🌱Teen Shot On Macarthur Blvd. + Arlington Hogs Cause Havoc

Irving TX

10 February, 2022

4:43 PM

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Morning, Irving! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. Here are the most important things going on in Irving today. First, today's weather: Mostly sunny and mild. High: 75 Low: 47. Here are the top five stories in Irving today: An investigation is underway following a shooting on Macarthur Boulevard in North Irving around 10:15 AM Thursday morning. Police say a 19-year-old man was critically injured and transported to a local hospital. MacArthur was closed to northbound and southbound traffic from Old York Road to Red River Trail as a result. (Irving Weekly) In lighter news, you can look forward to enjoying favorite Thai-Laotian street foods right here in Irving in the near future. Teresa Gubbins reports that a new restaurant called The Padaek is coming to the Heritage District. The name refers to an iconic Lao fermented fish sauce and serves as a sort of 'secret handshake' for people familiar with the cuisine. (CultureMap Dallas)Feral hogs are causing concern in a North Arlington neighborhood, reports Vince Simms. The animals root up grass, looking for grubs to eat. Residents prefer their grass intact. Arlington Animal Services and other agencies have a solution: trap and process the hogs, then use the money from the meat to buy more trapping supplies. (NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)Get a preview replicas of King Tut's royal treasures on display in Irving over at The Dallas Morning News (subscription required). Find out which two Arlington restaurants failed their health inspections, prompting one to close in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. From our sponsor: Tackling a big to-do list around the house to start the new year? Our partners at Thumbtack, the home services app, have made hiring trusted local pros for pretty much any job extremely easy and intuitive. In minutes, you can find a painter, plumber, roofer or someone to help with small jobs such as trash hauling or appliance repair. And Thumbtack's rating system can give you confidence that you're hiring a quality pro you can count on. Click here to get started. Today in Irving: Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition - Get face-to-face with recreations of the Renaissance masterpiece at the Irving Mall. Adult tickets start at $17.50. (10:00 AM - 6:00 PM)Illusionist James Cielen @ Gaylord Texan Resort - Enjoy an award-winning illusionist in Grapevine. Tickets start at $15. (6:00 PM)Mike Coldewey @ Bruno's Ristorante Seafood & Steaks - Enjoy live music alongside Italian cuisine. (Open until 10:00 PM) From my notebook: Today is National Inventor's Day! Did you know the automated teller machine was invented here in Irving by Donald C. Wetzel back in 1968? And, just a few years later, over in Arlington, Mariano Martinez invented the frozen margarita machine, changing happy hour forever. Plan your weekend ahead of time: Check out the Visit Irving Blog for a lineup of live music events all weekend long! 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 15) Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (February 19) 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] Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update. — Ash DeMello