🌱Arlington Pedestrian Hit, Killed + SMU Alum Killed In Ukraine

Morning, Irving! Let's get you started this Monday with everything you need to know going on today in Irving.

First, today's weather:

A few t-storms, some severe. High: 69 Low: 46.

Here are the top five stories today in Irving:

1. A woman died on Saturday night after being hit by a car in Arlington. Witnesses say she was attempting to cross the street when she was struck. The driver is cooperating with the investigation. The victim, whose identity has not yet been revealed by police, was 32. (WBAP News/Talk)
2. Get ready for the week ahead with the Irving weather forecast from Irving Patch. Expect highs in the 60s and 70s through Thursday along with wind gusts up to 32 mph.
3. A man fell to his death at a rooftop bar in Dallas, police say. The incident happened at the 77 Degrees restaurant on North Henderson Avenue Saturday night. Witnesses say the man went over the railing. He died from his injuries at a local hospital a short time later. Police are investigating the fall, calling it an "unexplained death." The man's identity has not yet been released. (WFAA.com)
4. Brent Renaud, the journalist killed in Ukraine on Sunday, was a SMU grad. Find out more about the former Texan who mentored at-risk Dallas youth over at The Dallas Morning News (subscription required).
5. Find out more about the Arlington District 93 runoff to replace current state Rep. Matt Krause at Patch.

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Today in Irving:

• Irving Career Fair: Get connected with local companies at a virtual event. (11 a.m. - 2 p.m.)
• Color Me Calm: The Valley Ranch Library Meeting Room is the spot to listen to relaxing music and color quietly. Supplies provided; age 18 and up. (7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.)
• Mama's Party: Login to an online showcase of some of DFW's best singers and theatre casts every Monday. $10. (7:35 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Where are you celebrating Pi Day? Are you estimating the area of a whole pizza from Vinnie's Pizzeria Pastaria? Or are you looking to pie of the fruity variety from a local diner like PJ's Cafe? There are so many ways to commemorate this most delicious of special days.
• Need some help organizing an awesome Spring Break? Check out some options from the Perot Museum. (Instagram)
  

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— Ash DeMello