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🌱 Warrant For Mother After Infant Fall + NFL Convenes In Irving

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Posted Fri, Dec 17, 2021 at 4:35 pm CT|Updated Fri, Dec 17, 2021 at 6:02 pm CT

Hello, neighbors! It's me again, Ash DeMello, your host of the Irving Daily.

First, today's weather:

A morning thunderstorm; windy. High: 53 Low: 33.

Here are the top stories in Irving today:

Here's an update on the accident involving an 8-month-old who fell from a vehicle last month and was killed: Irving Police have issued a warrant for the mother of the infant, Tangela Smith. Authorities say none of Smith's four children who were passengers were secured properly. (Irving Weekly)
Broadway World shared MainStage Irving-Las Colinas's announcement that it's cast the upcoming production. Anna in the Tropics by Nilo Cruz is Winner of the 2003 Pulitzer Prize. Tap the link to learn more about the show and where to get tickets.
It looks as if the door has closed for Trevor Story coming back to North Texas to play for the Rangers. Story, a native of Irving, was reportedly being courted by the team while exploring his options as a free agent. Sounds like he's headed to Houston after the lockout, though, according to Noah Yingling of Fansided.
Irving is the site of NFL bigwigs while they consider the implications of the league's recent coronavirus outbreak. Get the details at MSN Sports.
More creamy goodness is heading our way: Learn more about the Irving-based company that facilitated an agreement to bring avocados from Jalisco, Mexico to the U.S. at CultureMap Dallas.

Today in Irving:

Poses on the Plaza at Toyota Music Factory - Get your (vinyasa) flow on for free! (9:00 AM)
Winterfest: Cardmaking - Kids are invited to the Valley Ranch Library Meeting Room to create seasonal greeting cards with the library's supplies. (2:30 PM)
Winter Gala @ One Love Lounge Caribbean Restaurant (2315 South Cooper Street, Arlington) - Dress to impress for a food-inclusive festivity featuring DJ Mike Kiss. Tickets start at $25. (6:00 PM - Midnight)
Dorothy Gal (Soprano) presented by Las Colinas Symphony Orchestra - Head to Carpenter Hall to hear classics by Mozart plus seasonal favorites. Tickets start at $16.50. (7:30 PM)
Nacha Firiri Vol. 3.0 - The Hangout (3554 W Airport Freeway) is the place to dress up and hear Bollywood, Top '40s, Latin, Hip-hop and Nepali. ID required for entry. (9:00 PM)

From my notebook:

Forewarned is forearmed: the City of Irving is notifying folks that North- and South-bound Nursery Road are closed south of Bolden Road at Hunter Ferrell Road for underground utility installations through January 10. Click over to the City's Road Construction Updates page for detour information.
Learn more about the tragedy of the child who fell from a moving vehicle in November via the Irving Police Department's Facebook.
Need some inspiration to get out and about this weekend? Check out VisitIrving's latest Instagram post featuring a sensational-looking poutine called "Dirty Bird's Nest" by Claudi B's.

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Ash DeMello