Guide to Common Code Violations and How to Avoid Them
When a violation is observed, a code enforcement officer issues a Notice of Violation (NOV) that provides information on the nature of the violation, the required remedy and the deadline for correction. When an NOV is received, it is important for residents to communicate with the issuing officer. Officers have the ability to work with residents on compliance plans and are available to provide more information about the concern and possible solutions.
number of cases. Code Enforcement serves as a partner in maintaining a high quality of life in Irving. Whether a condition needs to be reported or a Notice of Violation has been received, residents are encouraged to contact the department for assistance. Code Enforcement can be reached at (972) 721-4829 or at Codecomplaints@cityofirving.org.
Animal Services Seeks Heroes
From April 15-19, Irving Animal Services (IAS) can turn you into a hero, saving two lives at once! During the “Be a Hero” adoption event, the adoption fee is waived for all pets 1 year and older. By adopting a new furry friend, you open a space at the shelter for another pet, giving them a chance at a new home too.
Irving Animal Care Campus (IACC), 4140 Valley View Lane, is open 1 to 6 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday. Animals being adopted will be:
Up-to-date on vaccinations, including rabies if the animal is more than 4 months old
Spayed or neutered
Microchipped and registered with 24PetWatch
Heartworm tested (dogs over 6 months old)
FeLV/FIV tested (cats over 6 months old)
Given a general dewormer and treated for fleas and ticks
Given 30 days of 24PetWatch pet insurance (with a valid email address)
Given a sample bag of Science Diet food
Adoptions must be processed at least 30 minutes before closing. Visit the IAS Adoption page at CityofIrving.org/Adopt to view all the animals available for adoption.
It’s Kitten Season Spring means babies and residents should know what to do if they find a swarm of unattended kittens. IAS has a handy chart of what to do if you find a litter of kittens and mama is not there. Visit CityofIrving.org/Kittens for details.
This April at Irving Arts Center
Summer Camp Registration is Now Open! Register now for unique weekly camp experiences for kids ages
TICKETED EVENTS
April 4-6 | Aladdin Jr.
Presented by The Highlands School Times Vary | $20.50
The 14th annual musical production, Aladdin Jr. Enjoy this timeless classic and discover “a whole new world” as Aladdin endeavors to win the heart of Princess Jasmin.
April 5-6 | Celebration of Dance 25!
Presented by Ballet Ensemble of Texas Times Vary | $30-$40
Performance of “Gaîté Parisienne,” the famed ballet originally choreographed by Léonide Massine in 1938.
April 10-12 | The Wizard of Oz
Presented by Momentum Dance Company Times Vary | $18-$25
A ballet production of this timeless classic under the artistic direction of Christina Pillion.
April 12 | Grand Finale with TAKE3 - Where Rock Meets Bach
Presented by Irving Symphony Orchestra (ISO)
7:30 p.m. | $36-$65
TAKE3 lives at the intersection where pop, rock and classical fusion collide. These three fabulous musicians (violin, cello, and piano) bring an unmistakable style and infectious joy to the stage.
April 19 | Celeste Golden Boyer, Violin
Presented by Las Colinas Symphony Orchestra (LCSO)
7:30 p.m. | $17-$50
The LCSO presents Violinist, Celeste Golden Boyer.
YOUTH & FAMILY EVENTS
April 3 | JumpstART Stories & Art: Clouds and Rainbows
10 a.m. | Free
A free story time and art activity held on the first Thursday of each month. This month, hop into spring and slide down a rainbow! Colors, clouds and sunshine are the themes for this month’s stories and art.
April 5-May 10 | Saturday School (Session 4): My Quilt, My Way
2 to 4 p.m. | $95 | Ages 6-10 years old
This art class meets on six consecutive Saturdays. Projects will include hand-building stuffed animals decorated with fringes, tassels, charms, beads and other items; weaving brightly colored wall hangings; and creating fabric artist cards to share and trade.
April 13 | Second Sunday Funday: Our Beautiful Earth + Second Sunday Open Studio for Teens
1 to 4 p.m. | Free | All Ages
Drop in to celebrate Earth Month with arts and crafts activities inspired by nature’s beauty. Learn about positive actions to honor and protect the planet.
