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Suspicious Circumstances, Possible Attempts At Abduction in Irving
IRVING POLICE DEPARTMENT INFORMATION RELEASE Suspicious Circumstances, Possible Attempts At Abduction Irving Police state that since March there have been three incidents reported involving an adult male in avehicle approaching students walking to or from school. Police believe the same man is involved in all three incidents due to description and approach. Each time, the [...]
Community Input: Library Vision Plan TONIGHT!
Library Vision Plan Community Input for New Library Facilities Residents are invited to attend a presentation and provide input regarding plans for future Irving libraries. Monday, October 13 at 7 p.m. Central Library Auditorium, 801 W. Irving Blvd. The library’s plan addresses opportunities to increase services in the community, and includes the framework for: New [...]
Street Lights Installed Free!
Street lights can only be installed where there is a power pole on the property line at the back of the properties. A new pole between the curb and sidewalk would then be installed with an overhead aerial line that would run between the two poles. If there are any trees between these two poles [...]
Free Sidewalk Repairs!
Got hazards? Sidewalk hazards that is! If so the City of Irving will repair any cracked/hazardous sidewalk free of charge to the homeowner. Although no lost grass will be replaced, homeowners can request a free bag of grass seed to fill in the affected areas after repairs. Please call 972-721-2201 and have your sidewalk repaired [...]
SFNA Block Party 2008!
Come one, come all residence of Sherwood Forest to the 2008 SFNA Block Party. Date: September 27, 2008 Time: 4:30pm til 7:30pm Location: Corner of Nottingham and Yorkshire Food, fun, games, bouncehouse of the kids! Come and enjoy a great time and meet new neighbors!
Irving Garden and Arts Club meeting – Sep. 11th
The Irving Garden and Arts Club will be starting their 2008 – 2009 year off on Sep. 11th at 10:00 a.m. They meet the second Thursday of every month from September through May at 10:00 a.m. at the Garden and Arts building on Senter St. across from Senter Park Recreation Center. To become a member, [...]
Upcoming events…
Lively Pointe Youth Center Dedication – The City of Irving will dedicate the newly renovated Lively Pointe Youth Center on Sept. 9. Tours begin at 6:30 p.m., with the dedication program set for 7 p.m. The facility, designed specifically for teens, features a full-court gymnasium, fitness center, game room, computer lab, TV room with theater [...]
School Zone Cell Phone Ban
To provide additional safety to children, the use of cell phones are prohibited while driving in Irving school zones. The new guidelines will be enforced on school days during active school zone hours. The regulation prevents motorists from engaging in calls by talking, dialing or listening on a hand-held mobile telephone, and entering or reading [...]
Trinity Trash Bash – Mark Your Calendars – September 13th
Mark Your Calendars! The Trinity Trash Bash returns for its 17th year in just a few short weeks. Please plan to join us as you have in the past for another great year of service, good music, fun games, and prizes awarded by Mayor Gears. Saturday September 13th City Hall Parking Lot Litter Cleanup Recycling [...]
Briery Road Garage Renovation
To help improve the efficiency and work environment for fleet services, the Construction and Building Services Department is renovating the garage at Briery Road. The in-house staff has renovated several spaces within the garage for the new fleet services maintenance vendor. Work has started on upgrading and improving the electrical system and installing new efficient [...]


