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Bring the Kids for Free Movies on Main Fridays in October

Grab your blankets and lawn chairs every Friday at 7 p.m. during the month of October for a free movie showing at Heritage Park! Come early and grab a bite to eat in the Irving Heritage District.

Every Friday during the month of October | 7 p.m.

Heritage Pa...

Fritz Park Animal Connection Experience Open Weekends in October

Save the Dates!

Enjoy the fall season with a Pumpkin Patch, Hay Maze, Magic Pumpkin Garden, Lemur Land, Spooky Barn and other fun fall activities, along with the farm animals and pony rides at Fritz Park, 312 E. Vilbig St.

The Animal Connection Experience a...

SH 183, Spur 482 Closures Through Monday, Oct. 3

Through Friday, Sept. 30, TxDOT will close the eastbound State Highway (SH) 183 frontage road, from Carl Road to Loop 12, nightly from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. for work related to the Irving Interchange project. Additional work will close the connector from SH 18...

Charter Review Committee Requests Resident Input

Recently, the Mayor and City Council appointed nine residents to the Charter Review Committee with the task to review the charter and discuss possible amendments to the Irving City Charter. 

The City Charter is a document that defines the organiza...

Dragon Boat, Lantern Festival Oct. 2

Irving residents can celebrate Asian culture during the 13th annual DFW Dragon Boat and Lantern Festival Oct. 2 from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Las Colinas Urban Center along the shores of Lake Carolyn.

The shores will be filled with exciting dragon boat r...

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

Irving’s “Road to the Future: $100 Million in 5 Years” program is currently in its fifth year with city leaders planning the next phase of the ambitious, cross-departmental program.

Launched in 2017, the Road to the Future Program has been an ongoing effor...

Residents Reminded to Fight the Bite with the Four Ds

The City of Irving takes mosquito control very seriously. Trapping continues across the city’s 57 trap and spray locations. If any traps test positive, Irving’s vector control technicians will spray the surrounding area at night.

The city’s mosquito contro...

Irving City Council Adopts Annual Budget, Reduces Tax Rate

On Sept. 15, Irving City Council adopted the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-23 budget based on $0.5891/$100 valuation, which is a half-cent decrease from the current tax rate. Earlier this year, the City Council increased the Over 65/Disabled Person home ...

Red Doors in the Heart of Heritage

At the Aug. 25 Town Hall meeting, residents selected the final design and provided input regarding the new Central Fire Station.

Irving was still in its infancy when the state fire insurance board recommended it would need the assistance ...

SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Texas Businesses, Residents Affected by Severe Storms, Flooding

Low-interest federal disaster loans are available to Texas businesses and residents affected by the severe storms and flooding that occurred Aug. 22-25, announced U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman. SBA acted under i...

ICTN Honored with 9 National Awards

The National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (NATOA) recognized Irving Community Television Network (ICTN) with nine awards.

A recap of Eerie Irving Park earned an Award of Excellence. Irving’s news show, “City S...

Interim Changes to Irving Solid Waste Services Effective Oct. 1

Effective Oct. 1, Irving Solid Waste Services (SWS) collection schedule, guidelines and fees will be adjusted to continue providing residential trash, recycling, brush and bulky service while a permanent plan is developed.

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Free Landfill Drop-Off for Residents

Irving residents have free access to drop off limited items at the Hunter Ferrell Landfill, 110 E. Hunter Ferrell Road. To access the landfill for free, residents must provide identification (drivers license, state identification card, etc.) and an Irving...

Tax Exemption Raised for Seniors and Disabled Residents

With rising property values impacting residents, the Irving City Council began examining ways it could provide some relief to homeowners. On June 30, the City Council approved increasing the existing over 65/disabled person exemption from $45,000 to $50,0...

Free Second Saturdays at Irving Archives and Museum

Gather the kids and head over to the Jack D. Huffman Community Building, 801 W. Irving Blvd., for free Second Saturdays at the Irving Archives and Museum (IAM). On the second Saturday of each month in 2022, enjoy free admission for everyone, along with sp...

Report Recent Storm Damage to Texas Division of Emergency Management

Irving homeowners, renters and business owners affected by the Aug. 22-25 severe weather and flooding are encouraged to report any property damage using a survey issued by the Texas Division of Emergency Management.

The survey helps state and local emergen...

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 ...

Library Offers Free College Cards

Irving Public Library now offers a free College Card to students at universities, trade schools and other institutions of higher education in Irving. This card allows students to: 

• Borrow e-books, e-media and other digital materials through the li...

City Implements Short-Term Rental Registration Program

Whether it’s concerts at the Toyota Music Factory or prestigious golf tournaments at Las Colinas Country Club, Irving attracts visitors from around the world. 

A popular lodging option for many visitors is a short-term rental (STR) property, which...

City Hall Landscape Renovation Continues

Beginning Monday, June 20, crews will be removing sidewalks and other pavement areas around Irving City Hall. In addition, various parking spaces will be closed for the staging of construction materials, and public entry areas may be intermittently closed...

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...