🌱 Shooting Near Whataburger + Esports Awards Come To Arlington

Irving TX

21 November, 2021

5:12 PM

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Morning, people of the Irving Metro! It's me again, Ash DeMello, your host of the Irving Metro Daily. First, today's weather: Plenty of sunshine. High: 64 Low: 43. 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 get started. Here are the top stories today in the area: Police are investigating a shooting near Whataburger in Dallas that happened early Sunday morning. A bystander is reported to have been the only person injured and was taken to Parkland Hospital in a private vehicle. Security guards apprehended the suspect just a few miles away, and the individual was taken into custody by police. (NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)Irving Fire Department welcomed three new firefighters on Friday night. Jacob Hopkins, Bassiru Kamara, Trevor Stafford completed recruit school at Tarrant County College. Bassiru Kamara was recognized as Class Captain. Take a look at the happy occasion via Facebook. Pro gamers put away the controllers and mice in favor of suits at the Esports Awards in Arlington on Saturday. The event recognizes the top names in competitive video gaming, a billion-dollar industry these days. The awards, which started in 2016 with just 7,000 voters, have seen phenomenal growth since then: this year, over 10 million people voted for their favorite gamers. Get the rest of the details at WFAA.com. Do you work for a great business? Discover Dallas-Fort Worth's top small, midsize and large places to work for 2021. (The Dallas Morning News) Get the latest stats on the real estate market over at The Dallas Morning News (subscription required). Local experts say DFW home sales are in decline, but our area still leads the state. 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: Farm to Fork Celebration - The Ranch at Los Colinas hosts a family-friendly chance to meet local farmers, ranchers and growers, sample their offerings, explore a petting zoo and hear live music! (5:00 PM - 7:00 PM) With the Esports Awards taking place nearby last week, you might be feeling inspired to test your own gaming prowess. Head to EA Mondays @ Green Gator with your favorite controller for tournament play featuring EA sports games! (6:30 PM to 10:00 PM) The kids are off school this week, so it might be the right time to enjoy Color Me Calm at the Valley Ranch Library Meeting Room, an opportunity for the grown-up set to listen to soothing music and explore the joy of coloring books for adults. (7:00 PM) Irving Patch Notebook Did you miss the eclipse earlier this week? Or do you just want to relive the beauty? Check out the view from Irving over on Twitter. Momentum Dance Company presents The Nutcracker! Purchase your tickets today to get the best seats in the house @ Irving Arts Center, Carpenter Hall. (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: Celebrate Thanksgiving With 15 Percent Off Floral Centerpieces (November 26) Add your event Other classifieds: Wishing Upon A Star (Details) Add your classified That's it for today. I'll see you around! If you're enjoying 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 Daily? Email me at [email protected].