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Residents will have an opportunity to properly dispose of their fresh-cut Christmas trees for recycling during Irving’s annual Christmas Tree Roundup. Bare Christmas trees will be collected as part of the city’s weekly brush/bulky waste pickup Dec. 28-Jan. 8. For more information, call (972) 721-2232. Residents also may take Christmas trees to any of the [...]

It is with joy that the SFNA Board of Directors announces the winner of the 2009 holiday decorating contest. Contestants were nominated by boards members who scoured the neighborhood looking for the best decorated home of Sherwood Forest! From among nearly 30 nominated homes, the winners, drawn at random, of the 2009 holiday decorating contest [...]

Irving Fire Department staff reminds residents to enjoy the holidays by following these important safety tips around the home: When preparing big holiday dinners, do not leave cooking unattended. Frequently water fresh Christmas trees to keep them from drying out and becoming a fire hazard. When hanging outdoor or indoor lighting, do not use damaged [...]

On behalf of the City of Irving, the Irving Independent School District and the Greater Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce, the Chamber kindly requests your participation in the survey that follows. Meeting the needs of the Irving community through effective communications is a top priority shared by the City of Irving, IISD and the Chamber, [...]

The SFNA Board of Directors joins Mike and Jensy Gregory in welcoming home their daughter, Meredith, from the Peace Corps. Welcome home! SFNA BoD (Got an announcement? Sent it to us!)

The Irving Public Library has introduced a new addition to its extensive database list—Mango Languages. The language-learning database is an online application designed to teach languages through vocabulary building exercises taught in real-life situations and believable conversations. Mango Languages includes Spanish, French, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese and Italian, as well as English for Spanish-speakers. The easy-to-use, [...]

Irving residents and visitors are invited to welcome the holiday season with a free parade and tree lighting ceremony. Holiday Parade – 4 p.m. The annual holiday parade will start at O’Connor and Rock Island roads, and travel southbound on O’Connor Road, eastbound on Second Street, northbound on Lucille Street, westbound on Irving Boulevard and [...]

The Outdoor Warning System is tested on the first Wednesday of the month at 1 p.m., weather permitting. This month’s test will take place Dec. 2. The system consists of 24 sirens located throughout the city. Sirens are activated from the alarm office of the Irving Fire Department and are sounded to warn of severe [...]

Kitchen Funnel to Help Recycle Used Cooking Oil – Irving residents can help ensure the wastewater system remains in the best possible condition by not disposing of fats, oils and grease down a drain or in a toilet. This is the largest contributor to sewer backups which endangers our creeks, rivers and other water bodies. [...]

Irving residents are encouraged to take pride in their neighborhoods by adhering to the established code enforcement guidelines. Failure to comply could result in a fine or other action. Violations may be reported to Code Enforcement at (972) 721-4929. Outside Storage – The homeowner/tenant is responsible for ensuring the property is free from litter, brush [...]