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Irving: Investing in Our Future

Posted on: August 23, 2019

Main Street Plaza Opens

Nighttime view of the new Main Street Plaza in downtown Irving.

Irving's Heritage Crossing has a new attraction.

Main Street Plaza is now open. It features a curved walkway, shade trees, tables, lighting, and art display space.




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Posted on: May 4, 2023
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Posted on: March 10, 2023
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Posted on: March 1, 2023
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Posted on: March 1, 2023
A freshly paved road.

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Posted on: March 1, 2023
Architect's aerial view of the veranda and deck at the Irving Golf Club.

City Adds Veranda, Deck to Irving Golf Club

Posted on: March 1, 2023
Construction workers prepare an excavated section of Irving Boulevard for paving.

Irving Boulevard Reconstruction Reaches Milestone

Posted on: February 1, 2023
Artist rendering of the new Carbon Road Pump Station.

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Posted on: February 1, 2023
View of apartments along Riverside Drive, with construction cones on the road.

Construction Begins on Cottonwood and Hackberry Interceptor Project

Posted on: February 1, 2023
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City to Begin Improvements on Embassy Channel in February

Posted on: January 1, 2023
Looking north along MacArthur Boulevard, at Northgate Drive.

MacArthur Boulevard Reconstruction Project to Begin in Early 2023

Posted on: December 15, 2022
The front steps to Irving City Hall showing the recently renovated landscaping.

City Hall Landscape Renovation Project Now Complete

Posted on: November 1, 2022
Architectural rendering of the new Central Fire Station design.

New Central Fire Station Demolition, Construction Planning Underway

Posted on: November 1, 2022
Swings designed for disabled children sit next to regular swings at West Park.

Accessibility Woven into City’s Plans for Future

Posted on: October 4, 2022
Vehicles at a stop light that just exited SH 183.

City Launches Wrong-Way Driver Detection Program

Posted on: October 4, 2022
The roadway of MacArthur Boulevard, just north of Northgate Drive.

Road to the Future Project Continues as City Looks Ahead to Phase 2

Posted on: September 20, 2022
The original Central Fire Station and City Hall building in 2022.

Red Doors in the Heart of Heritage

Posted on: August 4, 2022
Worker standing in manhole checks large capacity water meter.

Water Utilities Expands Large Water Meter Testing Program

Posted on: July 1, 2022
Heavy-duty container delivery truck

$8.2 Million Approved for Fleet Operations Vehicles, Equipment

Posted on: June 6, 2022
Artist rendering of Irving Boulevard/Britain Street intersection with traffic and pedestrians.

May 10, 2022, Stakeholder Meeting Update

Posted on: May 23, 2022
Restored Mustangs of Las Colinas sculpture in the renovated Williams Square Plaza.

City Revitalizes Williams Square Plaza, Iconic Mustangs of Las Colinas

Posted on: May 20, 2022
A crew places fresh asphalt on Rock Island Road.

Summer Overlay Project Kicks Off

Posted on: May 6, 2022
Family of late Ramiro Lopez at the unveiling of "Ramiro Lopez Way" street sign.

Irving Unveils ‘Ramiro Lopez Way’

Posted on: April 7, 2022
Lower Delaware Creek channel walls rebuilt at Grauwyler Road.

Delaware Creek Drainage Update

Posted on: April 1, 2022
Crews move the Williams Square sign to a new location using a crane.

Williams Square Plaza Sign Moved into Place

Posted on: March 10, 2022
Fields and paths in Wyche Park, Irving.

Excavation Work to Begin on Wyche Park Detention Basin

Posted on: March 4, 2022
Artist rendering of the proposed new Carbon Road Pump Station.

Design Underway on Carbon Road Pump Station Project

Posted on: March 4, 2022
Mural featuring Georgia Farrow, Jackie Townsell and J.O. Davis at the Georgia Farrow Rec Center.

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Posted on: February 22, 2022
House in background. Banner: Hard Rock and Pioneer Improvements Project

City Approves Improvement Projects Along Hard Rock Road, Pioneer Drive

Posted on: February 1, 2022
A worker carefully sandblasts part of the sculpture to restore it to its original state.

