July/August 2022 Spirit of Las Colinas Newsletter

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News | Features | Events Published Bimonthly

Williams Square Plaza Ribbon Cutting

L AS C O L I NAS H E AT S U P

WILLIAMS S Q UARE PLAZA RE O PE NING, CHAR ITY B OWL-A-T H O N, INVE ST ME NT UPDAT ES AND MOR E

Lone Star Music and BBQ

The Reserve

Sparks & Stripes

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LCA EVENT PARTNERSHIPS

University Hills Concert in the Park

Lone Star Music and BBQ Festival

Great Flag Caper

University Hills Association

On Saturday, June 18th the

This past July, the Great Flag

of Homeowners hosted their

inaugural Lone Star Music and

Caper, a beloved community

annual Fourth of July Concert

BBQ festival took place at

tradition, celebrated its 30th

in the Park at Flag Pole Hill.

Levy Event Plaza. Attendees

Anniversary. Each year, over

The Irving Symphony Brass

sampled mouthwatering

300 Irving residents volunteer

Ensemble performed patriotic

classics from over 20 of the

to plant and harvest 40,000

melodies while neighbors

best BBQ joints in Texas.

American flags throughout

mingled, enjoyed refreshments

Live music performances

the city. LCA staff participated

and entertained the kids with

by Le Freak, the M-80’s and

in the citywide initiative by

red, white and blue beach

other local artists kept the

placing 2,500 flags along

balls provided by the Las

celebration going throughout

Northgate and Rochelle the

Colinas Association.

the day. LCA was a supporting

weekend before July 4th.

sponsor of the festival.

Williams Square Grand Reopening

On Friday, May 18th, Williams Square Plaza, home of the iconic Mustangs of Las Colinas, reopened after a major renovation. The Plaza now features landscaping and seating for guests to better utilize and enjoy the space. The Mustangs of Las Colinas were restored to their original patina under the guidance of the original sculptor, Robert Glen.

The Plaza is open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily.

Cover photos courtesy of The Reserve, City of Irving and Stephen Goodgame

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LCA EVENT PARTNERSHIPS

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Summer Snow Down

he Las Colinas Association treated the community to complimentary Kona Ice snow cones at Water Street during their Summer

Snow Down event, Tuesday, June 21st.To celebrate the first official day of summer, guests enjoyed swag giveaways, music and a splash pad along with their refreshing treat. The giant oversized pair of

@meghroddurr

sunglasses, on display in Water Street June 21st27th, offered the perfect event backdrop and endless photo opportunities.

Sparks & Stripes: Live Music and Fireworks

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he City of Irving hosted its annual Independence Day celebration on Monday, July 4th at Levy Event Plaza. The event featured over 25 food and

drink vendors, live music performed on the Las Colinas Association-sponsored stage, a kids’ fun area and ended with a water show on Lake Carolyn followed by a breathtaking fireworks display.

Photos courtesy of City of Irving

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BUSINESS NEWS Caterpillar Inc. relocates headquarters to Las Colinas Fortune 500 company, Caterpillar Inc., is relocating its headquarters from a Chicago suburb to Las Colinas in the Towers at Williams Square. The company’s global media and public affairs manager cited talent attraction as a key reason driving the move. Caterpillar manufactures construction and mining equipment, engines, generators and locomotives.

Las Colinas hotel sells to international investor Partners Group and Trinity Fund Advisors have purchased the Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas. The new owners plan to renovate all 431 guest rooms and villas, restaurants and bars, meeting spaces and improve the outdoor pool area. The resort boasts 90,000 square feet of meeting and event space with a spa and pool.

TXOne Networks brings new office to Urban Towers Global cybersecurity firm, TXOne Networks, is locating its U.S. headquarters in Las Colinas and will bring its new office to the Urban Towers. Founded in 2019 as a joint venture between Trend Micro and Moxa, TXOne Networks has offices in Taipei, Tokyo, and the Netherlands. TXOne Network’s clients include manufacturers and critical infrastructure operators.

Toyota Music Factory transfers lease New York investor, Brookfield Properties, has purchased the leasehold interest of the Toyota Music Factory. Brookfield is one of North America’s biggest real estate developers and investors with more than 50 million square feet of projects under development. The City of Irving will retain ownership of the underlying property while Brookfield oversees operations.

