🌱Arts District Teen Found Safe + Townsell Students Recycle!

Irving TX

17 November, 2021

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Up and at 'em, Irving Metro! Here's everything you need to know to get this Thursday started off right. 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: Mostly sunny; breezy, cooler. High: 61 Low: 37. Here are the top stories in Irving today: It's not a fun time to be a renter in the DFW area these days. Allana Quillen reports on the fierce competition over homes: "If you're not applying right away when you see one, you are passing," remarks a local realtor, explaining the high pressure folks are experiencing when looking for a rental. Exacerbating the situation is a growing group within the rental market — new arrivals in North Texas who want to buy but are forced to rent due to lack of available options. (NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)Wednesday was National Recycling Day, but every day is recycling day for Townsell Elementary School students. The City Of Irving and the Keep Irving Beautiful organization recognized the school for its efforts in sustainable disposal practices, even in the face of a challenging year. Over the year, Townsell students collected an estimated 480 cubic yards of recyclable material, equivalent to about 160 trees! (Irving Weekly)Good news for an Arts District family. The 16-year-old Irving girl who was reported missing earlier this week has been found safe! Tammy Guadalupe Ferguson, who is said to get easily confused, ran away from her home Sunday and was reunited with her family on Tuesday evening. Police say she was found in the Hurt / Euless area. (CBS Dallas / Fort Worth)Follow day three of the murder trial of Billy Chemirmir at the Dallas County Courthouse at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth. Check out some fun, nearby options for brewsy outings at the Dallas Observer. Today's Irving Daily is brought to you by Newrez, a leading nationwide mortgage lender. Make a smart move for your future and refinance with Newrez today. Call 844-979-1707 to connect with a Newrez loan officer. Newrez, LLC (NMLS #3013) Today in Irving: Anime Club for Teens (Special Date) - Valley Ranch Library invites teens ages 13 and up to its meeting room for lively discussions, crafts, games and an overall celebration of Japanese culture. (5:00 PM)Ramen & Yakitori Pop-Up at On Rotation (7701 Lemmon Ave., Suite 200, Northwest Dallas) - Get your yakitori, chicken thigh, Negima, tsukune, trumpet mushroom, ramen and milk bread fruit sandwiches for one night only! (5:00 PM) Heritage Book Club: There There by Tommy Orange - Head to the Heritage Senior Center for a bookish discussion! (7:00 PM) Irving Patch Notebook Get ready for a community read-in! Irving Public Library that they're applying for participation in the NEA Big Read in 2022. Community members are invited to vote for the final book selection! Click over to find out how to vote. (Instagram) Irving Archives and Museum announces the latest exhibition entitled "Spirited: Prohibition in America." Head over to explore the tumultuous time in history when alcoholic beverages were banned in America. (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 Webinar (November 18) Add your event Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday! See you all tomorrow morning for your next update. 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 contact me at [email protected].