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🌱Fatal Shooting In West Dallas + Arlington Lotto Winner

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Ash DeMello, Neighbor
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Happy Thursday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today in the Irving area.

First, today's weather:

Tropical Rainstorm Pamela. High: 80 Low: 69.

Here are the top stories today in Irving:

  1. Police report a fatal shooting just about 6 miles from the heart of Irving on Tuesday night. A 19-year-old man was killed and a woman was injured in a robbery outside a shopping center near Cockrell Hill and I-30 in West Dallas. Officials are requesting people who might have information about the case to contact the police department at 214-671-3603 or patty.belew@dallascityhall.com, with reference to case number 185765-2021. (WFAA.com)
  2. An Arlington resident had a great week this week. Jay Wallis reports that one local won a $1 million scratch ticket lottery prize. The prize is the second of 12 prizes worth $1 million that has been claimed in this game. (WFAA.com)
  3. There's a new chairman in town: The Greater Irving-Las Colinas Chamber Of Commerce issued a press release announcing the election of John Nicks as Chairman Of The Board for the organization. He currently serves as Senior Vice President of Corporate Services at Envoy Air, which is headquartered in Irving. Nicks replaces Sam Reed, who served in the role from 2020-2021. (Press Release Desk)
  4. Look forward to some authentic Mediterranean eats coming to the area soon! Shawarma Press is bringing the cuisine with its rapid franchise expansion, which will place one location in Arlington. (inForney.com)
  5. Pat yourself on the back for living in a great place. The Irving-Las Colinas Chamber Of Commerce shares a press release about Irving-Las Colinas being ranked among the best places to live in Texas. (Press Release Desk)

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Today in Irving:

  • "Pup-Up" Shop at Texican Court - Bring your furry friends to shop and enjoy assorted treats for the pets and drink specials for the humans in a 'pawsitively' pet-friendly environment. (5:00 PM - 7:00 PM)
  • Get out your fan gear and head over to Ranchview High School to support the varsity football team as it faces Argyle. (7:00 PM)
  • As You Like It - The Plague Mask Players perform a Shakespearean classic at MainStage222. Tickets $12-$15. (7:30 PM)
  • Dallas Bachata Fusion Festival - Get out your dancing shoes and head to the Sheraton DFW Airport Hotel to enjoy music, workshops, social dancing and more. Tickets start at $80. (8:00 PM)
  • Live Jazz from Don Diego - Soul food meets entertainment over at Michael's of Las Colinas. (8:00 PM - 11:00 PM)

Irving Patch Notebook

  • Irving Independent School District offers congratulations to the district's cross country regional qualifiers. Head over to its Facebook page to find out who made it!
  • Irving Schools Foundation is looking for volunteers for "Food for Thought" to work at one of the organization's food pantries and build food bags for students and their families.(Instagram)
  • City of Irving, Texas - City Hall reminds folks about exterior repairs at City Hall and the adjacent parking garage. If you're planning on heading that way, click over to the Facebook page to see about possible delays or changes in access.

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— Ash DeMello

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