Shooting Near Stevens Park + Homelessness Fair + Baby Bookworms

Happy Monday, Irving Metro area! It's me again, Ash DeMello, here to help you start your week right with the Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Humid and mostly cloudy throughout the day. High: 87 Low: 73.

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Here are the top stories today in Irving:

1. Two individuals were killed and one wounded in a shooting at a Dallas apartment complex near Stevens Park early Saturday morning, police say. An unidentified male driver shot a woman around 3:10 AM while she was outside the apartment building. Her companion fired shots at the driver, who then returned gunfire. An investigation is underway. (WFAA.com)
2. A resource fair at Holy Cross Catholic Church helped those experiencing homelessness on Saturday, reports Lili Zheng. The Dallas Citizen Homelessness Commission teamed up with CitySquared MDHA and other organizations to put vulnerable community members in touch with mental health services, job training and other essential service providers. The city has about 3,722 residents experiencing homelessness, and those numbers appear to be increasing yearly. Organizers say the Fair was an effort to change that trend. (NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
3. The Irving hospitality industry lost a giant last week with the passing of Cheryl Barnes Calhoun. Ms. Calhoun worked for the Irving Convention and Visitors Bureau and most recently for the Irving Convention Center as marketing director before her retirement in 2016. Read about her legacy at irvingtexas.com.
4. Two Dallas police squad cars were struck on E. Northwest Highway early Saturday morning. No injuries were reported. (NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
5. Read more about the 20-year-old Arlington hospital worker who died after battling COVID-19 last Thursday. (FOX 4 Dallas)

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Today in Irving:

• Storywalk - Take a stroll and enjoy a story at three locations around the area: South Irving Library, West Irving Library and Birds Fort Trail Park. (All day)
• Storytime: Baby Bookworms - Encourage early literacy @ Valley Ranch Library with a special storytime for infants up to 15 months. (10:30 AM)
• (New Day and Time) Live To Read Book Club: Dig deep into important works of nonfiction. This week's read is Talking to Strangers by Malcolm Gladwell (6:30 PM)
• Trivia Through The Decades - Head to the Ginger Man pub to test your knowledge and enjoy specialty beers from around the world. (5:00 PM - 7:00 PM)

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— Ash DeMello

About me: After writing e-commerce copy for eight years, I'm super excited to branch out as a News Curator for Patch. If you have tips or suggestions for an upcoming edition, I'm all ears. Reach out anytime to irving@patch.com.