🌱Retired Firefighter Succumbs To COVID + Irving's CARE Spending

Irving TX

16 February, 2022

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Rise and shine, Irving! Here's everything you need to know to get this Thursday started off right. First, today's weather: Breezy; colder in the morning. High: 61 Low: 29. Here are the top five stories today in Irving: Retired Irving firefighter Dave Austin succumbed to complications from COVID-19 on February 16. His former department issued a statement, saying, "Our prayers go out to him and his family. He was a good man. The world is lesser without him." (CBS Dallas / Fort Worth)Find out how the City of Irving is spending Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding it received from Dallas County over at the Press Release Desk. The county handed over $13,233,100 to Irving. The biggest chunk ($4,904,100) went to the community for economic assistance. Learn how the City of Irving is investing in the local community at Irving Weekly. More than $810,000 in CARES Act money went to local nonprofit agencies, such as Irving Cares, Meals on Wheels and Transcend STEM. Check your travel plans! The City of Irving announced a closure of State Highway 183 lanes and the Spur 482 ramp this weekend. (Press Release Desk)Get more info about Dallas County's campaign to end the HIV epidemic by 2030 at the Irving Weekly. From our sponsor: Hey Irving, are you looking to buy a house, refinance or just explore your options? Check out the new Patch Mortgage Center for all your home financing needs! Today in Irving: Trivia Night - The Spirit Grille invites you to prove your smarts every Thursday. (7:00 PM)Heritage Book Club: "An American Marriage" by Tayari Jones - The Heritage Senior Center is the spot to discuss a work of literature every month! (7:00 PM)Live Music at Nosh and Bottle! - Shimmy on over to your "neighborhood living room" at the Toyota Music Factory for tunes plus local brews, wines, gourmet dishes and more. (8:00 PM) From my notebook: Hear from the Irving Fire Department about the loss of Dave Austin at their Facebook page. Irving ISD gives a shoutout to the Lady Cards for their win in the first round of the playoffs! (Instagram) Irving Public Library wants you to have an amazing Black History Month! Check their list of fantastic Young Adult books written by Black authors. (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: Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (February 19) Estate Planning Seminar 2/22 & 2/24 (February 22) Learn How To Reduce Your Risk For Heart Disease During American Heart Month (February 28) Add your event Free stuff: New baby bed (Details) Add your free stuff 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 officially in the loop for today. I'll see you around! — Ash DeMello