🌱Arlington Woman Found Dead In Car + Bounty For Grand Prairie Man

Good morning, people of Irving! It's me again, Ash DeMello, your host of the Irving Daily.

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 85 Low: 62.

Here are the top five stories in Irving today:

1. Sad news out of Arlington: A 20-year-old who was last seen on April 10 was found dead in her car on Thursday, her family says. There is no security camera footage showing whether she was alone when she departed her family's apartment Sunday morning, but police say they don't suspect foul play. (WFAA.com)
2. A Grand Prarie man tops Texas' list of 10 most wanted sex offenders. Gregory Jon Pecina Jr., 37, is wanted for aggravated assault, robbery and kidnapping charges dating back to November 2020. Officials are offering $4,000 for information that leads to his arrest during the month of April. (NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
3. "All bills paid" apartment communities are gaining popularity in Northwest Dallas, and one is slated to become the 'Largest Multifamily Solar Installation in the US.' Granite Redevelopment Properties will soon boast solar panels over 2,000 covered parking spots. Soon all 16 affiliated complexes will include all utilities within the rent: water, cable, gas and electricity. (dallasinnovates.com)
4. Chris Rock was already famous, but "The Slap" catapulted him to new heights of global interest. New and longtime fans will soon have a chance to see Rock live at the Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory in Irving on November 3. Tickets are on sale now. (Dallas Observer)
5. Meet the latest cats, dogs and sometimes even other types of pets available for adoption at Irving area shelters via the Irving Patch.

Today in Irving:

• Irving Junction Farmers Market - Find fresh local produce and much more while you help support small businesses in the Southern Junction parking lot every Saturday. (8 a.m. - 2 p.m.)
• Novel Fiction Book Club - Head to the Valley Ranch Library Meeting Room to share your thoughts on a selected title. (10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.)
• Looking for some culture this weekend? Snag tickets for Momentum Dance Company's presentation of 'Carnival of the Animals' and New Works @ the Irving Arts Center's Dupree Theater. (7:30 p.m.)

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