Irving-based Darling Ingredients Completes Acquisition of Virginia-Based Valley Proteins
Irving-based Darling Ingredients Inc. (NYSE: DAR) announced on Monday it has completed the acquisition of Virginia-based Valley Proteins, one of the largest independent rendering companies in the United States, according to a news release. Darling Ingredients, which turns food waste into sustainable products and uses it to produce renewable energy, first announced the acquisition in […]
Biosciences Firm Takes Large Block of Irving Office Space
A biotech firm has leased a block of office space in Las Colinas. Caris Life Sciences has taken 37,000 square feet of space in the VariSpace Las Colinas office complex on State Highway 114 and Walnut Hill Lane. The medical firm lease is part of 128,000 square feet of new leases in the more than […]
The Ranch at Las Colinas Leans on Locally Sourced Ingredients to Fill Plates
A singer strummed his guitar and poured his heart out over the microphone at The Ranch at Las Colinas, while diners enjoyed steak and margaritas. Every Tuesday through Saturday, this otherwise quiet restaurant becomes a venue with live music hitting the stage at 7 p.m. The restaurant isn’t just a normal Texas shindig, though. Crabmeat […]
These 10 Companies Employ the Most People in Irving-Las Colinas
Irving-Las Colinas is home to more than 10,000 businesses. But the city’s 10 largest employers provide more than 11% of jobs, according to the city’s recently released popular annual financial report. The report also shows the city gained more than 35,000 new residents between 2012 and 2021, bringing its population to 256,684. Irving’s daytime population, […]
Irving-Based Commercial Metals Completes Acquisition of Tensar Corporation
Irving-based Commercial Metals Company (NYSE: CMC) announced on Monday that it has completed the acquisition of Tensar Corporation from Castle Harlan, a New York-based private equity firm, for $550 million, subject to customary purchase price adjustments, according to a news release. Tensar provides ground stabilization and soil reinforcement solutions in 80 national markets through its […]
Irving-Based Firm Opens $45 Million Liquid Biopsy Laboratory in Phoenix
Irving-based Caris Life Sciences is opening a $45 million liquid biopsy laboratory in Phoenix, where the molecular science company plans to fill hundreds of bioscience jobs over the next several months. The new 34,000-square-foot laboratory at 4415 E. Cotton Center Blvd. brings the company’s total lab facility footprint in metro Phoenix to about 160,000 square […]
Irving Selects Carrollton Police Chief to Lead its Department
The city of Irving selected the Carrollton police chief to lead its department. Pending confirmation by the city council May 5, Derick Miller will begin the new role as Irving police chief May 31. Miller was chosen as one of six finalists earlier this month. “I am thrilled to have been selected to lead an […]
California Company Acquiring DFW Firm Inform Diagnostics for $170 Million
A North Texas company is getting acquired by a firm in Southern California. Fulgent Genetics Inc. has entered into an agreement for Irving-based Inform Diagnostics, according to a recent announcement. The deal is for a total purchase price of approximately $170 million, subject to adjustments, paid from cash on hand. The agreement will wrap up […]
Irving ISD Employees Will Receive Salary Raises Totaling $10 Million
Irving ISD employees will get raises next school year. School board trustees approved a range of salary increases Monday evening that will total $10 million. The increases go into effect July 1. Raises include: An increase of 4% from the midpoint for paraprofessional employees. An increase of 2% from the midpoint for professional employee, including […]
Looking For Bluebonnets? Head to Irving to See the Wildflowers
It’s spring in Texas, and that means bluebonnets are blooming. The wildflowers come to life in March through May in fields, along highways and on social media, of course. If you’re looking for the best place to take some photos — a Texas rite of passage — bluebonnets are thriving in Irving. Here’s a round-up […]