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🌱 Patch AM: See which Irving high school made U.S. News’ top DFW list
And check out Erin Jackson on the Irving Patch calendar
Good morning Irving! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- See which Irving high school made U.S. News' top DFW list
Also on today's calendar: Malcolm Todd.
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Hot, with a high of 107 and low of 84 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Toasty conditions, temps: high: 108, low: 83.
- Saturday: Toasty conditions, with a high of 106 and low of 84 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• These are the 10 best high schools in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, according to U.S. News (wfaa.com) — One of the DFW high schools highlighted in new U.S. News rankings is Uplift Education–North Hills Prep in Irving, which placed 10th locally and 157th nationally. The list showcases top-performing public high schools across Dallas-Fort Worth, detailing graduation rates, college readiness scores, and how the rankings were calculated, while also comparing them with recent Texas Education Agency district ratings. 
📸 Around Irving
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Irving
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★ Featured events ★
- Erin Jackson →
Punch Line Irving, 310 W Las Colinas Blvd. Ste 130, Irving
7:00 pm
Friday August 21
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Other local events
- Women's Independence Day
Freeman El Irving, TX 75063 - Malcolm Todd →
The Pavilion At Toyota Music Factory, 300 W Las Colinas Blvd., Irving
7:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
Wednesday September 2
📣 Irving Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Booked - Computer Tutor
Park Forest Branch Library 3421 Forest Lane, Dallas, TX, 75234, US
11:00 am - Computer Tutor
Park Forest Branch Library 3421 Forest Lane, Dallas, TX, 75234, US
11:00 am - Keyboard Class
Dallas Public Library 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, 75201, US
1:00 pm - Computer Help
Oak Lawn Branch Library 4100 Cedar Springs Road, Dallas, TX, 75219, US
2:00 pm - Ukulele Class
Dallas Public Library 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, 75201, US
2:00 pm - Volleyball Scrimmage
Heritage Middle School Grapevine, TX 76051
5:00 pm - The MBA Tour - Santiago →
SMU Cox School of Business The Ritz-Carlton,Santiago,Las Condes,Chile
5:00 pm - 2nd Grade Parent Orientation
Country Place El Carrollton, TX 75006
5:30 pm - Board of Trustees Meeting: Special Budget Meeting
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD CFBISD Administration Building (1445 N. Perry Rd, Carrollton, TX 75006)
6:00 pm
Thursday August 20
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hello all,
This kitten was taking shelter on my patio for a few days before I brought him inside due to the impending heat wave we have this week. Before I even… (Nextdoor Promenade) - It was a great pleasure to have Justin and his team work on my fence project.
Not only were their prices fair, but the best part was how respectful and professional his team was. They installed a new fence, secured the posts,… (Nextdoor Northwest Park)
- Whole Foods Market, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service & E-Commerce Supervisor - Full Time in Irving. Apply here.
- Chili's Grill & Bar posted a job opening for QA/Expeditor - Irving Chili's in Irving. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Irving here.
🗞 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)
- E-bike safety raises concerns among Carrollton, Farmers Branch residents (branchherald.com)
Coppell
- Brenham ISD balances budget, lowers property tax rate (starlocalmedia.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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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