🌱Belt Line Road Construction To Begin + Big Dogs Need Adoption

Irving TX

14 October, 2021

5:56 PM

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Morning, Irving Metro people! It's Friday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on today in the area. First, today's weather: Breezy, then not as warm. High: 72 Low: 50. Here are the top stories today in Irving: Belt Line Road is slated for a facelift, and the city of Irving warns that the construction and staging may impact Irving drivers. Areas affected will include the Belt Line near the Irving-Coppell border, as well as IH-635 and nearby streets. Initial work begins Monday, October 18. (Press Release Desk)Head over to the Press Release Desk for ideas on how to keep your backyard habitat healthy and safe for animal visitors. Experts consider suburban and urban settings important lifelines to preserving species diversity. Mark your calendars for a special presentation about the subject at the West Irving Library, "Identification and Lifestyles of Common Dallas Area Insects," scheduled for Tuesday, October 26 at 6 PM. Here's the latest on the Southwest Airlines delays and cancellations that affected thousands of travelers over the last week: The airline says it's offering vouchers as a 'gesture of goodwill' following the multiday travel disruptions. CEO Gary Kelly attributes the problems to the company's unique "linear route systems," which led to compounding failures because of poor weather and air traffic control issues. (Fox Business)West Dallas gets a shoutout in an article at CandysDirt for being one of three Dallas neighborhoods that is steeped in Hispanic heritage. (candysdirt.com)Area shelters are in need of homes for larger dogs. Is there an opening in your family? (FOX 4 Dallas) Today's Irving Daily is brought to you by Verizon, a Patch Brand Partner. Learn more about online gaming relationships and how they've helped some children through the pandemic. Today in Irving: You Sleuth Augmented Reality Detective Experience - Enjoy a mashup of a Clue-style mystery game and Pokemon Go augmented reality. All ages welcome; $25. (All day, starting at 10:00 AM)If These Balls Could Talk - Work toward your chuckle quota at a MainStage 222 comedy event featuring New York-based Texas native Carolann Valentino. (7:30 PM)Tom Petty Cover Band Live on The Porch @ The Ranch at Las Colinas - American Petty pays tribute to the classic singer/songwriter. Tickets start at $10. (8:00 PM - 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 18) Psychic Medium John Edward live in Ft. Worth, TX (November 6) Add your event Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with another update. If you're into these newsletters, consider bringing some of your friends and neighbors along for the ride. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Ash DeMello Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Irving Daily? Email me at [email protected].