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🌱Mask Mandate Continues On DART + Waste Collection Short Staffed

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Ash DeMello, Neighbor
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Up and at 'em, Irving! Here's everything you need to know to get this Friday started.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and mild. High: 71 Low: 41.

Here are the top five stories in Irving today:

  1. Find out more about Irving ISD's Parent Education and Community Engagement (PEACE) department at the Press Release Desk. The program keeps parents up-to-date on what's going on in their children's schools, offers educational opportunities and helps coordinate volunteer efforts. Click over to the article to find upcoming events hosted by PEACE.
  2. Solid waste collection is the latest victim of COVID-19. The City of Irving reports that the virus is causing staffing shortages, impacting service over the next couple days. Staff will be stepping up on Wednesdays and Saturdays to mitigate the problem. (Press Release Desk)
  3. Plan your weekend with help from a roundup of events from Irving Patch. There are lots of high school sporting events to enjoy, MLK Day festivities and crafty goodness at the local libraries.
  4. A proposed ordinance might allow bars in South Irving. Find out more at ramblernewspapers.com (subscription required).
  5. An Irving parking lot looked like a scene from "The Birds." Check out the Grackle invasion at The Dallas Morning News (subscription required).

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Today in Irving:

  • Superhero Training Party - Mustang Park Recreation Center is where kids ages 3-6 can practice their action-packed skills. Parents required to attend. Free, registration required. (9:30 AM - 11:00 AM)
  • Craftastic! Fun Art, Not Fine Art @ West Irving Library - The 18+ set is invited for a small canvas painting session, supplies provided (while they last). (2:00 PM - 3:00 PM)
  • Justin Flynn - The Ranch at Las Colinas shares live music from local talent alongside ranch-to-table fare. (7:00 PM - 10:00 PM)
  • Last Podcast on the Left - Hear from the horror aficionados at Texas Trust CU Theatre in Grand Prairie. Tickets start at $7. (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • The City of Irving reminds folks that you're required to wear a mask when riding Dallas Area Rapid Transit. The requirement is made by a federal mandate that extends through mid-March. (Facebook)
  • In light of the devastating fire in Philadelphia that claimed 12 lives, Irving Fire Department says, "Remember - NEVER allow children to play with matches or lighters. Teach children that they are NOT toys." Find out more at Facebook.
  • Discover all the people to help you meet your fitness goals in the Las Colinas area through this handy list from the community at Instagram.

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with a new update!

— Ash DeMello


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