Sparks & Stripes Parade and Carnival 2026 The City of Irving 2026-09-16 | Sparks & Stripes Parade and Carnival 2026
Irving Debuts Grow Zones The City of Irving 2023-01-06 | During a special event at Running Bear Park, the city kicked off the Grow Zone initiative. Grow Zones help to improve the quality of our soil, water, and air, and also provide habitat structure for wildlife. Watch the video to see how it is getting started. Learn more about the initiative: cityofirving.org/Grow-Zones
Feature Flix: “Babylon” Interview w/ Damien Chazelle The City of Irving 2023-01-05 | This week in Feature Flix, Susan Stephens sits down with Academy Award winning director, Damien Chazelle for his new film, “Babylon”. The two discuss changes in the industry, who was the first person to recognize his talent, and more! For more interviews like this one, watch ICTN. For more information on ICTN, visit http://ictn.tv
Irving Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Awards Gala 2022 The City of Irving 2022-12-21 | “Irving Goes Paris” was the theme of the 2022 Irving Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Awards Gala held at the Irving Convention Center.The event serves as a fundraiser, and honors businesses and people nominated by Chamber members.This year’s honorees:Ambassador of the Year: Camilo CarvajalVolunteer of the Year: Justin StuartEntrepreneur of the Year: Lydia GonzalezBusiness of the Year: AlphaGraphicsCorporation of the Year: Wells FargoNonprofit of the Year: The AlliancePartner of the Year: Dallas College-North Lake CampusLifetime Achievement Award: Coca-Cola Southwest BeveragesPresident’s Award: Tirsza Brooks
Irving Leadership Day of Service Supports Blue Christmas The City of Irving 2022-12-20 | The Irving Police and Fire Blue Christmas program provided gifts for more than 450 families in need. That's a higher total than last year! Numerous community partners played a role in making the program a success.As part of an annual service day, the City of Irving management team helped sort donations and get them ready for delivery.
Interview: Salvation Army Irving Red Kettle Campaign The City of Irving 2022-12-20 | The Salvation Army Irving continues its Red Kettle Campaign through Christmas to help Irving families in need. Lt. Cody Johns talks with Cathy Whiteman about how the community can get involved. To donate, visit the Salvation Army Irving on Facebook. To be a Red Kettle Ringer, register online at www.registertoring.com . For more interviews like this one, watch ICTN. For more information on ICTN, visit www.ICTN.tv
Shop Talk Holiday Event The City of Irving 2022-12-19 | Irving PD's Shop Talk program celebrates the holiday season with a fun event that includes a barber competition.
About Town December 18, 2022 – Kids Holiday Special The City of Irving 2022-12-16 | This week on About Town, kids take over the show in the annual About Town Kids Holiday Special. Hosted by Jax Kamyab and Spencer Velez, the show features a team of young Irving reporters with stories on the kickoff of Holidays at Heritage 2022, Momentum Dance Company’s “The Nutcracker,” Noche Buena at the Irving Arts Center and Holiday in the Plaza, presented by the Las Colinas Association. In Feature Flix, the feline adventurer returns in “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” and our calendar of events has fun ways to celebrate the season. For more information on About Town and Irving Community Network, visit http://ictn.tv
AT Calendar: A Christmas Carnival of Animals: 30th Annual Holiday Exhibition & Tree Decorating The City of Irving 2022-12-16 | This week’s calendar showcases the beautifully decorated trees in the 30th annual Holiday Exhibition and Tree Decorating Competition. The exhibit continues in the Irving Arts Center Main Gallery through January 1, 2023. This segment has 15 beautiful and creative Christmas trees and 14 great things to do over the next couple of weeks, courtesy of About Town. For more informative things like this one, watch ICTN. For more information on ICTN, visit http://ictn.tv
