Irving City Spectrum, April 2024

Irving City Council General Election: May 4

City Council district places 4, 6 and 8 are up for election. Early voting runs from April 22-30, 2024. Irving voters will head to the polls on May 4, 2024. Any resident who is a registered voter may vote for at-large district place 8. Only registered voters living in the single-member district places 4 and 6 may vote for the candidate in their respective district. This year’s candidates are listed below in ballot order.

Single-Member District

Place 4 Candidates

David Gutierrez

Jesus Martinez

Darryl Plunkett

Susan Motley

Luis Canosa

Gustavo “Gus” Garcia

District

6 Candidates

 April 22-26 | Monday-Friday | 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.  April 27 | Saturday | 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Early Voting and Election Day Polling Locations in Irving

Irving City Hall, 825 W. Irving Blvd.*

Irving Arts Center, 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd.

North Lake Campus-Dallas College, 5001 N. MacArthur Blvd.

Valley Ranch Library, 401 Cimarron Trail*

early voting locations, all others subject to change, contact Dallas County Election Department for voting locations.

Residents of Dallas County may vote at any Dallas County Voting Polling location during Early Voting and on Election Day. Visit DallasCountyVotes.org for

list. A district map, candidate information and Election Day voting locations are at CityofIrving.org/Elections. For more information, call the City Secretary’s Office at (972) 721-2493. 

Elección General del Concejo Municipal de Irving: 4 de mayo

Los Lugares 4, 6 y 8 del Distrito del Concejo Municipal están disponibles para las Elecciones. La votación anticipada se realizará del 22-30 de abril de 2024. Todos los votantes de Irving acudirán a las urnas el 4 de mayo de 2024. Cualquier residente que este registrado/ inscrito, podrá votar por el Lugar 8 del Distrito General. Solamente los votantes registrados que viven en el Distrito Uninominal para los Lugares 4 y 6, pueden votar por el candidato en su distrito respectivo. Este año, los candidatos se enumeran a continuación en orden de votación. Candidatos para el Lugar 4 del Distrito Uninominal Candidatos para el Lugar 6 del Distrito Uninominal Candidatos para el Lugar 8 del Distrito General

David Gutierrez Albert Zapanta Khaleel Ahmed

Jesus Martinez Khalid Khan

Darryl Plunkett

Susan Motley

Luis Canosa

Gustavo “Gus” Garcia

Horario de La Votación Anticipada

 del 22-26 de abril| de lunes a viernes | de 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

 27 de abril| sábado | de 7 a.m. a 7 p.m.

 28 de abril| domingo| de 12 p.m. a 6 p.m.

 del 29 al 30 de abril | lunes y martes | de 7 a.m. a 7 p.m.

Lugares de Votación Anticipada y Elecciones Regulares en Irving

 Irving City Hall, 825 W. Irving Blvd.*

 Irving Arts Center, 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd.

 North Lake Campus-Dallas College, 5001 N. MacArthur Blvd.

 Valley Ranch Library, 401 Cimarron Trail*

Dennis Webb

Horario del día de Elecciones

 4 de mayo l sábado l de 7 a.m a 7 p.m.

*Los lugares de votación anticipada, todos los demás están sujetos a cambios, comunicarse con el Departamento de Elecciones de Dallas para ubicación de centros de votación.

Los residentes del Condado de Dallas pueden votar en cualquier centro de votación localizado en el condado de Dallas durante la votación anticipada y en el día de las elecciones regulares. Visite DallasCountyVotes.org para obtener la lista completa. Un mapa del distrito, información de los candidatos y otros detalles se encuentran listados en la página web en CityofIrving.org/ Elections. Para obtener más información, comuníquese con la oficina de la Secretaria Municipal al (972) 721-2493. 

Các vị trí trong khu vực 4, 6, và 8 của Nghị Viên Hội Đồng Thành phố sẽ đến lúc bầu cử. Cuộc bỏ phiếu sớm diễn ra từ ngày 22 đến ngày 30 tháng Tư năm 2024. Các cử tri Irving sẽ tham gia bỏ phiếu vào ngày 4 tháng 5 năm 2024. Bất kỳ cư dân nào là cử tri đã đăng ký đều có

bỏ phiếu cho vị trí tự do khu vực 8. Chỉ những cử tri đã đăng ký sống ở trong khu vực một thành viên cho khu vực 4 và 6 là có thể bỏ phiếu cho

Jesus

Darryl Plunkett

 Tháng Tư ngày 29-30 |

Irving Arts Center, 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd.  North Lake Campus-Dallas College, 5001 N. MacArthur Blvd.

Valley Ranch Library, 401 Cimarron Trail*

Irving Indoor Aquatic Activities

Indoor Pool Open Swim Hours

Heritage Aquatic Center (HAC)

200 S. Jefferson St., (972) 721-7310

 Monday & Wednesday | 7 a.m. to noon, 5 to 9 p.m.

 Tuesday & Thursday | 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 5 to 9 p.m.

