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Good morning Irving! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See how Irving road rage turned a street into a crash scene
  • How an Irving police leader rose to Amarillo’s top cop job

Also on today's calendar: Crain & Wooley: Free Estate Planning Webinar and 2 more events.

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Increasing cloudiness, with a high of 61 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and comfortable, temps: high: 66, low: 58.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and breezy, with a high of 67 and low of 39 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Texas Road Rage Ends in Wild Sidewalk Crash (wearelubbock.com) — A wild road-rage encounter in Irving sent two sedans careening onto a sidewalk, with one smashing a street sign and another trailing damage before police appeared in the frame. The chaotic video ends with one car smoking heavily, underscoring how quickly aggressive driving on Irving streets can spiral into a dangerous mess.
   

• City officials discuss selection of new Amarillo police chief (abc7amarillo.com) — An Irving police leader, Thomas Hoover, has been tapped to become Amarillo’s next police chief after a nationwide search, with city officials praising his work on homelessness and technology in Irving. While this change won’t directly alter daily life here, it spotlights how Irving’s policing experience and leadership are influencing law enforcement priorities elsewhere in Texas.
   

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    Tuesday December 16
  • NTFB Application Assistance for Social Services
    Dallas Public Library , 1515 Young Street , Dallas
    9:30 am
  • Story Palooza Preschool Class
    Euless Library , 201 N Ector Dr , Euless
    10:30 am
  • DIY Scrapbook Paper Ornaments
    Park Forest Branch Library , 3421 Forest Lane , Dallas
    10:30 am
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    Dallas Public Library , 1515 Young Street , Dallas
    10:30 am
  • Keyboard Class
    Dallas Public Library , 1515 Young Street , Dallas
    1:00 pm
  • Guitar Class
    Dallas Public Library , 1515 Young Street , Dallas
    2:00 pm
  • Computer Tutor
    Park Forest Branch Library , 3421 Forest Lane , Dallas
    2:00 pm
  • Kid's Lit Club: Winter Story Time & Snowball Math (STEM Activity)
    Dallas Public Library , 1515 Young Street , Dallas
    4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Missing dog south Irving W Irving blvd and Alden st.
    My nieces dog got out yesterday. She's a lab/pit black with white on her chest paws and snout. He name is unique usually sweet but lots of energy… (Nextdoor Westwood Park)
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  • Norm Reeves posted a job opening for Mazda Service Porter/Valet in Irving. Apply here.
  • Oatey Company, Inc. posted a job opening for Material Handler I (2nd Shift)-7 in Irving. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Irving here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • DFW biscuit restaurant shutters all locations, including one in Stockyards (star-telegram.com)
  • Javonte Williams shining despite Cowboys' flagging run game (espn.com)
  • Failed sale forces comfort food chain to shut its doors (thestreet.com)

Ok Irving! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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