Shawarma Press® Announces Grand Opening of Fifth Texas Location in Georgetown
Shawarma Press, the rapidly expanding quick-service Mediterranean franchise owned by Dallas-based entrepreneurs Sawsan Abublan and Dr. Ehap Sabri, announced grand opening ceremonies slated for June 7 at its newest restaurant in Georgetown. Located in North Austin at 620 S. I-35 Suite 400 inside Walmart, Georgetown is one of five Shawarma Press locations currently operating throughout […]
Irving-Based Electric Company Vistra Launches Largest Battery Energy Storage System Online
Irving-based energy company Vistra announced its DeCordova Energy Storage Facility in Granbury is online and storing and releasing electricity to the ERCOT grid in time for Texas summer, according to a news release. The company said the 260 megawatt-hour battery energy storage project is the largest of its kind in Texas. Announced in 2020, DeCordova […]
DART Bus Service Frequency Changes Begin June 13
Beginning June 13, Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) will implement temporary service frequency adjustments on 31 of its 97 bus routes due to the ongoing nationwide shortage of bus operators. For more information about these changes, please visit dart.org/servicechange. To restore service reliability and dependability for all of our riders, DART is implementing a five-minute […]
Four Seasons Resort Dallas at Las Colinas Lands New Owner
Partners Group and funds managed by Trinity Fund Advisors have joined forces to acquire the Four Seasons Dallas Resort at Las Colinas, a 431-key luxury hospitality property in Irving, the firms announced today. The transaction by Partners Group and the funds involving Trinity Fund Advisors, an affiliate of value-add firm Trinity Real Estate Investments, includes […]
Irving Road Overlay Project Kicks Off
Irving Traffic and Transportation Department’s Streets Division will begin Year Five of the Road to the Future Summer Overlay Project, with improvements scheduled on 21 roadways across the city. The targeted roadways range from major corridors such as Belt Line Road to residential streets. Typically, this work begins in May, close to when the school […]
Irving Plaza, Featuring Iconic Mustangs of Las Colinas, Reopens After Major Facelift
A North Texas landmark reopened Friday after a multimillion-dollar facelift. Irving’s Williams Square Plaza, featuring the iconic Mustangs of Las Colinas sculpture, made its return after a yearlong overhaul. The city, which invested $7.8 million to revitalize the aging plaza and sculpture, hosted a ceremonial ribbing cutting Friday morning. Upgrades include more trees and landscaping, […]
Caterpillar Looking to Hire 50 in New Divisional Office in Las Colinas
A little over a year after Caterpillar Inc. chose Las Colinas as the home for its new Electric Power division, the company has affixed its name atop the West Tower of Williams Square, but it has plenty of empty desks inside. There’s no “Help Wanted” sign hanging in the window of the prominent office tower, […]
Irving-Based Teknion Data Solutions Acquired by Indianapolis Consulting Firm
Irving-based data analytics firm Teknion Data Solutions today entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Indianapolis-based Resultant, a consulting firm specializing in technology, data analytics, and digital transformation, according to a news release. According to the release, the acquisition will enhance Resultant’s data expertise, support the company’s expansion into Texas and help scale […]
Cooksey Earns Eight Hermes Awards, Including Five Top-Level Platinum Honors, in International Creative Competition
Cooksey Communications recently received five Platinum and three Gold honors in the 2022 Hermes Creative Awards, a distinguished international competition. These eight awards underscore Cooksey’s vast knowledge of strategic communications, media relations and both digital and print media. PLATINUM Website (Electronic Media/Social Media/Interactive Media) – Forward Fort Worth: Cooksey created a comprehensive website for the […]
Irving ISD Wants To Hear From You About This Past School Year Experience
Irving ISD would like to hear from you about your experience this past school year as a community member. To provide feedback, the school district is asking all residents to complete the Temperature Check Survey. You can complete the survey starting now until the end of the school year, May 26. The survey will ask […]