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🌱 Patch AM: Why a family motel fight led to upgraded charges in Irving
Coming up: Crain & Wooley: Free Estate Planning Webinar on the Irving Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- Why a family motel fight led to upgraded charges in Irving
- How Irving police responded to a violent attack at local apartments
- How much could Irving homeowners save by downsizing their homes?
Also on today's calendar: Crain & Wooley: Free Estate Planning Webinar and 1 more event.
Find out what's happening in Irvingfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: What did one astronaut stranded on the moon say to another? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Irvingfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Friday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 62 and low of 50 degrees.
- Saturday: Breezy in the morning; sunny, temps: high: 78, low: 48.
- Sunday: Increasing clouds and cooler, with a high of 60 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Irving Woman Arrested for Assaulting Mother and Brother in Repeat Family Violence Incident (irvingweekly.com) — Irving police recently arrested a 25-year-old woman after a violent late-night altercation with her mother and brother at a motel near SH-183 and Esters Road. Officers say prior family-violence history led to upgraded charges and the suspect was booked into Irving Jail before transfer to Dallas County custody. 
2. Pregnant Woman Assaulted by Boyfriend in Irving; Suspect Arrested (irvingweekly.com) — Irving police recently arrested a man accused of assaulting his pregnant girlfriend at the Brittney Place Apartments on East Irving Boulevard, where she also reported death threats. Officers say he was charged with aggravated assault of a pregnant person and taken to Irving Jail, and they’re urging residents to report domestic violence so victims can get protection and support.
3. Is Downsizing Worth It? (nytimes.com) — Homeowners in Irving are highlighted among the top U.S. cities where downsizing from a four-bedroom to a two-bedroom home can generate especially large 10-year savings. New research compares property taxes, closing costs, and storage fees across 90 major markets, showing how much Irving owners might gain by trading space for long-term financial breathing room.
4. Patented: Island Technology's Kernel-Based Protection of Computer Processes and More North Texas Inventive Activity » Dallas Innovates (dallasinnovates.com) — North Texas innovators, including several based in Irving, helped the Dallas–Fort Worth area secure 128 new U.S. patents in a single week, ranking 10th among 250 metros. Irving shows up in cutting-edge work on bandwidth management, supply chain intelligence, and major healthcare IT systems tied to McKesson’s local operations.
5. Decision Made: Amarillo Names Its Next Police Chief (mix941kmxj.com) — A former Irving Police Department leader, Thomas Hover, has been selected to become Amarillo’s next police chief, pending a January 2026 confirmation vote. His promotion highlights the experience developed within Irving’s force and puts an Irving-connected official in charge of another major Texas city’s police department.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Irving
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★ Featured events ★
- Crain & Wooley: Free Estate Planning Webinar
Online,
12:00 pm
Wednesday December 24
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Other local events
- It's a Wonderful Life
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Las Colinas , 320 W Las Colinas Blvd. building a2 , Irving
12:30 pm - Comedy Allstars
Punch Line Irving , 310 W Las Colinas Blvd. suite 130 , Irving
8:00 pm - Crain & Wooley: Free Estate Planning Webinar
Online
12:00 pm
Wednesday December 24
Friday December 26
Wednesday December 31
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🗓 Events Nearby
- NTFB Application Assistance for Social Services
Dallas Public Library , 1515 Young Street , Dallas
9:30 am - Music and Movement Time at the Bedford Public Library
Bedford Public Library , 2424 Forest Ridge Dr , Bedford
10:15 am - Bilingual Storytime / Hora de cuentos
Oak Lawn Branch Library , 4100 Cedar Springs Road , Dallas
10:30 am - Toddler Storytime
Dallas Public Library , 1515 Young Street , Dallas
10:30 am - Computer Tutor
Park Forest Branch Library , 3421 Forest Lane , Dallas
11:00 am - Carter BloodCare Blood Drive
Oak Lawn Branch Library , 4100 Cedar Springs Road , Dallas
12:00 pm - Fiber Arts Workroom Open Office Hours!
Dallas Public Library , 1515 Young Street , Dallas
2:00 pm - Mindful Fusion
Dallas Public Library , 1515 Young Street , Dallas
3:00 pm - Retro Rewind Movie Afternoon
Teen Lounge , 1201 Municipal Way , Grapevine
4:30 pm
Friday December 19
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