Williams Square Plaza Renovation Progress

Posted on: February 23, 2022
Initial screen of video on Heritage Park reconstruction project's history.

Holidays at Heritage: Heritage Park History

Posted on: December 16, 2021
Rebuilt channel and bridge in the Delaware Creek project, Irving, Texas.

Delaware Creek Drainage Channel Project Nears Completion

Posted on: December 1, 2021
Artist rendering of the finished Irving Boulevard, with a bike lane and wider sidewalks.

Nov. 9, 2021, Stakeholder Meeting Update

Posted on: November 12, 2021
Artist rendering of aerial view of the finished Williams Square.

Williams Square Plaza Update

Posted on: November 1, 2021
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Traffic Signal Battery Backup Program Keeps Drivers, Emergency Services Safe on Irving Roads

Posted on: October 1, 2021
Restored original water tower at the Irving Heritage Park.

Heritage Park Will Bring New Energy to South Irving

Posted on: October 1, 2021
Artist rendering of entry monument sign for redeveloped Irving Heritage District.

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Posted on: September 28, 2021

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City Hall, Irving, Texas

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Posted on: September 2, 2021
Architectural rendering of the final aerial view of Williams Square Plaza with greenspaces.

Update: Williams Square Plaza Reconstruction

Posted on: September 1, 2021
A compactor climbs a hill of trash at the landfill.

Operational Improvements Recommended to Extend Landfill Life

Posted on: August 11, 2021
Green House

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Posted on: July 28, 2021
New radio tower being installed next to Irving City Hall's parking garage.

Irving Radio Tower Replacement Project Underway

Posted on: July 13, 2021
Little girl plays in the new Paws Colinas dog park with three dogs.

Paws Colinas Dog Park Now Open

Posted on: July 13, 2021
Bridge over a creek on Campion Trail.

Campion Trail Usage Soars

Posted on: June 1, 2021
Collage of the new amenities at the Georgia Farrow Rec Center - gym, game room, lockers.

Welcome to the Renewed Georgia Farrow Rec Center

Posted on: June 4, 2021
Workers rebuild a channel along Delaware Creek.

West Irving Creek Drainage Improvements

Posted on: May 5, 2021
Artist rendering of the remodeled Williams Square with trees, foliage and tables.

Irving Invests in Revitalization of Iconic Williams Square Plaza, Mustangs of Las Colinas

Posted on: April 19, 2021
Photo: A completed portion from 2013 of the Loop 12 project. Photo courtesy Zachary Corp.

Irving Interchange Project To Provide Congestion Relief

Posted on: April 5, 2021
Exterior of the new Fire Station 4 in Irving.

Move-In Day Nears for New Fire Station No. 4

Posted on: April 5, 2021
Some of the new playground equipment designed for accessibility at West Park.

Explore, Learn and Grow: New Playground at West Park Now Open

Posted on: April 2, 2021
Collage of the new amenities at the Georgia Farrow Rec Center - gym, game room, lockers.

Georgia Farrow Recreation Center Updates Now Complete

Posted on: April 2, 2021
A patched road that will be replaced in the Conflans Project water/wastewater improvement project.

City's Water, Wastewater Improvement Project to Affect 132 Properties

Posted on: April 1, 2021
Artist rendering of the new DART Hidden Ridge Station at Carpenter Ranch.

DART Riders Have a New Stop in Irving

Posted on: April 1, 2021
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A slide at the newly renovated West Park.

West Park Opens to the Public

Posted on: March 5, 2021
Workers repair a water main break that occurred during the February 2021 winter storm.

Irving’s Water System Performs Well During Winter Storm

Posted on: March 1, 2021
City of Irving Hunter Ferrell Landfill Administration Building

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Posted on: February 1, 2021
New Delaware Creek Connector Trail bridge on east side of Senter Park.