April 16 | Homeschooler Happening: Revived ReadsArt from Old Books
10 a.m. to noon | $5 Ages 5+, $3 siblings, Free Ages 3 and younger In this session of Irving Arts Center’s homeschool program, create mixed media art with recycled materials, inspired by gallery exhibits and Earth Day.
Visit IrvingArtsCenter.com or follow @IrvingArts on social media for updates and fall events.
Irving Archives & Museum Events & Happenings
SPECIAL EXHIBITION
Through May 18 |
SECOND SATURDAYS
Enjoy Second Saturday with free admission and activities for everyone at the Irving Archives and Museum.
April 12 | Work Smarter: Inventor's Studio
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Free | All Ages
Design and a create tool or gadget to solve everyday problems. Drop in and bring your ideas to life!
May 10 | Workplace Wonders: A Scavenger Hunt
Adventure
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Free | All Ages
Dive into the Working America exhibit with a fun and interactive scavenger hunt! Explore the stories of hardworking individuals, immigrant experiences and the tools that have shaped history.
June 14 | Woven Stories: Weave, Wear, Share
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Free | All Ages
Join a hands-on bracelet-making activity where creativity shines! Learn simple weaving and knotting techniques to create unique bracelets that reflect your style and story.
NEED 911 AND CAN’T CALL? TEXT FOR HELP
What happens if an emergency occurs and calling 911 isn’t an option? Maybe it’s a case of domestic violence or a home invasion, or perhaps the person is speech impaired. The answer: Text-to-911.
The Irving Police Department offers the Textto-911 feature when calling is not an option. If necessary, an individual can drafts a text message to 911 with as much information about the emergency as possible. The message should include the following information:
Address where assistance is needed
Description of what is happening
Nearest intersection or cross streets
Type of response that is needed (e.g. Police, Fire or Ambulance)
Once the message is sent, the dispatcher will receive it, reply with any questions and send help. The service does not support video, audio clips or photos, and users can only send messages in English.
Texting 911 should only be used when a phone call isn’t possible because dispatchers often have follow-up questions and need additional details immediately. Waiting for a reply may delay a response.
Visit CityofIrving.org/905/Communications for more information.
IN THE GALLERIES
Free to view. Open Tuesday-Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. No advance reservation needed. Free guided tours are offered on the first Saturday and second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m.
Rachel Black Journeywork
Through June 28 | Carpenter Lobby Gallery
Rachel Black is a principal lecturer and lead faculty member of the Foundations program at University of North Texas and a long-time Irving resident. This exhibition features recent landscape paintings inspired and informed by her travels throughout the American West during her faculty development leave in the spring of 2024.
Annual Exhibition of Irving ISD Student Artwork
April 4-May 3 | Main and Focus Galleries
April 4-15 | High School Students
Open House | April 8 | 6 to 7:30 p.m.
April 18-May 3 |
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Portraits of Dementia
Through Aug. 16 | Dupree Lobby Gallery
Organized by the Mid-America Arts Alliance, this unique exhibition destigmatizes those living with dementia through moving portraits and stories of lives well lived. Artist Joe Wallace has been a portrait photographer and storyteller for 20 years. Wallace's work shows not only dementia’s fear, loss and despair, but also the love, connection, dignity and humanity which prevails thanks to loved ones and caregivers.
Renee Perkins, photo by Joe Wallace.
Parks and Recreation Activities
Cimarron Park Recreation Center
201 Red River Trail, (972) 910-0702
April 26 | 3-On-3 Basketball Tournament
noon to 3 p.m. | Grades 4-8 | IPAR
Take friendly competition to the court at this youth basketball tournament. Register in person or online at CityofIrving.org/IrvingRec
Georgia Farrow Recreation Center
530 W. Davis Drive, (972) 721-2519
April 10 | Preschool Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
9:30 to 11 a.m. | Ages 6 and under | $5 per child
Enjoy games, crafts,and a delicious breakfast; plus take pictures with the Easter Bunny.
