🌱 Arlington Officer Denied Full Honors + Texas Taco Fest

Up and down, people from Irving Metro! Let’s start this Sunday with everything you need to know about the area today.

First the weather today:

Partly sunshine. High: 67 Low: 45.

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Here are the top stories in Irving today:

  1. A Dallas County Prison Officer died of COVID-19. Under Texas law, first responders are like detention officers Damon Finney are considered “Killed on duty” when they contract COVID-19. Finney succumbed to the disease on August 14th was still refused a funeral with full honor Service; few of his colleagues attended the service. Find out more about the sad situation at the Dallas Observer.
  2. Will you have vegans on your table this season? Local chef Brandon Waller from Bam’s Vegan Smoothies and Wraps Shares Special occasion recipes to help you meet everyone’s preferences. Click here to get ideas for breaded and fried oyster mushrooms, crushed garlic potatoes with black pepper sauce and other things comforting vegan dishes. (D magazine)
  3. More from the local food scene: Local chef Tiffany Derrys newest company made Esquire’s list of the best new restaurants in the US. Roots Southern Table, near Farmers Branch Historical Park, Number 19 on the list. The article notes that the spot has received high praise from other reputable sources such as: The 50 liveliest, tastiest restaurants in 2021. “ Maybe it’s time to get hold of a reservation …. (culturemap.com)
  4. Arlington is now the home of Sports prizeswhich puts North Texas in the international spotlight. Click here to learn more about the event that the Best of the best gather Celebrate competitive video games. (WFAA.com)
  5. Touch the base with the Makers in the DFW business world over at Dallas Innovates, including a New appointment to the Board of Directors of Caris Life Sciences, based in Irving.

Today in Irving:

  • Texas Taco Festival – Texas Live in Arlington! (located next to Globe Life Park and AT&T Stadium) is the place to go for tacos, margaritas, delicious treats, and taco-themed activities. General admission $ 9.99. (3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.)
  • ANNUAL RECITAL of the SIMA Folklore Ballet – The Irving Arts Center hosts a performance with live music from Trio Los Hidalguenses. Tickets start at $ 30. (6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.)
  • Live music with Martha Burks – Michaels from Las Colinas hosts a local singer alongside a soul food menu. $ 20 coverage. (19:30 o’clock)

Irving Patch Notebook

  • Today is National Gingerbread Day! Maybe it’s time to Irving Bakery to see what they have to offer or maybe even try it out The ginger man (no cookies but still ginger theme! plus beer!).
  • City of Irving, Texas – City Hall reminds people of it support local businesses how Shopping season begins. Dollars spent locally “are effectively reinvested in the community”. (Facebook)

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