REIMAGINED EVENTS, CREATIVE COLLABORATIONS, RESTAURANT NEWS AND MORE
LAS COLINAS GAME-A-THON INTRODUCING
benefitting Irving Family Advocacy Center
After five epic runs, the legendary Las Colinas Bowl-A-Thon is leveling up. Introducing the all-new Game-A-Thon—more games, more ways to play and even more fun for a good cause.
ABOUT THE EVENT ABOUT IFAC
WHEN & WHERE
Wednesday, September 24th | 6-10 p.m.
Pinstack, 2750 W. Lyndon B. Johnson Fwy.
WAYS TO PARTICIPATE
Bowling team – available for 6 players
Trivia team – available for 4-6 players
Stay & Play pass – arcade competition
Charity prize drawing – register to win unforgettable experience packages
PRIZES + AWARDS
All Game-A-Thon participants are eligible to win awards and exciting prizes throughout the event
COMMUNITY IMPACT
The Irving non-profit supports local families through trauma recovery, therapy, legal resources and their newest initiative, Camp Hope.
CAMP HOPE
Camp Hope is a week-long overnight camp offering support to children who have been exposed to trauma.
TORNADO RECOVERY
The Irving Family Advocacy Center is recovering from an F1 tornado that damaged their building in March 2025. During the repair process, the IFAC operates out of a temporary office while continuing to fundraise and serve the community.
REGISTER A TEAM OR DONATE TODAY
Visit lascolinas.org/game or scan the QR code to participate in the Game-A-Thon. For sponsorship inquiries, e-mail liaisons@lascolinas.org.
Generously sponsored by:
LCA SPRING EVENTS
LAS COLINAS LIGHT CLUB
Las Colinas Light Club hit the switch on season three of the canalside event program, closing out an unforgettable spring series hosted monthly from April through June 2025. The waterside music series beckoned attendees to the Mandalay Canal to enjoy live music, custom cocktails from Venetian Terrace, gondola rides from Gondola Adventures and bites from local restaurant partners, including Grimaldi’s Pizzeria and Kleo Restaurant & Pool Garden located in Hotel Indigo Las Colinas.
LAS COLINAS LUNCH CLUB
Off the heels of a successful Light Club series, the Las Colinas Association debuted Las Colinas Lunch Club in spring 2025. Midday Mandalay Canal visitors and LCA members made the most of their lunch break with live music, scenic views and a waterside dining experience from monthly hospitality partners, including Coffee Cove and Delucca Gaucho Pizza & Wine.
Both series will return in fall 2025. Follow @LasColinasTex for the latest.
2025 CARPENTER CUP GOLF COMPETITION
The Carpenter Cup returned to the green on May 22nd for another spirited round of the inter-club golf competition. Named after Las Colinas founder Ben Carpenter, the tournament brings together teams from Hackberry Creek Country Club, Las Colinas Country Club and The Nelson Golf and Sports Club. As a second-time competition host, the Las Colinas Country Club treated players to a BBQ lunch and a post-tournament dinner reception.
The Las Colinas Country Club dominated the day, not only securing the Champion Club title, but its own players walked away as Gross and Net winners of the individual stroke play competition. Each team had 24 players in a three-player format, with the top 20 scores counting toward the final quota.
2025 CARPENTER CUP WINNERS
BUSINESS NEWS
EIGHT IRVING-LAS COLINAS COMPANIES MAKE FORTUNE 500 LIST
Fortune magazine unveiled its annual Fortune 500 list on June 2nd, and Irving-Las Colinas remains a thriving hub for corporate giants. The community is proud to be home to eight Fortune 500 companies and three additional Fortune 1000 companies, including: #9 McKesson (#1 in the DFW Metroplex), #64 Caterpillar, #213 Kimberly-Clark, #241 Vistra, #254 Builders FirstSource, #257 Fluor Corporation, #412 Celanese, #476 Commercial Metals, #597 Darling Ingredients, #620 Nexstar Media Group and #710 Flowserve.
JIMMY FALLON JOINS FORCES WITH XOCHITL
Jimmy Fallon is teaming up with Irving-Las Colinas-based tortilla chip brand Xochitl as a new investor and brand partner. Known for its authentic flavors and cult following, Xochitl is ready to go national, with Fallon leading the charge. The Emmy award-winner will play a key role in bringing new energy to Xochitl through campaigns, digital storytelling and retail activations.
FOUR IRVING-LAS COLINAS CEOS NAMED FINALISTS FOR ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR
Four Irving-Las Colinas CEOs are EY’s Entrepreneur of the Year 2025 Southwest finalists. Richard J. Hall with US Oral Surgery Management, Sara Shenkan-Rich with Just Right Reader, Inc., Ray Waddell with CEC Facilities Group and Pradeep Govindasamy with QualiZeal Inc. were named finalists among 52 other DFW CEOs.
CATERPILLAR NAMES NEW CEO
Irving-Las Colinas-based machinery giant, Caterpillar, has named Joe Creed, a 28-year company veteran, as its new Chief Executive Officer. His predecessor and 45-year company veteran, Jim Umpleby, has transitioned to his new role as Caterpillar’s Executive Chairman of the Board.
SMALL BUSINESS BLITZ
From May 5th to 9th the Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce hosted the 7th Annual Small Business Blitz. Members of the LCA staff volunteered alongside community leaders and ambassadors to visit small businesses throughout Irving-Las Colinas. Businesses were greeted with gift bags and expressions of gratitude for choosing Irving-Las Colinas as their professional home.
