🌱 Irving Patch: Everything Going On Today (Wed, Jan 25)

Hello again, friends. It's Wednesday in Irving and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening locally, including updates on:

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But first, today's weather:

Low clouds may break; cool. High: 51 Low: 31.

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Here are the top stories in Irving today:

1. 7 DFW Restaurants and Chefs Named James Beard Award Semifinalists for 2023 (Eater Dallas)
2. Judge denies developer Tim Barton's request for relief from receivership, asset liquidation pending trial (Dallas Business Journal)
3. New projects in North Texas for January 24, 2023 (Dallas Business Journal)
4. Q&A with Tabitha Wheeler Reagan: District 7’s New Plan Commissioner (Dallasweekly)
5. Deep Ellum kicks off 150th anniversary with black tie gala (Dallasweekly)
6. Toddler's mother sues Irving daycare for mistreatment (The Dallas Morning News)
7. Garland PD officer detained in Dallas on prostitution citation (The Dallas Morning News)
8. Dallas-Fort Worth road conditions fine for most after snowy night (FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth)
9. Dallas County officials extend backlog court for felonies as jail population stays high (KERA News)
10. Audit: Former City of Dallas employees had access to sensitive info in computer files (KERA News)
11. ‘Economy on fire:’ Texas adds nation-topping 650,000 jobs in 2022 (The Dallas Morning News)
12. Dallas soufflé shop Rise will open in Plano (The Dallas Morning News)
13. Dallas Things To Do January 25 – 31 | Dallas Observer (Dallas Observer)
14. Where to Eat Well Without Going Broke Dallas (Dallas Observer)
15. Find Stellar Sliders at Son of a Butcher on Lower Greenville (Dallas Observer)
16. An LGBTQ Exhibition At Dallas' Holocaust Museum Shows a Long History of Struggle (Dallas Observer)
17. Arlington library board chair is removed over a recent Facebook post, LGBTQ displays (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
18. Teen left in Dallas creek was shot by man who showed ‘no emotion,’ affidavit says (The Dallas Morning News)
19. Dallas ISD Hall of Fame member, Dallas Wings help kick off reading competition (Dallas ISD)
20. Dallas-based Tango appoints Sebastian Peluffo as CFO (Dallas Business Journal)
21. DHA, Housing Solutions of North Texas Adds New Board Member (dallasinnovates.com)
22. A New Documentary Lets Joppa Preservationists Tell Their Own Story (D Magazine)
23. “You Can Get That Famous Marathon Gasoline in Oak Cliff” — 1930 (Flashback : Dallas)
24. She Reps: Sherelle Reed (Dallasweekly)
25. Coppell Police Department respond to multiple thefts, one aggravated assault, during the week of Jan. 15 (Star Local Media)
26. The Last Word: Starship Bagel's Oren Salomon on Dallas' Bagel City Identity (dallasinnovates.com)
27. New CEO Takes Command at Dallas-based Jacobs (dallasinnovates.com)
28. Alt-rock stars Beck and Phoenix bring co-headlining tour to Dallas (CultureMap Dallas)
29. Dallas leads country for best downtown living, offers personal space (The Dallas Morning News)
30. Coppell ISD considers 2023 bond options, estimated at $310 million (Star Local Media)

Today in Irving:

From my notebook:

