🌱 Vaccines Available For Kiddos! + Irving Redistricting

Irving TX

03 November, 2021

8:45 PM

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Happy Thursday, people of the Irving Metro! Here's everything you need to know to start today off on an informed note. First, today's weather: Cool with clouds and sun. High: 58 Low: 41. Here are the top stories in Irving today: It's big news for many in the area: COVID-19 vaccines are now being administered to children in Dallas County. Adults in the area were able to get the first shot nearly a year ago, and clinical trials on pediatric doses began in the spring. Now, with CDC and FDA approval, Dallas County is stocked and ready with about 7000 pediatric doses to offer kids as young as 5 years old. (NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)The City Of Irving is seeking feedback on proposed Irving redistricting maps. Head over to the Press Release Desk to discover City Council's proposal and offer your two cents. November 10 is the deadline for submitting feedback. A 74-year-old Arlington man has been charged with fatally shooting a female relative, police say. Emergency responders arrived at the scene in the 2100 block of Lake Country Drive to discover a 31-year-old woman lying on the ground. She was pronounced dead after being transported to a local hospital. George Dale Heimann went into custody without incident. (NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth) Find out more about two new warehouses being built west of downtown Dallas at (The Dallas Morning News) Does housing feel more spendy? That's because it is. According to the Dallas Business Journal, Dallas-Fort Worth apartment rents went up nearly 20 percent over the last year, with some areas up 33 percent. Today's Irving Daily is brought to you by Newrez, a leading nationwide mortgage lender. Planning to buy or refinance a home? Here's what you need to know about the five types of mortgage loans (and which one is right for you). Make a smart move for your future and refinance with Newrez. Call 844-979-1707 to connect with a Newrez loan officer. Newrez, LLC (NMLS #3013) Today in Irving: The FRIENDS Experience - Give in to your Gen X longings and tour 12 nostalgia-packed rooms over at The Shops at Willow Bend in Plano. $32.50. (Noon - 8:00 PM)MacArthur theater students perform Men on Boats in the MacArthur High School auditorium. Tickets now just $5! (7:00 PM)Sing your heart out doing karaoke at Aunt Cissy's (2824 N O'Connor Rd). And why not grab some amazing food while you're there? (7:00 PM - 11:00 PM) Irving Patch Notebook City of Irving - City Hall offers some gardening tips: "Compost is absolutely one of the best soil amendments money can buy, and you can learn how to make your own. Register for the Saturday, Nov. 6 Composting Class." (Facebook) Irving Independent School District reminds ya'll that yesterday was #NationalStressAwarenessDay. Click over for some tips on managing that stress! (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: NOW Enrolling K-5th Hybrid Homeschool | Overnights | Weekends | Afterschool (November 5) Taxes in Retirement Webinar (November 8) Celebrate A Week Of Self-Care With 15 Percent Off Flowers (November 9) Add your event Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you around. If you're liking these newsletters, consider bringing some friends and neighbors into the fold. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Ash DeMello Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Irving Daily? Reach out anytime to [email protected].