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Nationwide Emergency Alert Test on Oct. 4

FEMA & the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will test the Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alerts approximately at 1:20 p.m. CST/2:20 p.m. EST on Oct 4. Test alerts will be sent to cell phones, radios and televisions across the U.S...

Update: Full Closure of Eastbound SH 114 Main Lanes

TxDOT has revised its closure of eastbound SH 114, scheduled for overnight on Thursday, Sept. 28. Expect lane and road closures, with delays and heavy traffic affecting the surrounding highways, frontage roads and streets.

Eastbound SH 114

• The eastbound SH ...

Lee Park Swimming Pool Design Contract Moves Forward

The Let’s Play Irving: Elevating Aquatics & Recreation plan to replace the Lee Park Swimming Pool moves forward. During the Sept. 14 City Council meeting, the council voted unanimously to approve two items: 

1. Name The Fain Group, Inc., as the C...

Orange Ozone Action Days Extended Through Sept. 29

Orange Level Ozone Action Days are forecast through Friday, Sept. 29. On Ozone Action Days, help out the environment by implementing clean air strategies. 

• On Orange Ozone Action Days: Children, older adults and people with lung disease, such as a...

City of Irving Solid Waste Collection Update

Starting Monday, Dec. 4, manual trash collection will be performed twice per week and recycling, brush and bulky materials will be collected once per week. More details are coming soon.

• Solid Waste collections through November 2023 will remain on the once-...

Music on Main Series Hits the Stage Fridays in October

What is better than a perfect fall evening spent with family, food, good times and live entertainment? Bring a lawn chair and blanket to Heritage Park, 217 S. Main St., for an evening of free live music!

Oct. 6, 7 p.m. | Ashmore

Ashmore is a rock 'n roll po...

Irving City Council Adopts FY24 Annual Budget

On Sept. 14, Irving City Council adopted the Fiscal Year 2023-24 (FY24) budget based on $0.5891/$100 valuation. The city’s fiscal year begins on Oct. 1 and runs through Sept. 30 each year.

The FY24 General Fund, the city’s main operating fund, is $289,456,...

Update: MacArthur Boulevard, at Rochelle Road

Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 26, westbound Rochelle Road, from Toler Lane to MacArthur Boulevard, will reopen with one lane; westbound traffic will be permitted to cross the Rochelle/MacArthur intersection, as well as travel north and south on MacArthur. East...

Ultrafast Electric Vehicle Charging Station at South Irving Library

The City of Irving now offers an ultrafast electric vehicle (EV) charging station at the South Irving Library, 601 Schulze Drive. The station is the first city-owned fast charger in Texas.

The Boost Charger can fully charge an EV in about 30 minutes, compa...

City Approves Water Infrastructure Rehabilitation Projects

The City of Irving is preparing to rehabilitate four of its 19 ground and elevated storage tanks that provide drinking water to residents and businesses.

The Walnut Hill Elevated Storage Tank, on Gateway Drive near Walnut Hill Road, holds 2.5 million gallo...

Buyer Beware: Research Before Purchasing

The city is aware of a mailer sent to residents from a third-party company offering water service line protection. The mailer appears similar to a utility or a credit card bill. Residents should know that the City of Irving does not endorse, nor is it ass...

Library 'Heart' Local for Library Card Sign-up Month

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month! New technology, exceptional events, modern spaces for meetings and studying are huge draws, but being a library card holder unlocks the special privilege of access to a vast collection of materials in print, audio,...

Irving Animal Services Temporarily Closed

Irving Animal Services, 4140 Valley View Lane, is currently closed for the next several days due to an animal that has Streptococcus equi. For the safety of the public and incoming animals, Animal Services has temporarily suspended adoption visits and own...

Road Construction Continues on Irving, MacArthur Boulevards

Photo: MacArthur Boulevard construction from Northgate Drive to Byron Nelson Way is substantially complete.

Construction is expected to be completed by the end of this year on Irving Boulevard between Sowers Road and Strickland Plaza. The $22.2 million pro...

Hiring Incentives Extended to Nov. 30

The City of Irving is recruiting the best and brightest, and the city is paying up to $3,000 to all new full-time employees - up to $5,000 for mission-critical positions - hired by Nov. 30.

Eligible new hires will receive:

• $1,000 after the first 30 days.
• $1,...

Irving's Indoor Pools Continue the Fun All Year Long

As the city's outdoor aquatic centers say goodbye to summer, residents and visitors can turn to Irving Parks and Recreation's indoor aquatic centers for continued pool play and water activities. Through the end of 2023, Irving Aquatics w...

Irving Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month

Signed into law in 1988 by President Ronald Reagan, National Hispanic Heritage Month honors the cultures, history and contributions of individuals whose heritage includes Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central and South America. This celebration runs from ...

Mayor, City Manager Share Bold Vision for Irving Aquatics and Recreation

Let’s Play Irving: Elevating Aquatics and Recreation is the city’s bold vision for the future. 

In this latest video from Irving Community Television Network (ICTN), Irving Mayor Rick Stopfer and City Manager Chris Hillman take a deep dive into th...

ICTN's Game of the Week Returns

Irving Community Television Network's (ICTN) Game of the Week returns for a 43rd season, showcasing six Irving ISD varsity football games. The broadcasts also feature halftime performances from the bands and drill teams, as well as Homecoming festivities ...

Beginning Monday, Dec. 4, Trash Collection Goes Back to Twice Per Week

City leadership is working to balance the desires of residents with the wellness of the solid waste collection crew members, and as a result, developed a plan to go back to twice per week manual trash collection while keeping three-member teams on each tr...

National Preparedness Month: Build a Kit

Do you have a kit prepared & ready for emergencies? September is National Preparedness Month and the Irving Office of Emergency Management shares tips to build an emergency kit unique for their family’s needs. 

Kits should have enough supplies...

Runway Rehabilitation Project at DFW Airport May Increase Noise for Some Residents

Heads up, Irving! Some residents may hear more air traffic because of a runway construction project at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.

Crews will be working through the fall of 2024 to rehabilitate the airport’s primary east side departu...

Irving’s 2022 Water Quality Report Available Online

In accordance with Congress’ 1996 amendment to the Safe Drinking Water Act, all water utilities, including the City of Irving Water Utilities Department, must provide an annual report on drinking water quality. Each year, the Texas Commission on Environme...

Is a Building Permit Needed?

Permits are required to erect, alter, move, enlarge, replace, demolish or repair a structure or building. Residents should verify that contractors have obtained proper permits for any work being done. Permits and inspections are required whether the work ...

City to Examine Community's EV Charging Infrastructure

During the Feb. 9 Irving City Council meeting, the Mayor and city council approved an electric vehicle (EV) charging needs assessment, aided by EV charging and media company Volta's infrastructure planning service.

The assessment will provide data-driven i...