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🌱Local Eats, Music At The Ranch At Las Colinas + Irving PD Is Hiring

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Posted Tue, Apr 26, 2022 at 12:01 pm CT|Updated Tue, Apr 26, 2022 at 3:25 pm CT

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

First, today's weather:

Nice with plenty of sunshine. High: 79 Low: 64.

Here are the top five stories today in Irving:

If you're a fan of live music and farm-to-fork eats, you probably already know about The Ranch at Las Colinas. Writer Maria Lawson offers an overview of the establishment, highlighting its locally sourced ingredients. Chef de cuisine Jorge Rivera commented that these ingredients come at a premium, but the results are worth it and The Ranch's sourcing practices offer a greater opportunity to support the local farming community. (Dallas Observer)
The South Irving Library is prepping to celebrate el Día de los Niños y Libros/The Day of the Children and Books on April 30. The event emphasizes the importance of literacy for children of all backgrounds. The festivities will include South American crafts and activities as well as live music from the local Irving band, Ayllumassi. (Irving Weekly)
Did you know that this week is National Crime Victims’ Rights Week? The theme for 2022 is "Rights, access, equity, for all victims." The Irving Police Department is encouraging everyone to learn more about this important movement. (Irving Weekly)
Find out which ten companies employ the most people in Irving at The Dallas Morning News(subscription required).
DFW home prices are soaring! See what the market is doing with the latest real estate roundup for the Irving area at the Irving Patch.

Today in Irving:

Support Children’s Health in Plano with the Bash on the Boardwalk at Granite Park - Enjoy superhero-themed activities and shop-to-support incentives from nearby stores. (4 p.m. - 8 p.m.)
A Lively Cooking Experience - Kids ages 11-17 are invited to the Lively Pointe Youth Center to hone their culinary skills. (4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.)
Commit to HIIT - Get your metabolism amped on the Texas Lottery Plaza with music from a live DJ. $7. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

Are you interested in a career in law enforcement? If so, the Irving Police Department is now hiring. Learn more about the challenging career path at Facebook.
The Communications Department of the City of Irving wants your feedback on broadband needs! Click over to Nextdoor for a link to an important survey.

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with a new update.

— Ash DeMello