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Good morning Irving! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How an Irving woman escaped a terrifying attack on Shady Grove Trail
  • When Ha*Ash will take over Toyota Music Factory in Irving
  • How will DART's new security push affect Irving riders?

Also on today's calendar: Yoga on The Plaza at The Toyota Music Factory and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one wall say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 95 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 94, low: 74.
  • Thursday: Very warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 95 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Irving Man Arrested After Kidnapping Attempt at Park Trail (krnb.com) — An Irving woman fought off an attempted kidnapping and sexual assault on Shady Grove Trail on September 14, after a man repeatedly circled her, grabbed her, and threatened to stab her. She escaped by biting him, and police later arrested 29-year-old Isaac Guevara, who confessed while in the Irving jail. Residents who use local trails may want to be extra cautious and report suspicious behavior.
   

• Ha*Ash Launching 18-City 'No Me Hablen de Amor – Gira 2027' (hispanicallyyours.com) — Ha*Ash will bring their No Me Hablen de Amor – Gira 2027 tour to Irving on May 14, playing The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory as part of an 18-city run. Tickets go on Citi presale September 22, with general sales starting September 25 via Live Nation. Fans in Irving can expect a mix of new songs and longtime favorites in Spanish pop.
   

• DART Announces Major Security Initiative At Five Light Rail Stations (dallasexpress.com) — If you ride DART from Irving, expect a stronger security presence as the agency launches a 90-day Operation Access pilot at several Dallas rail stations to boost fare enforcement and safety. Data from this test could lead to future fare gates, more uniformed officers on trains, and broader policy changes across the system serving Irving commuters.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I'll meet you at the corner! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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