In observance of New Year's Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day, there will be no residential trash, curbside recycling or brush/bulky collection on Mondays, Jan. 2 and 16. In addition, the following facilities will be closed Jan. 2 and 16: ● C ity Hall ● Heritage Aquatic Center ● Hunter Ferrell Landfill ● Irving Animal Services ● Irving Arts Center ● Irving public libraries ● North Lake Natatorium ● Recreation centers
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The 2022 Year in Review features noteworthy highlights and accomplishments based on the city's 'Future in Focus' organizational strategy.
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All city offices will resume normal business hours on Tuesdays, Jan. 3 and 17. Visit CityofIrving.org for more information. n
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JANUARY 2023 / VOL 30 / NO 01
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
CITY FACILITIES CLOSED JAN. 16 FOR MLK DAY Martin Luther King Jr. Day is an official city holiday in 2023, and several city facilities will be closed on Monday, Jan. 16.
Save the Date for 2023 Special Events in Irving The city hosts several special events each year, and everyone is invited! Parks and Recreation coordinates free events for the community to enjoy, so be sure to mark the calendar and make plans with family and friends to attend. Jan. 15 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration Irving Arts Center
Sept. 23 | Barley & Bites Levy Event Plaza
Feb. 18 | Frost Fest Levy Event Plaza
Oct. 6-27 | Movies on Main Heritage Park
April 7-28 | Music on Main Heritage Park
Oct. 21 | Eerie Irving Trinity View Park
May 20 | Fusion Heritage Park
Dec. 2-16 | Holidays at Heritage Heritage Park
July 4 | Sparks & Stripes Independence Day Celebration Parade | Irving Heritage District Live Music & Fireworks | Levy Event Plaza
Visit IrvingEvents.org or call (972) 721-2501 to confirm dates and times. n
Irving celebrates the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with dance, songs and poetry performed by the Dallas Black Dance Theatre and Musically Me Unlimited. Sunday, Jan. 15 | 6 p.m. Irving Arts Center Carpenter Performance Hall 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd. In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, there will be no residential trash, recycling or brush/bulky waste collection on Jan. 16. Collection will shift to the next day for each service day within the holiday week. Visit CityofIrving.org/SWS for more information or call (972) 721-8059. n
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City of Irving: Future in Focus This past year, the City Manager adopted a new organizational strategic plan framework called Future in Focus. Built on five pillars and several goals, the 2022 Year-in-Review on pages three and four is based on the new Future in Focus organizational strategy. n
2023 IRVING CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS Irving City Council regular session meetings are generally held on Thursdays and begin at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 825 W. Irving Blvd. Residents are encouraged to attend Council meetings or view proceedings live on Irving Community Television Network (ICTN) cable broadcast (Channel 95 on Spectrum or Channel 31 on Frontier). Livestream and on-demand services also are available at CityofIrving.org/ICTN or ICTN.tv. 2023 City Council Meeting Schedule Jan. 12 Feb. 9 and 23 March 9 and 30 April 20 May 4 June 8 and 29 July 13 Aug. 3 and 31 Sept. 14 Oct. 12 and 26 Nov. 9 Dec. 7
Mayor Rick Stopfer to Present State of the City Jan. 26 Join the Irving business community on Jan. 26 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the Irving State of the City address at the Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas, 500 W. Las Colinas Boulevard. The 2023 State of the City event will feature Irving Mayor Rick Stopfer and WFAA Anchor Cynthia Izaguirre discussing the accomplishments of 2022 and future opportunities in 2023. Throughout the past year, Irving adjusted to a new normal and reinvested in the community to continue working toward a brighter future. This year's program will focus on the new milestones reached, achievements in economic development and ongoing efforts to continue advancing as a community, capitalizing on Irving’s diverse population and skilled workforce. To register for the 2023 State of the City, visit IrvingChamber.com or call (214) 217-8484. n
Meeting times and dates are subject to change. Visit CityofIrving.org/Agendas or call the City Secretary’s Office at (972) 721-2493 to confirm a meeting date. n