🌱 DFW's Hottest Dec. 25 On Record? + Holiday Transit Changes

Irving TX

23 December, 2021

6:12 PM

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Good morning, Irving! It's Friday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on around town today. First, today's weather: Partly sunny and warm. High: 77 Low: 65. Here are the top stories in Irving today: Review reporter Lindsey Wilson's list of the most memorable Dallas-Fort Worth theater experiences of 2021 over at CultureMap Dallas. It was a big, complicated year for the arts scene thanks to pandemic uncertainties and lingering restrictions. There were still plenty of highlights, however, such as Theatre Three's The Music Man. Click over to the article to relive the experiences. Winter break and holidays turn schedules and routines topsy turvy for many. If you need help planning the days ahead, check out Patch's list of Upcoming Events In The Area. (Irving Patch)More info for the planners among you: Irving Patch offers the latest weather report for the area. Heads up! We may be in store for one of the hottest Christmas days on record. Meteorologists predict December 25 could see a high of 81 degrees F. Need a break from working, prepping for guests or anything else whatsoever? Watch Irving police officers sing car karaoke at The Dallas Morning News. Are you planning on taking public transit anytime soon? Better check out the Dallas/Fort Worth special holiday schedule for buses and trains, available at CultureMap Dallas. 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: Family Day @ Painting With a Twist Arlington - Ages 7 and up are invited for some creative fun! $32 per person. (11:00 AM and 1:00 PM)The Super American Circus - Visit the Traders Village on Mayfield Road to see circus performers who have appeared on America's Got Talent, daredevils, aerialists and more. $15. (2:30 PM)Chet Stevens - The Ranch At Las Colinas hosts live music, along with farm fresh food. No cover. (6:00 PM) From my notebook: Are you looking for a new pet? Have you lost your furry friend? Here's a roundup of pet news from Nextdoor:Catahoula leopard dog in the Hidden Oaks area needs rehomedTwo German shepherds roaming near Catalina Way on Wednesday evening 6-month-old white Pitbull puppy reported stolen from Las Brisas Hills A 1-and-a-half-year-old Graff Farms cat needs rehomedA black cat named Taco is missing from the Escena areaA small Maltese mix is missing from the Quail Valley Estates East neighborhoodHere's a reminder from the City of Irving to #ShopSmallShopLocal: "Residents who spend tax dollars in town not only support small businesses, but those dollars are reinvested in the community in impactful ways. From improving neighborhoods to enhancing the quality of life in Irving — shopping small makes a huge difference." More 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 Events: Save 15 Percent On FTD's Christmas Collection (December 25) Social Security Seminar (December 30) Add your event Loving the Irving 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 all caught up for today! I'll see you soon. — Ash DeMello