Deep Ellum Shooting + DPD Corporal Arrested + New Peace Circle

Irving TX

19 September, 2021

3:22 PM

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It's Monday, people of the Irving Metro area! Ash DeMello here with a fresh Daily Digest. Are you a local business owner or marketer in Irving? Our premium local sponsorships will keep you at the top of inboxes around town every morning. Contact us here for the lowdown. First, today's weather: Humid throughout the day. High: 99 Low: 76. Here are the top stories in Irving today: Tragedy struck in Deep Ellum early Sunday. Authorities report that six people were shot, one fatally, near the intersection of North Malcolm X Boulevard and Main Street. Police say that they believe there were multiple shooters involved. The man who died has been identified as 18-year-old Kenneth Walker. An investigation is ongoing. (WFAA.com) Take a trip to Grapevine to see the new Peace Circle with 11 bronze statues. The display includes Sam Houston and ten Native American chiefs representing the Delaware, Chickasaw, Waco, Tawakoni, Keechi, Caddo, Anadarko, Ionie, Biloxi and Cherokee peoples. The presentation commemorates the 1843 Treaty of Bird's Fort. The installation was officially unveiled September 18. (Community Impact Newspaper) It's trouble for Dallas PD senior corporal William Wayne McLennan, who was arrested for a DWI in Lewisville Saturday. McLennan has worked with Dallas PD since September 2005. Authorities say that he's been placed on administrative leave while his case is investigated. (FOX 4 Dallas) Click over to ABC 8 for a list of pumpkin patches, hayrides and other fall activities in North Texas. (WFAA.com)SMU announces its biggest fundraising effort— a $1.5 billion campaign called SMU Ignited: Boldy Shaping Tomorrow. Tap The Daily Campus link for more info. Today in Irving: Dallas Design Week: Design Repurposed - Visit Dallas Market Center for the first day of the four day event. Registration required. (8:30 AM - 5:00 PM)September Happy Hour - ILEA invites professionals to a networking event at Sports Garden DFW. (4:30 PM- 6:30 PM)Color Me Calm - Irving Public Library invites adults (18 and over) to an adult coloring book/music listening session. Supplies provided. (7:00 PM)From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Free Covid Testing LLC — Free Covid Testing for All - Drive Thru - 17776 Dallas Pkwy (Visit website) Soldiers-4-Christ Ministries International Headquarters — Helping out the homeless veteran's and homeless people Add your business here Events: Save the Date - Hollydays Market of Plano! (September 24) Taxes in Retirement Webinar (October 4) Add your event Lost & found: Lost Male Neutered Brindle Boxer. Reward if found $1000.00 (Details) Add your item Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow for another update! If you're feeling these newsletters, consider bringing some of your friends and neighbors on board. You can send them this link to subscribe. — 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 Metro Daily, I'm all ears. Reach out anytime at [email protected].