Lively Pointe Youth Center
909 N. O’Connor Road, (972) 721-8090
April 12 | Eggs and Jam @ Heritage Aquatic Center
6 to 9 p.m. | Middle School | IPAR Prizes, food, games and fun! Swimsuits required.
Mustang Park Recreation Center
2223 Kinwest Parkway, (972) 556-1334
Thursdays | Yoga for Kids
5:15 to 6 p.m. | Ages 8-11 | $48 per month
Yoga blends movement, breath,and meditation to enhance mental and physical well-being.
Thursdays | Zumba
6:30 to 7:30 p.m. | Ages 18 and older | $30 per month
Zumba Fitness offers a fun, Latin-inspired dance workout—no pain, just gain! Register with Anna Shah at (214) 924-8631.
IRVING INDOOR AQUATIC
April 26 | Badminton Tournament 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Ages 18 and older | $10 per team Join the competition in a double-elimination tournament following general badminton rules. Registration is required.
Northwest Park Recreation Center 2800 Cheyenne St., (972) 721-2529
April 4 | Pottery Painting
5:30 to 8:30 p.m. | All Ages | $5+ per piece
Spend the evening painting something new. A parent must accompany children under 8.
Senter Park Recreation Center
901 Senter Road, (972) 721-2641
April 14 | Texas Harmony Spring Concert
7 p.m. | Ages 50+ | IPAR A cappella renditions of iconic '80s hits and timeless Beatles classics! Register by April 10.
Let’s Play Irving Update
Senter Park Pool Groundbreaking
On Feb. 24, city leaders celebrated the groundbreaking of a state-of-the-art indoor aquatic facility at Senter Park Recreation Center. Moments later, construction crews began demolishing and clearing the 70-year-old outdoor pool to make way for the new building.
“We are re-envisioning how we want this aquatic center to be. It’s going to have all sorts of features that our residents can enjoy any day of the year, no matter the season.” said Irving City Manager Chris Hillman.
The $25 million facility will feature a leisure and lap pool, spiral waterslide, zipline, toddler pool and an outdoor sun deck. Additional amenities include a modern reception area, party rooms and locker rooms. The design will also pay tribute to the original 1954 pool, incorporating rainforest-themed children’s areas and hexagon-shaped lane markers.
As part of the project, the tennis court will be relocated to Senter Park East. However, residents will still have access
to other park amenities, including the playground, picnic tables and shelters. The new aquatic center is expected to be completed in 2026.
Scan the QR code to watch coverage of the groundbreaking.
Lee Park Pool Nearing Completion
Meanwhile, the new Lee Park Pool is in the final stages of construction, featuring a new waterslide and a variety of other enhancements. The revamped facility is scheduled to open in May, just in time for summer fun.
Both projects are key components of the Let’s Play Irving:
Elevating Aquatics & Recreation initiative, which includes plans for the Lee and Senter Park pools as well as the future multi-generational Mustang Park Recreation and Aquatic Center.
Visit CityofIrving.org/PlayIrving to learn more about the Let’s Play Irving projects and to subscribe to the Play Irving e-newsletter.
Blended Lifeguard Certification Training
Become a certified lifeguard. Irving Parks and Recreation hires Red Cross-certified lifeguards, ages 15 and older for part- and full-time summer and year-round positions at its aquatic facilities.
April 12 & 13 | 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Both Days)
April 18 & 19 | 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Both Days)
Training Cost $125 | Ages 15 years and older North Lake Natatorium (NLN) | 5001 N. MacArthur Blvd.
Blended learning combines online learning with inperson skills sessions where you will practice skills and
demonstrate competency. Please plan to complete all eLearning modules, including the CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid final eLearning exam, at least two days prior to your first in-person skills session. Most participants complete the eLearning portion of the course in approximately seven hours. Be prepared to provide proof that you completed the eLearning content.
Successful completion of the course will result in American Red Cross Lifeguard/First Aid, CPR-Professional Rescuer and AED certifications.
Course Prerequisites
Must be ages 15 and older and complete the two prerequisite swimming skills evaluations.
