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🌱 Oak Cliff Armed Home Invasions + Holiday Closure Roundup

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Ash DeMello, Neighbor
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Hey, Irving! Here's everything you need to know to get this Tuesday started off right.

First, today's weather:

Very warm with some sun. High: 78 Low: 58.

Here are the top five stories in Irving today:

  1. Police are investigating several recent break-ins at Oak Cliff homes. Some of the home invasions took place while residents were at home. In one instance, the robbers threatened a pregnant woman at gunpoint. Check out surveillance footage and get the whole story at FOX 4 Dallas.
  2. A Grand Prairie restaurant featuring pickleball courts was scheduled to open on December 26. The fun concept called Chicken N Pickle features fast-casual dining, 11 pickleball courts, shuffleboard courts and more. (Texas News Today)
  3. Get ready for the next slew of holiday closures at the end of the week. Residential trash, curbside recycling or brush collection will be suspended on December 31. Civic closures include:
  4. Parkland Hospital reports a COVID-19 hospitalization spike, with multiple staff hit by the virus. (The Dallas Morning News; subscription required)
  5. See what's happening in the area with a list of events for the upcoming week over at the Irving Patch.

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Today in Irving:

  • Two Minutes to Midnight and the Architecture of Armageddon - This week is the last chance to see a photographic essay about nuclear realities and Cold War America at the Irving Archives and Museum. Tickets start at $5. (10:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
  • Unicorns in Space! Book Club: Readers Choice - Log on to enjoy a discussion of any sci-fi or fantasy title from the library's collection. Register to get the link. (7:00 PM)
  • 80s Pop Culture Trivia - Flying Saucer Draught Emporium (3111 Olympic Boulevard, Cypress Waters) hosts an opportunity to test your knowledge. (7:00 PM and 9:15 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Got a tree you need to get rid of? City of Irving, Texas, reminds folks that "Residents have an opportunity to properly dispose of fresh-cut Christmas trees for recycling during Irving's annual Christmas Tree Roundup." Click the link for more info. (Facebook)
  • Don't forget! There are only four days of the year left to make an end-of-the-year tax-deductible gift. Tap the link to see how you can help local non-profit Irving Cares. (Facebook)
  • Plan ahead for quality entertainment and cuisine: Mama Tried Irving posted its schedule for the week over at Instagram.

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You're officially in the loop for today! See you all tomorrow for your next update.

— Ash DeMello


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