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In today's newsletter:

  • Why Irving officers used a Taser on a woman in traffic
  • How did three Irving ISD seniors reach National Merit distinction?
  • What police say happened inside an East Irving homeless encampment

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📰 News we're reading

1. Irving Woman Found Walking on Highway, Tasered and Arrested After Biting Officer (irvingweekly.com) — Irving police recently arrested a woman who was reportedly walking in traffic on W. John Carpenter Freeway and later bit an officer during the struggle. Officers used a Taser to stop her from running into highway lanes, then took her to Irving Jail on charges of assaulting a peace officer and resisting arrest. Police highlighted the serious risks when pedestrians enter busy roadways.
   

2. Irving ISD students earn National Merit Recognition (ramblernewspapers.com) — Three Irving ISD seniors have earned top honors in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program, spotlighting academic excellence in local high schools. A Singley Academy student was named a semifinalist, while another Singley senior and a MacArthur High senior were recognized as Commended Students. All three credit supportive Irving teachers, steady preparation, and confidence for their success.
   

3. Irving Homeless Man Arrested After Holding Ex-Girlfriend Captive and Assaulting Her with Axe (irvingweekly.com) — Irving police arrested a man after a woman reported being held and brutally assaulted over two days in a homeless encampment in East Irving near Loop 12. Investigators say she escaped, received hospital treatment for serious injuries, and that the suspect admitted preventing her from leaving. He now faces aggravated assault and bond violation charges tied to an earlier Irving case.
   

4. Woman Arrested for DUI After Crash on SH114 in Irving Leaves Boyfriend Critically Injured (irvingweekly.com) — A serious DUI crash on SH-114 in Irving left a passenger critically injured and led to felony intoxication assault charges against the driver, according to police. Investigators say the woman showed signs of intoxication, gave conflicting accounts of the night, and refused a voluntary blood draw, prompting a warrant. Results are pending as the investigation continues.
   

5. Twins make Bell signing official (minnesotanewsnetwork.com) — An Irving native is headed to a new team in Major League Baseball, as first baseman Josh Bell has signed a one-year deal with the Minnesota Twins. Bell, an established power hitter and former All-Star, brings nearly a decade of big-league experience and strong career numbers to his new club.
   

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