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🌱ISDs Worry About Omicron + Fajita Pete's Opens In Las Colinas
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Welcome to 2022, Irving! Let's get you all caught up to start this fresh new year off on an informed note. Here's everything going on in town today.
First, today's weather:
A couple of morning showers. High: 76 Low: 21.
Here are the top five stories in Irving today:
- With winter break ending and kids heading back to school soon, North Texas school districts are considering questions raised by the surge in Omicron cases. Lori Brown reports that districts such as Dallas ISD and Richardson ISD are set to end mask mandates in January at a time when Dallas County Medical Society President says they're important. Read the rest of the issues facing local districts at FOX 4 Dallas.
- There's a new spot in town to find "fresh off the grill" fajitas: Fajita Pete's in Las Colinas. It's the 25th iteration of the franchise and offers both catering and delivery. It's the second Fajita Pete's location opened by owner John Gonzalez; his first opened in Southlake. (Franchising.com)
- Irving Patch wants to help you find a friend of the furry variety. Click over to the article to learn more about pets available for adoption in your area. This week features an adorable chihuahua mix baby named Spud, a beautiful young Great Pyrenees mix named Destiny, a fluffy male Persian named Ghost and more!
- Don't forget about the City of Irving's State of the City address by Mayor Stopfer on January 25. Get the details at the Press Release Desk.
- Find out local foodies' hope for the Dallas-area food scene in the new year at the Dallas Observer.
Today in Irving:
- Day 1 DFW - Bring the fam to the Main Event Grand Prairie (3106 S, State Hwy 161) for all fun and play with live animal shows, face painting and more. Proceeds support Vogel Alcove. $20 per person. (9:00 AM - 2:00 PM)
- North Dallas Toy Show - Bring the whole family for fun discovering collectibles and meeting collectors at the Dallas Events Center (4343 Sigma Rd Suite 600, Farmers Branch). $2 admission. (10:00 AM - 3:00 PM)
- Free Docent-Led Tour - Explore the Irving Arts Center with a friendly guide. (12:30 PM)
- Revisit a cinema classic with a viewing of When Harry Met Sally at the Alamo Drafthouse Las Colinas alongside a special brunch menu! $10 tickets. (1:05 PM)
- Karaoke at Spirit Grille - Sing your heart out! (9:30 PM)
From my notebook:
- Irving Police Department reminds folks to use 9-1-1 only in an emergency situation. For complaints about New Years fireworks, the agency says, "Call 972-273-1010 if you witness people shooting fireworks off, can give the exact location and a description of the person who shot the fireworks off." (Facebook)
- Got your plans lined up for the weekend? If not, Visit Irving has some ideas! Check out the org's latest blog for the lineup of things to do over the next few days!
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with your next update.
— Ash DeMello
