🌱 ExxonMobil HQ To Leave Irving + 2-Alarm Barton Estates Fire

Irving TX

31 January, 2022

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Happy Tuesday, people of Irving! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note. First, today's weather: Rather cloudy. High: 64 Low: 52. Here are the top five stories today in Irving: The Dallas Regional Chamber's 2022 Annual Meeting commenced on January 25. The in-person gathering of business people from around the region featured keynote discussions from Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan and Melissa Reiff, former CEO and chairwoman of The Container Store. Get the key highlights at D Magazine. An ExxonMobil spokesperson announced Monday that the company is moving its headquarters from Irving to the Houston area. One reason given for the transition was "centralizing service." ExxonMobile currently employs around 250 people in Irving. (CBS Dallas / Fort Worth)February is Black History Month, and the City of Irving has a range of activities in store to commemorate the contributions of African Americans to the community. Highlights include a Civil Rights exhibit at the Irving Archives and Museum as well as Irving Library's annual One World, Many Tales: African-American Read-In on February 20. Pollinators are essential to 80 percent of native plants in Texas. Learn about efforts to preserve bees and what you can do to help with a session led by Arlington's Stormwater Education Specialist. Click over to CW33 NewsFix to find out how to join in on Wednesday, February 2. Blue Sunshine Patio Bar & Grill recently took over The Oasis at Joe Pool Lake. It's a great spot to enjoy views of the man-made lake. Check out the menu and get the rest of the details over at CultureMap Dallas. From our sponsor: Last week, we told you about our new favorite non-alcoholic go-to — the refreshingly bitter drinks from our partners at Betera. They're chef-created from natural botanicals, lightly effervescent and worthy of life beyond "Dry January." We mentioned that their Ginger-Orange was excellent; we've since tried Elderflower-Lime and loved it as well — light and floral with the perfect amount of zing. We're converts. Enough of you took Betera up on their 15% discount on first orders for Patch Daily readers that they've extended the offer for another week. Use PATCH15 at checkout. Highly recommended — try Betera here. Today in Irving: Support Irving Cares and let someone else do the cooking when you visit (or order from) Fish City Grill in Irving. Ten percent of your order will go to the charity. (11:00 AM - 9:00 PM)Chet Stevens - The Ranch at Las Colinas shares live music from local talent alongside ranch-to-table fare. (6:00 PM)Kahoot Trivia @ Aunt Cissy's Kitchen and Catering - Test your smarts, sip some brews and enjoy affordable, homestyle cooking every Tuesday at an event that's family-friendly to boot. (7:00 PM - 9:00 PM) From my notebook: Irving Fire Department responded to a two-alarm structure fire Monday morning. Luckily, no one was hurt. See pictures of the crew's efforts over at Facebook. Irving Public Library wants to set you up... with a book. Visit the Blind Date With a Book section in the Adult Fiction area of any public library to snag a read without judging its cover. (Instagram)Get educated about planning for your child's future. Irving ISD invites parents to the virtual Pathway to College & Career parent information series, which starts February 24. (Twitter) 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 (February 7) Estate Planning Webinar (February 7) Taxes in Retirement Webinar (February 8) Estate Planning Seminar (February 8) Taxes in Retirement Webinar (February 15) Add your event For sale: Warehouse Fixtures and Equipment Liquidation (Details) Add your item 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! See you tomorrow morning for your next update. — Ash DeMello