🌱WrestleMania 38 Descends On DFW + Find Fresh Oysters In Irving

Happy Friday, people of Irving! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Sunshine and some clouds. High: 76 Low: 54.

Here are the top five stories in Irving today:

1. Wrestling fans from around the nation are descending on DFW to attend WWE'S WrestleMania 38 held at Arlington's AT&T Stadium on Saturday and Sunday. Around 150,000 fans from all 50 states and 47 countries are expected to attend the mega event, last held in Arlington in 2016. Experts estimate the event will bring upwards of $200 million to the local economy. (NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
2. The casual dining scene got a little less crowded last week — at least briefly. Arlington's TGI Fridays closed for two days after health inspectors discovered violations. Take a look at the rest of the closures over at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
3. Thursday was National Oyster on the Half Shell Day. Click over to the Visit Irving Blog to discover spots around town known for serving the briny shellfish extra fresh.
4. A local business is helping balding women. Irving's Illusions By Ink Studio offers scalp pigmentation services to give hair a fuller appearance. (Irving Weekly)
5. A century-old Fort Worth building was purchased by an Irving hotel company recently, reports NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth. The 11-story building has served as an office building since being built in 1910. The purchasing company, Icon Lodging is expected to turn the property into a hotel.

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Today in Irving:

• Annual Family Night at Six Flags - Purchase half-price admission tickets online for $40 at childrens.com/sixflags or participating Tom Thumb stores to support Children's HealthSM. Tickets at the gate will cost $79.99. (6 p.m. - 11 p.m.)
• Kids Rock The Block - Enjoy a free family-friendly event with bounce houses, face painting, games, a petting zoo and more, hosted by the Family Advocacy Center at 305 N. O'Connor Rd. (5 p.m. to 7 p.m.)
• Jonathan Fisher Jazz - Hear live music at Nosh & Bottle Market. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• A UTSW cancer expert has a reminder: 'If you delayed screening, it's time to come back.' Many people put off routine diagnostics because of the pandemic. Health officials are saying the time has come to resume those important routines. (D Magazine)
• Have you signed up for the Irving Marathon yet? Put that training to good use Saturday, April 2. Click the link to get a discount code for freebies such as beer, pancakes, entertainment and more. (Instagram)

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— Ash DeMello