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Ash DeMello, Neighbor
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Up and at 'em, Irving! Let's get you started this Wednesday with everything you need to know going on today in town.

First, today's weather:

Sunshine. High: 68 Low: 39.

Here are the top five stories in Irving today:

  1. An Arlington woman's practical joke didn't go over well at a restaurant in Pennsylvania. State police say Phelecia Nettles was cited for disorderly conduct after she told a waiter she was being kidnapped and asked him to call 9-1-1. Nettles said she initiated the interchange to share the waiter's reaction on TikTok. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
  2. Get the lowdown on the legendary Mr. Max Izakaya Restaurant in the latest blog from Visit Irving. Kristina Rowe offers a brief history of the eatery, details on how to find the "hidden gem" and a rundown of menu highlights. Possibilities include an array of traditional Japanese fare, takoyaki and homemade custard pudding for dessert.
  3. Irvingtonians will soon have some new retail options within their reach these days. Caitlyn Clark reports on the buzz surrounding the opening of Clover on West Lovers Lane. According to recent social media posts, some believe the shop will offer children's fashion. (PaperCity Magazine)
  4. Some industry leaders predict that Exxon's exit from Irving won't affect the DFW housing market. Find out why at the Dallas Business Journal (subscription required).
  5. Mark your calendars! The Las Colinas Symphony is readying to present Mozart's Genius on February 19 at the Irving Arts Center. (Southlake Style)

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Today in Irving:

  • Little Leaper Wednesdays - Skyzone Trampoline Park invites kids 5 and under for 90 minutes of jumping! Register online to get the deal! (10:00 AM - 11:30 AM)
  • A Lively Cooking Experience - Teens are invited to the Lively Pointe Youth Center to learn how to craft some favorite comfort foods. (4:30 PM - 6:00 PM)
  • I "Heart" YA Book Club: Darius the Great is Not Okay by Adib Khorram - Head to the South Irving Library Board Room for sparkling literary conversation. (7:00 PM)
  • No Contact Trivia with Melody - The Green Gator Las Colinas invites you to test your knowledge! (7:00 PM - 9:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • In honor of Black History Month, Irving Independent School District is highlighting some of the district's leaders. Click over to Irving ISD's social to learn more about Nimitz High School counselor Aisha Mathews. (Facebook)
  • Irving Archives and Museum announced their newest exhibition, opening on February 12. Phyllis Franklin's "She" explores life in the Bear Creek community of the 1960s. (Instagram)

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— Ash DeMello


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