🌱Company Scores $1B Contract + Men On Boats

Irving TX

01 November, 2021

4:22 PM

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Happy Tuesday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know going on in town today. First, today's weather: Cooler; a stray p.m. t-storm. High: 62 Low: 51. Here are the top stories in Irving today: There's big money in undersea travel for one Irving-based company. Fluor, which is headquartered on Los Colinas Boulevard, just received a $1.16 billion contract extension for its work in Navy Nuclear Propulsion. Just don't expect that many more details— this kind of work is considered top secret! (dallasinnovates.com)Plan ahead, folks! Phase I of the Irving Boulevard Reconstruction project kicks off November 15. That means Irving Boulevard will be closed for eight months from N. O'connor Road to Sowers Road. Take a look at the Irving Weekly for advice on detours. The Irving area had some extra visitors this weekend, although they weren't necessarily willing ones. In an echo of Southwest's challenges in October, American Airlines canceled hundreds of flights, leaving passengers stranded in DFW. Much like the cancellations last month, the airline blames staffing problems and foul weather. (WFAA)Get the lowdown on Coppell ISD's financial standing over at Star Local Media.And get ready for some wintery weather: It's about to get chilly and rainy, according to WFAA. Today's Irving Daily is brought to you by our friends at Ring, the home security company. Ring does a lot more than doorbells: check out their full suite of smart home products at Ring.com. And thank you Ring for helping to make local news happen in Irving! Today in Irving: Take a jaunt to Plano to hit Family Board Game Night at Heritage Pizza and Taproom. Kids eat free (restrictions apply)! (11:00 AM - 10:00 PM)NaNoWriMo: Weekly Write-In - Irving Public Library invites adult writers to head on over for a write-in every Tuesday evening to work on their National Novel Writing Month goals. (7:00 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) Irving Patch Notebook Irving Fire Department reminds folks that November is Fall Prevention Month. Click the link to learn some tips to prevent accidents from the pros! (Facebook) "What's Cooking, Irving?" ICTN has a new segment on About Town. Head that way this week to see the owner of Lamberti's Ristorante & Wine Bar guide you through the Uncle Antonio dish. (Facebook) Irving Independent School District: MacArthur theater students will perform Men on Boats this Thursday and Friday. Click the link to get your tickets now for just $5! (Facebook) 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 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) Taxes in Retirement Webinar (November 8) Add your event You're all caught up for today. I'll see you around! If you're feeling 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].