An extension of the
Campión Trails is under way and there may be more growth in the future. ICTN
reports on why the trails are such a popular attraction—watch
on demand!
News for Neighbors
August 6, 2010
Crime Rate Decrease -
Irving’s
crime rate has fallen 9
percent in the first six months of
the year, continuing a five-year downward trend. Moreover,
violent crimes, aggravated
assaults, robberies, burglaries and vehicle thefts in Irving have all
experienced double-digit percent decreases within the first six months of the
year.
Read more.
New Library E-Newsletters -
The
Irving Public Library has
launched two new electronic communication tools to help book lovers locate new
and interesting reading material. Links inside the newsletters also allow
subscribers to place books on hold online.
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BookNews
is a free monthly e-newsletter that highlights up to 12 book titles in more
than 20 categories including best-selling, nonfiction and romance. Subscribers
have the option of receiving alerts via e-mail and/or RSS feeds. Readers may
sign up for all of the categories, or a select few according to preference. Subscribe
to BookNews today!
Summer Youth
Programs -
The Irving Police
Department’s Athletic League is partnering with the
Irving Independent School District and the YMCA to offer
free summer youth programs.
Watch
video from program kickoff.
Free Eco-Class -
Living
off the Grid will be offered from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Aug. 7 in
Multipurpose Room #I1125 at North
Lake College – South Campus, 1081 W.
Shady Grove Road.
Attendees will learn what it takes to live off the grid and what energy
providers are doing to help motivate, or prevent, grid-free living. Register
today at
www.cityofirving.org/begreen.
Video on Demand Spotlight
-
Want to see the delivery
of thousands of dollars in Kraft food donations to Irving charities?—Watch
on demand!
Be sure to visit the
Video on Demand page
on the city website to watch other exciting and informative videos.
Library Fundraiser
- The
Irving Public Library and
Barnes & Noble Booksellers will hold a book voucher fundraiser from Aug.
6-8 at the
Irving Mall, 3634 Irving Mall, and North Irving, 7615 N. MacArthur Blvd,
locations. A percentage of
Barnes & Noble purchases will benefit Irving’s Big Read whenever a
voucher is used. Vouchers will be available at all libraries or they can be
printed from
www.cityofirving.org/library.
Vouchers also are available upon request at
Barnes & Noble. For
details, call
(972) 721-2606.
News for
Neighbors - July 29, 2010
Feedback Opportunity -
City staff will provide an overview of proposed amendments to the sign ordinance
and dumpster enclosure design guidelines from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 3 in the
Council Chambers at City Hall, 825 W. Irving Blvd. Recommendations are based on
a compilation of input received from Irving business owners at meetings hosted
by the Greater Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce. Attendees will have an
opportunity to submit feedback
forms. RSVP to
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.
Volunteers Needed -
The
Irving Arts Center is seeking nominations for volunteers to serve on the
Advisory Grant Review Panel starting in September. Volunteers may be nominated
by colleagues or apply using the
application form
available at
www.irvingartscenter.com
under the “Get
Involved” section. Deadline for submission is Aug. 2.
City Operations Update -
Keep up-to-date with the
city’s Strategic Plan initiatives by reading the
City Operations Update.
This report is produced for each City Council meeting, and is available to the
public. Review the latest edition that was posted on July 21,
here.
Video on Demand Spotlight -
Following are the
latest videos produced by ICTN.
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Featured in this video is
the first look at
Solid Waste Services’ new clean, green, garbage-collecting machines—watch
it on demand!
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In this video, see how the
Police Athletic League kicked off its youth summer sports programs—watch it on demand!
Be sure to visit the
Video on Demand page
on the city website to watch other exciting and informative videos.
Free Eco-Class -
Living
off the Grid will be offered from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Aug. 7 in
Multipurpose Room #I1125 at
North Lake College – South Campus, 1081 W.
Shady Grove Road.
Attendees will learn what it takes to live off the grid and what energy
providers are doing to help motivate, or prevent, grid-free living. Register
today at
www.cityofirving.org/begreen.
