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🌱Irving Officials Warn Of Pet Viruses + StrassenFest Beer Event
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Good morning, neighbors! Ash DeMello here with a brand-new Irving Daily.
First, today's weather:
Plenty of sunshine, but cool. High: 55 Low: 38.
Here are the top stories in Irving today:
- Cold weather has arrived once more, warns the Texas Division of Emergency Management. Officials want Texans to be aware of potentially dangerous cold wind chills this weekend. So layer up, turn off those sprinklers and travel safely. (CW33 Dallas)
- The Irving Fire Department reported to a fire at an abandoned home on Saturday, March 5, at around 3 a.m. The blaze was located near Las Colinas Elementary School. No injuries were reported, and the flames were out in about an hour. (Irving Weekly)
- Nimitz High School engineering students are working on creating a prosthetic to help a middle schooler play the violin, reports Lynnanne Nguyen. Sixth-grade student Khen Hoih was born without part of his left arm, but he isn't letting that hold him back. With help from the Nimitz senior engineering students and a 3D printer, Khen is now able to make music with the Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School orchestra. (FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth)
- Parvo and distemper cases soar in pets in the Texan springtime, so City of Irving officials are warning pet owners to make sure their furry friends have up-to-date vaccinations. Click over to the article to find out what to do if you think your dog might be suffering from one of these viral diseases.
- It's that time again, ya'll! Don't forget to turn your clock ahead one hour. Daylight Savings Time begins at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 13. Officials say it's also a great time to test your fire alarms. (City of Irving)
Today in Irving:
- Citizens at Last: The Woman Suffrage Movement in Texas - Head to the Irving Archives and Museum for an exploration of Texans' fight to ratify the 19th Amendment. Adult tickets $7; children's tickets $5. (10 a.m. - 4 p.m.)
- StrassenFest DFW Premier Beer Festival - Sample local brews and enjoy live music at this dog-friendly event at Texas Live! in Arlington. General admission $30. (3 p.m. - midnight)
- SHERWOOD: The Adventures of Robin Hood - See a fresh and funny take on a classic tale at The Dupree Theater at the Irving Arts Center. Tickets start at $20. (7:30 p.m.)
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