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🌱'SHERWOOD' Opens At Arts Center + On Stage Series Begins Today

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Ash DeMello, Neighbor
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Hey, people of Irving! It's me again, Ash DeMello, your host of the Irving Daily.

First, today's weather:

A little wintry mix. High: 41 Low: 28.

Here are the top five stories in Irving today:

  1. A 29-year-old woman has died after a crash on Interstate 20 in Arlington, police say. The woman exited her lane, crossed all other lanes of traffic and hit a concrete bridge pillar, according to the report. The tragic incident occurred on Wednesday around 11:30 p.m. No other injuries were reported. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
  2. The iconic granite Williams Square Plaza sign is now in place. The sign has been in place since the plaza opened, but project managers of the Williams Square renovation decided it needed a more high-profile spot. The new spot will allow visitors to read the text on the back of the gigantic blocks. Check out footage at the City of Irving's news release.
  3. A section of the Campion Trail will be closed beginning March 14. The closure will accommodate repairs by the Trinity River Authority. The section is adjacent to the Irving Golf Club, between Mountain Creek Preserve and Trinity View Park. (City of Irving)
  4. Looking to relocate or invest? Take a gander at two new Irving-area properties on the market via the Irving Patch.
  5. Find out more about the exhibit of Michaelangelo's Sistine Chapel at the Irving Mall via a Nextdoor post from the City of Irving's Communications Department.

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Today in Irving:

  • On Stage at Heritage Series: Live Music - Grab your lawn chairs and blankets and head to Heritage Park for the series' inaugural performance by Chaz Marie. (6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.)
  • SHERWOOD: The Adventures of Robin Hood - The Dupree Theater at Irving Arts Center hosts a comedy performance featuring classic characters. Tickets start at $20. (7:30 p.m.)
  • Improv Arlington presents Rodney Perry - See familiar face from "Tyler Perry's Madea's Big Happy Family" and the "Mo'Nique Show." Tickets start at $76. (7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Get the latest update about COVID in the Irving area from the DSHS Social Media Coordinator, Texas Department of State Health Services, via Nextdoor: "COVID-19 in Texas Update: COVID continues to decrease in Texas. The positivity rate hasn't been this low since before the Delta surge. Enjoy the weather and go for a walk! #COVID19TX update: ⬇️2,046 new confirmed cases (7-day avg)."
  • Ready to rock a stay-cation in Irving? Click the link to find out how to enter the Irving Rocks Stay and Play Giveaway for a chance to win a two-night hotel stay, two concert tickets and $150 worth of other prizes! (Instagram)
  • Go behind the music with Las Colinas Symphony Orchestra's guest artist, Madeline Adkins, who explains Mozart's Violin Concerto No. 5 via Instagram.

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! See you all tomorrow for your next update.

— Ash DeMello


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