2
page
3
4
CITY
CITY OF IRVING.ORG
PRSRT STD ECRWSS U.S. POSTAGE
IRVING
PAID
Senter Park indoor pool construction begins soon as part of the Let’s Play Irving: Elevating Aquatics & Recreation projects.
IRVING, TX PERMIT NO. 883
Parks and Recreation hires Red Cross Irving Archives and Museum is the place to certified lifeguards for seasonal, part-time and learn about Irving’s origin, second Saturday full-time positions for aquatic facilities. fun activities and exhibits. AN OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE CITY OF IRVING
page
RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER
page
CityofIrving.org
FEBRUARY 2025 / VOL 32 / NO 02
A N O F F I C I A L P U B L I C AT I O N O F T H E C I T Y O F I R V I N G
NTTBF 2025: ENDLESS STORIES BACK MARCH 1 The North Texas Teen Book Festival (NTTBF) is back for its 11th year! On Saturday, March 1, the free event at the Irving Convention Center features a celebration of tween and teen literature like no other. Attendees have the opportunity to immerse themselves in panel discussions, book shopping, author signings and more.
Irving is Enhancing Communication One Puzzle Piece at a Time Get ready, Irving — something BIG is on the horizon! The pieces are coming together for a fresh new online experience that will be unveiled in March. It’s a whole new way to connect with the City of Irving. Stay tuned as we take communication to the next level, one puzzle piece at a time.
Visiting authors scheduled to appear include R.L. Stine, Gabi Burton, Stephanie Garber, Alan Gratz, Lauren Roberts, Ruta Sepetys and Karina Yan Glaser. Educator Day on Friday, Feb. 28 is a professional development day just for teachers and those in the academic and library fields. Visit NorthTexasTeenBookFestival.com/Educator-Day for more information. On the day of the festival, South, Valley Ranch and West Irving Libraries will be closed, and will reopen on Sunday, March 2.
Winter Weather Response Shows Resiliency Winter weather came and went in January, bringing a mix of rain, sleet and snow to Irving. While many residents enjoyed the snow, city crews rose to the challenge and did not miss a beat keeping essential services running smoothly. Thank you to all the crews who kept Irving critical operations moving during the storm! For future resources and updates, visit CityofIrving.org/Winter.
HOME CHEMICAL COLLECTION EVENT: MARCH 22 The City of Irving offers residents a free service to dispose of home chemicals. The next Home Chemical Collection event takes place Saturday, March 22, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the City of Irving Purchasing Building, 835 W. Irving Blvd. Acceptable Items
SCAN for ICTN VIDEO
Aerosol sprays Automotive fluids and oil filters Batteries of all kinds Chemical products for home use Computers and cellphones Craft and hobby supplies Fluorescent light tubes Household cleaners and polishes Lawn and garden chemicals Paint and home repair products Pool chemicals Residents are required to obtain a voucher to participate by visiting CityofIrving.org/HHW. A limited number of vouchers are available for each event.