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🌱Coppell's Thomas Returns With Nonprofit + Perot To Be 'Reimagined'

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Posted Mon, Apr 4, 2022 at 1:58 pm CT|Updated Mon, Apr 4, 2022 at 2:50 pm CT

Hey, Irving! Here's everything you need to know to get this Tuesday started. Here's everything you need to know today in town.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and warmer. High: 87 Low: 56.

Here are the top five stories today in Irving:

Coppell native Solomon Thomas (2017's number three draft pick in the NFL) returned to his hometown last weekend. He's using his fame and a partnership with his parents to launch The Defensive Line nonprofit. The organization seeks to increase awareness for youth suicide. Thomas lost his sister to suicide in January of 2018. (CBS Dallas / Fort Worth)
The Perot Nature and Science Museum was already pretty cool, but CEO Linda Silver plans to take it to new heights. In response to changes brought with COVID-19, Silver is seeking Perot's expansion into new North Texas communities, an increase of digital STEM education assets, augmentation of its outdoor experiences, exploration of gamification opportunities and more. Read more about her strategies at D Magazine.
If you didn't make it to the Bon Iver concert in Irving on Sunday, the Dallas Observer has your back with an overview. Preston Jones calls the alt-rock collective's performance at the Pavilion at the Toyota Music Factory an "often-overwhelming sonic spectacle."
Click over to the City of Irving's site to read about upcoming overnight closures on the Irving Interchange project. Portions of SH 183, SH 114, Loop 12 and Spur 482 will be closed nightly through Friday, April 8.
Looking for a new gig? See who's hiring in the Irving-area over at the Irving Patch.

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Today in Irving:

Free Gallery Visits @ The Irving Arts Center - Peruse the latest exhibit every Tuesday-Saturday afternoon for free! (noon - 5 p.m.)
Family Storytime - There are two local opportunities for family bonding, songs and stories today. Head to the South Irving Library at 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. or the Valley Ranch Library from 7 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Kahoot Trivia @ Aunt Cissy's Kitchen and Catering - Test your smarts, sip some brews and enjoy affordable, homestyle cooking every Tuesday at an event that's family-friendly to boot. (7 p.m. - 9 p.m.)

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— Ash DeMello