🌱 Irving Archives Gala + School Choice Expo + Nimitz At Playoffs

Irving TX

10 November, 2021

2:50 PM

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Good morning, neighbors! Ash DeMello here with the latest issue of the Irving Metro Daily. First, today's weather: Plenty of sun. High: 68 Low: 46. Here are the top stories today in Irving: The Go Irving School Choice Expo is today! Choosing the right school for your family is simple in Irving. Check out a rundown of the options over at Irving Weekly, and head to the Irving Convention Center this evening from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM to meet with school reps and get a picture of each institution that's available for your teen. Irving Archives and Museum announces its Grand Opening festivities for November 12. The organization will celebrate with a 1920s themed gala called "Rum Runners and Rug Cutters." The party will be complete with live music, a charity raffle, hors d'oeuvres and dancing. Attendees are encouraged to wear period attire. (Irving Weekly)The fight against a West Dallas concrete batch plant is heading to the Dallas City Council. City officials gave Latino's Ready Mix Concrete 18 months to relocate back in 2019. The company continued operations through its May deadline and now faces the ire of residential neighbors who are complaining about pollution from the plant affecting air quality. Get all the details over at the Dallas Observer.Learn more about why Dallas County prosecutors dropped the murder case against the man accused of killing a transgender woman in June 2020. (NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)Get Dr. James Whitfield's side of the story regarding why he left Colleyville Heritage High School and the critical race theory controversy that surrounded him over at WFAA.com. 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: Go Irving School Choice Expo - Head to the Irving Convention Center to find out more about the Irving ISD option schools. (6:00 PM - 9:00 PM)See what's happening over at City Hall at the Irving City Council Meeting. Click the link to find out how to view the agenda and for information on how to watch live or on-demand. (7:00 PM)Cheer on the Nimitz Vikings in the playoffs as they face Arlington Martin at Globe Life Park. Click the link to find out how to get your tickets! (7:00 PM) NaNoWriMo: Intuitive Journaling with Andrea - Get inspired for National Novel Writing Month over at the South Irving Library Program Room. (7:00 PM) Online: Tried and True Book Club: Blink by Malcolm Gladwell - Attend the book chat online or in person at the Valley Ranch Library. (7:00 PM) Irving Patch Notebook Irving Independent School District celebrates Bowie Middle School counselors earning national attention! Yesterday, the Cub counselors accepted the Lone Star Bronze Award! Get the details on Facebook. Irving Police Department happily reports that the agency will be receiving this year's 2021 Law Enforcement of the Year Award! Learn more about a reception in their honor at 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: Celebrate Your Favorite Veteran With Patriotic Flowers (November 11) Taxes in Retirement Webinar (November 18) Add your event That's it for today! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with another update. If you're liking these newsletters, consider bringing some more 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? You can email me at [email protected].