With a diverse and vibrant community, the City of Irving has a number of interesting stories to tell. Learn more about the people, places and events of Irving's past and shape its future.
Esther Weaver Hurwitz spent decades deeply involved in the civic and social improvement of Irving, including founding the Irving Public Library and serving as its librarian for 21 years.
Described as a quiet debater and good listener by her daughter Valerie Weiss, Norma Stanton would devote more than 40 years of her life to civic and community service. Learn how the first appointee from Irving to the DART board helped shape public transportation across the entire city.
Jackie Mae Townsell was a lifelong public servant and Irving business owner who was well known for her tireless work on behalf of Irving citizens. She was the first black resident elected to the Irving City Council and she served consecutively for 18 years, from 1977 to 1995.
Wrapping up its celebration of Women's History Month, the City of Irving features the first female police officer, Gloria Darnell Willingham. Learn how a young woman from Haskell, Texas, rose through the ranks of Irving Police to become a lieutenant.
Continue the journey celebrating women who have made a difference. The Irving Public Library compiled this list of materials available to cardholders that highlight notable women in Texas history.