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🌱 Patch AM: How Irving’s Canine Companions campus benefits from a Fort Worth fundraiser
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Good morning Irving! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Irving's Canine Companions campus benefits from a Fort Worth fundraiser
- Irving-raised ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard remembered after his death at 77
- How rising Islamophobia is affecting worshippers at Irving's Valley Ranch mosque
Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Toasty conditions, with a high of 108 and low of 83 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Toasty conditions, temps: high: 106, low: 84.
- Sunday: Record-breaking heat, with a high of 108 and low of 84 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• NextHome NTX Real Estate Presents $9,081 Check to Canine Companions® Following Annual Luke Day Fundraiser (fortworthbusiness.com) — Canine Companions' South-Central Region training center, the Baylor Scott & White – Kinkeade Campus in Irving, supports service dog placements across Texas and neighboring states. A Fort Worth real estate firm just donated more than $9,000 from its Luke Day fundraiser, bringing nearly $30,000 in total support. Their contributions help provide expertly trained service dogs to adults, children, and veterans at no cost. 
• Frank Beard, ZZ Top drummer, dies at age 77 (wwaytv3.com) — Legendary ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard, who was raised in Irving after being born in Frankston, has died at 77 at his ranch near Richmond. The story looks back on his Texas roots, decades with the band, and the influence his drumming and the group's sound had on rock and pop culture worldwide.
• NYT: Islamophobia in Texas Become Open Campaign Against Muslims - T-SPAN (tspantx.com) — Muslim residents connected to the Valley Ranch Islamic Center in Irving are highlighted as they navigate rising Islamophobia and political pressure across Texas. A New York Times–based report describes increased verbal attacks, state-level scrutiny of Islamic institutions, and efforts to redefine Islam's legal status. Local leaders urge stronger legal and civic responses to protect religious freedom and community life.
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12:00 pm - Vivid-Pix Memory Station Open Hours
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1:00 pm - Trinity Band "Meet the Band Night" Performance
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🗞 Nearby News
Farmers Branch
- New home marks milestone in Valwood Park revitalization (branchherald.com)
- Farmers Branch City Council denies Medical Parkway zoning change (branchherald.com)
- BBQ Lovers Agree: These Are The 14 Best Spots For Beef Ribs In The US (foodrepublic.com)
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- Local Adaptive Fitness Professional Brings 'Special Strong' to North Texas, Expanding Fitness Opportunities for Individuals with Disabilities (northdallasgazette.com)
- WRR101 Focus on the Arts: How does Artificial Intelligence come to play in college music classes? (starlocalmedia.com)
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