Good morning Irving! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
See which Irving high school made U.S. News' top DFW list
Also on today's calendar: Malcolm Todd.
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Saturday: Toasty conditions, with a high of 106 and low of 84 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• These are the 10 best high schools in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, according to U.S. News (wfaa.com) — One of the DFW high schools highlighted in new U.S. News rankings is Uplift Education–North Hills Prep in Irving, which placed 10th locally and 157th nationally. The list showcases top-performing public high schools across Dallas-Fort Worth, detailing graduation rates, college readiness scores, and how the rankings were calculated, while also comparing them with recent Texas Education Agency district ratings.
2nd Grade Parent Orientation Country Place El Carrollton, TX 75006 5:30 pm
Board of Trustees Meeting: Special Budget Meeting Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD CFBISD Administration Building (1445 N. Perry Rd, Carrollton, TX 75006) 6:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Hello all, This kitten was taking shelter on my patio for a few days before I brought him inside due to the impending heat wave we have this week. Before I even… (Nextdoor Promenade)
It was a great pleasure to have Justin and his team work on my fence project. Not only were their prices fair, but the best part was how respectful and professional his team was. They installed a new fence, secured the posts,… (Nextdoor Northwest Park)
Whole Foods Market, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service & E-Commerce Supervisor - Full Time in Irving. Apply here.
Chili's Grill & Bar posted a job opening for QA/Expeditor - Irving Chili's in Irving. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Irving here.
🗞 Nearby News
Farmers Branch
New home marks milestone in Valwood Park revitalization (branchherald.com)
Farmers Branch City Council denies Medical Parkway zoning change (branchherald.com)
E-bike safety raises concerns among Carrollton, Farmers Branch residents (branchherald.com)
Ok Irving! 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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!