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🌱West Dallas Homicide 'Justifiable' + MacArthur Victim ID'd

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Ash DeMello, Neighbor
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Welcome back, Irving! Let's get you all caught up to start this Sunday, February 13 off on an informed note. Here's everything worth knowing today in town.

First, today's weather:

Sunny and milder. High: 64 Low: 39.

Here are the top five stories today in Irving:

  1. Check out a recap of Irving's winter storm response, available via the Press Release Desk. The recent winter storm that blanketed the city with a coat of snow and ice, but City agencies worked together to help keep things safe and orderly.
  2. Dallas Police classified a fatal shooting on Saturday in West Dallas as 'justifiable homicide.' Witnesses say that the victim, Gavino Lorta, 25, was approaching the shooter, Christopher Johnson, 26, with a loaded weapon just prior to the time of the shooting. The case will be referred to a Dallas County Grand Jury. (CBS Dallas / Fort Worth)
  3. A 19-year-old is dead after the Thursday shooting on MacArthur Boulevard in Irving. Police found the victim, now identified as Thayrion Mason, in his car after witnesses called emergency services. Click over to the FOX 4 Dallas article to see surveillance footage of the suspect's vehicle.
  4. Look forward to a new cajun restaurant in Oak Cliff within the next few months. The highly credentialed Restaurant Beatrice is set to open in the space formerly occupied by Jonathon's Oak Cliff. (CultureMap Dallas)
  5. Here's your heavy metal trivia/blast from the past moment, courtesy of the Dallas Morning News (subscription required). Pantera musician Vinnie Paul's Arlington home just sold to an anonymous buyer for just under $750,000.

Today in Irving:

  • Pound Fit Class - Join in a rockin' workout at Texas Lottery Plaza at Toyota Music Factory for free every Sunday! (10:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
  • Second Sunday Funday: Celebrating Black History Month - The Irving Arts Center hosts a family-friendly chance to make art inspired by African-American artists past and present at a free drop-in program. (1:00 PM - 4:00 PM)
  • Super Bowl LIVE at Hangout - Head to the Hangout Restaurant & Sports Club (3554 W. Airport Freeway) for a chance to watch the big game. Free entry. (2:00 PM til close)

From my notebook:

  • Feeling your sweet tooth today? It's a great time to check out Argentina Bakery, named the Best Bakery in Irving in 2021. (Instagram)
  • It's Galentine's Day, ya'll. Check out this list of places to celebrate, courtesy of Visit Irving.

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Sunday! See you tomorrow morning for another update.

— Ash DeMello


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