🌱Irving Ranks Low For Staycations + #ShopSmall Opportunities

Irving TX

26 November, 2021

6:40 PM

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Happy Saturday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in and around Irving today. First, today's weather: Mostly cloudy, afternoon rain. High: 58 Low: 49. Here are the top stories today in Irving: If you're planning on being out-and-about today, the Dallas Observer offers eight ways to support local breweries, bars and restaurants on Small Business Saturday. Garland is set to host a free Shop and Eat Local on the Downtown Garland Square event, featuring a free seasonal gift with qualifying purchases. There's also an opportunity to score the annual Texas Craft Brewers Glass Release. Nearby breweries scheduled to have the collectible include Odd Muse Brewing Company in Farmer's Branch as well as Peticolas Brewing Co. and Texas Ale Project, both near Trammell Crow Park. Get more ideas for ways to #ShopSmallShopLocal by clicking over to the article by Kristina Rowe. To law enforcement professionals, holidays often mean an uptick in DWIs. Patch shares details about Dallas County's 'Home for the Holidays' crackdown on DWIs, which began Wednesday, November 24. Police say there's always an increase in serious accidents when holiday travel begins. Click over to hear Kennedi Walker's report on things you can do to help keep you and your family safe. Folks in this area may be less advantaged when it comes to having a good time close to home. Francesca D'Annunzio of the Dallas Morning News (subscription required) reports that Irving was rated among the worst places in the country (166th out of 182) to enjoy a staycation. (Lack of tennis courts really made an impact here, apparently.) Austin was the highest-ranking spot in Texas, coming in at seventh for food and entertainment but just 19th overall. Check out how the rest of Texas faired over at Wallethub.Get a look at the new rental tower located on Dallas' Katy Trail over at The Dallas Morning News (subscription required). Some of the biggest holiday spenders in America live in our neck-of-the-woods. Find out where at CultureMap Dallas. Today in Irving: Build It With LEGOs - Kids in grades K-8 are invited to the West Irving Library Meeting Room for creative play with LEGOs, bristle blocks, connection straws and more. (2:30 PM)Shop and Eat Local on the Downtown Garland Square (520 W. State Street, Garland) - Check out the 25 participating vendors and get a free seasonal gift with qualifying purchases! (10:00 AM - 3:00 PM)The Nutcracker - Momentum Dance Company presents a seasonal classic at the Irving Arts Center. Tickets start at $22.50. (7:00 PM) Irving Metro Patch Notebook: Check out this awesome post from @VisitIrvingTX. If you aren't inspired to support local woman-owned small businesses, then you aren't paying attention 😂😉! (Instagram) Irving Public Library reminds you that it's reopening today at 10:00 AM! If you need something to read, like, RIGHT NOW, check out e-Books and e-Audiobooks on Libby #IrvingLibrary. (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: Save 15% On All L.L.Bean Wicked Good Slippers — For A Limited Time (November 29) Taxes In Retirement Webinar (December 6) Taxes In Retirement Seminar (December 6) Taxes In Retirement Seminar (December 7) Taxes In Retirement Seminar (December 8) Taxes In Retirement Seminar (December 9) Add your event Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with a new update! If you're loving these newsletters, consider bringing some of your 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 Daily? You can reach me at [email protected].