Las Colinas Association’s “Holiday in the Plaza” The City of Irving 2022-12-16 | The Las Colinas Association presented the second annual “Holiday in the Plaza,” a Christmas market complete with ice skating, a Ferris wheel and photos with Santa. Lacy Cimaglia checked out all the fun. For more stories like this one, watch ICTN. For more information on ICTN, visit http://ictn.tv
Noche Buena at IAC The City of Irving 2022-12-16 | Featuring the Ballet Folklorico de Los Angeles and Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuella, this holiday spectacular showcases the traditions and customs of Mexico. It was a joyous celebration of Noche Buena (Christmas Eve) blending indigenous culture, and Spanish and LatinX heritage. Cub reporter Ayah Fawzy was there to capture the fun. For more stories like this one, watch ICTN. For more information on ICTN, visit http://ictn.tv
Feature Flix: “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” The City of Irving 2022-12-16 | This week in Feature Flix, Kaylee Kamyab reviews the return of everyone’s favorite feline Puss in Boots in the new animated adventure/comedy, “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish.” Kaylee says it’s the perfect holiday movie for the whole family. For more reviews like this one, watch ICTN. For more information on ICTN, visit http://ictn.tv
Holidays at Heritage Kickoff: Parade, Tree Lighting & Drone Show The City of Irving 2022-12-16 | The second annual Holidays in Heritage series kicked off with a city-wide favorite, the holiday parade, followed by entertainment in Heritage Park, the tree lighting and a spectacular drone show. Laura Nicholls reports. For more stories like this one, watch ICTN. For more information on ICTN, visit http://ictn.tv
City Source: Best of 2022 The City of Irving 2022-12-16 | See some of the biggest and best stories of 2022 in Irving. From grand opening celebrations to heartwarming moments, we have a recap of the great events that made this year one to remember.
Momentum Dance Company’s – The Nutcracker 2022 The City of Irving 2022-12-13 | Momentum Dance Company returns with its traditional holiday favorite, “The Nutcracker." We spoke with a few of the stars of the show to learn more about the show and find out what being a part of the ballet means to them. For more stories like this one, watch ICTN. For more information on ICTN, visit http://ictn.tv
Our Lady of Guadalupe 2022 The City of Irving 2022-12-12 | Catholics throughout the Americas celebrate the Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe. The University of Dallas has a new focal point for their celebration: a shrine consecrated to her honor in May 2022. Watch this story to learn more about the history and traditions observed on this Catholic holy day. For more stories like this one, watch ICTN. For more information on ICTN, visit http://ictn.tv
City Source Interview: Irving Police & Fire Blue Christmas The City of Irving 2022-12-08 | There is still time to help families in need this holiday season! In this excerpt from ICTN’s “City Source,” find out about the Irving Police and Fire Blue Christmas program. A burglar stole some of the donations that the nonprofit had collected, but generous Irving residents have stepped up to help. Learn more: http://irvingbluechristmas.org
City Source – December 11, 2022 The City of Irving 2022-12-08 | Teams have been hard at work installing lights to spread cheer this holiday season. On this edition of “City Source,” see some of the new – and traditional – places to see lights. Also, find out how you can help Irving police officers and firefighters provide gifts to families in need.Plus the 50th anniversary celebration for the Irving Convention and Visitors Bureau on “City Source.”
Holiday Lights in Downtown Irving The City of Irving 2022-12-07 | The Irving Parks team is making spirits bright in Downtown Irving. Centennial and Heritage Parks are full of lights and perfect for an evening stroll and picture taking.The lights are on from dusk until 10 p.m. through December 27.To keep it safe for pedestrians in Centennial Park, bike riding is is not permitted through the displays.
