🌱Deadly Accident Closes Hwy 183 + Get Ready For Frost Fest

Hey, neighbors! Ash DeMello here with a brand-new Irving Daily.

First, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 55 Low: 34.

Here are the top five stories today in Irving:

1. A deadly accident closed eastbound lanes on Highway 183 in Irving early Thursday. The incident occurred at County Line Road and Valley View Lane, killing one person. Police have not yet released additional details regarding the collision. (CBS Dallas / Fort Worth)
2. A HazMat alert went out after a gas line was reported damaged at Brown Elementary School in Irving on Thursday morning. The Irving Fire Department responded, and the leak was resolved shortly. The school reopened later that day. (Irving Weekly)
3. Bubbly fans will want to head over to Coupes, a Champagne bar destined for Dallas' Oak Lawn neighborhood. The drinkery will feature by-the-glass options, bottles as well as a full bar and small plates. Expect a springtime opening at the former Jos. A. Bank space within The Shops of Highland Park. (CultureMap Dallas)
4. Check out a list of COVID-19 resources that are available online, compiled by Dallas County Health and Human Services and presented at the Press Release Desk.
5. Get prepped for your weekend with the Irving Weather Forecast from the Irving Patch.

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Today in Irving:

• Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition - View re-creations of the Renaissance masterpiece up close at the Irving Mall, Wednesday-Sunday. Adult tickets start at $17.50. (10:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
• HarmonyCon - Head to the Sheraton DFW Airport Hotel to experience a My Little Pony fan convention! General admission $35. (Vendor hall opens at 11:00 AM)
• Sons of The Pioneers @ Arlington Music Hall - Hear a band referred to as a "National Treasure" by the Smithsonian Institute. Tickets start at $29. (Doors open at 6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Today is the final day to register to volunteer for the 2022 Point in Time (PIT) Homeless Count and Survey, which will take place February 24. Registration is completed online at CityofIrving.org/PITCount.
• Don't forget about Frost Fest! Levy Event Plaza is the place to be tomorrow, February 19, for snow tubing, ice carving, a petting zoo and more! (Facebook)
• Check out Irving Running Club's new blog! "This week it is about injury prevention (Part II), but more on the lines of training and your training load." (Instagram)

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You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Ash DeMello