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City Revitalizes Williams Square Plaza, Iconic Mustangs of Las Colinas

The newly renovated Williams Square Plaza, 5217 N. O’Connor Blvd., featuring the iconic Mustangs of Las Colinas reopened after being under construction for the past year. The event debuted Irving’s $7.8 million investment to revitalize...

Lifeguards Needed for Irving Aquatics

Need flexible hours or a job close to home while gaining skills for the future? Lifeguards are in the business of safety and prevention, making them ideal candidates for medical or first responder college programs. The City of Irving is hiring candidates ...

TxDOT to Close Loop 12/Grauwyler Ramps for Weekend

Beginning Friday, May 20 at 8 p.m., TxDOT will close two ramps affecting northbound Loop 12 traffic:

• The on-ramp before Grauwyler Road to northbound Loop 12. See detour map.
• The northbound Loop 12 off-ramp after Grauwyler Road to the State Highway 183 eastb...

Best Places for Picnics in Irving

Warm weather and sunny skies are the perfect combination for a picnic! Round up the family, friends or a special someone, and pack up a bite to eat. Or better yet, pick up a takeout order from one of Irving’s world-class restaurants. Irving has ...

Bring the Kids to the Animal Connection Experience at Fritz Park

The animal experience features petting zoo animals, pony rides, exotic animal displays, gifts and snack shop, a duck pond and children's activity area.

May 19-July 30 | Open Wednesdays - SundaysFritz Park | 312 E. Vilbig St.

Hours are 10 a...

Honor Irving Veterans at Memorial Day Ceremony May 29

Honor Irving veterans at a Memorial Day Ceremony hosted by the Veterans Memorial Park Committee. The guest speaker will be Irving Councilman Allan E. Meagher, and the moment of reflection will be presented by Annette French, a retired U.S. Navy Petty Offi...

City Holiday/No Trash Collection May 30

In observance of Memorial Day, there will be no residential trash, curbside recycling or brush collection May 30. In addition, the following facilities will be closed:

• City Hall 
• Heritage Aquatic Center
• Hunter Ferrell Landfill
• Irving Archives and Mus...

Secure Refuse to Avoid Litter in Neighborhoods

Prevent litter from escaping trash and recycling bags by securing the bags closed using a knot, twist tie or other method to keep refuse contained. Bags must be of sufficient strength to move materials from curb to collection vehicles without tearing or s...

City Seeks Budget Input

Planning for the city’s Fiscal Year 2022-23 (FY23) budget has begun! The City of Irving Budget Team is looking for resident suggestions, feedback and opinions on what should be considered for the FY23 budget, which begins Oct. 1. 

The Ir...

South Library Offers One Stop for Hotspots

Irving Public Library now offers Wi-Fi hotspots. Irving residents with current library cards that allow checkout of physical materials may borrow a hotspot to access free Wi-Fi at home. The hotspots are able to connect up to 10 devices, so the entire fami...

Be a Good Neighbor: Abide by the Noise Ordinance

The City of Irving Noise Ordinance prohibits noise that unreasonably disturbs the peace, quiet and comfort of neighbors in residential areas, including multifamily or single-family dwellings. Enforced by the Irving Police Department, factors for enforceme...

Summer Overlay Project Kicks Off

Irving Traffic and Transportation Department’s Streets Division will begin Year Five of the Road to the Future Summer Overlay Project, with improvements scheduled on 21 roadways across the city. The targeted roadways range from major corridors such as Bel...

Bond Sale, Refinancing Saves City Additional $51 Million Over Time

Combined with the November 2021 refinance of $60 Million, the City of Irving saved over $110 million this fiscal year by refinancing existing liabilities at a lower interest rate.

On April 21, the City of Irving sold $80 million in Fire Pension Obligation ...

City of Irving Selects Next Police Chief

The City of Irving has selected Derick Miller for the Chief of Police position to lead the Irving Police Department. Along with Chief Miller’s significant accomplishments and law enforcement background, he has demonstrated experience with community polici...

May 3 Public Meeting: Proposed Loop 12 Improvements

TxDOT will host an in-person public meeting on Tuesday, May 3 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Jack D. Huffman Community Building, 801 W. Irving Blvd., to discuss proposed improvements to Loop 12 running from Spur 408 to State Highway 183. A second public meeti...

Irving PAFR Available Online

The City of Irving Fiscal Year 2020-21 edition of the Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR) is available online and in print at Irving City Hall, 825 W. Irving Blvd. The Annual Report presents the city’s financial position, accomplishments and ...

Litterers Not Invited - Help Keep Irving Beautiful

As spring arrives in Irving, so have special events and outdoor activities. The City of Irving welcomes Irving residents, visitors, even four-legged friends (as long as they are leashed) to attend and take advantage of the city’s parks and outdoor spaces....

Program Connects Households to Internet Services

The Affordable Connectivity Program is an Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program that helps connect families and households struggling to afford internet service.

The benefit provides:

• Up to $30/month discount for internet service.
• Up to $75/month d...