 Friday | 7 a.m. to noon

 Saturday & Sunday | 1 to 5 p.m.

North Lake Natatorium (NLN)

5001 N. MacArthur Blvd., (972) 756-0860

 Monday, Wednesday & Friday | 6 to 7 a.m., 5 to 9 p.m.

 Tuesday & Thursday | 6 to 7 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., 5 to 9 p.m.

 Saturday | noon to 4 p.m.

For the most up-to-date information, visit CityofIrving.org/Aquatics

April 6 | Lifeguard Hiring Event

10 a.m. to noon | Ages 15 and older | Free | NLN

It’s time for seasonal hiring! Come and knock out several components of the hiring process including lifeguard prerequisites, application and interview. Upon successful completion of the lifeguard prerequisites, applicants will be scheduled for one of the upcoming lifeguard certification courses. A hiring date will be set based on obtaining a lifeguard certification.

April 12-14 | Blended Lifeguard Certification Training

Ages 15 and older | $125 | NLN

Become a certified lifeguard. Irving Parks and Recreation hires Red Cross-certified lifeguards, ages 15 and older for part- and full-time summer and year-round

positions at its aquatic facilities. Interested persons can visit CityofIrving.org/Lifeguard for more information.

Blended learning combines online learning with in-person skills sessions where you will practice skills and demonstrate competency. Plan to complete all eLearning modules, including the CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid final eLearning exam, at least two days prior to your first in-person skills session. Most participants complete the eLearning portion of the course in approximately seven hours. Must provide proof of completed eLearning content.

Successful completion of the course will result in American Red Cross Lifeguard/First Aid, CPRProfessional Rescuer and AED certifications.

Course Prerequisites:

 Must be ages 15 and older and a swim test one week prior to class or must have instructor approval.

 Swim 300 yards.

 Retrieve a 10-pound brick from a 7- to 10-foot depth, followed by a 20-yard return carrying the brick.

 Tread water for two minutes, no hands.

April 20 | Women’s Swim

All Ages | $2 Youth; $3 Adults | NLN

All women — mothers, daughters, sisters, aunts and grandmothers — can enjoy an evening of swimming.

Register in person or online at CityofIrving.org/IrvingRec

Swing into Spring at Irving Golf Club

Located off the West Fork of the Trinity River and overlooking the Dallas Skyline, the Irving Golf Club at 2000 E. Shady Grove Road features:

 18 Hole, Par 71 course

 The Hideout Bar & Grill and a golf shop

 Special Irving resident rates

Follow @IrvingGolfClub on Facebook or visit IrvingGolfClub.org for more information. 

Library Programs, Stories, Trivia and the Eclipse

Tell the Story

Libraries serve as the center of communities around the world by encouraging the art of reading and storytelling, the acquisition of new skills, providing space for work and recreation and much more. During the Stories Unfolding at My Library project, patrons are invited to share their unique personal experiences at the library. Some content may be used in future marketing initiatives, and no personal information will be shared. Fill out an online form by visiting CityofIrving.org/TelltheStory or stop by any library location. Photos are also welcome!

APRIL SCHEDULE AND PROGRAMS

Each library location offers free activities for all ages and interests. In addition, the online library is always open by visiting CityofIrving.org/Library and social media. Contact (972) 721-2440 for information about MiY Zone Makerspace age and other requirements.

Beginning April 1, adults who are participating in the yearlong Fully Booked 2024 reading challenge may stop by any library location to pick up their first trimester prizes if they have read 15 titles from January through March. If tracking titles on a printed log, present the completed form to library staff. If logging titles online

through ReadSquared at IrvingLibrary.ReadSquared.com request that staff access the account.

During April’s National Poetry Month, Irving Public Library invites teens to stop by any library to create short poems with DIY writeable star magnet kits, while supplies last. At South Irving Library, adults may select and share favorite poems daily throughout the month.

April 6 | Irving Trivia

10 a.m. | West Irving Library | All ages

Irving Heritage Society presents this annual trivia contest during Celebrating Irving: The City and The Man month every April.

April 6 | Solar Eclipse-Themed Programs | Various Ages

Join these programs to shed light on the rare April 8 total solar eclipse, which will be visible in the DFW area.

 11 a.m. | Craftastic Junior: Pinhole Viewer South Irving Library | Kids

 2 p.m. | National Space Society of North Texas Presentation | South Irving Library | All ages

 2:30 p.m. | Astronomer Annie Valley Ranch Library | Kids

April 6 | Poetry Workshop

4 p.m. | West Irving Library | Teens

Explore this form of literary expression during National Poetry Month.

April 13 | Library Mini-Golf

2:30 p.m. | South Irving Library | Kids

Play a round of library-themed mini-golf.

April 24 | Museums and Archiving

2 p.m. | West Irving Library | Adults

Irving Archives & Museum staff members demonstrate how to document and display personal collections.

