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Cheers Irving! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Irving police detail repeated protective-order violations in domestic violence case
  • How will Irving's new Chamber chair shape local business growth?
  • Which new animation jobs are hiring right now in Irving?

Also on today's calendar: Restore Women's Conference and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Heavy t-storms; not as warm, with a high of 78 and low of 70 degrees.
  • Friday: Cloudy, showers around; humid, temps: high: 77, low: 68.
  • Saturday: Humid with a shower in spots, with a high of 74 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Irving Man Accused of Stalking, Assaulting Wife Despite Protective Order (irvingweekly.com) — An Irving man is jailed after police say he stalked and assaulted his wife outside the Irving Family Advocacy Center despite an active protective order issued by Irving Municipal Court. The case details repeated alleged violations, prior domestic violence and child-injury charges, and highlights how local police and advocacy services respond to ongoing safety concerns.
   

2. Boeing Executive Sheena Mitchell Named Chair of Irving-Las Colinas Chamber Board (irvingweekly.com) — Irving residents have new business leadership as Boeing executive Sheena Mitchell takes over as chair of the Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce board starting today, Oct. 1. She plans to work closely with Irving's new city hall leadership to support economic growth, strengthen key industries, and enhance services for local businesses and families across Irving-Las Colinas.
   

3. AWN Jobs Roundup, September 30: 113 Animation and VFX Openings Worldwide (awn.com) — If you're a local animator or AI artist, this global jobs roundup actually includes a paid AI visual artist and character designer role based in Irving plus a Dallas-area remote motion graphics position. The rest of the extensive list highlights animation and VFX openings across the U.S. and worldwide, useful if you're open to relocating or remote work.
   

4. 11 payers exiting Medicare Advantage in 2027 - Becker's Payer Issues (beckerspayer.com) — An Irving‑based insurer, Christus Health Plan, is among 11 companies exiting the individual Medicare Advantage market in 2027, affecting enrollees across 36 Texas counties and eight in New Mexico. The piece lists all departing payers and notes that some will continue only through special‑needs plans, signaling potential plan changes seniors around Irving should watch for before the 2027 enrollment period.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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