Commercial Metals Company Acquires California-Based Firm As Part of Expansion Strategy
Irving-based manufacturer Commercial Metals Company (NYSE: CMC) has acquired California-based Advanced Steel Recovery, LLC, the company announced in a news release. The acquisition is part of the metal and steel company’s expansion strategy into the western U.S. market. “Our Arizona 2 micro mill remains on track to start up in early 2023. With the commencement […]
Deadline Nears for Disaster Assistance from the Small Business Administration
The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest disaster loans following the floods occurring August 22 through August 25 in Collin, Denton, Ellis Kaufman, Rockwall and Tarrant Counties. Loans up to $2 million for property damage or economic injury are available. Filing deadline for physical damage: November 14, 2022. Filing deadline for economic injury is […]
Irving Charter Review Committee Requesting 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 organization, powers, functions and procedures of the city government; essentially, it is the City Constitution. Adopted […]
Irving-based McKesson acquires prescription price transparency firm
Irving-based McKesson Corp. is acquiring a prescription price transparency firm in a deal valued at up to $875 million. The deal for RxSavings Solutions gives McKesson a company that works with health plans and employers reaching more than 17 million people. McKesson will pay $600 million upfront and up to $275 million additionally based on […]
City Of Irving Road To The Future Project Continues 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 effort to rehabilitate, reconstruct and proactively maintain 1,440 lane-miles of Irving’s streets. The […]
Program Connects Irving-Las Colinas Households to Affordable Internet Service
Affordable internet service is available to Irving residents through the Affordable Connectivity Program. The Federal Communications Commission initiative offers homeowners and renters a monthly discount of up to $30, and a one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop or other device purchased from participating providers. Only one monthly service discount and one device […]
Irving Sophomore is Semifinalist in Science Contest with $400K in Prizes
Albert Einstein, Stephen Hawking and TV’s fictional Sheldon Cooper are all renowned physicists — and then there’s Irving high schooler Aryan Malhotra. The sophomore from Uplift North Hills Preparatory School is one of 30 semifinalists in the eighth annual Breakthrough Junior Challenge science video competition. Malhotra’s one-minute, 29-second YouTube video is in the running for […]
U.S. Small Business Administration offers financial help after North Texas floods
North Texas homeowners, businesses, nonprofits, churches, renters and car owners with economic losses and property damage from the August 22-25 floods can now apply for federal loans. The storms caused an estimated $6 billion in property damage and economic loss. Businesses, nonprofits and churches can apply for loans up to $2 million for real estate, inventory, machinery and […]
Take DART To The State Fair Of Texas
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) makes getting to the 2022 State Fair of Texas quick and easy. Enjoy your ride in air-conditioned comfort September 30 through October 23 without having to find parking or battling traffic and get dropped off at one of two gates. Save up to $7 on fair admission with DART GoPass®DART […]
CBRE Has Promoted Kathrine Gillis to Managing Director of Retail for DFW
Dallas-based commercial real estate firm CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBRE) has promoted Kathrine Gillis to serve as a managing director of retail, the company announced on Wednesday. In her new role, Gillis will lead the company’s retail team across DFW alongside Jeff Kittleson, CBRE’s managing director and retail major market leader. “Kathrine’s influence and command […]
