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🌱Missing Grand Prairie Teen + Irving Man Arrested For Murder

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Ash DeMello, Neighbor
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Welcome back, Irving! Hope everyone is warm and cozy today. Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy and very cold. High: 36 Low: 18.

Here are the top five stories in Irving today:

  1. Grand Prairie police say they're searching for a missing 14-year-old girl who was last seen Thursday morning near Holland Street Park. Authorities believe Destani Texada may be in danger. Click the link to see a picture and read a description of the missing girl. (WFAA.com)
  2. Irving Police say they've arrested the man they believe to be responsible for the death of 81-year-old Laverne Coggins. Officials say that 52-year-old Christopher Coggins has been charged in connection with the death after he was found in the home with the victim's body on February 1. Christopher Coggins was released from probation for violence against an elderly person just a few days earlier. (Irving Weekly)
  3. The weather this week has made a huge impact to the region, including the cancellation of thousands of flights at DFW Airport and Love Field. See pictures of the snow-covered runways at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth and read about progress toward reopening the runways over at Irving Weekly.
  4. Find free and low-cost ways to celebrate Black History Month 2022 locally in this article by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
  5. The Dallas Fed says that people moving to Texas is giving the region an economic edge. Find out more at KFDX - Texomashomepage.com.

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Today in Irving:

There's a lot of weather going on out there, folks! Always double-check with venues about cancellations before you head out, and consider staying home if you don't have a safe way of getting around (when in doubt, follow the advice of this meme).

  • DJ Tommy Blaze - Join up at the Blaze Brazilian Steakhouse for live music at the bar every Friday and Saturday. (6:00 PM - Close)
  • The Mysterious Circus @ The Irving Mall - See acrobatics, dance, daredevil stunts and more! Tickets start at $20. (8:00 PM)
  • John Henton @ Improv Arlington - Get some laughs with a familiar face from Hannah Montana and Living Single. (Two shows: 7:30 PM and 9:45 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Get a bird's eye view of the snowfall with drone footage courtesy of NBC DFW.
  • The City of Irving warned that roads are rough and there's no melting expected. "If you don't have to be out, stay home." Click the link to get weather resources. (Facebook)

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— Ash DeMello


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