Supplies for Success –
Irving residents and
businesses are invited to participate in the
6th Annual Mayor and Firefighters’ Supplies for Success school supply
drive July 5-Aug. 6. This citywide event is held to collect school supplies for
economically disadvantaged students who attend school in
Irving ISD.
Donations may be dropped off at
any Irving fire station. Financial contributions for the purchase of
supplies can be mailed to: IISD Partnerships in Education c/o Supplies for
Success Drive, P.O. Box 152637,
Irving, TX 75015-2637. E-mail
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to set up a delivery point to drop off large donations. Those who need
assistance with supplies should contact their
child’s school counselor.
View supply wish list and
donation drop-off stations online.
Call for Volunteers -
Back to School Fiesta for Irving-Area Children -
contact Karen Siddall
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office
972-721-2772 or cell
972-742-2262
City of Irving and
Irving Mall Host Back To School Fiesta Event for Irving-Area Children
– To make important immunizations available and to increase children's
excitement about the start of a new school year, the
City of Irving and Irving
Mall will host the Back To School Fiesta on Thursday, Aug. 12 from 3-7 p.m. on
the lower level near the food court. Additional supporters of the event include
Amerigroup Community Care, CareVan, Irving ISD, North Lake College, and
Dallas County Health &
Human Services. The first 500 VFC-eligible children attending the event will
receive complimentary immunizations. In addition, school-age children receiving
shots at this event will receive
free school supplies. Families will also enjoy vendor booths and
activities throughout the evening. The line for verification of need and
eligibility will form at 2 p.m., no earlier. Please note that in order to
receive free immunizations, participants must be VFC-eligible, a parent or
guardian must accompany the child and the parent must bring the child's shot
record. For more information, call (972) 255-0571.
NEWS FOR NEIGHBORS
JULY 23, 2010
Video on
Demand Spotlight - Following
are the latest videos produced by ICTN.
- Real Estate Development and Development Director
Brenda McDonald shares why the Irving Entertainment Center will have no
problem drawing a crowd and what makes this project so unique—watch
it on demand!
- Get better acquainted with Councilman Roy Santoscoy
and his wife, Cindy, in an informative interview with Cathy Whiteman on
ICTN’s Profiles—watch
it on demand!
Be sure to
visit the Video
on Demand page on the city website to watch other exciting and informative
videos.
Volunteers
Needed - The Irving
Arts Center is seeking nominations for volunteers to serve on the Advisory
Grant Review Panel starting in September. Volunteers may be nominated by
colleagues or apply using the application
form available at www.irvingartscenter.com
under the “Get
Involved” section. Deadline for submission is Aug. 2.
Dog
Adoption Promotion - Adopt
a dog weighing 40 pounds or more and get a free dog bed while supplies last at
the Irving Animal Care Campus, 4140 Valley View Lane. Go to http://tiny.cc/qrtua to
see animals now available for adoption. Hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday
through Saturday.
Interactive
News Website – Through
a collaborative effort between Corporate Communications and Information
Technology, the city has launched an interactive news website. Features include
prominent video players, news tickers, and streamlined content to mirror the
city’s mission to residents, visitors and businesses. Viewers also have the
option to send news articles through e-mail. The website is at www.cityofirving.org.
Screening
Wall – Construction
of a screening wall along the O’Connor corridor, spanning 1,100 feet from
Brockbank to Goodyear streets, began July 6. The 7-foot stone masonry
compression wall is similar in size and style to the wall installed at the
intersection of MacArthur Boulevard and Sixth Street. Construction is expected
to be completed by mid-August.
Gilbert
Road Railroad Crossing Completion – The
Gilbert Road railroad crossing has been reconstructed for two tracks. The
road opened for traffic on July 9.
Volunteer
Opportunity - Team HOPE
Team
HOPE—Helping Others Prosper Everyday—continues its drive to collect canned
goods and non-perishable items for the Irving Cares pantry through July 31.
Drop off your donations in decorated collection boxes located on each floor at
City Hall, 825 W. Irving Blvd.; the Central Library, 801 W. Irving Blvd.; the
Criminal Justice Center, 305 N. O’Connor Road; or the Valley View Municipal
Complex, 333 Valley View Lane. For more information, contact Karen Ducote (972)
721-2533.
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