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New and larger aquatic center The Irving community is invited to the dedication of the new West Irving Aquatic Center at 10 a.m. June 12. There will be no admission charge on opening day. The center, located at 3701 Conflans Road, will offer enhanced aquatic operations and a variety of amenities with an emphasis on [...]

A new system for conducting Irving City Council elections has been approved by a U.S. district judge. To ensure elections accurately reflect Irving’s growth and demographics, the city’s voting districts and at-large voting system have changed and will affect the way residents vote when they go to the polls for early voting on April 26 [...]

By Brandon Formby/Reporter The City Council just passed the first readings of proposed rate hikes. The same increases will have to pass another round of votes at a council meeting next month before they take effect. The council voted 6-3 to increase both water and sewer fees by 5 percent and franchise fees on the [...]

Irving’s 2010 eco-calendar is now available. The pocket-sized calendar features a listing of environmental classes and events, as well as eco-tips. Residents may pick up a calendar at any Irving Public Library location or at City Hall, 825 W. Irving Blvd. The calendar also can be found at www.cityofirving.org/begreen. For a complete description of environmental [...]

Major investments are being recommended for the city’s water and wastewater system to reduce the number of repairs needed due to aging infrastructure, and expand system capacity for future needs. Click here to watch the video. Public Input Opportunity Residents will have an opportunity to provide input on the city’s future water and wastewater plans [...]

The City of Irving has designated several facilities as warming stations for residents who are in need of a warm place to stay due to the current winter weather conditions. Click here (pdf) for a list of city facilities. Click here (pdf) for a list of area Salvation Army warming stations.

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 [...]

To help give Irving residents a more peaceful and quiet environment in which to live, the city has strengthened its noise guidelines. New language allows the Police Department to provide enhanced enforcement of several ordinance clauses. Highlights of the enhanced guidelines include: * Prohibiting commercial vehicle idling in excess of 15 minutes within residential areas [...]