Is More Funding on the Way for The Restaurant Revitalization Fund
Proponents of adding tens of billions of dollars to the exhausted Restaurant Revitalization Fund are hoping to attach it to any popular legislation — and hope they can get more funding by the end of the summer. It’s an effort that could provide a critical infusion of funding for an industry still struggling to regain […]
KIB Helps Nexstar and CW33 Celebrate Founder’s Day Group Conducts Cleanup at T.W. Richardson Grove Park
Keep Irving Beautiful partnered with Nexstar Media Group, Inc., America’s largest local television company, and the company’s Dallas television station, KDAF-TV (CW33) to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the founding of the company with an event called “Founder’s Day of Caring.” On Thursday, June 17, the Irving-based company held a day of service, with 92 […]
P.F. Chang’s Expands To Go Concept to Meet Consumer Demand for Takeout
P.F. Chang’s is expanding its P.F. Chang’s To Go concept with two new locations in key markets as the global restaurant chain continues to meet demand for easily accessible Asian cuisine, adapting to the evolution of dining across the country. The concept, which launched in 2020, features a smaller footprint, creating access to elevated Asian […]
Governor Abbott Allocates Additional $94.6M Emergency Education Relief Funding for Texas Higher Education
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the State of Texas will invest an additional $94.6 million in federal funds to support higher education. Last year, the Governor allocated $175 million to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to support Texas higher education during the COVID-19 pandemic. “This additional funding in higher education is an investment in […]
Parallel Capital Partners Completes $95 Million Refinance of Urban Towers High Rise
San Diego-based Parallel Capital Partners, Inc. has received a $95 million loan from Bank of America (BOA) for the refinancing of Urban Towers, a Class AA high rise office complex spanning more than 850,000 square feet in Irving, Texas, near Dallas. Comprised of two office towers on 11.2 acres at 222 W. Colinas Blvd., Urban […]
Irving ISD to Give Teachers $2,000 COVID-19 Bonus in August
All teachers and staff members who are returning to work for the Irving Independent School District in the fall will get an extra $2,000. Irving ISD said its board of trustees unanimously approved the bonus during a meeting Monday night. It’s a way for the district to say thank you to its employees who worked […]
North Texas Job Fair Planned In Response To Worker Shortages
More than 100 employers are taking part in the North Texas Job Fair July 15 at the Irving Convention Center. “You’ve got Bell that’s going to be there. Texas Rangers. Toyota. McKesson. Hundreds of businesses from across the Metroplex,” said U.S. Rep. Beth Van Duyne, who organized the job fair. More than 20 mayors, a […]
Another $2B Grant Program is Launching. Here’s Who is Eligible.
The Treasury Department has officially opened up its $2 billion Coronavirus Economic Relief for Transportation Services (CERTS) grant program to bus, motorcoach, school bus and passenger companies hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic. The grant program, signed into law in late 2020, provides grants to businesses that saw a loss of revenue of 25% or […]
13 Fabulous Restaurants To Try In Las Colinas In Irving, Texas
The Las Colinas area of Irving, Texas, is the ultimate urban center. Many folks live and work there, but it also boasts an entertaining atmosphere like nobody’s business. It’s the part of Irving that comes alive at night with live music, dancing on the lawn of the Toyota Music Factory, beautiful scenic views of the […]
New Irving Fire Department Station Aims to Improve Response Times
A new $3.7 million fire station will aim to improve response times in Irving and better accommodate modern equipment. The new Fire Station 4 at 800 Metker St. replaces an old station on MacArthur Blvd. built in 1960. Irving considered remodeling and adding on to the old station, but the updates and land purchases would […]
