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🌱Grand Prairie Dog Turns Criminal + Hospital Staff Calls In Sick
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Happy Friday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know going on in Irving today.
First, today's weather:
Plenty of sunshine, but cool. High: 50 Low: 44.
Here are the top five stories today in Irving:
- A Grand Prairie dog has turned to a life of crime, and the incident was captured on a doorbell camera. Kenjar Williams says his daughter initially thought the delivery person had swiped her sandwich order from the front porch, but it turns out the culprit was a wayward pooch. Click over to see footage and read the story at WFAA.com.
- The DFW Hospital Council says that up to 15 percent of North Texas hospital workers are out with COVID. Parkland reports 500 staff members calling in sick on some days. With so many workers dealing with illness themselves, the facilities may face a challenge in taking care of patients. (FOX 4 Dallas)
- We're nearly to the weekend, folks! Here's the latest list of what's happening this weekend from Irving Patch. Highlights include lots of chances to watch student sports, a visit from the Fort Worth Science and History Museum at the West Irving Library and a number of Royal Reads events.
- The City of Irving is looking for new City Council members. Click the link to get the details on becoming a candidate.
- See how cold it's going to get this week with the forecast from Irving Patch.
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Today in Irving:
- Toddler Art: Squiggle, Dribble, Splat! - The Dallas Museum of Art welcomes 2- and 3-year-olds and a favorite grown-up for sensory artmaking! Kids' tickets start at $8; accompanying grown-ups are free. (11:00 AM)
- Irving Heritage District First Friday Date Night: Order dinner online Friday from a participating restaurant and support downtown small businesses! Click the link for a list of participating restaurants. (5:00 PM)
- Faron Gilbert: Enjoy happy, upbeat tunes at Two Mules Cantina. No cover. (7:00 PM)
- Arlington Improv: Hear the comic stylings of D'Lai at 309 Curtis Mathes Way #147 (Arlington). Tables for two start at $60. (7:30 PM)
- Buffalo Sack & Tara from Straight Tequila Night: Hear live music at Mama Tried Irving! No cover. (10:00 PM)
From my notebook:
- FYI from the City of Irving: "DART is offering free rides for one full week beginning Jan. 24, 2022, until end of service on Jan. 30, 2022, to celebrate the launch of the New Bus Network." Tap the link to learn more. (Facebook)
- Scary stat from Irving Fire Department: Did you know that... "three out of five home fire deaths result from fires in properties without working smoke alarms." What a good reminder to test your smoke alarm monthly! (Facebook)
- Here's an update from the City of Irving: Gateway Drive, from Westridge Drive to Walnut Hill Road, is closed due to a water main break. Repairs are underway and should be complete by this evening at 5:00 PM, weather permitting.
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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. Stay warm, folks, and I'll see you around!
— Ash DeMello
About me: I'm an Oregon native with a degree in Linguistics and a passion for language. I've been writing professionally for eight years. Check out my profile at the Beaverton Downtown Association's blog or follow me on Instagram (you'll be one of twelve!).
