masterpiece at the Irving Mall Thursday- Sunday. Adult tickets start at $17.50. (10 a.m. - 6 p.m.)
  • SHERWOOD: The Adventures of Robin Hood - The Dupree Theater at Irving Arts Center hosts a comedy performance featuring classic characters. Tickets start at $20. (7:30 p.m.)
  • Blind Rabbits - Mercy Bar & Lounge hosts live gypsy jazz, blues and classic rock standards. (9 p.m. - 11 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • DSHS Social Media Coordinator, Texas Department of State Health Services reminds folks that even though COVID cases are decreasing, other health concerns may remain. " Since y'all are here, when is the last time you went to the doctor? Regular checkups help stop health problems before they start." Is it time for you to schedule an appointment? (Nextdoor)
  • Communications Manager Zach Cochran, Texas.gov, invites you to check out TxT: Your personal, portable government assistant. Create an account and download the app to make taking care of government to-dos — like vehicle registration renewal — more convenient than ever! Click the link to find out more. (Nextdoor)

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— Ash DeMello


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