🌱9-Y-O Missing From West Dallas + New DART Bus Network Launches

Irving TX

23 January, 2022

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Welcome back, Irving! Here's everything you need to know to get this Monday started off right. First, today's weather: Cloudy. High: 57 Low: 41. Here are the top five stories in Irving today: Dallas police are asking for the community's help in searching for a missing 9-year-old boy. Ashton Griffin went missing from 414 West Louisiana Avenue around 10:30 AM on Sunday. Click over to the article to see a photo and find out how to report possible sightings. (WFAA.com)Sad news out of the Stemmons corridor area: A 79-year-old woman died in a house fire early Sunday morning. The woman's daughter was able to escape the blaze, but is now dealing with displacement and the loss of her mother. (NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)Being a scientist doesn't always mean getting an advanced degree. Check out the latest program from the City of Irving that invites folks to become "Community Scientist." Register for the January 27 session to learn how to make discoveries and share them with others. Bring your curiosity! South Oak Cliff High School won the state's football championship, and Dallas' mayor declared Saturday "South Oak Cliff Day." See the festivities at CBS Dallas / Fort Worth. Get ready for the week ahead: Irving Patch presents your weekly weather forecast. Look forward to highs near 60, but lows trending toward freezing (so protect any sensitive plants). From our sponsor: Today's Irving Daily is brought to you in part 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: Kids ages 7 and up are invited to try out for the City's Sharks Swim Team. North Lake Natatorium is the spot. Cost: $75 for the season. (6:00 PM - 6:30 PM)Group Voice Lessons: Head to the Irving Archives and Museum to learn techniques for singing acapella and get to know some musical folks. (6:00 PM - 8:45 PM)Royal Reads Color Me Calm: Royalty - Irving Public Library welcomes adults to a soothing color session, complete with calming music. (7:00 PM) From my notebook: Today is the official launch of the new DART Bus Network. The agency is celebrating with free rides through January 30. (Facebook)Looking to update your workout routine? Click over to Instagram to see some opportunities at the Texas Lottery Plaza with help from @CampGladiator. (Instagram) 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: Taxes In Retirement Webinar (January 24) Taxes In Retirement Seminar (January 24) 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 around! — Ash DeMello