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🌱 Patch AM: Were you on I-635 during this deadly Irving road‑rage crash?

Also, don't miss Crain & Wooley: Free Estate Planning Webinar on the Irving Patch calendar

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Hello Irving! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Were you on I-635 during this deadly Irving road‑rage crash?
  • Will Irving’s $70M drainage overhaul finally tame neighborhood flooding?
  • When and where can you give blood in Irving this month?

Also on today's calendar: Crain & Wooley: Free Estate Planning Webinar and 7 more events.

Find out what's happening in Irvingfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: What did the alien say to the puzzle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Irvingfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Wednesday: Abundant sunshine, with a high of 65 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Thursday: Beautiful with plenty of sun, temps: high: 65, low: 49.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 72 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Motorcyclist Killed in Irving Road-Rage Crash on I-635; Suspect Vehicle Sought (irvingweekly.com) — A 20-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a suspected road‑rage crash on westbound I‑635 in Irving near the SH 161 exit, and police are still searching for the driver who fled. Irving Police, Fire, and EMS responded Saturday afternoon, but the rider died at the scene, and investigators are asking witnesses or anyone with information about the suspect vehicle to come forward.
   

2. Irving aims to revamp its 'largest and most outdated' drainage channel with $70M in state funding (keranews.org) — Irving has secured $70 million in state support to overhaul one of its largest and most outdated drainage channels, aiming to cut flood risk for more than 240 homes. Work is already underway in phases through about 2030, with deeper channels, new concrete walls, and utility relocations designed to keep stormwater out of streets and yards.
   

3. Give Blood and Give Patients Time This Holiday Season (northdallasgazette.com) — North Texas residents can donate blood this month at the Red Cross fixed center in Irving, helping keep local hospitals stocked during a high-demand holiday season. Appointments are available through Dec. 31, with special gift card and T‑shirt incentives on select dates and clear eligibility guidelines for new donors.
   

4. Classic rock band Triumph announces first tour in 30 years (star-telegram.com) — Fans in Irving can look forward to classic rockers Triumph bringing their 50th anniversary Rock & Roll Machine tour to North Texas in 2026, with a stop planned in the city alongside San Antonio and Sugar Land. The Canadian trio, popular since the early ’80s, is touring for the first time in 30 years, giving local classic rock fans a rare chance to see them live.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday December 10
  • The Market Happy Hours
    Dallas Farmers Market , 920 S Harwood , Dallas
    10:00 am
  • Voice Class
    Dallas Public Library , 1515 Young Street , Dallas
    1:00 pm
  • Fiber Arts Workroom Open Office Hours!
    Dallas Public Library , 1515 Young Street , Dallas
    1:00 pm
  • Computer Tutor
    Park Forest Branch Library , 3421 Forest Lane , Dallas
    2:00 pm

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  • PeakPower Learners — (469) 396-6182
    The Power Of Two: Online Classes for Dual Language Students
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    Estate Planning and Probate Attorneys serving DFW

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💬 Chatter

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  • TradeJobsWorkforce posted a job opening for USPS Postal Clerk in Dallas. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Irving here.

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