Fluor Joint Venture Receives Final Notice-to-Proceed On I-35E Phase 2 Project in Dallas
Irving-based Fluor Corporation announced on Tuesday that Lone Star Constructors, its joint venture with Austin Bridge & Road, has been granted final notice-to-proceed by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) that releases the full contract value and positions the venture for construction to begin on Phase 2 in summer of 2022 for the Interstate 35E, […]
As Need for Cloud Cybersecurity Expands, Irving Firm Keeps Growing and Looks to New Funding Round
The cloud is driving a North Texas cybersecurity company’s growth. And more could be on the horizon. Irving-based Cysiv saw revenue more than double last year – and is hoping to double in 2022. “We’ve been seeing some solid growth … some massive customer adoption,” CEO Partha Panda said. “We continue to invest in the […]
Irving Police Officers Honored for Ice Rescue by U.S. Attorney General
An Irving family ventured onto an ice-covered pond in February to take some photographs. But when the ice broke at the north Irving park, both parents fell into the frigid waters. Irving police officers Travis Allen and Brendan Fowler, who responded to the scene, helped rescue the parents, according to a release from the Irving […]
Janie Perelman Elected Chairwoman of the Board for the Greater Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce
Janie Perelman has been elected FY2022-2023 Chairwoman of the Board of Directors for the Greater Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce (Chamber). Ms. Perelman will assume the leadership role in October of this year. The Chamber, the first 5-Star accredited Chamber in Texas, represents 2,000 member-investors and more than 220,000 employees. Ms. Perelman is Vice President […]
Irving Wants To Hear From Small And Home-Based Businesses
Irving wants to know how small and home-based businesses are faring. The city is asking business owners to complete an online survey, and results will help city leaders develop programs to address the business community’s needs, the city says on its website. The survey asks owners to predict how their businesses will change over the […]
Medical City Las Colinas Recognized For Patient Safety
Medical City Las Colinas has been recognized by Healthgrades as a 2022 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ recipient. This distinction places Medical City Las Colinas among the top 10% of all short-term acute care hospitals as evaluated by Healthgrades, the leading marketplace connecting patients and providers. During the study period (2018 through 2020), 170,231 potentially preventable […]
North Carolina Firm Expands Into Texas With Purchase of Irving Business Park
Dilweg, a Raleigh-Durham-based real estate firm with an expansive footprint across the Sunbelt, announced its first acquisition in Texas on Monday, according to a news release. The company said it has acquired Royal Tech Business Park in Irving. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. The business park consists of 11 single-story buildings totaling […]
Vistra Names Longtime Executive Jim Burke As Its New CEO
Irving-based energy firm Vistra (NYSE: VST) announced today that it has named Jim Burke, its current president and CFO, as its next CEO, according to a news release. Burke’s appointment will be effective on August 1 and he will also join the company’s board upon taking the role. Vistra’s current CEO Curt Morgan has been […]
Irving Among Top North Texas Cities For Most Affordable Housing
While the gap continues to widen for housing affordability, Dallas homeowners are spending a median of 38.65% of income on their homes, according to the RealtyHop Housing Affordability Index. RealtyHop obtained the information by analyzing proprietary and ACS Census data to create an index of housing affordability and showcase the burdens of homeownership across the […]
Chick-fil-A Partners With Irving-Las Colinas Company To Turn Its Chicken Grease Into Fuel
Chick-fil-A will supply Irving-headquartered Darling Ingredients with its delicious chicken grease — not for human consumption but for fuel. Darling Ingredients’ core business is producing specialty ingredients like blood plasma, collagen, animal hides and bone-based protein that are needed to make products including pet food, soaps, leather and other consumer products. The company is also […]