With SBA Covid-19 Relief Programs Closed, Here’s A Look At Other Grants For Small Businesses
American Express Co. (NYSE: AXP) will be giving out 75 grants of $5,000 each as part of its “Services That Back Us” grant program to support small businesses in the personal services industry. The grant is the latest in a series of private-sector grant projects for small businesses as federal Covid-19 relief programs have largely […]
DFW Ranks #1 in the US for Most Real Estate Activity Over the Past Decade
America’s real estate landscape is constantly evolving, with every major city across the US having seen its fair share of real estate development in the last 10 years. But which sectors are booming, and which markets are the most active in terms of new construction? To see which areas of the country experienced the most […]
Irving Police Deploy Low Profile Vehicles to Combat Aggressive Driving, Road Rage
Irving Police hope two new vehicles will make an impact in combatting aggressive driving that can lead to road rage violence. North Texas freeway miles are numerous with lanes that are often crowded with drivers in a hurry, some of whom are armed. The combination can lead to aggressive driving and, while less common, police […]
Vintage Valentine Tea Rick And Melanie Stopfer 2002 Heritage Society Sweethearts
Though some guests were miles apart, many gathered via Zoom for the annual Vintage Valentine Tea sponsored by the Irving Heritage Society on Sunday, February 13. Guests were welcomed by tea committee chair Karen Martin. Several guests came attired with their favorite hat and red outfit. Heritage Society Past President (and past Sweetheart) Lea Bailey […]
Bulgarian Energy Delegation Visits Dallas-Fort Worth Area And Build Partnerships To Fulfill Climate Ambitions
The U.S. Commercial Service, the export promotion arm of the International Trade Administration, in collaboration with the Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce and Enel Green Power hosted an energy delegation from Bulgaria on February 17 at the Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce. Led by the Minister of Energy, Alexander Nikolov, the Bulgarian delegation participated in […]
University Of Dallas In Irving Receives Highest Grade For Core Curriculum And Cultivating Passion For Lifelong Learning
The University of Dallas is one of only 24 institutions nationwide, and one of only five Catholic institutions, to receive an “A” grade from the American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA) in its 2021–22 What Will They Learn? report, an annual assessment of over 1,100 general education programs. Unlike traditional ranking systems, What Will […]
Irving-Las Colinas Among The Hardest Working Cities In The U.S., Study Says
North Texans might need a vacation. Several North Texas cities were named among the hardest-working in the country by personal finance website WalletHub, published in recognition of Employee Appreciation Day coming up on March 4. Irving came in at No. 5, for the second year in a row, while these other North Texas cities also […]
Irving Slave Cemetery To Get Access Sidewalk
During this Black History Month, people who care for an isolated Irving cemetery for former slaves are rejoicing over a small path that other places take for granted. Shelton’s Bear Creek Cemetery will finally have a sidewalk on which to access the place. It is a result of teamwork between cemetery supporters, the City of […]
Irving-Las Colinas Hotel Lauded Among Texas’ Best in Prestigious U.S. News Ranking
Seven Dallas-area luxury hotels are sitting high on U.S. News & World Report’s new list of the best hotels in Texas. The Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas, Irving (No. 4); Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek (No. 6); Ritz-Carlton, Dallas (No. 7); The Joule (No. 12); Hotel Crescent Court (No. 17); Hotel […]
New Asian Restaurant in Irving-Las Colinas Will Spotlight the Best Thai-Laotian Street Foods
An exciting restaurant combining two glorious Asian cuisines is coming to the Heritage District in Irving: Called The Padaek, it’s opening at 120 S. Main St., where it will serve Thai and Laotian specialties and street food, and it’s opening in mid-February. The founders include husband-and-wife Art and Manee Suttisaragara, both from Thailand; and another […]