Irving’s ‘Old Central’ Fire Station Will Be Replaced by New Modern Building
Irving’s original fire station — known for its red bay doors — will be demolished to clear the way for a new, more modern station. The station, known as “Old Central,” served as a functioning fire station from 1932 to 1985. Over the years, it also served as Irving’s first City Hall, the Dallas County-Irving […]
New restaurant Monaco on canals of Las Colinas summons the French Riviera
There’s a new restaurant opening in Las Colinas inspired by the French Riviera. Called Monaco Restaurant, it’s from a local team of food & beverage veterans, including the Lamberti family, who own Lamberti’s Ristorante in Irving. The restaurant will open in the Water Street area of Las Colinas, facing the canals — very French Riviera-like! […]
Irving-Based Darling Ingredients Completes acquisition of a Brazilian Firm
Irving-based Darling Ingredients has completed the acquisition of Brazil’s largest independent rendering company, FASA Group, the company announced this week in a news release. As part of the transaction, the sustainable food processing company acquired 14 plants that process more than 1.3 million metric tons annually. Two additional plants are currently under construction. The acquisition […]
Great Hearts Charter School Celebrates Major Expansion at Irving Campus
A growing charter school in Irving celebrated a major expansion Friday of its upper school. Great Hearts in Irving completed a new 61,000-square foot building that will add 23 classrooms, a gymnasium with a weight room and locker rooms, and a performing arts wing. It will also add two multipurpose rooms with catering kitchens and […]
City of Irving Offers Grants to Revitalize Historic Downtown District
A new program is helping Irving’s downtown business owners improve their properties in an effort to enhance the city’s Heritage District. Business and property owners can apply for grants to improve corridors, building facades and signs If approved, applicants are eligible to receive $5,000 to $25,000 in reimbursements or up to 50% of the total […]
Nexstar Extends Perry A. Sook’s Contract As CEO Through March 2026
Nexstar Media Group’s Board of Directors has extended the employment agreement of CEO Perry A. Sook, through March 31, 2026. In addition to his responsibilities as CEO, Mr. Sook also serves as the company’s chairman and he remains a top shareholder of the Company. Sook founded Nexstar Media Group in 1996 and has served as […]
Kimberly-Clark Appoints Former Toyota Exec Into Newly Created Executive Role
Irving-based Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE: KMB) has announced the appointment of Zack Hicks in the newly created role of Chief Digital and Technology Officer, according to a news release. The announcement comes after the recent news of Hicks’ retirement from Plano-based Toyota North America after 26 years of leadership and was the company’s first Chief Digital […]
Mexican Avocado Industry Celebrates First-Ever Avocado Export From Jalisco to United States
The Mexican avocado industry is celebrating the first-ever delivery of fresh avocados to cross the border from the Mexican state of Jalisco into the United States. The agreement was first announced in 2021 by Mexican authorities with the United States to allow avocado imports from the additional Mexican state. Mexico avocado crateJalisco now joins the […]
Two Texas Master-Planned Communities Evolve Beyond Office Uses at Las Colinas and Cypress Waters
Attendees of ULI’s 2022 Fall Meeting in Dallas will have the chance to visit two master-planned communities northwest of the city’s downtown: Las Colinas and Cypress Waters. Both began life with unusually large office components as part of their mix and have evolved to encompass a wider range of uses. “A lot of mixed-use master-planned […]
Irving Will Require Short-Term Rentals to Register With City, Pay Annual Fee
Short-term rentals in Irving will be required to register and pay an annual fee as part of an effort by the city to regulate properties listed on Airbnb, VRBO and other platforms. The changes come as some neighbors in cities across North Texas have complained of noise, parties and poor maintenance, among other issues, at […]