About Town December 4, 2022 The City of Irving 2022-12-05 | This week on About Town, we attend the 10th Annual Legacy Gala: A Night at the Copacabana, benefitting the Irving Schools Foundation. We also kick off the holiday season at the Blue Christmas Pancake Breakfast and we learn about Doris Payne, international jewel thief, in the next edition of PageTurners. We have details on the New Year’s Eve Party benefitting Irving Cares, Susan reviews Oscar contender “Women Talking” and we tie it all up in a bow with the About Town Calendar of Events. So, watch this edition of About Town to be in the know about great things to do, well, about town. For more information on About Town and Irving Community Network, visit http://ictn.tv
AT Calendar: Showing the World One Sketch at a Time: Urban Sketchers The City of Irving 2022-12-05 | This week’s calendar showcases selections from “Showing the World One Sketch at a Time,” featuring work from the DFW Urban Sketchers group. The exhibit is on display in the Irving Arts Center Focus Gallery through January 28, 2023. This segment has 15 beautiful and creative images and 14 great things to do over the next couple of weeks, courtesy of About Town. For more informative things like this one, watch ICTN. For more information on ICTN, visit http://ictn.tv
PageTurners: Diamond Doris: The True Story of the World’s Most Notorious Jewel Thief The City of Irving 2022-12-05 | In this edition of PageTurners, we meet Irving Library Director Lynette Roberson, who introduces Doris Payne, the subject of the new non-fiction book, “Diamond Doris: The World’s Most Notorious Jewel Thief.” It was selected for the Texas Topaz Reading List and it’s the first non-fiction book on PageTurners. For more stories like this one, watch ICTN. For more information on ICTN, visit http://ictn.tv
Interview: Irving Cares New Year’s Eve Party 2022 The City of Irving 2022-12-05 | Kyle Taylor and Terri Oliver bring the details on the 2022 New Year’s Eve Party, benefitting Irving Cares: December 31 at 7 p.m. at the Omni Las Colinas Hotel. Help support Irving families in need and ring in the New Year in style! For more interviews like this one, watch ICTN. For more information on ICTN, visit http://ictn.tv
Feature Flix: “Women Talking” & “The Whale” The City of Irving 2022-12-02 | This week in Feature Flix Susan discusses two films that are generating a lot of Oscar buzz. One of them is sure to get nominated in multiple categories and the other one might just take home the gold for Best Actor! Check out Susan’s thoughts on “Women Talking” and “The Whale” in this video. For more reviews like this one, watch ICTN. For more information on ICTN, visit http://ictn.tv
Legacy Gala 2022 The City of Irving 2022-12-02 | The Legacy Gala returned to the Four Seasons at Las Colinas for the annual fundraiser that benefits Irving Schools Foundation. Susan Stephens was there and brings us these highlights. For more stories like this one, watch ICTN. For more information on ICTN, visit http://ictn.tv
Blue Christmas Pancake Breakfast The City of Irving 2022-12-02 | The Irving Police and Fire departments teamed up once again to help families in need the annual Blue Christmas Pancake Breakfast. Susan Stephens visited the popular holiday hot spot and brings us this story. For more stories like this one, watch ICTN. For more information on ICTN, visit http://ictn.tv
ICVB 50th Anniversary Celebration The City of Irving 2022-11-29 | The Irving Convention and Visitors Bureau celebrated its 50th anniversary with a memorable evening at the Irving Convention Center.
Irving Holidays at Heritage 2022 Preview The City of Irving 2022-11-22 | All aboard Irving's Polar Express! The holidays kick off with a nighttime parade through downtown Irving and the annual tree lighting ceremony. Festivities continue with free family friendly events through the month of December, designed to get everyone in the holiday spirit.
Purple Heart Presentation at Irvings Veterans Day Ceremony The City of Irving 2022-11-21 | The Irving Veterans Memorial Park Committee hosted its annual Veterans Day Ceremony at the Jack D. Huffman Community Building. During the event, Irving resident Bill Watson was awarded a Purple Heart.Following music, speeches and other special tributes, people went to Veterans Memorial Park for a wreath-laying ceremony.
