Lone Star Youth Orchestra + Toe Tappin' Tuesday + Irving Budget

Irving TX

04 October, 2021

3:09 PM

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Happy Tuesday, people of Irving Metro! Here's everything you need to know going on in the area today. First, today's weather: Sunshine. High: 84 Low: 60. Here are the top stories in Irving today: Go check out the talented high school instrumentalists of The Lone Star Youth Orchestra for their "Prodigious Youth" concert. Carpenter Hall at the Irving Arts Center is the stage for the October 27 performance. The Lone Star Youth Orchestra is a tuition-free group for students in the DFW area. Head to Irving Weekly to find out how to get your tickets. Good news for those in the Irving city limits: The Irving City Council annual budget has been approved, and there will be no property tax rate increase. The decision marks the eighth year in a row that the City of Irving's property tax rate has remained the same. Get more details on civic budgeting at the Press Release Desk. Business is booming in the Irving area, and Stream Realty Partners is looking to help folks find space for that business! The company was recently awarded leasing and management of the Freeport Business Center I and III and the Beltline Office Center, totaling 354,000 square feet of office space. The Press Release Desk article explains the value of the space is because the Irving area is absorbing corporate headquarters from across the nation thanks to "its access to the greater DFW talent pool, unparalleled estate opportunities, and immediate proximity to a major airport."Classes were canceled Monday at Grand Prairie High School due to a power outage. Read more at WFAA.com.Learn about underground spaces in urban planning and upgrades to the local transit system at D Magazine. Today's Irving Daily is brought to you by Newrez, a leading nationwide mortgage lender. Whether you want to lower your interest rate or consolidate debt, now is a great time to consider refinancing. 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: Head over to the Perot Museum of Nature and Science to see the "Towers of Tomorrow" exhibit, featuring LEGO Brick recreations of 20 iconic skyscrapers from across the globe. $8 + general admission. (10:00 AM - 5:00 PM)Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics of Irving (3559 N Belt Line Road) is partnering with local fire, police and Home Depot to host a National Night Out Event. Bring the family for games, face painting, balloon animals, activities and more. (5:00 PM - 7:00 PM)Toe Tappin' Tuesdays – Line Dancing at The Ranch - Grab your friends and get ready to brush up on your two-step with help from Blake Elder Dance. (7:00 PM - 10:00 PM) Irving Metro Patch Notebook City of Irving, Texas - City Hall offers a reminder to check your smoke alarms regularly! Head over to their Facebook page to learn about Fire Prevention Week. This year's theme is "Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety." 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 all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow for another update! If you're enjoying these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to follow 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 Daily, I'm all ears. Reach out anytime to [email protected].