New Trail to Connect Downtown with Campion Trail

Posted on: February 1, 2021
West Irving Library entrance

West Library Entry Repairs Begin in February

Posted on: February 1, 2021
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Text-to-911 Service Now Available for Irving

Posted on: December 17, 2020
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Posted on: November 10, 2020
Monument sign at the entrance of Levy Event Plaza.

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Posted on: November 10, 2020
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The sun rises behind the new Irving Signature Bridge.

Irving's Signature Bridge Nears Completion

Posted on: September 29, 2020
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Posted on: September 21, 2020
Channel Block Walls at Sunnybrook Drive

Construction Continues on Delaware Creek Drainage Improvement Project

Posted on: September 1, 2020
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City Plans New Pocket Park at Gilbert, Rock Island Roads

Posted on: August 17, 2020
A repaved pathway in Mountain Creek Preserve, designed for walking and biking.

Mountain Creek Preserve Improvements

Posted on: August 11, 2020
A crew works on a paving project using a grader.

Water, Wastewater Improvement Project at Oakdale and Rindie on Track for Early Completion

Posted on: July 1, 2020
An artist's rendering shows cars and people on the upper deck of the Signature Bridge at night.

Irving’s Diamond Interchange Scheduled to Begin, Signature Bridge Nears Completion

Posted on: July 1, 2020
Heritage Park sign in front of its gazebo, Irving, Texas.

2020 Update: Heritage Park Expansion

Posted on: May 20, 2020
Paving work done on Second Street in Irving, Texas.

Summer Overlay Project Kicks Off Ahead of Schedule

Posted on: May 12, 2020
An update on the Road to the Future project.

Road to the Future: Year 3 Projects to Begin

Posted on: April 20, 2020
Artist's rendering of the completed Fire Station 4.

New Fire Station No. 4 Will Better Serve City and Protect Firefighters

Posted on: April 1, 2020
Artist's rendering of the completed Heritage Park with the city's first library.

Heritage Park Renovations to Breathe New Life into the Area

Posted on: April 1, 2020
Aerial view of Irving's new Urban Center Lift Station under construction.

Construction Underway on City’s Urban Center Lift Station

Posted on: March 1, 2020
An Irving Boulevard street sign.

Irving Boulevard Reconstruction Public Input Meeting

Posted on: February 24, 2020
Author Claudia Rueda visits East Library and Learning Center in Irving.

East Library Opens with New Features, Amenities

Posted on: February 1, 2020
Aerial view of a portion of the proposed new Delaware Creek Trail.

Delaware Creek Trail Construction Begins

Posted on: February 26, 2020
Aerial shot of new Irving Archives and Museum.

Irving Archives and Museum Offers a Sneak Preview of New Space

Posted on: January 14, 2020
Monument sign at Irving's new Fire Station 4 location.

Fire Station 4 Construction Update

Posted on: January 14, 2020
Remodeled Senter Park fitness room.

Senter Park Recreation Center Now Open

Posted on: January 1, 2020
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Spark!Lab, Temporary Exhibition to Open at Irving Archives and Museum Dec. 19

Posted on: December 1, 2019
MacArthur extension at Levee Crossing into Champions Park.

Connecting to Irving

Posted on: November 1, 2019
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Song, Dance and More Coming to Heritage District

Posted on: October 1, 2019

City Offers New Customer Service Portal for Municipal Water Bill

Posted on: October 1, 2019
Musical performers at the 2019 Independence Day Fireworks event at Levy Plaza.

City’s Special Celebrations to Get Permanent Home at Levy Event Plaza

Posted on: September 1, 2019
Man hits a golf ball on the Irving Golf Club course, standing near water.

Irving Golf Club Opens

Posted on: September 5, 2019
People picnicking at Levy Event Plaza during a recent festival.

Levy Event Plaza Development Ahead

Posted on: August 2, 2019
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Heritage Park Restoration and Expansion Project

Posted on: August 1, 2019
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Irving Merges Operations Center into Traffic Signal Communication Network

Posted on: August 1, 2019
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Preview the Irving Archives and Museum

Posted on: July 10, 2019
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Millennium Fountain Becomes an Even Grander Work of Art

Posted on: July 1, 2019
New Irving Golf Club sign with three mustang heads carved above the name.

