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McArthur Alum Returns As Teacher + Woman Killed In Oak Cliff

Here's a five-minute guide to everything worth knowing around the area today.

Ash DeMello, Neighbor
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Happy Tuesday, people of Metro Irving Land! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

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First, today's weather:

Humid and mostly cloudy throughout the day. High: 84 Low: 61.

Here are the top stories in Metro Irving today:

  1. Learn the story of MacArthur Spanish teacher Bricelda Villatoro at Irving Weekly. Moving to the United States from El Salvador when she was in third grade, Villatoro appreciated knowing that some of her classes would be in Spanish. After completing her degree at the University of North Texas, Villatoro returned to the Irving ISD to support the next generation of dual language learners. (Irving Weekly)
  2. It's National Hispanic Heritage Month, and Irving ISD is celebrating! The district notes that 73 percent of its students identify as Hispanic. "We honor the rich culture and its people for their contributions to our city, school district and classrooms," the district states. (Irving Weekly)
  3. Do you have upcoming travel plans? Head over to KLTV to discover what COVID-era changes you can expect at DFW International Airport. In addition to mask requirements for workers and travelers over the age of 2, the airport is adding new Ultraviolet C (UV-C) lighting technology to help purify air and sanitize surfaces at the airport. Other changes include the addition of COVID-19 testing facilities in Terminal D, plexiglass shields at customer service desks and bathroom upgrades to reduce touchpoints. (KLTV)
  4. Lupita Nyong'o is in town to headline an event from New Friends New Life, a Dallas nonprofit that seeks to empower survivors of sex crimes. (NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
  5. Sad news from the south Oak Cliff neighborhood: Police say a woman was shot to death during a fight Sunday night. Get more details at FOX 4 Dallas.

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Today in Irving:

  • Want to reconnect with your humans? Heritage Pizza at The Colony in Plano hosts Family Board Game Night, and kids eat free! It's BYOBG (that's bring-your-own-board-game, btw). (Open `til 9:00 PM)
  • Are you in a foodie mood? Get your reservations now for The Ranch's Orin Swift Wine Pairing Dinner. $135 per person, four courses. (6:00 PM)
  • Need some craftiness in your life? Or perhaps more tools for organizing your home? Head over to Craftastic! DIY Geometric Origami Paper Bowls @ South Irving Library to create functional, adorable paper bowls. Adults only. (6:30 PM)
  • Or are have you been struck by The Muse and need to create? Log in to the online Irving Writers Salon from Irving Public Library Adults to share your work and improve your techniques. (7:00 PM)


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— Ash DeMello

About me: After writing e-commerce copy for the last eight years, I'm super excited to branch out as a News Curator for Patch. If you have tips or suggestions for an upcoming Metro Daily, I'm all ears. Reach out anytime to irving@patch.com.

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