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🌱N. Texas Synagogues On Alert After Colleyville + Bezos Academy

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Ash DeMello, Neighbor

Up and at 'em, Irving! It's Sunday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on today in Irving.

First, today's weather:

Cool with plenty of sunshine. High: 54 Low: 34.

Here are the top stories in Irving today:

  1. The hostage situation on Saturday at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville has led North Texas Police departments to increase security at synagogues and other Jewish sites. Police began to clear the scene just before 10:00 PM that evening. The suspect was reported dead, but all hostages were able to leave the scene without injury. Agencies are reporting no known threats to other congregations. (CBS Dallas / Fort Worth)
  2. Things may have been a little noisier in the area on Saturday evening. The City of Irving released a statement regarding increased airport noise because of weather conditions at DFW. A weather system moving into the region Saturday night required aircraft to use runways that took them over nearby homes. (Press Release Desk)
  3. Dallas College will soon host the tuition-free Bezos Academy preschool. The school reports that Cedar Valley and Mountain View campuses will be the first sites for the program outside of Washington state. Bezos Academy offers year-round, full-day services for children ages 3-5 years old from low-income families. (North Texas e-News)
  4. Learn more about the fire in northwest Dallas that destroyed vacant apartments and damaged nearby homes early Saturday morning at the Times News Express.
  5. Find out the week's five hottest Dallas headlines at CultureMap Dallas.

Today in Irving:

  • Pound Fit - Rock out and workout for FREE at the Texas Lottery Plaza at Toyota Music Factory. (10:00 AM)
  • Texas Prime Meet - Watch the state's premiere gymnastic students compete to qualify for the Nastia Cup at the Irving Convention Center. General admission $30. (8:00 AM - 8:00 PM)
  • The FRIENDS Experience - It's nearing the last days to tour 12 nostalgia-packed rooms over at The Shops at Willow Bend in Plano. $32.50. (12:00 PM - 7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • A big shoutout from Irving Cares went to the Nimitz High School DECA students and teacher Marjorie Mitchell who donated canned food and toiletries to the charity! (Facebook)
  • Checkout some of the cool possibilities for supplies and tools at the Valley Ranch Library's MiY Zone over at Instagram.
  • Stay informed and read the latest Irving Construction Project newsletter via Twitter.

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Sunday. I'll see you around!

— Ash DeMello


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