Watch: Irving Golf Club Preview

Posted on: July 10, 2019
Delaware-Creek-Phase-2-After

Delaware Creek Drainage Improvement Project Moves Forward

Posted on: July 1, 2019
Water tower at sunset, with the City of Irving logo painted on it.

Water Utilities Receives Recognition from State for Conservation Efforts

Posted on: June 1, 2019
Millennium Fountain in the evening, with green lighting in the water.

Millennium Fountain Improvements Complete

Posted on: June 7, 2019
Pool and surrounding deck of the Westin Irving Convention Center Hotel.

Welcome Home to Westin Irving Convention Center

Posted on: June 3, 2019
Children play on a pool slide at Cimarron Family Aquatic Center.

Cimarron Family Aquatic Center to Reopen Memorial Day Weekend

Posted on: May 1, 2019
Mayor Rick Stopfer, along with Westin executives and other city officials, cut the ribbon and open t

Westin Irving Convention Center Hotel Opens

Posted on: April 19, 2019
Underneath the Irving TRE line bridge that runs east to west along Rock Island Road.

City Approves New Hike, Bike Trail near West Irving DART Station

Posted on: April 1, 2019
Workers install rebar for concrete work at Cimarron Family Aquatic Center.

Upgrades Underway at Cimarron Family Aquatic Center

Posted on: March 20, 2019
Children play on the new A.S. Johnson playground's ground surface.

New Playground Opens at A.S. Johnston Elementary

Posted on: March 13, 2019
Workers position a ladder at Senter Park Recreation Center to access the new HVAC system and ductwor

Senter Park Recreation Center Renovations

Posted on: March 8, 2019
Irving's Princeton Booster Pump Station

How Water Utilities Department Moves Its Supply From East Texas Reservoir to Irving Faucets

Posted on: March 1, 2019
Architectural rendering of new Fire Station No. 4.

Construction Plans Heat Up on Fire Station No. 4

Posted on: March 1, 2019
A small building that houses pumps and controls is put into place at Irving's Millennium Fountain

Millennium Fountain Building Installed

Posted on: March 1, 2019
Workers pour concrete for the new Irving Signature Bridge.

Signature Bridge, Millennium Fountain Updates

Posted on: February 11, 2019
Irving-Archives-Museum-Construction

City Moves Forward With Irving Archives and Museum Construction

Posted on: February 1, 2019
City Hall, Irving, Texas

Crews Repair Major Water Main Failure

Posted on: January 18, 2019
Architectural rendering of the Main Street Plaza, showing the interior path and seating.

Main Street Plaza Project Construction Begins

Posted on: January 1, 2019
Senter-Park-Rec-Center

Senter Park Rec Center Renovations Run Through Mid-2019

Posted on: January 1, 2019
Damage to the Brockbank Channel structure from heavy rains in late September 2018.

City Makes Emergency Repairs on Brockbank Channel after Heavy Fall Rain Storms

Posted on: December 1, 2018
The new TEXpress managed toll express lanes on State Highway 183 are now open through Irving.

TEXpress Lanes Open as Midtown Express Marks Substantial Completion

Posted on: November 7, 2018
Officials and children cut the ribbon and officially open the new playground at Lively Elementa

New Playground Opens at Lively Elementary

Posted on: October 29, 2018
School-Zone-Indicator

Traffic Signals, School Zone Indicators Aims at Improving Safety

Posted on: November 1, 2018
The Westin Irving Convention Center Hotel, under construction, is scheduled to open December 2018.

Another Banner Year for Irving Development

Posted on: November 1, 2018
Architectural rendering of the proposed new Fire Station #4 in Irving, Texas.

Fire Station #4 Design Unveiled

Posted on: October 19, 2018
Delaware-Creek-Basin-Improvement-Project

Construction Continues on Drainage Improvement Projects in the Delaware Creek Basin

Posted on: September 1, 2018
Patrons take in a water aerobics class at the recently remodeled Heritage Aquatic Center, Irving, TX

Heritage Aquatic Center Renovations Complete

Posted on: August 27, 2018
Lively-Playground-Rendering

City Approves Playground Construction at Johnston, Lively Elementary Schools

Posted on: August 1, 2018
Runners along North Campion Trail in Irving, Texas.

