By Rachel Hawkins, NDG Staff Writer ‘Keeping the Duff’ was on the forefront of everyone minds during the Irving Independent School District (Irving ISD) school board meeting on May 29. Parents, teachers, and students gathered at the Irving ISD administration building to share why they are seeking reinstatement of Darrin Duff, former Head Band Director at […]
Historic church gets a makeover
By Rachel Hawkins, NDG Staff Writer In the heart of South Dallas, for 90 years the Marsalis Avenue Church of Christ (MACC) stood on the corner of Marsalis Avenue and E Grover C Washington Ave. not only as a church, but as a way of life and a symbol for the people of Dallas. To celebrate […]
Irving moves forward with construction plans
By Rachel Hawkins NDG Staff Writer During an Irving City Council meeting which was held on April 19, the committee approved number nine on the consent agenda which resolved approving addendum number two of the Professional Services Agreement between the City of Irving and Espey Consultants, Inc. This was in the amount of $28,368.00 for […]
Irving mother determined to create change
By Rachel Hawkins NDG Staff Writer Nuzhat Hye, an Irving resident since 1989 and a candidate for Irving School Board Place 4 is determined to change the quality of education for the students, teachers, and parents. “What inspired me to run was seeing the current start of Irving School District, and the numbers and demographics,” […]
Irving’s Black Arts Council showcases raw emotion and talent through the eyes of women
By: Rachel Hawkins NDG Staff Writer Throughout a woman’s life, she will face many emotions dealing with the ups, downs, secret desires, sadness and personal triumphs. Depending on the type of situation and amount of pressure society places on her, she will act according to and hopefully overcome these struggles. Styling Diva Productions, a multi-faceted […]
Toyota Music Factory host grand opening
By Rachel Hawkins, NDG Staff Writer Irving and fellow DFW foodies and music lovers are finally getting their place to shine. Guests, city councilmen, and workers excitedly gathered in the newly built Alamo Drafthouse, in theater two, on Friday April 13 to watch the ribbon cutting of the Toyota Music Factory, in Irving. After years of […]
Irving approves additional funding for parks and recreational development
By Rachel Hawkins, NDG Staff Writer The Irving City Council agreed to approve the $245,000 agreement between the City of Irving and Halff Associates INC, for the development of the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan on Thursday, April 5. The goals of the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan are to creatively […]
Irving celebrates grand opening of Big Beat Dallas
By Rachel Hawkins, NDG Staff Writer Texans are getting a new playground in North Texas. Big Beat Dallas located in Irving held their grand opening from March 29 to April 1. Their slogan “Where Texas Comes to Play” showcases what the new entertainment center represents. With over seven live music stages, and various restaurants and bars, […]