Caris Life Sciences expands Las Colinas footprint Caris Life Sciences is expanding their footprint by leasing 37,000 square feet of office space in the VariSpace Las Colinas office complex at Highway 114 and Walnut Hill Lane. Caris Life Sciences is an Irving-based molecular science and medical technology company.

Photos courtesy of Dallas Morning News, Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas, Urban Towers, Caterpillar, Toyota Music Factory and VariSpace

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COMMUNITY NEWS Irving named 7th best dog park city LawnStarter rounded up 2022’s Best Dog Park Cities and Irving secured spot number seven on the list. LawnStarter compared 93 of the biggest U.S. cities based on dog park access, quality and climate.

Life Time coming to Las Colinas Have you noticed the land grading happening at Highway 161 and Las Colinas Blvd? Life Time is bringing a 108,000-square-foot, two-story fitness resort to Las Colinas. More details will be announced soon. Follow @lascolinastex for the latest updates.

Las Colinas restaurant openings Soon there will be two new Las Colinas dining spots to try. The Reserve opened its Las Colinas location at 5910 N. MacArthur Blvd on June 10th. Brasão Brazilian Steakhouse will open at 855 West John Carpenter Freeway on July 22nd. Both restaurants are located within Las Colinas Village.

USA Triathlon returns to Las Colinas The USA Triathlon is returning to Levy Event Plaza September 17-18, where they will host the Professional Triathletes Organization (PTO) US Open 2022. Professional triathletes will compete for a $1 million purse. Learn more at protriathletes.org.

Chief Derick Miller sworn in as Irving Police Chief The City of Irving Police Department swore in their 11th Chief of Police, Derick Miller, on Tuesday, May 31st. A native of Benbrook, Miller joined the Carrollton Police Department in 1992 as a reserve officer and worked up the ranks to chief in 2017.

Medical City Las Colinas receives ‘A’ rating for the 15th year Medical City Las Colinas received its 15th consecutive ‘A’ rating in the Leapfrog Groups’ national hospital safety rankings. This national distinction recognizes the achievements of Medical City Las Colinas in protecting patients from harm and error.

Photos Courtesy of Life Time, The Reserve, USA Triathlon, Irving Police Department and Medical City Las Colinas

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LCA NEWS AND UPDATES Upcoming LCA Events Las Colinas Bowl-A-Thon September 14th The 4th Annual Las Colinas Bowl-A-Thon returns to Pinstack, with new ways to play and more chances to give. This year, LCA is proud to support the Irving Family Advocacy Center by donating 100% of event proceeds to the nonprofit.

Register a team at www.lascolinas.org/bowl.

Proper Pet-iquette Ensure a pawsitive experience for you, your pup and other Las Colinas pets and residents by following proper pet-iquette.

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Always pick up after your pooch and dispose of waste properly. There are pet waste disposal stations available throughout Las Colinas.

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Keep your dog on a leash at all times unless properly secured in a play pin.

Assessment reminder Annual Assessments have been mailed to all property owners in Las Colinas and were due July 1st. They are considered late by July 30th. If you have not received your assessment, please e-mail membermoney@lascolinas.org.

Paws Colinas 5K-9 October 22nd Calling all two and fourlegged race enthusiasts!

Irving Marathon Running Series and LCA present the 2nd annual Paws Colinas 5K-9 at Paws Colinas dog park. Pups and pup parents are invited to team up for a 5K or 1-mile run/walk along Campion Trail. Register at irvingmarathon.com.

Las Colinas Day of the Dead Canalside Celebration November 1st

LAS COLINAS

Join LCA and the U.S.-Mexico Chamber of Commerce on the Mandalay Canal to Celebrate Day of the Dead.

This free event will offer refreshments, photo opps, kids activities and more.

Follow LCA on social media, @LasColinasTex, for updates.

Holiday in the Plaza December 3rd and 4th

Las Colinas In-the-Water Boat Show

In May of 1986, the Marine Association of Dallas hosted its annual Las Colinas In-the-Water Boat show. Each day, 100 boats were displayed in the Mandalay Canal for viewing. From 40-foot cruisers to 27-foot sailboats, boats of all types lined the canal like a scene from Venice. Water skiing performances and windsurfing demonstrations were also held during the show.

The holiday marketplace returns to Levy Event Plaza for a weekend-long event.

In addition to artisan gift shopping, enjoy a Ferris wheel, ice skating, kids crafts, live entertainment and more.

Follow LCA on social media, @LasColinasTex, for updates.

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