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ICOP Volunteer 'Big Steve' Dies + COVID Pediatric Cases Skyrocket
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First, today's weather:
Humid throughout the day. High: 89 Low: 73.
Here are the top stories today in Irving:
- Irving police mourn the loss of one of their long-time volunteers, Steve McCaghren, known to most as "Big Steve." McCaghren joined the Irving Citizens on Patrol (ICOP) program in 1994, spending almost 30 years and thousands of hours assisting officers. The Department says they are grateful for the time they had with Big Steve. (Irving Weekly)
- The latest report from UT Southwestern shows pediatric COVID-19 hospitalizations have more than doubled since January in North Texas. Seth Kaplan of the Texas Pediatric Society says hospitals are overwhelmed with sick kids right now, and UT Southwestern officials forecast the numbers will continue to grow. Alex Boyer reports on the impact these child cases have on the community, including teachers who face increasing risk of burnout. (FOX 4 Dallas)
- Mark your calendars! September 24 brings the return of the State Fair of Texas. Head over to the article at CultureMap Dallas to discover the surprisingly trendy foods you can look forward to. Included on the list are Bacon Jam Corn Bombs, Fried Capirotada (Mexican Bread Pudding) and Quesabirria with Consomé.
- The Metro food community says goodbye to one of its elite, the former Dallas Morning News Dining Critic Dotty Griffith. Read about her legacy to the local food scene at Eater Dallas.
- Looking for a dose of cute this morning? Dallas Zoo shares photos of its newest member, a tiger cub named Sumini. (NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
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Today in Irving:
- Storytime: Baby Bookworms @ South Irving Library - The littlest family members (birth - 15 months) are invited to an early literacy event. Parents are welcome, too ;-). (10:30 AM)
- Clear the Shelters - Adoption fees are waived at the Irving Animal Care Campus (IACC) so that you can find your furry soulmate. (1:00 PM - 6:00 PM)
- Varsity Football - Ranchview High School heads out to face Dallas Carter at Kincaide Stadium (9100 S Polk St, Dallas, TX). (7:00 PM)
- Heritage Book Club - Irving Public Library hosts an event for adult readers at Heritage Senior Center. This week's discussion features The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins. (7:00 PM)
- Live Music - The Ranch at Las Colinas will feature talented one-man-band Faron Gilbert. (7:00 PM - 10:00 PM)
Irving Metro Patch Notebook
- Irving's Oak Street Health Center hosted its grand opening ceremony yesterday, September 15. The value-based primary care center focuses on adults with Medicare. (Oak Street Health)
- Irving Independent School District: "💃Happy National Hispanic Heritage Month, #myIrvingISD!🎉 Stay tuned to our social media to see how we're celebrating across the district." (Facebook)
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— Ash DeMello
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