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Renovations are underway at Heritage Senior Center. Improvements include new ballroom flooring and outdoor courtyard.
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March 7 marks the 12th Annual North Texas Explore a local history spotlight on Sesame Teen Book Festival, a free event designed Place and activities planned for Youth Art especially for teens and middle school readers. Month from Irving Arts and Culture. AN OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE CITY OF IRVING
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MARCH 2026 / VOL 33 / NO 03
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
Help Shape Irving’s Future: The 2026 Resident Survey Is Now Open! The 2026 Irving Resident Survey is officially open, and all Irving residents ages 18+ are invited to participate. This quick, 15-minute survey is conducted every two years and provides residents with an opportunity to rate the quality of life in Irving, as well as city services and facilities. The survey is available in both English and Spanish.
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME: CHANGE YOUR CLOCK, CHANGE YOUR BATTERY It’s that time of year again — set the clocks ahead one hour and replace the smoke alarm batteries. Daylight saving time begins at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 8.
Your feedback directly helps city leaders prioritize services and plan projects – the survey is a customer satisfaction report card for the city and a resource allocation tool for city officials. The information collected is used to inform decisions related to service levels, budget allocation and future planning. The survey will remain open until April 1 at 11:59 pm. Once the survey closes and data is analyzed, the results will be shared with Irving City Council and be available online for the public to view. The City of Irving has partnered with Irving-based Elite Research, LLC, to conduct the survey and ensure reliable,
meaningful results. They may reach out directly to residents via text or email. For questions regarding the 2026 Irving Resident Survey, contact Lauren Hale at lhale@IrvingTX.gov.
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REGISTER NOW FOR GREAT AMERICAN CLEANUP APRIL 4, 2026 Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) encourages Irving residents to participate in the 2026 “Great American Cleanup” happening Saturday, April 4 from 9 a.m. to noon at Trinity View Park, 2298 E. 6th St. Registration is open to all ages, but those 17 and younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Participants should register online at IrvingTX.gov/KIB by March 27.
Discontinued Use of the Penny The U.S. government is phasing out the penny because it costs more to make than it’s worth and is rarely used in everyday purchases. As pennies are removed from circulation, cash transactions will be rounded down to the nearest 5 or 0 cents, unless a credit can be applied to the account. Payments made by credit card, debit card or other electronic methods are not affected. These transactions will continue to be charged the exact amount, just as they are today.
To avoid rounding altogether, customers are encouraged to: ● Use credit or debit cards ● Provide exact change
when paying with cash For more information, contact Iliza Sebikali at (972) 721-4633.
Permits Required for Garage, Estate Sales Garage, yard, rummage and estate sales held in Irving must have a permit. Permits are free, and applications are made online at IrvingTX.gov/GarageSale.
During the event, KIB will provide cleanup supplies for on-site volunteers, including trash bags, gloves and grabbers. Following the event, volunteers will receive a free lunch. In conjunction with the event, Crisis Ministries will host a canned food donation drive for their food pantry. Participating volunteers will receive a free KIB T-shirt, while supplies last. For more information, call (972) 721-2175 or email rhose@IrvingTX.gov.
LITHIUM BATTERY DISPOSAL
In accordance with city ordinances, sales are limited to: ● Two per calendar year per residential address ● Three consecutive days in duration
Lithium batteries should never be placed in the trash or recycling due to fire risks.
Multifamily complexes are limited to two sales per year, and management must apply for the permit. Signs may not be placed on telephone poles, street signs, trees or in center medians.
Dispose of batteries safely at local retail drop-off locations, at a Home Chemical Collection event, or drop off unwanted batteries at the Dallas County Home Chemical Collection Center, 11234 Plano Road in Dallas.
● Signs may be placed in the right of way between the sidewalk and street only beginning at 12:01 a.m. Thursday, and
they must be removed by 11:59 p.m. Sunday. ● Signs may only be placed on private property, not in the right-of-way, for sales Tuesday through Thursday. ● Signs must be picked up at the conclusion of the sale. Cancellations must be submitted prior to 8 a.m. on the first day of the sale. Complete the online form at IrvingTX.gov/ GarageSale and select "cancel" under Type of Request. Call (972) 721-4829 for special provisions regarding garage sales at business or nonprofit locations.
Visit IrvingTX.gov/SWS for more information.