🌱Body Found In Lake Carolyn + Wrong-way Crash Kills Three

Irving TX

19 February, 2022

4:46 PM

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Morning, people of Irving! It's me again, Ash DeMello, your host of the Irving Daily. First, today's weather: Pleasant with periods of sun. High: 69 Low: 59. Here are the top five stories today in Irving: Police say a body was found in Lake Carolyn on Friday morning. The identity of the man found has not been revealed; an investigation is underway. (NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)An Irving cemetery for freed slaves will soon be more accessible with the addition of a sidewalk. Shelton's Bear Creek Cemetary near the George Bush Turnpike was donated years ago, and volunteers continue to maintain it, but access has become difficult because of the adjacent development and roadway. The City of Irving is negotiating access through a nearby development to make visits and maintenance easier. (NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)Grand Prairie police say they're investigating a fatal wrong-way crash that took place early Friday morning, Feb. 18. Three people were killed when a Ford truck drove the wrong way down the eastbound lanes of I-30, including the driver of the Ford and two people in the vehicle it hit. (CBS Dallas / Fort Worth)DNA evidence led to an arrest in a 38-year-old cold case murder, Dallas police said. Find out the details at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth. Prepare ahead to avoid delays. The City of Irving says that N. O'Connor Road from Irving Boulevard to Rock Island Road will be closed starting Monday, Feb. 21. (Press Release Desk) Today in Irving: Pound Fit Class - Get that heart rate up to music from a live D.J. in a workout at the Texas Lottery Plaza for free every Sunday! (10:00 AM - 11:00 AM)The Sneaker Exit - Queue up for an industry trade show at the Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas. Scope out the latest fashions, snag some new apparel or even trade sneakers with vendors and collectors. $22.95 admission. (1:00 PM - 6:00 PM) One World, Many Tales: African-American Read-In - Hear from acclaimed local storytellers at the auditorium of the Jack D. Huffman Community Building at this family-friendly event. (2:00 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: 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] Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Sunday! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with another update. — Ash DeMello