🌱Sentencing For 2017 Irving Murder + Local Man Stays In Ukraine

Irving TX

15 February, 2022

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Good day, people of Irving! It's me again, Ash DeMello, your host of the Irving Daily. First, today's weather: Cloudy, a few showers; windy. High: 68 Low: 57. Here are the top five stories today in Irving: LeDajrick "L.D." Rajae Cox was murdered in 2017 in Irving, just five hours after graduating high school. Jeremiah Robinson was convicted of the killing and sentenced to 45 years in prison, NBC DFW reported early Tuesday. One year after the murder of Ashley Moore, Dallas Police are asking the public for help finding her killer. Moore's body was discovered on February 12, 2021, in an area of Dallas just south of Grand Prairie. (CBS Dallas / Fort Worth)An Irving man staying in Ukraine's capital doesn't plan on leaving yet, reports Peyton Yager. The U.S. government has warned American citizens to leave the country; "Just wait and see what happens," is Tom Sanchez's response. However, Sanchez says he is making preparations and 'scoping out safe spots' in case of a Russian invasion. (FOX 4 Dallas)Irving Police are offering a special self-defense class for women next month. The Rape Aggressions Defense Systems sessions will be held on the evenings of March 21-24 for women 12 years and older. The nationally-certified trainers will offer hands-on self-defense tactics, risk reduction strategies and other important skills. (Irving Weekly)The City of Irving is hosting a special event in honor of Black History Month. The agency says that the One World, Many Tales: The 2022 African American Read-In will be held on February 20 at 2:00 PM at the Jack D. Huffman Community Building Auditorium. The program will feature award-winning author and professional storyteller Toni Simmons and others reading selections from African American children's literature. From our sponsor: Today's Irving Daily is brought to you in part by our friends at GoodRx — the best way to save money on your prescriptions. GoodRx helps you locate the lowest prices for medications at local pharmacies, so you're not overpaying. Works for pet medications too! To see how much you can save, go to GoodRx.com. Today in Irving: Black History Month Movie Series - The Lively Pointe Youth Center offers a showing for teens (popcorn provided) every Wednesday this month. (4:30 PM - 6:00 PM)Josh Ingram - The Ranch at Las Colinas shares live music from local talent alongside ranch-to-table fare. (6:00 PM - 9:00 PM)Commit to HIIT - Get your metabolism amped on the Texas Lottery Plaza with music from a live DJ. $7. (7:00 PM) 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] Alrighty, you're all good for today! See you all tomorrow for another update. — Ash DeMello