Prerequisite 1: 150 yard swim, two minute tread, 50 yard swim
Prerequisite 2: timed event swim 20 yards, dive down 7-10 feet deep, retrieve a 10 pound object and swim 20 yards again in under one minute 40 seconds
Register in person at the NLN, 5001 N. MacArthur Blvd., or online at CityofIrving.org/IrvingRec
SWING INTO SPRING AT IRVING GOLF CLUB
Located off the West Fork of the Trinity River and overlooking the Dallas Skyline, the Irving Golf Club at 2000 E. Shady Grove Road features:
18 Hole, Par 71 course
The Hideout Bar & Grill and a golf shop
Special Irving resident rates
Renovated Patio and New Cart Paths
Follow @IrvingGolfClub on Facebook or visit IrvingGolfClub.org for more information.
SCAN for ICTN
VIDEO Lee Park Pool Progress
Senter Park Ground Breaking
Library Activities and Programs
Tea, Tales and Traditions
The Cultures of Irving series at Irving Public Library highlights Arab American Heritage Month in April with a variety of free experiences including a tea ceremony, dance performance, craft project and book discussions. Among the events planned:
April 8 | Hibiscus Tea and Hummus
6 p.m. | West Irving Library | Adults
April 26 | Salaam Dabkeh Dance Group
2:30 p.m. | Valley Ranch Library | All ages
April 30 | Craftastic: Arabian Lights
7 p.m. | Valley Ranch Library | Adults
For a full schedule, visit CityofIrving.org/Library
A Month of Poetry
April is also National Poetry Month and the library will celebrate with themed activities. Poet-Tree at Valley Ranch Library encourages adults to engage with the power of words in creative ways, and Teen Zones at each library will display a selection of inspiring reads and offer free giveaways, while supplies last.
LIBRARY PROGRAMS
For events, schedules, online services, updates and more, visit CityofIrving.org/Library and follow on social media at @IrvingPublicLibrary
April 7 | SNAP Sensory Sensitive Storytime
10:30 a.m. | South Irving Library | Ages 3-5 and caregivers
This new series for neurodivergent children and their caregivers is on the first Monday of every month. Registration is required by calling (972) 721-2606.
April 12 | Chautauqua Presents A Spring Celebration
3 p.m. | South Irving Library | All ages
The Irving Symphonic Band heralds the arrival of spring with a special concert.
April 16 | Designing Gardens
7 p.m. | Valley Ranch Library | All ages
A master gardener shares how to design and install habitat landscapes that allow bees, butterflies and other pollinators to thrive.
April 19 | MiY Edible Education: Fruit Tarts
2 p.m. | West Irving Library | Teens 13-18
Learn culinary tips and tricks! Registration is required by calling (972) 721-2691.
April 26 | Dia Celebration
2:30 p.m. | South Irving Library | Kids
Join the library for KidLit, crafts, snacks and a live musical performance by the Travis Middle School Mariachi Band.
Fully Booked 2025 is Irving Public Library's third year of offering a yearlong reading challenge for adults. It's back and better than ever before! This year, it's easier than ever to follow the prompts (or swap out for a "reader's choice") and earn prizes.
Read or listen to any adult or young adult title, log it to a matching prompt, and earn prizes!
How to Participate
Start by registering at IrvingLibrary.READSquared.com each year.
Read 45 books from the adult or young adult collections, inspired by fifty librarian curated prompts, or swap out up to fifteen prompts for a "reader's choice" pick.
Each prompt has a matching mission activity in READSquared. Find the prompt the title goes with, enter the title and author and earn one point.
Prizes unlock at: 15 prompts logged 30 prompts logged 45 prompts logged
Participants will earn a prize of their choice at all three levels. Prize of choice may vary by location and season.
In addition to the third prize unlocked at 45 prompts logged, participants will receive a Fully Booked branded canvas tote bag and a limited edition 2025 Fully Booked enamel pin!
Participants can join the challenge at any time during 2025 and earn all prizes. Paper logs are also available at any library location and online.
Questions regarding Fully Booked can be answered at any library location, through the online chat or by calling (972) 721-2628.
Irving Public Library is proud to host a variety of machines and technology for cardholders to utilize in each of the MiY Zones located at all three library locations.
