🌱 Fire Devastates Assisted Living Facility + Neon Disc Golf!

Irving TX

09 December, 2021

12:49 PM

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You've made it to Friday, neighbors! Here's everything worth knowing today in the area. First, today's weather: Clouds giving way to some sun. High: 81 Low: 45. Here are the top stories in Irving today: An Oak Cliff assisted living facility was devastated by fire late last month. Wesley and Shahn Place Inc. opened its doors in the 1980s to serve children and adults with intellectual and learning disabilities. No one was in the building at the time of the fire, which occurred on November 26. Authorities say the cause of the fire is still unknown. (NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)Hear from an Irving-based hormone company CEO on advocating for more women's health research over at the Press Release Desk. Biote CEO Terry Weber says her company's goals are tied to educating patients and providers about symptoms and treatments. Biote recently ranked 31 out of 50 in the Women Presidents' Organization's list of fastest-growing companies. Innovation is happening in this area! Irving-based ExxonMobil has recently acquired Materia Inc., a California-based company run by Nobel Prize-winner Dr. Robert Grubbs. Materia focuses on using technology to create new materials, including improved olefin and Proxima thermoset resins. Karen McKee, president of ExxonMobil, said the collaboration is intended to bring these new materials to a commercial scale. Applications for the stronger, lighter materials include possible use in wind turbines. (dallasinnovates.com)What makes an office building awesome? Learn why the 511 East John Carpenter Freeway building, managed by Crescent Property Services LLC, is earning tons of accolades over at the Press Release Desk. Officials from the City of Arlington have given initial approval to new council districts. Find out why the NAACP and LULAC object at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram (subscription required). Today's Irving Daily is brought to you in part by our friends at Verizon. They're building the fastest 5G network in the country. To learn how 5G is going to change life for you and your community — and to get access to this amazing technology — click here. And thank you Verizon for sponsoring this community resource in Irving! Today in Irving: Get inspired by local student-athletes with four basketball-watching options: 9/JV/V RHS Wolves Basketball @ Irving (5:00 PM,6:30 PM and 8:00 PM) or varsity RHS Lady Wolves Basketball vs Paschal (6:00 PM). Neon Disc Golf - The City of Irving invites you to the neon-lit fairways of the W.O. Harrington Disc Golf Course for nine par-3 holes, with tee times every ten minutes for groups up to four players. $5. (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM) The Mercy Band - Head to the Mercy Bar & Lounge for a blend of flamenco, pop, rock and lite jazz alongside wine and more. (9:00 PM - 11:00 PM) From my notebook: Check out the work on the Delaware Creek Drainage Improvement Project and the upcoming West Irving Creek Drainage Channel. #IrvingInvests (Facebook) Did you know that the Irving Fire Department offers group classes on how to use a fire extinguisher? Click the link to learn how to request a session for your group! (Facebook) Who won Irving Public Library's latest drawing? Find out at Instagram! Attend a class at the library to be entered to win prizes like a Walmart gift card! From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Free Covid Testing LLC — (Visit website) Soldiers-4-Christ Ministries International Headquarters — Add your business here Loving the Irving Metro Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers Send me a news tip or suggestion at [email protected]. You're officially in the loop for today! See you all tomorrow morning for your next update. — Ash DeMello About me: When I'm not curating news content, I love learning languages, adjusting my attitude and hanging out with my favorite humans. Follow my adventures on Instagram. If you have tips or suggestions for an upcoming Daily, I'm all ears. Reach out anytime to [email protected].