🌱City's New Report A Concern Tool + Oak Cliff Studio Relocates

Irving TX

14 March, 2022

5:21 PM

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Happy Tuesday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know going on in Irving today. First, today's weather: Mostly sunny and breezy. High: 65 Low: 46. Here are the top five stories today in Irving: The trial regarding Irving-based Boy Scouts of America's reorganization plan began Monday. The organization is seeking to file Chapter 11 in order to settle a "staggering" number of child sex abuse cases that have been alleged against it. If approved, the plan would create the largest sex-abuse compensation fund in U.S. history. (WBAP News/Talk)A longtime Oak Cliff art supply destination and studio has landed in its 'forever home' in West Dallas. Oil and Cotton, a collaboration between locals Shannon Driscoll and Kayli House, opened its doors in 2010. It continues to offer products as well as classes to help residents get creative at its fresh new location on Beatrice Street. (D Magazine)Find out what the six best food and drink events in the Dallas area this week over at CultureMap Dallas. Arlington events feature prominently on the list: There's a holiday-themed event on March 17 at J. Gilligan's Bar & Grill and an anime and Asian pop culture festival at Esports Stadium on Saturday, March 19. Are you in search of a new job? Take a gander at employment listings available nearby via Patch. A Las Colinas tower recently changed hands when it was bought by a buyer from New York. Get the whole story at The Dallas Morning News (subscription required). From our sponsor: Today's newsletter is brought to you by Ring, a Patch Brand Partner. We all know that Ring is the leader in video doorbells for home security. But did you know that Ring now makes a home security system that is getting raves from consumer electronic experts? (Reviewers at CNET called the new system — known as the Ring Alarm Pro — "a giant leap for home security"). So why the kudos? In a nutshell: the Ring Alarm Pro can protect your home both online and off. It includes a built-in eero Wi-Fi 6 router to help you get reliable physical and digital security in one, innovative device. Now you can help protect your home with all of the benefits of the Ring Alarm, to keep your home safe and secure, while experiencing fast, reliable connectivity. To learn more about the system CNET called "the future of home security" or to build your own custom system, you can visit Ring here. Today in Irving: Craftastic: Paint a Birdhouse - South Irving Library hosts a first-come-first-serve crafty event. (6:30 p.m.)Live Comedy with JP Hinsdale - Head to the Hangout Restaurant & Sports Club for some laughs, plus food & beverages. (Sign-up starts at 6:30 p.m.; show starts at 7 p.m.)Jesse & Joy: Clichés Tour - The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory welcomes a pop duo in an intimate setting. Tickets required for ages 2 years and up; tickets start at $46. (7:30 p.m.) From my notebook: Check out the City of Irving's new "Report a Concern" pilot program. The city is asking for feedback on its latest tool to report common issues, such as potholes, loose dogs or streetlamp outages. (Twitter) Need some ideas for entertainment over Spring Break? Check out a recent blog post from Visit Irvingand learn where you can up your foodie cred this month. 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 Seminar (March 17) FREE WEBINAR | Saints, Symbols, and Spaghetti (March 18) Bach Birthday Bash (March 21) Virtual Medicare 101 with Sid Martinez (March 22) American Diabetes Association Diabetes Alert Day: Understand Your Risk (March 22) 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 Tuesday. I'll see you around! — Ash DeMello