Irving Among Best Places To Live + Dangerous Amoeba At Splash Pad

Irving TX

28 September, 2021

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Happy Wednesday, Irving! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note. First, today's weather: Rain in the morning and afternoon. High: 86 Low: 73. Here are the top stories in Irving today: Uncertainty continues at MacArthur High School. Students say rainbow stickers were removed from teachers' classrooms, inciting student protests. Read Irving ISD's statement over at Irving Weekly.New players are coming to Irving's real estate industry as Lion Real Estate Group (LREG) acquires a large multifamily property within the city. The complex, recently renamed Trinity, features 496 units and is located at 1147 Esters Road. The purchase is part of LREG's efforts to expand its presence in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. (The Killeen Daily Herald)Time to celebrate, people of Irving! Your town has been named among the best places to live in the state of Texas. The article from Inquirer.net calls the city "well-rounded," with the appeal of nearby Dallas but with a lower crime rate. Other regional winners include Fort Worth (#1), Plano (#2) and Frisco (#4). A child's death was linked to a rare amoeba found at an Arlington splash pad, the city says. (NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)Stream Realty Partners was awarded a three-building office portfolio in Irving-Las Colinas. (Irving Weekly) Today's Irving Daily is brought to you by our friends at GoodRx — the best way to save money on your prescriptions. GoodRx helps you locate the lowest prices for medications at local pharmacies, so you're not overpaying. Works for pet medications too! To see how much you can save, go to GoodRx.com. Today in Irving: Storytime: Baby Bookworms @ West Irving Library - Take the littlest folks in your family over to hear stories and sing songs. Ages birth to 15 months. (10:30 AM)Head over to the Chipotle at 7717 North MacArthur to load up on burrito goodness and support the RHS Tennis Team for Spirit Night. (5:00 - 9:00 PM) Jazz with The Suitcase Trio - Listen to bop, swing and Latin standards from jazz's most celebrated composers at Nosh and Bottle Market. (7:00 - 10:00 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: Taxes in Retirement Webinar (October 4) Taxes in Retirement Webinar (October 11) THE GIFT OF ADOPTION FUND, Texas Chapter - Announces Annual Charity Gala (October 15) Add your event Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you tomorrow for your next update. If you're feeling these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to read along. 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. Contact me at [email protected].