PARKS AND RECREATION ACTIVITIES

Cimarron Park Recreation Center

201 Red River Trail, (972) 910-0702

 April 27 | Family Field Day 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. | All ages | Free Families are invited to participate in relays and gym games! Refreshments are provided. Registration is required by April 25.

Georgia Farrow Recreation Center 530 W. Davis Drive, (972) 721-2519

 April 5 | Eggpic Egg Decorating 6 to 7 p.m. | Ages 6-11 | $5 Learn new ways to

children must be accompanied by a parent/ guardian. Registration is required by April 4.

Register in person at a local recreation center or online at CityofIrving.org/IrvingRec

NORTH TEXAS TEEN BOOK FESTIVAL’S TENTH YEAR

Join the excitement of an all-star literary lineup at the tenth annual North Texas Teen Book Festival on Saturday, April 27 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas.

The festival will welcome more than 70 young adult and middle grade authors, and feature keynote speeches, discussion panels, signed book sales and more. Admission is free. Interested in volunteering at the event and witnessing the magic of readers meeting their favorite writers? A limited number of volunteer positions are available, including roles as authors’ signing line assistants. Parking is free to volunteers.

For more details and to register, visit NorthTexasTeenBookFestival.com/Volunteer 

CITY HONORED FOR COMMITMENT TO TRANSPARENCY IN FINANCIAL REPORTING

The City of Irving was recently awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the Fiscal Year 2022-23. Awarded by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA), this is the 39th consecutive year the city has received the distinction.

The city wins the award each year because of its commitment to going above and beyond the minimum standard of accounting principles and preparing an ACFR that exemplifies full transparency and disclosure. The award is the highest achievement in governmental accounting and financial reporting.

Additionally, the GFOA gave the City of Irving a 2023 Triple Crown. The designation recognizes governments that have received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting, the Popular Annual Financial Reporting Award and the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for a fiscal year. The city has received the Triple Crown honor three years in a row.

To read the 2022-23 ACFR, visit CityofIrving.org/ACFR n

HOUSEHOLD DOCUMENT SHREDDING AND ELECTRONICS RECYCLING

Irving Solid Waste Services hosts a free household document shredding and electronics recycling opportunity for Irving residents.

residency is required. Materials from businesses will not be accepted. CRT monitors or televisions are no longer accepted. The event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., or until the truck reaches capacity.

Call (972) 721-2232 for more information n

Bridge Work Underway for Conflans Road Extension Project

Over the past 11 months, work has progressed steadily on the Conflans Road Extension Project, though much of its progress has been made in areas inaccessible to the public. The $24,178,607 project runs from State Highway 161 to Valley View Lane and will complete the western extension of Conflans Road, a major connector, over Bear Creek in accordance with the City’s Master Thoroughfare Plan.

The extension includes a 1,607-foot bridge across Bear Creek. In late February, crews installed 42 bridge beams for Spans 10 through 13 on the east side of Bear Creek. These bridge beams ranged in length from about 101 to 148 feet, with each beam ranging in weight from about 45 to 77 tons. The longer and heavier beams were used to cross over the Dallas County Flood Control District #1’s levee. All of these bridge beams were set using a two-crane pick and place method, with each crane having a 110-ton lifting capacity.

In March, crews installed the remaining 94 bridge beams for spans 1 through 9 on the west side of Bear Creek. These bridge beams ranged in length from about 113 to

134 feet, with each beam ranging in weight from about 50 to 59 tons. Apart from span 9, all bridge beams were set using a two-crane pick and place method. The bridge beams for span 9 that cross the main pilot channel for Bear Creek were set using a single crane pick and place method. That single crane had a 600-ton lifting capacity.

Major work remaining on the project will include: the construction of the bridge deck and traffic rails; installation of a new 8-inch water main that will be hung underneath the bridge deck; the extension of a box culvert across Valley View Lane; construction of the Conflans Road main lanes and right turn lane off northbound Valley View; realignment and concrete lining of the drainage channel underneath the bridge on the west side of Bear Creek; and installation of a gabion basket wall along the west bank of Bear Creek to protect from stream erosion.

The project is scheduled to be completed in May 2025. For more information on the Conflans Road Extension Project, visit CityofIrving.org/Conflans

Visit CityofIrving.org/IrvingInvests for more information on the city’s ongoing infrastructure initiatives. n

Water Utilities Department Introduces Two CCTV Trucks to Boost Sewer Inspections

The City of Irving Water Utilities Department has two new closed-circuit television (CCTV) trucks to inspect sewer mains. Out of more than 3.5 million feet or 670 miles of sewer mains, the city inspects at least 250,000 feet annually.

Video from these truck-mounted cameras is used to assess sewer main condition and assign a condition rating by documenting pipe defects. Any defects are coded according to Pipeline Assessment Certification Program (PACP) standards.

Thanks to the new technology, crews are able to improve the preventive maintenance program, make system repairs and prioritize capital projects to prevent overflows.

For more information, visit CityofIrving.org/Water-Utilities n

Fusion May 18 at Heritage Park