Campion Trail Expansion Update

Posted on: July 24, 2018

Irving Golf Club Progress

Posted on: July 19, 2018
Remodeled Luzon Park, Irving, Texas

Luzon Park Reopens With All-New Features

Posted on: December 1, 2017
Senter-Park-Rec-Center

Senter Park Recreation Center to Receive Interior, Exterior Improvements Through CDBG Funds

Posted on: July 1, 2018
Twin-Wells-Golf-Course

City Hoping for ‘Hole in One’ with Newly Renovated Golf Course

Posted on: July 1, 2018
April 2018 - Irving Convention Center Hotel at its topping out ceremony.

Westin Irving Convention Center Hotel on Track for Winter Opening

Posted on: June 1, 2018
Artist rendering of the remodeled fitness center at Senter Park Recreation Center, Irving, Texas.

Renovations Planned at Senter Park Recreation Center

Posted on: June 1, 2018
Screenshot of the GIS website for Irving, Texas.

Navigating Irving Through Digital Technology

Posted on: June 1, 2018
An artist's rendering of the Signature Bridge shows cars on SH 114 during the day, going under th

Signature Bridge Construction Underway

Posted on: May 21, 2018
Traffic winds around construction and workers on State Highway 183.

Midtown Express Progress Spring 2018

Posted on: May 7, 2018
Scalehouse-and-Administration-Complex

Irving's Hunter Ferrell Landfill Prepares for Next Generation of Refuse Collection

Posted on: May 1, 2018
The Westin Irving Convention Center Hotel, under construction, is scheduled to open December 2018.

Watch: Westin Irving Convention Center "Topping Out" Celebration

Posted on: April 19, 2018
Heritage Aquatics 2

Heritage Aquatic Center Renovations Scheduled for Summer

Posted on: April 13, 2018
Deleware-Creek-at-De-Zavala

Municipal Drainage Utility Projects to Continue Through Spring

Posted on: April 1, 2018
Leveling pond used in transporting drinking water from Jim Chapman Lake to Irving, Texas.

City Leaders Tour Irving’s Water System

Posted on: March 21, 2018
Las Colinas Urban Center, Irving, Texas

Work to Begin on Urban Center Lift Station

Posted on: March 16, 2018
City of Irving elected officials and staff, as well as Dallas County and Grand Prairie officials, op

MacArthur Boulevard Ribbon Cutting

Posted on: March 1, 2018
New-Concrete-Truck

Irving Adds New Road Repair Construction Trucks to Fleet

Posted on: March 1, 2018
Pothole repair truck at work on Irving streets.

Asphalt Truck Adds Efficiency to Pothole Repairs

Posted on: February 13, 2018
Irving Archives and Museum

Public Preview of the Future Irving Archives and Museum

Posted on: February 6, 2018
An Irving Texas playground.

Irving Parks Playground Inspections

Posted on: February 6, 2018
Georgia-Farrow-Rec-Center

Georgia Farrow Expansion Plans

Posted on: January 29, 2018
Construction equipment and workers at Luzon Park, Irving, Texas.

Luzon Park Construction Underway

Posted on: January 16, 2018
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City Lauds Completion of Infrastructure Projects

Posted on: January 1, 2018
Traffic detour on Irving Boulevard, Nov. 11, 2021, for the reconstruction project.

Dec. 14, 2021, Stakeholder Meeting Update

Posted on: December 27, 2021
Artist rendering of the finished Irving Boulevard, with pedestrians at an intersection.

Jan. 11, 2022, Stakeholder Meeting Update

Posted on: January 24, 2022
The restored bank on the east side of Delaware Creek, after the main installation.

Feb. 8, 2022, Stakeholder Meeting Update

Posted on: February 22, 2022
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March 8, 2022, Stakeholder Meeting Update

Posted on: March 14, 2022