Discover More About
3D Printing
Cricuts
Laser Etcher
Sewing Machines
More coming soon!
Using the MiY Zone
MiY Zone is available for walk-in use on a first-come, firstserved basis.
Because users must monitor their projects at all times, only one machine and its accessories may be checked out at a time.
Equipment is checked out for a two (2) hour loan period.
Follow @IrvingFamilyAdvocacyCenter and @IrvingPD on social media for event details or visit CityofIrving.org Friday, April 25
THE LEGEND OF IRVING TRIVIA APRIL 26
The Irving Public Library is partnering with the Irving Heritage Society and other community organizations for the 18th Annual Irving Trivia Contest. The event, part of the annual Celebrating Irving: The City and the Man series, will take place Saturday, April 26 at 9 a.m. in the Jack D. Huffman Community Building auditorium, 801 W. Irving Blvd.
Individuals and teams of up to four members are invited to test their knowledge of Irving and its namesake, Washington Irving, for a chance to win prizes, including a traveling trophy. Spectators are welcome to attend and enjoy breakfast refreshments.
The contest is part of a citywide collaboration that includes the Irving Black Arts Council, Irving Independent School District and the City of Irving. For details or to register as an individual or as a team, visit IrvingHeritage.com, email irvingheritagesociety@yahoo.com or call (972) 252-3838.
Commemorate National Library Week by attending a proclamation reading at the City Council Work Session at 1 p.m. April 10. Explore everything Irving Public Library offers, from free events to vital resources for all ages. Connect with library staff and recognize their dedication to serving the community.
Enjoy Hibiscus Tea and Hummus April 8
South Irving Library Celebrates 10 years
Irving City Council General Election: May 3
City Council district places 1, 2 and 7 are up for election. Early voting runs from April 22-29, 2025. Irving voters will head to the polls on May 3, 2025. Any resident who is a registered voter may vote for at-large district place 2. Only registered voters living in the single-member district places 1 and 7 may vote for the candidate in their respective district. This year’s candidates are listed below in ballot order. Single-Member
Election Day Vote Centers in Irving can be found at DallasCountyVotes.org and are subject to change.
At-Large District Place 2
Vicky Akinyi Oduk
David Pfaff
Mark Zeske
Sergio Porres
Single-Member
District Place 7
Adam Muller
Priscilla Vigliante
Residents of Dallas County may vote at any Dallas County Vote Center during Early Voting and on Election Day. Visit DallasCountyVotes.org for entire list. A district map, candidate information and Election Day voting locations are at CityofIrving.org/Elections. For more information, call the City Secretary’s Office at (972) 721-2493.
Elección General del Concejo Municipal de Irving: 3 de mayo
Los Lugares 1,2 y 7 del Distrito del Concejo Municipal están disponibles para las Elecciones. La votación anticipada se realizará del 22-29 de abril de 2025. Todos los votantes de Irving acudirán a las urnas el 3 de mayo de 2025. Cualquier residente que este registrado/ inscrito, podrá votar por el Lugar 2 del Distrito General. Solamente los votantes registrados que viven en el Distrito Uninominal para los Lugares 1 y 7, pueden votar por el candidato en su distrito respectivo. Este año, los candidatos se enumeran a continuación en orden de votación.
Candidatos para el Lugar 1 del Distrito Uninominal
John Bloch
Tony Grimes
Horario de La Votación Anticipada
del 22-25 de abril| de martes a viernes | de 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
26 de abril| sábado | de 7 a.m. a 7 p.m.
27 de abril| domingo| de 12 p.m. a 6 p.m.
del 28 al 29 de abril | lunes y martes | de 7 a.m. a 7 p.m.
Lugares de Votación Anticipada en Irving
Irving City Hall, 825 W. Irving Blvd.
Irving Arts Center, 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd.
