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FEBRUARY 2026 / VOL 33 / NO 02
Irving Earns Bloomberg Philanthropies' What Works Cities Gold Certification The City of Irving has been awarded Bloomberg Philanthropies' What Works Cities Gold Certification by Results for America, recognizing the city’s exceptional use of data to inform policy, allocate funding, improve services, evaluate programs and engage residents. The What Works Cities Certification is the international standard for data excellence in city governance. Since the program launched in 2017, more than 100 cities across North, Central and South America have earned the distinction. Irving advanced to the Gold level, awarded to cities meeting 68 to 84% of the program’s rigorous 43 data-governance criteria. One example of Irving’s commitment to data-driven
innovation is the city’s Innovation Grants Program, which empowers employees to propose and test new ideas to improve operations and service delivery. Since 2016, the city has invested $520,000 in employee-driven initiatives. Projects funded through the program have reduced the budget book production timeline by 30 days and created an in-house storm pipe inspection program that saved more than $200,000 while completing over 50 storm pipe repairs. To learn more about the What Works Cities Certification, visit WhatWorksCities.Bloomberg.org.
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Renovations are underway at Northwest Park, including improvements to the playground and upgraded lighting.
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The North Texas Teen Book Festival is seeking Explore a local history spotlight on Mary volunteers for Saturday, March 7, at the Irving Morton and featured Black History Month Convention Center. events from Irving Arts and Culture. AN OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE CITY OF IRVING
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PLAY IRVING PROJECTS PROGRESS Two huge recreation projects continue to dominate headlines: Senter Park Aquatic & Recreation Center and the Mustang Park Multi-Generational Facility & Aquatics Center. Senter is close to 60% complete and vertical construction has begun. Mustang is about 20% complete with utilities and underground infrastructure being installed. Check out the City Source video for a full update and shots of the new facilities under construction. SCAN for ICTN VIDEO
Renew Youth Library Cards Before Feb. 20 Only the parent or guardian who registered the youth's account may renew the card. There are Two Ways to Renew If a parent or guardian has the youth’s library card, their child is not required to be present. If the child or teen is present, the parent or guardian does not need to have the card.
Youth/Minor library cards issued before Oct. 15, 2025, and not yet renewed will expire on Feb. 20. Youth cards that are not renewed by Feb. 20 will be ineligible for checking out materials until the account is updated. Parents and guardians may visit any library location before Feb. 20 to update the young person’s library card and select the appropriate access level. Card options allow families to choose borrowing privileges that best align with their preferences, SCAN ME including age-restricted capability or full borrowing access comparable to adult cards. For details about the different library card options available, visit IrvingTX.gov/Card-Types.
As a special February bonus, young people whose cards are renewed may choose a prize, either a trading card or a sticker, while supplies last. The physical library card will remain the same, regardless of which card type is selected in the system. Those who wish to change the card design or who cannot locate the printed card may purchase a replacement for $2. Student cards, which do not allow checkout of physical or digital materials, are not included in this renewal reset. Families unsure of an account’s status should call (972) 721-2440 to reach their preferred library location before visiting and provide the library card number.
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HOME CHEMICAL COLLECTION EVENT MARCH 14 The City of Irving offers residents a free service to dispose of home chemicals. The next Home Chemical Collection event takes place Saturday, March 14, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the City of Irving Purchasing Building, 835 W. Irving Blvd. Acceptable Items Aerosol sprays Automotive fluids and oil filters Batteries of all kinds, including lithium 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 IrvingTX.gov/ Special-Waste. A limited number of vouchers are available for each event.
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Blue Recycling & Trash Bags Now Available at a Lower Price The City of Irving encourages residents to “think blue” when recycling curbside. Thanks to a recent competitive bidding process and reduced production costs, blue recycling and black trash bags are now available at a new low price. Blue recycling bags and black trash bags are available for $8 per roll of 50 bags, tax included. In Irving’s blue bag recycling program, clean and dry recyclables must be placed in translucent blue bags.
Trash may be placed in any bag color except blue or red. Where to Buy Blue recycling bags are available at most Irving recreation centers. Both blue recycling and black trash bags are available at Irving City Hall, Customer Service windows (first floor) and vending machine at 825 W. Irving Blvd. For more information, visit IrvingTX.gov/RecyclingTrash-Bags.