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🌱Arlington Bar Shooting Kills 1 + Giant Beehive In Grand Prairie

The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Irving.

Posted Mon, Jan 10, 2022 at 4:09 pm CT|Updated Mon, Jan 10, 2022 at 4:21 pm CT

Happy Tuesday, people of Irving! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Becoming cloudy. High: 56 Low: 39.

Here are the top five stories in Irving today:

A 33-year-old man was killed in an Arlington bar early Sunday morning. Police say the man died of gunshot wounds at Diamond Jim's around 12:30 AM. Witnesses say the man who was killed had fired shots toward people at the bar earlier that evening. (NBC DFW)
Local homeowners recently discovered some surprise roommates last week. Residents in Grand Prairie discovered that around 50,000 bees had formed a hive between two floors of the home. The giant hive had produced about 100 pounds of honey. A beekeeper was able to help remove the "guests" safely. Click over to NBC DFW to see pictures.
Plan ahead to avoid delays: Tx-DOT says they're planning closures of all lanes of westbound State Highway 183 (SH 183) at the State Highway 114 (SH 114) split in Irving. The closures will happen from 10:00 PM Wednesday, January 12, to 5:00 AM Thursday, January 13. During that time, crews will be working to make interchange improvements. (City of Irving)
See who's hiring in the area over at the Irving Patch.
A miniature pig has gone missing in Grand Prairie. Click over to the article to find out how you can help. (Dallas Morning News, subscription required)

Today in Irving:

[Online] Michaels Stores Kids Club Explore and Plan with the Race Track Sensory Bin - Kids can bring their own Creativity for Kids Sensory Bin Race Track or create one beforehand and learn how to get the most out of it with Meredith! Ages 3+, registration required. (4:00 PM)
I "Heart" YA Book Club - Join in the conversation at the South Irving Library Board Room. (7:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
Kahoot Trivia @ Aunt Cissy's Kitchen and Catering - Test your smarts, sip some brews and enjoy affordable, homestyle cooking at an event that's family-friendly to boot. (7:00 PM - 9:00 PM)

From my notebook:

Got an old Christmas tree still lingering about the home? The City of Irving says you'll have the opportunity to properly dispose of fresh-cut Christmas trees during the city's annual Christmas Tree Roundup. Find out more at Facebook.
Irving Fire Department offers an important safety tip: Closing your bedroom door when you sleep "can make a HUGE difference if there's a fire in your home. The closed door can keep out smoke, fire, and make over a 900 degree difference in temperature. Remember to CLOSE before you DOZE!" (Facebook)
Irving Schools Foundation reminds you that it's time to register for the next Irving Marathon race benefiting the Irving Schools Foundation, Love on the Run! The annual run is scheduled for February 12th, 2022, at the Toyota Music Factory. Click over to Instagram for all the details!

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That's it for today. I'll see you soon!

— Ash DeMello