Irving Families Can Track Their Child’s School Bus This Year Using an App
Irving families will be able to track their children’s school buses this year through an app. Irving ISD is launching Smart Tag, a software program that provides real-time location information, ridership activity and alerts to parents and guardians. On its website, Smart Tag says it improves safety, security, visibility and communications for school bus transportation. […]
NewcrestImage Acquires 135-Room TownePlace Suites Dallas Las Colinas Hotel
Locally based hospitality owner-operator NewcrestImage has acquired the 135-room TownePlace Suites Dallas Las Colinas Hotel in Irving. The Marriott-branded property, which offers studio, one- and two-bedroom suites, opened in 1998 and was last renovated in 2014. Amenities include an outdoor pool and a fitness center. NewcrestImage plans to expand upon those capital improvements with additional […]
House Passes CHIPS and Science Act
The House of Representatives last week passed a long-awaited bill aimed at increasing semiconductor production in a bid to increase American competitiveness, a bipartisan achievement that will send tens of billions of dollars into American manufacturing and scientific research. The final vote was 243-187. Twenty-four Republicans crossed over to join Democrats in backing the bill, […]
Irving Police Tip-A-Cop Returns July 28 To Raise Funds For Special Olympics
Residents are encouraged to mark their calendar for dinner plans on July 28 to help Irving Police and show community support for the Special Olympics athletes. The Irving Police Department (IPD) will assist the wait staff at Texas Roadhouse, 2525 W. Interstate Highway 635 on Thursday, July 28 from 5 to 9 p.m. to help […]
Batteries Plus Opens New Location in North Irving
Batteries Plus, the nation’s largest and fastest-growing battery, lightbulb, key fob and phone repair franchise, opened its newest locally owned and operated store in North Irving on July 19 at 1800 Market Pl Blvd Suite 170 in Hunter Plaza. Batteries Plus is dedicated to providing the community with quality products and services, all at affordable […]
City Revitalizing Irving Heritage District With Enhancement Incentive Programs
The City of Irving has a vision for the Heritage District to become a destination for visitors seeking unique restaurants, retail options, art and culture. To enhance the area, property and business owners can apply for the city’s Enhancement Incentive Programs. The city has three programs: Corridor Enhancement, Downtown Façade and Downtown Sign Enhancement. These […]
Irving-Based Hyosung America Launches ATMs for the Future in Cash, Crypto, Gaming, and More
Once upon a time, it seemed miraculous to stick a card in a machine and get back a fistful of twenties. But today people expect a lot more from an ATM—and Irving-based Hyosung America just launched some new products to deliver it. Since it entered the North American market in 1998, Hyosung says it’s grown […]
New Element Hotel To Open In Irving Texas
Opening at the end of this month in Irving, Texas, is the 159-room Element Dallas Las Colinas. The Element by Westin brand of extended-stay hotels draws inspiration from nature and offers a design and amenities focused on sustainability. Guest rooms will feature Westin Heavenly Beds, as well as fully equipped kitchens with microwaves, two-burner cooktops, […]
Irving-Based ReferralPoint Partners with Allscripts for Access to a Data-Driven, Fully Automated Referral Management Platform
ReferralPoint announced today that Allscripts has certified its application as part of the Allscripts Developer Program. ReferralPoint is an innovative solution that enables Allscripts Professional EHR™ and Allscripts® Practice Management users to improve efficiency, reduce patient leakage and costs, and enhance the patient experience. With the integration, users are prompted to select the ideal patient-provider […]
Bank of Montreal Establishes Tech Hub in Irving to Fuel U.S. Expansion
The Bank of Montreal is establishing a tech hub in Irving to help it gain a firmer foothold in the U.S. “As we move further away from Canada, we have to spend more time building the brand,” said Sidney Deloatch, chief information and operations officer of commercial banking at BMO. The Montreal-based company, which has […]
