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Construction of the Esters Road Pavement and Utility Improvement Project will be substantially complete in late October.
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From public safety enhancements to investing Irving Arts Center invites you to An Enchanted in infrastructure and facilities ... check out the Evening with Piano Virtuoso Elias Manzo on city's new FY26 budget. Oct. 11. Tickets are available now. AN OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE CITY OF IRVING
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EXPERIENCE MAIN STREET OCT. 10 & 11 Celebrate the temporary transformation featuring pop-ups, activations, local businesses, food, music and art. Attendees will experience a real glimpse of what the future of Main Street could be on Oct. 10 and 11. Highlights Include: Temporary design changes to Main Street Interactive public art and installations Live music and performances Food and drinks Creative, family-friendly activities This opening weekend kicks off a series of activities planned through the end of the year to continue transforming Downtown Irving. Visit IrvingTX.gov/Downtown-Reimagined for more information and to sign up to volunteer.
A MESSAGE OF HOPE Illuminate Irving Transitions from Night of Remembrance to Art Installation In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October, the Irving Family Advocacy Center (IFAC) is preparing for the ninth year of Illuminate Irving. This year, the IFAC will transition from an evening event to an art exhibit with the help of the Irving Independent School District (IISD). The IISD Art Department has collaborated with the IFAC to offer its art students the opportunity to participate in this event. High school art students throughout the district were given guidelines and themes for the art exhibit and submitted their own original art for consideration. This year’s theme is a message of hope, “With Survivors, Always,” highlighting the importance of partnering with survivors to achieve safety and support.
Trick-or-Treat Safety Tips As Halloween approaches, the only thing better than a night filled with ghosts, goblins, bats and candy is a safe and enjoyable evening for all.
The art pieces will be on public display to raise awareness of domestic violence and the services provided by the IFAC, as well as local domestic violence agencies. The art will be on display Oct. 22-31 at Irving Archives and Museum 801 W. Irving Blvd., Wednesday–Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m.
To help ensure a fun and safe trick-or-treating experience, keep the following safety tips in mind: Keep Costumes Creative and Safe Decorate costumes and bags with reflective tape or stickers and, if possible, choose light colors. Choose face paint and makeup whenever possible instead of masks, which can block a child's vision. Walk Safely Studies have shown that trick-or-treating in a group is both safer and more effective. Children 12 and younger should not be alone at night without adult supervision. Cross the street at corners, using traffic signals and crosswalks. Look left, right and left again when crossing. Always walk on sidewalks or paths. If there are no sidewalks, walk facing traffic as far to the left as possible.
While Halloween is the one time a year when it is okay to knock on a stranger's door, don’t approach houses that are not properly lit. Always carry a flashlight or a glow stick to help navigate from house to house. Drive Safely Slow down and be especially alert in residential neighborhoods. Check Treats Before Eating Candy tastes better when it’s still sealed. Check to ensure candy bags have not been opened, torn or expired before consuming.
For more information, visit IrvingFAC.com.