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Morning Irving! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why an Irving traffic stop turned into a major felony case
  • High-paying Irving tech role seeks Splunk and AppDynamics expert
  • How DART's new security push could change rides for Irving commuters

Also on today's calendar: Architectural Control Committee Meeting (Commercial) and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Is there anybody completely useless? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 96 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Very warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 95, low: 71.
  • Friday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 91 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Woman Arrested After Irving Police Find Nearly 28 Grams of Meth Hidden in Her Bra (irvingweekly.com) — Irving police arrested a 44-year-old Grand Prairie woman after a Belt Line Road traffic stop where officers say she admitted hiding about 28 grams of meth in her bra. She now faces a first-degree felony delivery charge, and records show she has prior felony convictions. Residents may notice heightened enforcement of seat belt and drug violations in this corridor.
   

• Software Engineer - Judge Group, Inc. - Irving, TX, US (dice.com) — A staffing firm is hiring an Application Performance Monitoring Engineer for a role based in Irving or Charlotte, offering $52 to $57 per hour. The position focuses on tools like Splunk, AppDynamics, and Prometheus, plus automation and scripting. Experienced technologists in Irving looking for hands-on monitoring work with potential conversion to full-time may find this opportunity appealing.
   

• DART Announces Major Security Initiative At Five Light Rail Stations (dallasexpress.com) — DART is rolling out a 90-day "Operation Access" security push at several Dallas light rail stations, testing controlled access and stepped-up fare enforcement that could later expand systemwide, including to Irving riders. The agency will study crime, staffing, and technology impacts, then brief its board on possible fare gates, more uniformed officers on trains, and policy changes that could affect your daily commute.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • This morning, around 7:30 AM, Klohe—a beautiful Pomeranian—got out of the house.
    She is just an 8-month-old puppy. Please, if anyone has seen her or knows anything, help us find Klohe. Her owner, a 6-year-old girl, is heartbroken… (Nextdoor The Meadows)
  • Hello neighbors,
    Looking to find my handsome face Leonardo a forever home. Good with kids, other dogs loves to cuddle very quiet hardly barks only when someone is… (Nextdoor The Meadows)
  • SPECTRUM posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative ($20 PH starting) in Irving. Apply here.
  • OakTree Staffing Services posted a job opening for Payroll Assistant 3 in Irving. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Irving here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Field Technician jobs hiring near Coppell, TX at EchoStar (echostar.com)
  • Dinardo Tree Care Expands Certified Arborist and Tree Trimming Services (cincinnati.com)
  • Baxter, Tanko Dubbed Big Ten Swimmers and Divers to Watch (huskers.com)

Ok Irving! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: No because they can always be used as a bad example! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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