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What's up Irving! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How early should you arrive for Irving's free Eerie Halloween bash?
  • How a fence breach at Irving police led to a felony charge
  • Who's headlining Irving's last two free Music on Main nights?

Also on today's calendar: Built for More Dallas-Area Men's Series featuring Chris Seidman and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Very warm, with a high of 93 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 91, low: 70.
  • Monday: Sunny, warm and humid, with a high of 89 and low of 75 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Eerie Irving 2026: Free Halloween Event Oct. 24 at Trinity View Park (irvingweekly.com) — Irving families can enjoy a free Eerie Irving Halloween celebration at Trinity View Park on Saturday, Oct. 24, with spooky walk-throughs, carnival games, rides, and photo spots. Parking is on-site only, capacity is limited, and gates may close early once the park fills, so residents are urged to arrive ahead of the 5:30 p.m. entry time.
   

2. Man allegedly climbed police fence, headbutted officer (ramblernewspapers.com) — Irving residents should know that a 22-year-old man was arrested after allegedly breaching a restricted area at the Irving Police Department and then headbutting a correctional officer during jail processing. He now faces felony assault of a public servant, criminal trespass, and resisting arrest charges, alongside questions about whether this incident could affect his existing deferred-adjudication supervision.
   

3. Free Music on Main Concerts Continue in Irving with David Whiteman Band and Latin Express (irvingweekly.com) — Irving residents still have two chances this month to catch free Music on Main concerts at Heritage Park, with David Whiteman Band on Oct. 16 and Latin Express on Oct. 23. Both shows start at 7 p.m., feature energetic, dance-friendly music, and encourage you to bring chairs or blankets and enjoy food from vendors or nearby Heritage District restaurants.
   

4. Texas man asked what police were doing with their cameras and got a $2.3 million bill (latination.com) — Irving residents are part of a growing statewide fight over government transparency, as the city is cited for requesting about $70,000 to fulfill a public records request about police surveillance cameras. The story describes how similar multimillion-dollar estimates elsewhere in Texas may limit public oversight, and it outlines calls for fee caps and reforms to open-records laws.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Thank you to #IrvingPD and #IrvingFD for stopping by our #NationalNightOut event on Tuesday.
    Good news: the officers and firefighters said they like their jobs and like working in Irving! Thank you for all you do for us. (Nextdoor Arts District)
  • I'm hiring!
    Need Spanish speakers for pick pack job in Carrollton tomorrow or Monday - full time $14/hr (Nextdoor Promenade)
  • Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for KFC - Cook in Irving. Apply here.
  • Jason's Deli posted a job opening for Restaurant Customer Service Team Member in Irving. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Irving here.

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: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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