By a vote of 9-0, the Irving City Council has voted to call a special election on the city’s future with Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART). The item will be placed on the election ballot in May 2026 allowing Irving residents to determine whether the city should remain a member of DART or withdraw and pursue alternative transit options tailored to the community’s needs.
Beginning Dec. 1, a portion of the Promenade sidewalk near the new Fire Station No. 8 site, 5601 Riverside Drive, will be closed for construction of the station boathouse.
The City of Irving has just been awarded $70 million from the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) to move forward with major flood mitigation improvements. These upgrades will help protect homes, businesses, and roadways in areas that have historically experienced flooding, improving safety and reliability for the community.
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Irving boasts an Aaa/AAA Municipal Bond Rating from Moody's + S&P Global
Aaa/AAA are the highest ratings assigned to an issuer’s bonds by the major credit rating agencies. The city’s strong credit worthiness allows Irving to borrow at reduced interest rates and reduced overall cost.
Home to Eight Fortune 500 Headquarters
Irving’s Las Colinas area is known as the ‘Headquarters of Headquarters’ and is home to several major corporate HQs.
92 Parks, 33+ Miles of Trails, Three Libraries + a Municipal Golf Course
Irving also boasts four museums, three symphonies and award-winning theater productions at the Smithsonian-affiliated Irving Arts Center.
Irving Allocates More Than 53% of its General Fund Budget to Public Safety
Over half of the city’s General Fund budget goes toward safeguarding the public through best-in-class police, fire and emergency medical services.
Irving Maintains 1,440 Lane Miles of Streets
A lane mile is a mile of roadway in a single driving lane. 1,440 lane miles is the equivalent of driving from Irving to Louisville, Kentucky.
Irving’s Population is 264,546 Strong and Very Diverse
Irving’s demographic profile is very diverse:
- 45.2% Hispanic, any race
- 22.1% Asian
- 19.5% White
- 10.2% Black
- 2.8% Other, non-Hispanic
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