About Town November 20, 2022 The City of Irving 2022-11-18 | This week on About Town, we check out the return of Unite for Troops, the annual Veterans Day celebration. We also speak with acclaimed Texas sculptor Danville Chadbourne about his exhibit, “New Works in Wood,” and we visit Aloft Las Colinas in our Staycation Irving series. We have details on the Holidays at Heritage parade and the new Smithsonian travelling exhibit, “The Negro Motorists Green Book.” Check out our calendar of events for cool ways to kick off the holidays and Susan reviews the long-awaiting Black Panther sequel, “Wakanda Forever.” So, watch this edition of About Town to be in the know about great things to do, well, about town. For more information on About Town and Irving Community Network, visit http://ictn.tv
Interview: “The Negro Motorist Green Book” Exhibit at IAM The City of Irving 2022-11-18 | The Irving Archives and Museum hosts the excellent new Smithsonian travelling exhibit, “The Negro Motorist Green Book.” Jennifer Landry, Director of Museums, joins Cathy and Susan to share the details: “The Negro Motorist Green Book Exhibit” through Sunday, January 8, 2023 at the Irving Archives and Museum. For more interviews like this one, watch ICTN. For more information on ICTN, visit http://ictn.tv
Interview: Holidays at Heritage Parade: Irving’s Polar Express The City of Irving 2022-11-18 | The annual Holidays at Heritage parade is coming up fast, but you can still participate! Register online at www.IrvingEvents.org by November 27, 2022 at 5 p.m. Hannah James joins Cathy and Susan with all the details: Holidays at Heritage parade: Irving’s Polar Express, Saturday, December 3 at 6 p.m. in the Irving Heritage District. For more interviews like this one, watch ICTN. For more information on ICTN, visit http://ictn.tv
About Town Calendar for November 20, 2022 – featuring “Aqui/Ahora (Here/Now)” The City of Irving 2022-11-18 | This week’s calendar features selections from “Aqui/Ahora (Here/Now),” recently extended at the Irving Arts Center. The work of six acclaimed local Latinx artists will be on display in Carpenter Lobby through January 27, 2023. This segment has 15 beautiful and creative images and 14 great things to do over the next couple of weeks, courtesy of About Town. For more informative things like this one, watch ICTN. For more information on ICTN, visit http://ictn.tv
Danville Chadbourne: New Works in Wood Exhibit at IAC The City of Irving 2022-11-18 | Acclaimed Texas sculptor Danville Chadbourne’s exhibit “New Works in Wood” recently closed in the Irving Art Center’s Main Gallery. If you missed it, take a virtual tour at www.IrvingArtsCenter.com. And check out this interview with the artist, who talks about working with wood as an artistic medium. For more stories like this one, watch ICTN. For more information on ICTN, visit www.ICTN.tv
Feature Flix: “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” The City of Irving 2022-11-18 | This week in Feature Flix, Susan Stephens reviews the highly anticipated sequel to the critically acclaimed “Black Panther.” Find out if Susan thinks the film holds up to the original. For more movie reviews like this one, watch ICTN. For more information on ICTN, visit www.ICTN.tv
Staycation Irving: Aloft Las Colinas The City of Irving 2022-11-18 | In this edition of our Staycation series, Susan Stephens visits the Aloft Las Colinas, conveniently located near Irving hotspots like the Toyota Music Factory. It is an upscale hotel that offers guests all they need for work or leisure. For more stories like this one, watch ICTN. For more information on ICTN, visit www.ICTN.tv
Unite for Troops 2022 The City of Irving 2022-11-18 | After a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic, Unite for Troops returned strong with a day of music, food and community spirit to celebrate our troops and veterans. For more stories like this one, watch ICTN. For more information on ICTN, visit http://ictn.tv
City Source – November 13, 2022 The City of Irving 2022-11-14 | A major airline makes a big announcement at DFW Airport. On this edition of "City Source," find out about one airline's newest Frontier. Plus an interesting program from the Irving Convention and Visitors Bureau and dog lovers try to keep pace with their furry friends in the Paws Colinas 5K-9. That and much more on this edition of City Source.
City Source Interview: TxDOTs End the Streak Campaign The City of Irving 2022-11-14 | As the holiday travel season approaches, the Texas Department of Transportation wants to inform drivers of some disturbing statistics regarding highway fatalities in the state. TxDOT's Kendall Kirkham Sloan joins City Source to discuss the department's "End the Streak" campaign.
Irving Mayor Rick Stopfer Thanks Residents for Adapting to Solid Waste Services Changes The City of Irving 2022-11-11 | Irving's Solid Waste Services implemented a change to its collection schedule. All trash, recycling, brush and bulky collections are performed once per week on the same day.Irving Mayor Rick Stopfer discusses what led to the updates and thanks residents for their patience with the changes.Find the specifics at http://www.cityofirving.org/sws
Featured Jobs - Nov. 11, 2022 The City of Irving 2022-11-11 | The City of Irving is hiring and to help attract applicants, new full-time hires can receive up to $1,500 during their first year of employment.New full-time employees will receive $500 after:- First 30 days.- 6-month orientation period.- 1 year of employment.Incentive payments are made provided there are no attendance or disciplinary issues. There are several positions available across several departments and experience levels. governmentjobs.com/careers/cityofirving
Toyota of Irving Hosts Chamber Mega Mixer The City of Irving 2022-11-10 | Hundreds of businesspeople built connections during the annual Mega Mixer hosted by Toyota of Irving. The Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce, the Irving Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the North Texas LGBT Chamber of Commerce, and the U.S.-India Chamber of Commerce were among the groups taking part. Attendees also had the chance to connect with several local nonprofit organizations.
