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🌱Where To Find COVID Testing Near Irving + City's Year In Review
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Irving.
Happy Wednesday, neighbors! And happy Back to School Day for all the Irving ISD students who are returning to the classroom today! Let's get everyone all caught up to start today off on an informed note.
First, today's weather:
Mostly sunny. High: 57 Low: 37.
Here are the top five stories in Irving today:
- The City of Irving says COVID testing is now available for free at Parkland Health and Hospital's Amelia Court Clinic (1936 Amelia Court, Dallas). Tests are by appointment only. Click over to the press release to find out other locations in the area.
- School starts back up today for Irving ISD students, and district officials have been busy preparing the way in the face of pandemic challenges. The Insider reports that in an effort to address the uptick in positive COVID cases throughout Dallas County, the district will continue its current safety protocols, including wearing masks, disinfecting and practicing social distancing. COVID-19 testing will be available for free to students.
- Do you take public transit? The City of Irving says to expect changes to DART starting January 24. The changes were designed to improve accessibility, increase operation hours and enhance the frequency. Tap the link to get more details in the latest issue of the Irving City Spectrum.
- Also available in the Irving City Spectrum is the City's year in review! Find out if Irving met its financial sustainability goals, how many miles of roadway were swept and other interesting tidbits!
- Experts predict that Dallas-Fort Worth will shine as a 'hidden gem' housing market in 2022. Discover why at CultureMap Dallas.
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Today in Irving:
- DFW Airport Job Fair - HMSHost is looking to hire on the spot at Hyatt Place DFW (2350 Global Drive). Dress code: business casual. (10:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
- Midweek Mysteries Book Club: Cormac Reilly Series by Dervla McTiernan - Connect via Zoom for a lively mystery genre discussion, hosted by the Irving Public Library. Click the link to find out how to register. (12:00 PM)
- 1st Wednesday Friends of the Irving Library Book Sale - The Irving Library Warehouse (300 Rock Island Road) is the place to be for members who need to add to their shelves. Membership is available to purchase onsite. (1:00 PM - 3:00 PM)
- Codeup | Women in Tech - Head to the Codeup Dallas Campus (701 Commerce Street #100) for an opportunity to join a conversation about launching a tech career in a male-dominated market. Free. (6:00 PM - 7:30 PM)
- Jazz, Wine and Charcuterie - Nosh & Bottle Market hosts live music with gourmet snacks and, of course, wine. (7:00 PM)
From my notebook:
- Take a look at this creative tribute to Betty White, "A Dozen Roses," created by one North Texas homeowner. (NBC DFW)
- Heads up, pedestrians! The City of Irving says to expect closures along the Lake Carolyn Promenade at 880 Lake Carolyn Parkway today through January 7. Maintenance crews are working on the drainage system.
- Irving Public Library offers a sneak peek of the prizes for completing this year's Adult Winter Reading Challenge? Click over to get the details of the Royal Reads SWAG. (Instagram)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right! I'll see you soon.
— Ash DeMello