Photos courtesy: McKesson, Jimmy Fallon and Caterpillar
COMMUNITY NEWS
TIKI SOCIAL POP-UP AT OMNI LAS COLINAS HOTEL
Leave your passport and worries behind at Tiki Social hosted at the Omni Las Colinas Hotel. Tiki Social, a tropically inspired pop-up bar where you can sip on classic Mai Tais and more, is held daily from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Lakehouse Waterfront Lounge. Omni partnered with tropical cocktail expert Jeff “Beachbum” Berry on an exclusive cocktail menu designed to transport you to the South Seas.
LAS COLINAS RESTAURANT OPENINGS
Las Colinas has welcomed delicious new additions to its dining scene over the past couple of months. Jaxon Texas Kitchen, Pistil Cocktail Lounge, Takara Japanese Restaurant and Arwa Yemeni Coffee are just a few of the newest concepts already earning rave reviews. Visit lascolinas.org/restaurants to learn more.
LAMBERTI’S RISTORANTE TO RELOCATE LATER THIS YEAR
Big changes are on the horizon for the Las Colinas Italian staple, Lamberti’s Ristorante and Wine Bar. Later this year, Lamberti’s will relocate from its current location on MacArthur Blvd. to Gables Water Street, where it will find a new home right next door to its sister concept, Monaco.
TEXAS CENTER FOR PROTON THERAPY CELEBRATES 5,000 PATIENTS
This past March, Texas Center for Proton Therapy celebrated a significant milestone: 5,000 patients treated. Since opening in 2015, the state-of-the-art, 63,000-square-foot facility has provided advanced proton therapy to patients from around the world. The center held a celebration to commemorate the milestone, including a special moment for their 5,000th patient, Olivia, who was treated for medulloblastoma.
MEDICAL CITY LAS COLINAS EARNS PATHWAY TO EXCELLENCE DESIGNATION
Medical City Las Colinas has earned the Pathway to Excellence designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), a global recognition for creating a workplace where nurses feel empowered, supported and valued.
Photos courtesy: Omni Las Colinas Hotel, Arwa Yemeni Coffee, Lamberti’s Ristorante and Wine Bar, Texas Center for Proton Therapy and Medical City Las Colinas
LCA NEWS AND UPDATES
2025 ANNUAL MEETING RESULTS
Board Candidate Election Results
Erica Gretzler, new commercial board member
Michael Brigance, new commercial board member
Mark A. Williams, new residential board member
Harry Lake, returning commercial board member
Approved Amendment
Supplementary Declaration #103 was amended to align with the City of Irving’s prior zoning approvals, expanding the permitted use of the parking lot located at 900 Byron Nelson Way to include multifamily condominium dwellings.
Officer Position Results
(As Determined by the Board of Directors)
Danny Opitz – Chairman
Harry Lake - Vice Chairman
Kenneth Gwyn – Board Secretary
Michael Brigance – Treasurer
Staff Service Recognition
Darla McDaniel, 35 years
Scott Wilson, 25 years
Jimmy Dammer, 10 years
Carl McKee, 10 years
Kara Sloan, 10 years
Marcos Soto, 10 years
Candace Emerson, 5 years
2025 ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS NOTICE
The 2025 Las Colinas Association Annual Assessment has been distributed to property owners by electronic and U.S. Mail. The assessment rate is $0.115 per $100.00 of assessed value. The assessment payment deadline is July 1st, 2025. Accounts not paid by July 31st, 2025, will begin accruing interest at a rate of 10% per annum, calculated monthly. You may conveniently make payments online by registering or using the QuickPay feature at members.lascolinas.org/login
If you have not received your Annual Assessment, please e-mail membermoney@lascolinas.org.
MANDALAY CANAL LIGHT SHOWS
The Mandalay Canal Lights, located at 215 Mandalay Canal, will be shining in festive colors for the upcoming holiday and anniversary dates. The light shows will be displayed every evening from 6-10 p.m. during the dates listed below.
COMMUNITY EVENTS CALENDAR
12
JULY
LET’S TACO-BOUT IFAC!
The Irving Family Advocacy Center will host the Let’s Taco-bout IFAC Fundraiser on Saturday, July 12th from 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Guests can enjoy tacos, churros and a car wash while supporting IFAC’s trauma programs, therapy services and tornado recovery efforts. Proceeds will fund free counseling and legal aid for local families in need. Learn more at irvingfac.com
18 JULY
NOISES OFF
From July 18th to August 2nd, MainStage Irving-Las Colinas will present Noises Off. Hailed as “the funniest farce ever written,” this behind-the-scenes play follows a chaotic theatre troupe through a hilariously disastrous production. Expect flubbed lines, slamming doors and plenty of sardines in this laugh-outloud play-within-a-play. Get tickets at irvingartscenter.com
26
JULY
SUMMER NIGHT MARKET
Toyota Music Factory will host a Summer Night Market on the Plaza on Saturday, July 26th. Spend the evening on the revamped Plaza to enjoy food, drinks, live music and local artisan vendors. Visit toyotamusicfactory.com to learn more.
29 AUG
The Omni Las Colinas Hotel will host a free summer concert at The Lakehouse on Friday, August 29th, featuring Texas singer/songwriter, Lorena Leigh. The concert is free and open to the public. A 15% discount on hotel stays is available with promo code “Concert” at OmniHotels.com/LasColinas
6 SEPT
DALLAS WOMENS EXPO
The Dallas Women’s Expo is taking over the Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas on Saturday, September 6th and Sunday, September 7th. Indulge in complimentary beauty treatments, gourmet tastings, shopping and seeing your favorite celebrities on stage. Visit dfwwomensexpo.com for tickets.
Rare Steak Championship, May 15th, 2025
Photo courtesy: Dacoge Media LLC