By: Rachel Hawkins, NDG Staff Writer The long-discussed controversy related to the Toyota Music Factory construction project was the hot topic of the Sept. 6 Irving City Council meeting. Several members of a taxpayer advocacy group called Irving Concerned Citizens for Fairness at Irving Toyota Music Factory, and representatives of the ARK Group gathered and […]
Jazz, tacos, daiquiris and more for Labor Day weekend in DFW
Summer is coming to a close but there is plenty to do during your three day weekend for Labor Day in the Dallas Fort Fort area. Here are just a few ideas. Allen Alfie from The Russ Martin Show and the Eagle Street Team will be hosted on Sep. 1 from 6 p.m. to 8 […]
Electric Slide, Social Run and Water Balloon Wars this weekend in DFW
This weekend you can either put on your running shoes for fitness in Allen, a Water Balloon fight in Deep Ellum or your dancing shoes as they try to groove their way into the record books with the world’s largest Electric Slide. Allen The Saturday Social Run will be held on Aug 18, starting at […]
Brown Bag Lunch with police chief, Back-to-School Bash and more this week in DFW
As school officials, parents and students begin to prepare for the start of a new school year, there are plenty of civic, community and entertaining events to attend in DFW. Allen Back To School Bash will be held on Aug 11 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Fairview Town Center, in Allen. Enjoy FREE […]
Contractors reflect on Irving’s entertainment project controversy
Rachel Hawkins, NDG Staff Writer The controversy swirling around The ARK Group, Skanska and Billy Bob Barnett’s Big Beat Dallas, still remains a hot topic in Irving. As residents continue to learn and discover new facts brought to light, it appears many seem to forget about a group caught in the middle: the contractors who helped […]
Irving fire stations collecting back-to-school supplies
By Ruth Ferguson, NDG Editor New clothes, a new backpack, new school supplies – those are a part of what children get excited about every year as a new school year starts. The fresh beginning and hopes this year will be different. But for parents struggling to keep food on the table and gas in […]
4th of July events in DFW this week
Throughout DFW there are plenty of fireworks, parades and more to enjoy as families kick-off their 4th of July celebrations. Below are just a few Addison The Addison Kaboom Town! will be held on July 3 from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. at 4970 Addison Circle Dr., in Addison. One of the most popular events […]
ARK Group Faces More Heat from Irving Taxpayers and the Honky-Tonk King
By Nakia Magazine, NDG Special Contributor Charlotte, NC-based developer ARK Group’s legal battle with Big Beats Dallas owner Billy Bob Barnett regarding the Irving Entertainment Center continues. This time, Irving Taxpayers Matter, an organization accusing ARK Group of fraud and professional misconduct, are demanding the developer be held accountable for what is classified as a commitment […]