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Community Corner

🌱New Affordable Housing In Oak Cliff + ISD Pays Off Principal

Welcome to the Irving Daily, your source for the scoop on everything going down in town.

Ash DeMello, Neighbor
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Happy Wednesday, Irving Metro! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today in the area.

First, today's weather:

A strong afternoon t-storm. High: 73 Low: 52.

Here are the top stories today in Irving:

  1. Learn more about the long-awaited revamp of downtown Irving over at the Press Release Desk. The $22.2 million project is scheduled to start November 15 (next week!) and will continue through July. Set to affect a one-mile stretch of Irving Boulevard, the project will include infrastructure improvements as well as enhanced lighting and beautification aspects, according to the Irving-Los Colinas Chamber of Commerce.
  2. More from the Chamber: A noted Texas personal injury lawyer is expanding his practice into Irving. Thomas J. Henry's firm is based out of San Antonio but will soon include an office on 6031 Connection Drive — characterized in the press release as part of the company's continued pattern of 'aggressive growth.' The business is expected to employ 200 individuals within the next two years. (Press Release Desk)
  3. Good news for the local housing market: Oak Cliff will soon have a new mixed-housing community. The three-acre lot on South Beckley Avenue will feature nearly 200 affordable housing units as well as 46 market-rate units. The project is a joint public/private venture between a variety of organizations, including the Catholic Housing Initiative and Dallas County. Developers characterize it as an effort to prevent displacement as the Oak Cliff area faces revitalization and the housing price increases that often come with it. (CBS Dallas / Fort Worth)
  4. Grapevine-Colleyville ISD voted to pay the principal encircled by critical race theory accusations to leave the district. (WFAA.com)
  5. An 'insane milkshake' shop out of Vegas — Sugar Factory — is now open in Dallas. (The Dallas Morning News; subscription required)

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Today in Irving:

  • MiY Zone Valley Ranch & DiY Geek Chic: Bookmark - Use the library's laser-etcher to create a functional craft. Grades 9-12. (6:30 PM)
  • Online: I "Heart" YA Book Club: Woven in Moonlight by Isabel Ibanez - Register to enjoy a discussion with fellow YA fans via Zoom. (7:00 PM)
  • Charge up that metabolism with COMMIT to HIIT on the Texas Lottery Plaza! Work out at your own pace with instruction from Queen Cavo and music from a live DJ! (7:00 PM)
  • Jazz, Wine and Charcuterie featuring The Suitcase Trio - Head to 370 W. Las Colinas Boulevard, Suite 100-A, for snacks, bevvies and live music. (7:00 PM)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update! If you're enjoying these newsletters, consider bringing some more friends and neighbors along for the ride. You can send them this link to subscribe.

— Ash DeMello

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