Memorial Service Becomes Art Show + Morocco Avenue Hit-And-Run

Irving TX

03 October, 2021

4:19 PM

Description

Good day, neighbors! It's me again, Ash DeMello, your host of the Irving Metro Daily. First, today's weather: Sunny; pleasant, low humidity. High: 86 Low: 64. Here are the top stories today in Irving: Head over to artgroupsdfw.com for news from the Irving Arts Center. Highlights include an invitation to view the latest exhibit, Our Voice: Celebrating the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Awards. The exhibit, which opened October 2, is the largest and most comprehensive presentation of Coretta Scott King illustrator winners and honorees ever assembled since the award was established in 1974. A Grand Prairie family turned a memorial service into an art show Saturday as they mourned the loss of their son. Nico Escalante was just 9 years old when he was fatally hit by a car in September, leaving behind hundreds of artworks. His mother, Fernanda Sedeno, commented, "What better way to celebrate him than an art gallery he always wanted?" See some of the works and read more about Nico at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth.More news on the East Africa Chamber Of Commerce Conference that's coming to Irving this week: Topics for consideration will include the challenges of the pandemic, with a focus on new strategies for "new trade" and economic recovery. All business organizations and institutions are invited to attend. (Irving Weekly)Dallas police responded to multiple calls overnight, including a fatal hit-and-run on Morocco Avenue. Read more at WFAA.com.Get more top Dallas-area stories, such as info about popular live music venues rebranding, at CultureMap Dallas. Today's Irving Daily is brought to you by Newrez, a leading nationwide mortgage lender. Make a smart move for your future and refinance with Newrez today. Call 844-979-1707 to connect with a Newrez loan officer. Newrez, LLC (NMLS #3013) Today in Irving: Texans Can Academies – Dallas Golf Classic - Register and head over to the Las Colinas Country Club to swing your clubs for a good cause and maybe even do some networking. (10:30 AM)Do you love to sing? No formal experience is needed to participate with the Texas Harmony Choir Rehearsal, a four-part acapella Sweet Adeline Award-Winning women's chorus at the Irving Archives and Museum! (6:00 PM)Girls Night Out Book Club: Bellewether by Susana Kearsley - Valley Ranch Library hosts a discussion session. (7:00 PM - 8:30 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 11) Add your event You're officially in the loop for today! I'll see you soon. If you're into these newsletters, consider bringing some friends and neighbors into the fold. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Ash DeMello Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Irving Daily? I'm all ears. You can contact me at [email protected].