🌱 Irving Car Fire Damages 3 Structures + Bono At Mi Cocina?

Happy Tuesday, neighbors! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Thickening clouds. High: 75 Low: 66.

Here are the top five stories today in Irving:

1. A car fire at 216 W. Shady Grove on Thursday, April 14, damaged three structures. The damaged buildings included a storage shed and two garages. No homes were damaged and there were no injuries reported. (Irving Weekly)
2. Was U2 singer and philanthropist Bono drinking margaritas in Highland Park recently? Find out the facts at WFAA.com. A post showing someone looking very much like the "Beautiful Day" crooner at Mi Cocina popped up on social media recently, and The Internet has some thoughts...
3. Browse the latest Irving area job openings via the Irving Patch. Sales, customer service and other positions are ready for your talents.
4. There are lots of foodie-friendly events happening in the Dallas area this week, some of them rather close to home here in Irving. Beer fans will want to take note of the TAP Fest Goes 70s Party in the Design District. An Eataly event at Terra as well as the "Rosé Colored Glasses" Supper Club at The French Room round out the upcoming few days. (CultureMap Dallas)
5. Dallas' wastewater COVID-19 rates are rising. D Magazine explains why you don't need to worry... yet.

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Today in Irving:

• Family Storytime @ South Irving Library - Stories and songs for the whole family await. (10:30 a.m. - 11 a.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.)
• Club Core Classic Kickoff with Cole Swindell - The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory is the spot to begin the inaugural golf event. Tickets start at $64. (8 p.m.)

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— Ash DeMello