Valley Ranch Library, 401 Cimarron Trail
Candidatos para el Lugar 2 del Distrito General
Vicky Akinyi Oduk
David Pfaff
Mark Zeske
Sergio Porres
Candidatos para el Lugar 7 del Distrito Uninominal Adam Muller Priscilla Vigliante
Los centros de votación en Irving pueden encontrarse en DallasCountyVotes.org y están sujetos a cambiar en cualquier momento
Horario del día de Elecciones
3 de mayo l sábado l de 7 a.m a 7 p.m.
Los residentes del condado de Dallas, pueden votar en cualquiera de los lugares de votación durante la Votación Anticipada y el Día de las Elecciones. Visite DallasCountyVotes.org para una lista completa de los lugares de votación. Un mapa del distrito, información del candidato y lugares de votación en el Día de las Elecciones se encuentran en Cityofirving.org/Elections. Para más información, comuníquese con la Oficina del a Secretaria Municipal al (972-) 721-2493.
Các vị trí trong khu vực 4, 6, và 8 của Nghị Viên Hội Đồng Thành phố sẽ đến lúc bầu cử. Cuộc bỏ phiếu sớm diễn ra từ ngày 22 đến ngày 30 tháng Tư năm 2025. Các cử tri Irving sẽ tham gia bỏ phiếu vào ngày 4 tháng 5 năm 2025. Bất kỳ cư dân nào là cử tri đã đăng ký đều có thể bỏ phiếu cho vị trí tự do khu vực 8. Chỉ những cử tri đã đăng ký sống ở trong khu vực một thành viên cho khu vực 4 và 6 là có thể bỏ phiếu cho ứng cử
Mark Zeske
Sergio Porres
trưa – 6 giờ chiều Tháng Tư ngày 28-29 | Thứ Hai – Thứ Ba | 7 giờ sáng – 7 giờ chiều
Irving City Hall, 825 W.
Priscilla Vigliante
Adam Muller
Tony Grimes John Bloch Sergio Porres Mark Zeske David Pfaff
Vicky Akinyi Oduk
CITY HONORED FOR COMMITMENT TO TRANSPARENCY IN FINANCIAL REPORTING
The City of Irving was recently awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the fiscal year 2023-2024. Awarded by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA), this is the 39th consecutive year the city has received the distinction.
The city wins the award each year because of its commitment to going above and beyond the minimum standard of accounting principles and preparing an ACFR that exemplifies full transparency and disclosure. The award is the highest achievement in governmental accounting and financial reporting.
Additionally, the GFOA gave the City of Irving a 2023 Triple Crown. The designation recognizes governments that have received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting, the Popular Annual Financial Reporting Award, and the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for a fiscal year. The city has received the Triple Crown honor four years in a row.
To read the 20232024 ACFR, visit CityofIrving.org/ACFR n
PRE-DEVELOPMENT MEETINGS FOR PROPERTY OWNERS AND DEVELOPERS
The City of Irving continues to make the development process easier for property owners, developers and designers by offering free Pre-Development Meetings every Thursday. These meetings provide an opportunity to review proposed projects — such as new subdivisions or commercial buildings — with a team of city experts.
During the one-hour session, representatives from multiple city departments, including Planning, Inspections, Capital Improvement Program, Fire, Water, and Traffic offer guidance on zoning, utilities, infrastructure and other regulations that may affect the project.
Meetings can be either in-person at City Hall or virtually via Zoom. Applicants must request a meeting at least seven days in advance and should submit site plans or exhibits for the most productive discussion. For more details or to schedule a meeting, visit CityofIrving.org/ Inspections
HOUSEHOLD DOCUMENT SHREDDING AND ELECTRONICS RECYCLING
Irving Solid Waste Services hosts a free household document shredding and electronics recycling opportunity for Irving residents.
April 26 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. City of Irving Purchasing Building 835 W. Irving Blvd.
Two-box limit for document shredding. Proof of Irving residency is required. Materials from businesses will not be accepted. CRT monitors or televisions are not accepted. The event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., or until the truck reaches capacity.
Call (972) 721-2232 for more
information.
Hunter Ferrell Road Overlay Project
Construction on Hunter Ferrell Road, from MacArthur Boulevard to Nursery Road, began in March. Work is expected to be complete by late April, weather permitting.
