🌱 Irving Man Convicted Of Fraud + Loop 12 Closure + Safety Tips

Irving TX

29 October, 2021

2:04 PM

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Get on up, Irving Metro humans! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. Here's what's going on today in the area. First, today's weather: Sunny; pleasant in the PM. High: 72 Low: 51. Here are the top stories today in Irving: Heads-up from the City of Irving about road closures this weekend: The agency informs us that TxDOT is closing Loop 12 today through to 1:00 PM October 31 for bridge demolition. Varying lane closures will continue until the project is complete. Get all the details at the Press Release Desk. Click over to the Irving Weekly for holiday safety tips from Medical City Las Colinas. The organization offers guidelines for trick-or-treaters as well as reminders for drivers who are out and about on Halloween. In addition to the common ideas about enhancing visibility and being watchful, there are also ways to stay COVID-safe. The Fort Worth Star-Telegram editorial board weighed in on the police shooting in Arlington that occurred on October 20. The police chief fired the officer involved based on dashcam video of the event, but the newspaper's editors don't think that was enough. Tap the link to get the reasons for their perspective. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)'Vegetable carving' doesn't sound like the hippest pastime (IMHO), and yet the tradition abides throughout the US. Discover the history of this custom and the origin of jack-o-lanterns over at Irving Patch. Find out more about an Irving man who was found guilty on Wednesday of fraud against financial institutions and real estate purchasers for about $2.5 million at Justice.gov. Today in Irving: Cook the Book Club serves up recipes from Simply Julia: 110 Easy Recipes for Healthy Comfort Food - Adults of all skill levels are invited to the Valley Ranch Library meeting room for a culinary event. (12:00 PM)Boho Market at TMF - Toyota Music Factory hosts an opportunity to support the small and local business community and update your style in the process. (4:00 PM - 8:00 PM) DJ Tommy Blaze - Join up at the Blaze Brazilian Steakhouse for live music at the bar every Saturday. (7:00 PM - Close) 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: Ford Driving Skills for Life (October 30) Save 15 Percent On Boo-tiful Flowers This Halloween! (October 31) Taxes in Retirement Webinar (November 1) Taxes in Retirement Seminar (November 2) Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (November 3) Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (November 3) Taxes in Retirement Seminar (November 3) Psychic Medium John Edward live in Ft. Worth, TX (November 6) Taxes in Retirement Webinar (November 8) Add your event Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday. I'll see you soon! If you're liking 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? Email me at [email protected].