🌱 Irving Grandmothers Show Support For Ukraine + Homes For Sale

Up and at 'em, Irving! Let's get this Wednesday started off right. Here's everything worth knowing around town today.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and warmer. High: 60 Low: 41.

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Here are the top three stories in Irving today:

1. A group of Irving grandmothers are doing their part to raise awareness and show support for Ukraine — a situation that they say reminds them of the World War II era they grew up in. Yesterday morning, local resident Nell Anne Hunt and other women in the community met to make wreaths to hang on doors, bows to tie on trees, and pins to wear, all in the Ukrainian colors of blue and yellow. The grandmothers plan to give their craft creations to neighbors and community members, according to NBC. (NBCDFW)
2. Texas lawmakers, including Irving's own Representative Beth Van Duyne, are expressing their support for a U.S. ban on Russian oil imports and are calling for increased domestic production. "Our oil reserves are not a safety net for the Biden administration," wrote Rep. Van Duyne on Twitter. "[President Biden] must open the Keystone Pipeline, restart drilling on federal lands, and unleash American energy independence." (Texas Tribune)
3. Looking for a new home? Three beautiful properties have just hit the market right here in Irving. There's a Southlake Court home with 2 beds and 1.5 baths for $200,000, a 2-bed, 2.5-bath home on Entrada Blvd. for $205,000, and a spacious 2,709 sq. ft. property on Buckingham Drive with 5 beds and 3 baths, going for $524,000. Get more details on this week's Patch real estate roundup. (Irving Patch)

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Today in Irving:

• I "Heart" YA Book Club At Irving Public Library Adults (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The City of Irving joined the world in celebrating International Women's Day by honoring the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of its female employees. (Facebook)
• The Irving Fire Department reminds residents that crashes due to Move Over violations are 100 percent preventable. Don't put the safety of first responders at risk. "Move Over or Slow Down." It's the law! (Facebook)
• Make-A-Wish in North Texas recently announced 22 local kiddos had their wishes granted in February! (Facebook)

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— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.