Frequent heavy vehicle traffic to and from Hunter Ferrell Landfill, 110 E. Hunter Ferrell Road, severely deteriorated the 1.5-mile roadway, resulting in potholes and uneven road conditions. To implement a long-term solution to improve the roadway and ensure it can support heavy vehicles, crews are removing existing asphalt, mixing concrete with the base to strengthen the road, then laying and paving new asphalt.
To maintain access to the landfill, construction will occur in two phases:
Phase I: Hunter Ferrell Road from MacArthur Boulevard to the Hunter Ferrell Landfill entrance will be closed for construction. Landfill traffic will be detoured to Nursery Road.
Phase II: Hunter Ferrell Road from the Hunter Ferrell Landfill entrance to Nursery Road will be closed for construction. Landfill traffic will be detoured to MacArthur Boulevard.
The overlay project, estimated to cost $850,000, is funded through the Solid Waste Non-Bond CIP Fund and the Traffic & Transportation Department’s General Fund
budget. Improvements to Hunter Ferrell Road support the city’s Road to the Future program, an ongoing effort to rehabilitate, reconstruct and proactively maintain 1,440 lane-miles of Irving’s streets. Year 8 of the Traffic and Transportation Department’s annual Road to the Future Overlay Program, which focuses on repaving streets across the city, will begin in the summer.
Visit CityofIrving.org/IrvingInvests for more information on the city’s ongoing infrastructure initiatives.
New and Enhanced Cricket Fields Opening this Spring
Construction on Irving’s cricket fields is nearing completion. The new cricket field at Sam Houston Trail Park, 101 E. Interstate 635, is open and available for reservations now. The new field at Mountain Creek Preserve, 1005 E. Hunter Ferrell Road, as well as the upgraded existing fields, are expected to open by late April. The existing adult field at Mountain Creek Preserve remains available for rentals.
Work on the new cricket fields included grading the area, pouring concrete pitches, striping the fields, and installing irrigation systems for field maintenance. Sod was also laid at the Sam Houston Trail Park field.
Additional enhancements were also made to the existing cricket fields at W.O. Harrington Park, 5350 Valley View Lane, and the Riverside Complex at Spring Trail Park, Riverside Drive and Royal Lane. Nine new shade structures were installed at the Riverside Complex fields, as well as new irrigation systems at both locations.
Driven by strong resident interest in the sport and funded primarily through the American Rescue Plan Act, this project expands access to cricket citywide. Explore Irving’s sports fields and reserve a time to play at CityofIrving.org/IrvingRec
Rachel Wood Joins City of Irving as Assistant
City Manager
Rachel Wood joined the City of Irving’s executive leadership team on March 24 as Assistant City Manager and will oversee the Quality of Life and Internal Services departments. Wood’s portfolio includes Communications, Human Resources, Information Technology, Library Services, Municipal Court, Parks and Recreation, and Strategic Services. The Assistant City Manager position opened following Teresa Adrian’s retirement after a 26-year career with the city.
Wood is a dynamic local government professional with extensive experience in municipal administration, capital project management, community engagement and performance improvement. She most recently
served as Assistant City Manager for the City of Asheville, North Carolina where she oversaw Communications and Public Engagement, Information Technology Services, Transportation, Capital Management and Community and Economic Development. She also played a critical role in coordinating Asheville’s response to the devastating effects of Hurricane Helene, which impacted western North Carolina in September 2024.
“I am honored to have been selected as an Assistant City Manager in Irving. Irving has a talented team of truly dedicated professionals who are committed to helping maintain and enhance the strong quality of life in the community,” Wood said. “I look forward to serving the community and making Irving my new home.”
Survey Results Guide Next Steps in Downtown Irving Revitalization
Last December, the Housing and Redevelopment Division conducted a citywide survey titled What Does Downtown Irving Need? to gather public input on the types of retail, dining, and housing residents and those who frequent the area want to see in Downtown Irving. The results are now in, shaping the next steps in revitalization efforts.
The feedback gathered from the community will help lay the foundation for redevelopment in the Heritage District. Among the top requests for retail and dining options were homestyle restaurants, coffee shops, bakeries, and bookstores—insights that will guide
