Construction On Long-Awaited Revamp of Downtown Irving Now Has a Start Date
Construction on a one-mile stretch of Irving Boulevard designed to reenergize the city’s downtown will begin in November. The project — which has been in the works for several years — will include the addition of bicycle lanes, access to public transit and expanded sidewalks between Sowers Road and Strickland Plaza, according to the city. […]
Avocados From Mexico, TMGcore, Dallas Capital Bank, Nexstar Media, and More Make Moves
Across North Texas, companies are promoting and hiring people for leadership positions. Dallas Innovates covers prominent personnel moves in Dallas-Fort Worth businesses and nonprofits—from the newest startups to well-established companies. Here are the people moves tied to innovation and technology in the region. Avocados From Mexico gets new marketing leadership Irving-based produce company Avocados From […]
Noted Texas Personal Injury Lawyer Thomas J. Henry Expands Law Practice With Irving Office
Thomas J. Henry, one of Texas’ most well-known personal injury lawyers, is expanding his presence in Dallas-Fort Worth with a new law office in Irving-Las Colinas. His San Antonio-based firm will occupy 27,000 square feet in Irving, Henry said in an announcement Monday. The office at 6031 Connection Drive is expected to employ up to […]
Early Voting Now Open for Nov. 2 Texas Constitutional Amendments
Early voting begins Monday for the Nov. 2 election on eight Texas constitutional amendments, several local City Council races and city and school district bond issues. Early voting will run through Oct. 29. Here’s what you need to know. For more information on where to vote and the issues on the ballot, visit VoteForIrving.com.
Irving ISD Employees Find Help in Wellness Program
As the lights dim and actors take center stage, you can find theater art teacher Season Mhoon in the middle of her classroom, directing her students to bring out their best performances. This is one of Mhoon’s seven class periods at Travis Middle School at Irving ISD. She said she has anywhere between 16 to […]
Heritage Park Will Bring New Energy To South Irving
Heritage Park, 217 S. Main St., will set the vibe for the Irving Heritage District. Irving’s Parks and Recreation and Capital Improvement Program Departments have redeveloped the space to incorporate new features and technology while maintaining the park’s historic integrity. Crews hit another project milestone in September with the restoration of the caboose that is […]
Newly Appointed Chefs at Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas Restaurant Add Exciting Culinary Flair
In the aftermath of the pandemic, Dallas restaurateurs are confronting serious staffing issues. Finding suitable employees has been a challenge. Many restaurants have had to close or cut back on hours because they simply do not have the manpower. One ray of light has been on the chef front, with a number of big hires […]
Illuminate Irving Brings Awareness To Domestic Violence
Every minute, 20 people are physically abused by an intimate partner, according to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Domestic violence is a universal silent crime affecting all people, regardless of race, age, sexual orientation, religion, nationality or socio-economic status. In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the City of Irving Family Advocacy Center (FAC) […]
These 6 California Companies Have Planted Corporate Flags in Irving-Las Colinas
A corporate exodus from California is a boon for Irving. Texas has claimed 114 headquarters of California companies from 2018 through June 30 of this year. That’s 89 more than Tennessee, which had the second-most wins in that period, according to a study by McKinney-based Spectrum Location Solutions and Stanford University’s Hoover Institution. Study authors […]
‘Moving in the Correct Direction’: North Texas COVID-19 Hospitalizations Declining, Officials Say
Hospitalizations for COVID-19 are trending down across North Texas, health officials say. New admissions for coronavirus are declining in the four most populous North Texas counties, according to the latest forecast from UT Southwestern Medical Center. The number of hospitalizations in Dallas County is expected to fall steeply, to about 600 by mid-October. Currently, 765 […]