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🌱 Winter Storm Watch + Non-Injury Apartment Fire On Rainier St.

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

First, today's weather:

Bundle up, ya'll. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect through 6:00 PM today. Look forward to sleet and snow. High: 26 Low: 19.

Here are the top five stories in Irving today:

  1. Get the latest on Dallas Winter Storm Watch 2022 from D Magazine. Schools preemptively closing Thursday and Friday include Arlington ISD, Irving ISD and Grand Prairie ISD. Click over to this link to locate warming shelters throughout the area. And don't forget to check on pets, pipes, plants and (most importantly) elderly neighbors.
  2. Firefighters were able to control a fire at apartments on Rainier Street in Irving before anyone was injured. The blaze broke out early Wednesday morning. The fire department says 11 emergency vehicles responded. (CBS Dallas / Fort Worth)
  3. Meet the Dallas 500: Read an interview with François Reihani at D Magazine. The owner of La La Land Kind Café (with locations in West Dallas, Oak Lawn, Bell Avenue and California) describes how he arrived where he is today. Reihani also shares his non-profit mission to help foster kids.
  4. Your next sandwich order might be a bit more high-tech. McAlister's Deli is set to open a new location in Oak Lawn, complete with a self-order kiosk, beverage station and pickup shelves. (CultureMap Dallas)
  5. Find out how Southwest Airlines execs are striving to meet demand for flights with a possible expansion into a second airport in North Texas over at CBS Dallas / Fort Worth.

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Today in Irving:

Events may be canceled or rescheduled due to weather. Always double-check with the venue and travel safely!

  • Cooking Class: Handmade Chicken Empanadas - Chef Sharon shares how to make a popular Latin street food at a local brewery in downtown Dallas. Register to discover the exact location. $45 per person. (7:00 PM)
  • Live Music at Nosh and Bottle! - Shimmy on over to your "neighborhood living room" at the Toyota Music Factory for tunes plus local brews, wines, gourmet dishes and more. (8:00 PM)
  • Latin Night @ Hangout - Head to 3554 W. Airport Freeway for salsa and bachata music and dancing. (10:00 PM - 2:00 AM)

From my notebook:

  • Winter storms can bring power outages, and Irving Fire Department wants you to be prepared. The agency reminds folks that portable generators and other gas appliances can be dangerous if not operated properly. Click the link to view a video from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission to ensure you operate safely! (Facebook)
  • Did you know it's Member Appreciation Month at the Perot Museum? Tap the link to find out special offers for members throughout February. (Instagram)
  • Congrats to local Academic Decathlon participants from Nimitz and Irving! Both teams rocked their January 28 & 29 Region IX competitions and are advancing to State! (Twitter)

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That's it for today! I'll see you soon.

— Ash DeMello


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