🌱Irving's Trevor Story Visits Rangers + Arlington Job Fair

Irving TX

19 November, 2021

4:11 PM

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Good morning, people of the Irving Metro! Ash DeMello here with today's Irving Metro Daily. First, today's weather: Mostly sunny and warmer. High: 74 Low: 59. 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. Here are the top stories in Irving today: Irving's own Trevor Story is scoping out his options as a free agent. Story is famous for being one of the very elite group of Major Leaguers to have hit at least 100 home runs and steal at least 150 bases over his first six seasons. The ballplayer is reported to have visited the Texas Rangers last week and is among the three free agents Texas is pursuing. (DraftKings Nation)Heading to DFW Airport this weekend? Be prepared for some major highway delays. Megan Cardona reports that Loop 820 and Texas 121 will be closed at Texas 10 from 9:00 PM Friday to early Monday as state agencies get ready to replace the State Highway 10 bridge. Click over to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram for alternative routes. More donuts are coming this way! Shipley Do-Nuts plans on opening 25 locations in the DFW area, including one in Los Colinas, over the next five years. The brand is known for kolaches, Central Europe-style sweet pastries. (Dallas Business Journal, subscription required)Looking for a new career? Mark your calendars! The City of Arlington announced it will be holding a job fair on December 9. Get more details at CBS Dallas / Fort Worth.Like many around the country, North Texas school districts are struggling to fill teacher vacancies. Find out some of the challenges of staffing our schools at FOX 4 Dallas. Today in Irving: Cook the Book Club serves up recipes from Milk Street Tuesday nights. Head to the Valley Ranch Library Meeting Room to join cooks of all levels in a culinary adventure. Age 18 years and up. (12:00 PM) RHS Musical: The Little Mermaid - Ranchview High School students share their take on the iconic tale. (2:00 PM or 7:00 PM) MiY Zone West & DiY Geek Chic: Faux Stained Glass - Teens in grades 6-12 have an opportunity to get creative with a guided project in the West Irving Library Meeting Room. (2:00 PM)The Las Colinas Symphony Presents Mozart! Head over to the Irving Arts Center for a classical music performance featuring French horn player Howard Hilliard. (7:30 PM - 9:30 PM) Irving Patch Notebook Irving Fire Department reminds folks that November is Fall Prevention Month! Click over to the Facebook page to get some expert tips on making your home safer. Irving Independent School District offers a shout-out to the district's Guest Educators in honor of #SubstituteProfessionalsDay. "Thank you 🙏 for your #heartwork and dedication to our students." (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 Thanksgiving With 15 Percent Off Floral Centerpieces (November 26) Add your event Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday. See you all tomorrow morning for another update! If you're liking these newsletters, consider bringing some friends and neighbors along for the ride. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Ash DeMello Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Irving Metro Daily? Reach out anytime to [email protected].