🌱Sixth St. Lane Closures Through April + New Towne Center Eatery

Irving TX

07 February, 2022

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Happy Tuesday, Irving! Here's everything worth knowing around Irving today. First, today's weather: Sunny and warmer. High: 68 Low: 38. Here are the top five stories today in Irving: Plan ahead to avoid delays. The city of Irving offered the update that all eastbound lanes of Sixth Street, from Nursery Road to Glenmore Street, will be closed beginning February 9. The closure is due to a wastewater improvement project. Eastbound traffic will be diverted until the project's completion in April. Have you had a chance to visit Heritage Park lately? The newly renovated park features a historic train display, complete with caboose and vintage train depot, a picnic area and the iconic old water tower. Click over to the Visit Irving Blog to find out more about the space and upcoming events that will be held there. Irving Towne Center has a recent addition: Vinnie's Pizzeria and Pastaria. The family-owned Italian eatery opened in October 2021. Learn more about the spot's by-the-slice pizza offerings, raved-over lasagna and, of course, cannoli. (Visit Irving Blog)Ricky's Hot Chicken brought Nashville-style hot chicken to Arlington, and now it's bringing long lines. Find out if it's worth the wait over at The Dallas Morning News (subscription required).Reps from the EPA will be on hand to answer questions about the Delfasco Forge cleanup at a public meeting in Grand Prairie on February 17. (The Dallas Morning News; subscription required) Today in Irving: Public Meeting - Share your thoughts about proposed improvements to Southwest Park at the Jack D. Huffman Community Building auditorium. (6:00 PM)Online Anywhere eBook Club: The Gown by Jennifer Robson - Contact the host to join a discussion with fellow bibliophiles. (7:00 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: Get ready to stock your shelves! The Irving Public Library will host the We Love Reading Book Sale on Saturday, Feb. 12 from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM at the Friends Warehouse (3000 Rock Island Rd., Irving, TX 75060). (Instagram)Mark your calendars to learn about important members of our ecosystem! The West Irving Library is set to host "How Flies Make Chocolate: A Tale of Four Pollinators" on February 10. (Twitter) Hear how de Zavala Middle School Digital Learning Coach Melissa Colvin and Academic Specialist Teri Daulton are using their podcast 'Mic Drop' to strengthen relationships on campus via video on Facebook. 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 8) Estate Planning Seminar (February 8) Taxes in Retirement Webinar (February 15) 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