Rock Steady: Irving Convention & Visitors Bureau Celebrates 50th Anniversary The City of Irving 2022-11-10 | The Irving Convention and Visitors Bureau started in 1972. Watch this video for a look back -- and a look ahead.
Paws Colinas 5K-9 2022 The City of Irving 2022-11-04 | Hundreds of people and pets took part in the Paws Colinas 5K-9. The run started and finished at the Paws Colinas Dog Park, 1300 California Crossing Road.The event, organized by the Las Colinas Association and the Irving Marathon Running Series, benefitted the DFW Humane Society.
Frontier Airlines Announces New Crew Base at DFW Airport The City of Irving 2022-11-03 | Frontier Airlines announced it will open a new crew base at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport in May 2023. The base is expected to employ up to 120 pilots and 220 flight attendants within its first year of operation. Combined with airport positions, the airline is expected to generate more than $78 million annually in local wages with further growth anticipated in the coming years. Frontier also announced new service from DFW to five airports (LGA, BWI, SNA, RDU, MBJ).
About Town Calendar of Events for November 6, 2022 featuring “Miguel Covarrubias: Caracaturista” The City of Irving 2022-11-03 | “Miguel Covarrubias: Caracaturista” is on display in the Courtyard Gallery of the Irving Arts Center. The exhibit features caricatures that cemented Covarrubias’ stature as one of the foremost Mexican artists of the 20th century. Enjoy these samples of the work that made him famous and find some famously interesting things to do in this calendar of events. For more informative things like this one, watch ICTN. For more information on ICTN, visit http://ictn.tv
Cowboys Ultimate Fan Experience The City of Irving 2022-11-03 | It’s been a heck of a season for the Dallas Cowboys so far! The Texas Lottery Plaza at the Toyota Music Factory is hosting the Ultimate Cowboys Fan Experience before every Dallas Cowboys’ home game. Susan Stephens attends one of their lively events and brings us these highlights. For more stories like this one, watch ICTN. For more information on ICTN, visit http://ictn.tv
MSILC’s “Gypsy, A Musical Fable” The City of Irving 2022-11-03 | About Town has an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at rehearsal for “Gypsy, A Musical Fable” kicking off MainStage Irving Las Colinas’ 2022-23 season. For more stories like this one, watch ICTN. For more information on ICTN, visit http://ictn.tv
Interview: 10th Annual Legacy Gala The City of Irving 2022-11-03 | The Irving Schools Foundation’s signature fundraiser, the Legacy Gala, celebrates ten years with “A Night at the Copacabana.” This fundraiser supports the students and teachers of Irving ISD. Crystal Scanio and Christina Winters bring the details: Saturday, November 12 at 7 p.m. at the Four Seasons Resort and Club. For more interviews like this one, watch ICTN. For more information on ICTN, visit http://ictn.tv
About Town November 6, 2022 The City of Irving 2022-11-03 | In this edition of About Town, we check out Dallas Fan Days at the Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas and the Cowboys Ultimate Fan Experience at Texas Lottery Plaza. We also go behind the scenes at a rehearsal for the Broadway classic, “Gypsy” opening MainStage Irving Las Colinas’ 2022-23 season. We get the details on the 10th Annual Legacy Gala, “A Night at the Copacabana” and in Feature Flix, Susan reviews “Ticket to Paradise.” We wrap it all up with a calendar of events with a list of cool things to do about town. So, check out this edition of About Town. For more information on About Town and Irving Community Network, visit http://ictn.tv
Dallas Fan Days at ICC The City of Irving 2022-11-03 | The Irving Convention Center hosted another jampacked Fan Days event. Attendees enjoyed a weekend of celebrity meet and greets, cosplay, unique merchandise, and comic books! Check out all the fun in this highlights piece. For more stories like this one, watch ICTN. For more information on ICTN, visit http://ictn.tv
