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Coffee in hand, Irving? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a $70 million grant could upgrade DART rides in Irving
  • Irving's McKesson faces lawsuit probe after major data breach
  • Irving woman says a quick oil change destroyed her engine

Also on today's calendar: Built For More Dallas-Area Men's Series and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Hot with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 101 and low of 80 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Hot with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 99, low: 81.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 100 and low of 78 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• DART Receives $70 Million Federal Grant To Replace Aging Light Rail Vehicles (dallasexpress.com) — Irving riders who depend on DART light rail can expect newer, more reliable trains after the agency won a $70 million federal grant to replace 53 aging vehicles. The funding is part of DART's long-term Transform program to modernize infrastructure and improve comfort, reliability, and resilience across its 12-city North Texas network. Procurement for the new fleet is already underway.
   

• McKesson Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation (claimdepot.com) — An Irving-based healthcare giant, McKesson Corporation, is under investigation by class action lawyers after a recent data breach involving certain Oncology & Specialty and Medical-Surgical customers. The company says a cyberattack led to unauthorized access to third-party applications and some data, though details on specific information exposed remain limited. Affected individuals may be eligible to join a potential lawsuit for compensation.
   

• Woman Goes To Take 5 For Oil Change. Then She Has To Tow Her Car 4 Times. Then Take 5 Changes Its Story: 'Going To Cost $17,000' (motor1.com) — An Irving driver says a June oil change at a local Take 5 left her engine ruined and her car repeatedly towed, with repair costs estimated at $17,000. After initially seeming to accept responsibility, she claims the company later denied her damage claim, prompting her to consider court while other customers online share similar complaints about the chain's service.
   

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  • Labor Day, District Holiday, No School
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Does anyone know of any rescues or foster programs?
    There will be a rehoming fee for any other individuals. (Nextdoor The Meadows)
  • Handyman - Amazon furniture assembly.
    Does anyone know a reliable person who can help put together some Amazon furniture? I've got a sleeper sofa, coffee table, and tv cabinet/center. … (Nextdoor Ranchview)
  • Guidewell posted a job opening for Assistant Manager of Claims Processing in Irving. Apply here.
  • Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Accounts Payable Specialist at Genesis Global Workforce Solutions in Fort Worth, Texas in Irving. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Irving here.

🗞 Nearby News

Coppell

  • Director of AI / ML Platform (Enterprise Databricks AI) - Jobot - Coppell, TX, US (dice.com)
  • Justin Hilty Sells 16,384 Shares of Grabagun Digital (NYSE:PEW) Stock (insidertrades.com)
  • DFW Volleyball Scores - Sept. 5 (gmsportsmedia.com)

Carrollton

  • Trump Administration Drafting Post-Iran War Strategy for Middle East (newslooks.com)
  • Top Dallas-area performers in Week 2 of Texas high school football (dallasnews.com)
  • DART expects ridership to drop next year. What happens next? (dallasnews.com)

Ok Irving! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because they work on so many levels ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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