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25 October, 2021

3:36 PM

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Hello, people of Irving Metro! It's me again, Ash DeMello, your host of the Metro Daily. First, today's weather: Mostly cloudy. High: 86 Low: 63. Here are the top stories in Irving today: Here's some news that will affect those of you who travel to or through downtown Dallas regularly: The city is celebrating the completion of the Lowest Stemmons Project. As one of the Texas Clear Lane Projects, it's expected to relieve congestion near downtown Dallas. The route provides an alternative to and from Woodall Rogers Freeway and the Dallas North Tollway. (WBAP News/Talk)The weather continues to be lovely, offering an opportunity to check out the area's collection of food trucks. Los Colinas boasts Kitchen 101 as well as a selection at the Los Colinas Farmers Market every Saturday. Or travel to West Irving to celebrate Taco Tuesday at Galindo tacos. Explore even more options at the Visit Irving Blog. Irving High marketing students had the chance to put into practice what they've learned thanks to a collaboration with the Dallas College Richland Campus men's soccer team. The high school students visited with the players and then designed graphics for the team's social media and merchandise. The team picked two of the designs to use. Read more at The Insider. Good news on the economic front for Texans: The Dallas Federal Reserve predicts that the state could reach full pandemic job recovery by January. (NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)Changes might be in store for the Coppell ISD budget. Find out more at Star Local Media. Today's Irving Daily is brought to you by GoodRx, a Patch Brand Partner. Recognizing the early signs of the common cold is important in helping prevent yourself and others from getting sick. Here's what you need to know about the causes of the common cold, its symptoms and how you can combat this seasonal malady. Today in Irving: Identification and Lifestyles of Common Dallas Area Insects - Head to the West Irving Library to learn from North Texas Master Naturalist Judy Aschner about the fascinating insects in your very own yard. (6:00 PM)Toe Tappin' Tuesdays – Line Dancing at The Ranch - Hit the famous hang out for complimentary instructions and a chance to get your feet moving. (7:00 PM)Kahoot Trivia @ Aunt Cissy's Kitchen and Catering - Test your smarts, sip some brews and enjoy affordable, homestyle cooking at an event that's family-friendly to boot. (7:00 PM - 9:00 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 veterans and homeless people Add your business here Events: Ford Driving Skills for Life (October 30) Save 15 Percent On Boo-tiful Flowers This Halloween! (October 31) Taxes in Retirement Webinar (November 1) Psychic Medium John Edward live in Ft. Worth, TX (November 6) Add your event You're officially in the loop for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with another update! If you're loving these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to read along. 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 reach me at [email protected].