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The City of Irving is Scouting Local Comedians

This year, Irving’s annual comedy event, Laughs by the Lake, is taking on a virtual look called Laughs by the Sofa. Instead of an in-person comedy show held on the shores of Lake Carolyn, the event will move online to be enjoyed from the comfort...

Irving Library Launches Origami Cranes Community Art Project

To celebrate International Peace Day on Sept. 21, the Irving Public Library and partners challenge Irving residents to create 1,000 origami cranes from Aug. 15-Sept. 15. 

Beginning Aug. 15, the community is invited to pick up packages of origami p...

Mountain Creek Preserve Improvements

Visitors to Irving’s Mountain Creek Preserve now have smoother roads to access the park. This resurfacing project is the latest in a series of improvements.

Watch to learn more about what’s new, what’s ahead, and some of the m...

Irving Offers Childcare Providers Business Assistance During Disaster

Beginning Aug. 7, eligible licensed early childhood centers and homes within Irving that have been impacted financially by COVID-19 can receive micro-grants up to $5,000. The application period runs through Nov. 30, 2020, or until funds are exhausted. Dow...

Laughs by the Sofa Brings Comedy to Irving Homes Aug. 28

The ever-famous Laughs by the Lake, an annual comedy series hosted by the Irving Parks and Recreation Department, will not be held by Lake Carolyn this year due to COVID-19. Instead, the uproariously funny “Laughs” is going virtual.

Tha...

Volunteers Needed for City Boards, Commissions

Interested in serving on a board, committee or a commission? Visit CityofIrving.org/Board-Application to submit an application online or pick up a hard copy from the first floor reception desk at City Hall, 825 W. Irving Blvd. Board members must be qualif...

Adopt a Lovable Companion During Clear the Shelters

Adopt a four-legged bundle of joy during this year’s Clear the Shelters event. Since 2015, more than 411,000 pets have been adopted through Clear the Shelters. Let’s make this another big year!

Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, the ...

Atmos Energy Celebrates 811 Day by Reminding Residents to Always Call 811 Before Digging

National Safe Digging Day is celebrated every Aug. 11, and Atmos Energy hopes that the 8/11 date will serve as an instinctive reminder for everyone to call 811 before starting any digging project. Many people are spending more time at home these days, and...

Residents Chart Future Work for City Hall

The 2020 Resident Survey’s results were presented to the Irving City Council on July 30 during the recent Budget and Strategic Planning meeting. First conducted in 1999, City Council members and staff have used the responses of this important sa...

City of Irving Offers Housing, Utility Assistance for Residents

Through funds from Dallas County under the Coronavirus Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, the City of Irving is now offering emergency rental, mortgage and utilities assistance for eligible residents through its Housing and Utility Assistance Progr...

Wells Fargo to Hold Irving Food Bank Distributions Through September

Wells Fargo has teamed up with Feeding America with a goal to provide 50 million meals nationwide to help feed seniors, children, adults and families. The organization has set food bank distribution days with the North Texas Food Bank for food bank distri...

Calling All Sleuths: Let’s Play Clue with the City of Irving!

Colonel Mustard? Was it a candlestick or a wrench? The game of Clue was first manufactured in 1943 in England, and the murder mystery board game remains popular today.

Join the City of Irving’s Parks and Recreation Department for an interactive C...

Public Access Closed to City Hall

Due to an increase in COVID-19 cases and to protect the health and safety of employees and visitors, Irving City Hall, 825 W. Irving Blvd., is closed to the public until further notice, except for posted public meetings. 

Utility bill payments and...

Irving Recognized for Building Codes, Ordinances

Since 1962, the Building Officials Association of Texas (BOAT) has been dedicated to raising standards for the administration and enforcement of building codes and ordinances. Each year, BOAT recognizes and awards recipients in various categories. Irving ...

Animal Services Modifies Hours of Operation

Irving Animal Services will be modifying the business hours of the Irving Animal Care Campus (IACC), located at 4140 Valley View Lane, beginning Tuesday, July 28. Operating hours will be 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. The IACC is closed on S...

Pay Utility Bills from Home

There are a number of ways residents can pay their utility bills, either by mail, phone or satellite centers. But the easiest and most convenient way is online.

The City of Irving’s Utility Payment website accepts Discover, MasterCard and Visa de...