🌱 Patch AM: How an Irving cat’s AirTag led to a Christmas Eve rescue

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In today's newsletter:

• How an Irving cat’s AirTag led to a Christmas Eve rescue
• Why did the Big 12 spotlight this freshman twice already?

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Today's riddle: How many sheep does it take to make a sweater? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Mostly sunny, breezy and warm, with a high of 84 and low of 66 degrees.
• Sunday: A few afternoon showers, temps: high: 81, low: 39.
• Monday: Windy and much colder, with a high of 47 and low of 35 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Texas Cat Trapped In Chimney For Days Rescued On Christmas Eve Thanks To AirTag (dallasexpress.com) — An Irving family’s cat, Felix, was dramatically rescued from a neighbor’s chimney on Christmas Eve after three days trapped, thanks to his AirTag and a very understanding homeowner. Firefighters broke through the chimney wall with the neighbor’s permission, and the cat emerged tired but unharmed. The owners have since launched a GoFundMe to help repair the neighbor’s damaged home.
   

• Lena Girardi Named Big 12 Freshman of the Week - EnidLIVE! (enidlive.com) — Irving sports fans might like knowing the Big 12 named Oklahoma State guard Lena Girardi Freshman of the Week again, in an announcement datelined from Irving. The 5-foot-11 guard earned the honor after strong scoring performances against Tulsa and Cincinnati, coming off the bench to hit multiple three-pointers and efficient field goals in both games.
   

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• Teen Gaming Arena
  Park Forest Branch Library , 3421 Forest Lane , Dallas
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Sunday December 28

• Meditation for Families
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  Moody Coliseum , 3009 Binkley Ave , Dallas
  2:00 pm
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• $500 reward for anyone that can help me find and retrieve my best friend she is not aggressive at all 8179448214
  Please help me find my dog . Any information would be really helpful. Thank you! She’s black and white Siberian husky and has two color eyes one… (Nextdoor Rolling Ridge)
• Who ever this is made my Christmas.
  Loved y’all coming around. Need more Christmas cheer. (Nextdoor Southside Irving)

• Whole Foods Market, Inc. posted a job opening for Produce Team Member (Clerk, Floor Service) - Full Time in Irving. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

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• Carrollton to Celebrate MLK Parade & Program (northdallasgazette.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I have no idea. I didn’t even know sheep could knit.
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