🌱Update On Infant Who Fell From Car + Local Med Center Grades

Irving TX

16 November, 2021

7:17 PM

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Happy Wednesday, people of the Irving area! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note. The Daily is made possible by these local businesses: Free COVID Testing LLC and Soldiers-4-Christ Ministries International Headquarters. Want to see your business featured in this spot in the newsletter? Click here to learn more. First, today's weather: Partly sunny, windy and warm. High: 77 Low: 45. Here are the top stories today in Irving: Here is the latest on the tragic death of an infant who fell from a car on Sunday. Police say the 8-month-old was not secured in a child safety seat when the incident occurred. There were three additional children also in the vehicle when the baby tumbled from a rear door and was run over by another car. Police are not categorizing the incident as a hit-and-run even though the other vehicle did not stop because it's likely the other driver did not know what they hit. (KIRO7)Learn which hospitals are considered the safest in the area over at D Magazine. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is a 20-year-old system that relies on 30 national performance measures to create a letter grade (A through F, just like in high school) for general hospitals across the country. Medical City Las Colinas is one of ten regional Medical City Healthcare hospitals to be recognized with an "A." Only 34 percent of hospitals in Texas received an A, though Parkland Memorial Hospital was the region's lone F. Make room for some phenomenal athletes in the area come spring! The organization USA Triathlon announced that it's bringing a new festival to Irving this April/May. The Multisport National Championships Festival will allow the nation's best run-bike-run, swim-run, swim-bike and swim-bike-run athletes to compete for national titles during a four-day event. (Team USA) The newest Texans are not who you think they are: The influx of residents into North Texas' "golden triangle" of Austin, Dallas and Houston has escalated real estate prices and caused a population boom. Get the low-down on the newbies over at texasmonthly.com. Dallas County Health warns of a worrying trend in the COVID fight: Get the latest news on the pandemic at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth. Today's Irving Daily is brought to you by our friends at GoodRx — the best way to save money on your prescriptions. GoodRx helps you locate the lowest prices for medications at local pharmacies, so you're not overpaying. Works for pet medications too! To see how much you can save, go to GoodRx.com. Today in Irving: November Spirit Nights at Lamberti's - Mention Great Hearts Irving and Lamberti's will donate 15% of your meal's cost to this year's Snowflake Fund! (9:00 AM - 7:00 PM)Trains at NorthPark - Take the family to see Texas's largest miniature train exhibit featuring more than 750 railcars circling 1,600 feet of tracks that roll from coast to coast on a whimsical journey across the United States. Plus, ticket sales support the Ronald McDonald House charity. Tickets start at $5. (10:00 AM - 9:00 PM)Wingman Wed @ Sky Zone - Burn some energy with 60 minute jumps at a special price. Tickets for 2 start at $16. (1:00 PM - 7:00 PM)Charge up that metabolism with COMMIT to HIIT on the Texas Lottery Plaza! Work out at your own pace with instruction from Queen Cavo and music from a live DJ! (7:00 PM)Jazz, Wine and Charcuterie featuring The Suitcase Trio - Head to 370 W. Las Colinas Boulevard, Suite 100-A, for snacks, bevies and live music. (7:00 PM) Irving Metro Patch Notebook: City of Irving- City Hall offered some tips for curbside recycling in honor of #NationalRecyclingDay (which was Tuesday). "Take a look at the list of items you can recycle using a blue bag. Follow the link for more information on recycling." (Facebook) Thinking about ordering some of your family-time goodies this season? Irving Bakery reminds you that pre-orders are accepted now (no matter how you pronounce "pecan"). (Instagram) 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 Webinar (November 18) Add your event You're officially in the loop for today! I'll see you around. 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 Metro Daily? I'm all ears. You can email me at [email protected].