• University of Dallas Crusaders: "🔙2️⃣💼 #BleedBlue 🆚: Austin College ⏰: 5:30 PM 📍: Irving, TX 📲: https://portal.stretchinternet.com/udallas/ #BleedBlue #DefendTheTower #udallas" (University of Dallas Crusaders via Instagram)
• University of Dallas Crusaders: "🔙2️⃣💼 #BleedBlue 🆚: Austin College ⏰: 7:30 PM 📍: Irving, TX 📲: https://portal.stretchinternet.com/udallas/ #BleedBlue #DefendTheTower #udallas" (University of Dallas Crusaders via Instagram)
• Irving Fire Department: "MOVE OVER or SLOW DOWN! Keep your eyes on the road - never text and drive. #irving #ifd #ftworth #fwpd #traffic #trafficsafety #education" (Irving Fire Department via Facebook)
• Irving Independent School District: "Today we're highlighting ✨ Trustee Michael Kelley who serves families in District 2. One thing he loves ❤️ about serving on the school board is enhancing the opportunities of our students and those around them. Hear more from Trustee Kel..." (Irving Independent School District via Facebook)
• City of Irving, Texas - City Hall: "Important information from Texas Department of Transportation. They're reminding drivers that slick surfaces appear first on bridges and overpasses, so keep extra distance between vehicles and drive according to the conditions of the road." (City of Irving, Texas - City Hall via Facebook)
• Irving Independent School District: "Who's ready for a brand new episode of Heart to Heart with Superintendent Hernandez? ❤️ Tune in tomorrow, January 25, to hear Superintendent Hernandez's conversation with district partner, community leader and attorney Haim Vasquez Immig..." (Irving Independent School District via Facebook)
• The Sloan School: "Interested in stopping by our Open House (March 2nd)? These kids give us a thumbs up for our Christian education!! We would love to learn more about what is essential in your child's education path?👇🏻 . ✝️I will instruct you & teach yo..." (The Sloan School via Instagram)
• Make-A-Wish North Texas: "Help us grant more wishes from the comfort of your home! We're looking for volunteers to help discover wishes for children with critical illnesses. Learn more and sign up at ntx.wish.org/volunteer" (Make-A-Wish North Texas via Facebook)
• City of Irving, Texas - City Hall: "The Irving Symphony Orchestra concluded its 2021-22 season with Grammy award winner Jon Secada in concert. ICTN’s Cathy Whiteman met with Secada to discuss his amazing thirty-plus-year career and his special performance at the Irving Art..." (City of Irving, Texas - City Hall via Facebook)
• The Sloan School: "Please join the Sloan School in our 1st open house of the year! We are excited to offer this time on March 2nd, 2023 from 6-8pm. . ❗Free Registration during our Open House ($100 value) ❗ . Learn More about the Sloan School - Accelerated ..." (The Sloan School via Instagram)
• Irving Independent School District: "‼️Calling all businesses and community partners‼️ We are excited to host the third annual State of the District on Tuesday, March 7, from 11:30 AM to 1 PM at the Irving Convention Center, and you're invited to show your support through o..." (Irving Independent School District via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Grand Venetian: "Hey!! - I’m looking for washer dryer movers and fixing technicians in Las Colinas, Irving. Please drop a text if you have any contacts." (Nextdoor)
• Communications Department, City of Irving: "TxDOT Drive Smart in Wet Weather - Important information from Texas Department of Transportation. They're reminding drivers that slick surfaces appear first on bridges and overpasses, so keep extra distance between vehicles and drive acc..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Plymouth Park North: "Not sure what happened to my posy regarding 2 younger looking coyotes in our neighborhood. - Whoever is messing with the post stop it" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Wildwood: "Did anyone else not get trash picked up yesterday ? - I called the city and the lady said she wasn't sure why, and that she's going to let the supervisor know." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Randy: "Hi everybody! - Does anybody know where Basketball lessons are offered for kids in south Irving area? TIA" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Hackberry Creek: "My contract with TXU is expiring in March. - Any recommendations for an electricity provider? Thanks in advance!" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Nimitzarea: "Looking for some one who is responsible and mature to rent a room only no access to the kitchen or backyard living or dining room amount is 600. - oo dollars a month no pets allowed looking for the age group 35 to 55 no youngsters people..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Lake Carolyn: "PACKAGE THEFT! - Multiple packages were stolen off of our front door this morning at around 11:45am. The man is a food delivery driver, that was seen walking with food to another resident previous to stealing. If anyone has seen this man..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Lake Carolyn: "Hello, I'm Butterscotch! - I am a Male f1 Pomsky(Mini Husky) an apartment friendly dog. I was born 12 weeks ago 🐾. I whey around 12 pounds. I am double coated am I am up-to-date on my vaccinations, wellness checkup and de-wormed. I have..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, 6th & Macarthur: "5:30pm 1/24 - Westwood - sixth St- MacArthur" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Around The Lake: "2 accidents on the intersection of Pickwick and Shady Grove at 5pm and again a different accident at 6; - 30pm. It’s a low visibility area with the curve on shady grove. Please be mindful and DRIVE SAFELY especially with these wet road c..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Mayflower: "Guys this is Nico. - He’s in need of a home. He has cat and other dog friends. Also loves the company of even the smaller kids, since he is such an attention seeker. His breed is miniture chihuahua & poodle. He won’t get any bigger th..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Las Brisas Hills: "My orange tabby is missing. - He will answer to his name Kane. If anybody sees him or is able to catch him please contact me. He is chipped as well 😢 TIA" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, O'Connor: "Dead body on closed 183 Jan 14th 10pm-midnight. - Does anyone know why?? Once we got to the front of the 1 lane that was moving there was a dead body on the side of the highway cover with a sheet but it was pulled back to her shoulders &..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Arts District: "I lost contact information for a good friend, Nathan "Nate" Hamilton, who I met in Frisco, TX in FALL 2015... - I want to add HIM as an invitee... he understood my PAIN from SCIATICA. I finally FOUND a job after 2015 and I have several c..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Senter Park: "Kids shot with BB guns from people in a car wearing ski masks as they were walking home from the bus this afternoon on Tacoma Street near Hanes Elementary and Northwest Recreation center. - If anyone has video from their home security pl..." (Nextdoor)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update.

— Celeste "Pirate Queen" Wetzel

About me: The original Pirate Queen and QA engineer for Patch. Did you know that this week I have worked at least two fourteen hour days? This sprint has been nuts and the engineering team has been keeping me hopping non-stop. I'm exhausted and very close to needing a vacation.

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