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🌱City Addresses Stinky Landfill + Guitars And Stars Benefit
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Happy Sunday, Irving Metro humans! I hope you're having a beautiful weekend. Here are some things to know and some things to do to help you out this morning.
First, today's weather:
Partly sunny and nice. High: 73 Low: 50.
Here are the top stories in Irving today:
- Grand Prairie officers shot a man Saturday morning after he allegedly rammed their vehicles. Police responded to a report of a possibly intoxicated driver near the Northbound 161 service road and Arkansas Lane. A low-speed chase ensued down President George Bush Turnpike, and officers say Terry Darnell, 58, rammed multiple vehicles and attempted to force a police vehicle off the road. He was shot in the wrist and eventually surrendered. His injuries are considered non-life-threatening. (CBS Dallas / Fort Worth)
- Garbage is a stinky business, and the Hunter Ferrell Landfill is no exception. The City of Irving Landfill Manager Bill Sangster addresses complaints regarding strong odors in a statement at Irving Weekly. Read the article to learn the steps Sangster and his crews are taking to reduce the 'bouquet' of community waste.
- Learn about a Singley Academy alumna's journey to becoming a software engineer over at The Insider, Irving ISD's community newspaper. Arwa Jafferji credits her teachers and law classes at Singley for helping her overcome shyness and become a student leader. She's set to graduate from University of Texas at Arlington this May.
- Find out more about the death of a Good Samaritan who was checking on accident victims on I-35 in Dallas on Saturday. (WFAA.com)
- Collect your expired or unused prescriptions. The City Of Irving announces National Drug Take Back Day is October 23. (Press Release Desk)
Today in Irving:
- Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice by Jon Jory, presented by Stolen Shakespeare Guild - Transport yourself to a world of wit and nuance at the Fort Worth Community Arts Center (1300 Gendy Street). (2:00 PM)
- The Coppell Community Orchestra Presents Spanish Flair - Hear works by Spanish composers and composers inspired by Spanish culture or events, including music from Bizet's
Carmen at the Coppell Arts Center (505 Travis Street). (3:00 PM) - Guitars and Stars - Enjoy an evening of live music benefiting Irving Schools Foundation @ The Pavilion At Toyota Music Factory. (5:00 PM)
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— Ash DeMello
About me: After graduating with a useful degree in Linguistics, I began an illustrious and fulfilling career producing e-commerce product copy at my dining room table. When I'm not writing the Daily, I enjoy helicopter parenting and jogging very slowly on the Westside Trail. If you have tips or suggestions for an upcoming Irving Daily, reach out anytime to irving@patch.com.
