Irving
Irving cancels Special Bond Election on $560 million in proposals
By Fatema Biviji
NDG Special Contributor The City of Irving held a Special City Council Meeting on August 13, 2020. In an unexpected turn of events,...
Dawoodi Bohras to observe Ashara Mubaraka at home in 2020
The Dawoodi Bohras of Dallas - Ft. Worth are preparing to observe Ashara Mubaraka - one of the most significant events in the Bohra...
Irving tackles budget as parking issues reemerge; honors John Boyle
By Fatema Biviji
NDG Special Contributor July 30, 2020 marked a full day of meetings for Irving’s City Council. The day started with a Budget and...
Irving investing in Parks and Recreation options for residents
By Fatema Biviji
NDG Special Contributor Irving Mayor Rick Stopfer began the July 16 Irving City Council meeting by proclaiming the month of July as National...
Greater Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce selects Sam Reed as new Chairman
Sam Reed has been elected FY2020-2021 Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Greater Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce (Chamber). Reed will assume...
Mesquite teacher honored as 2020 International Educator of the Year Award
Greg Hill, a teacher at Mesquite ISD’s Dr. John D. Horn High School since 2001, has been named 2020 International Educator of the Year...
Billy Skinner Named MacArthur Athletic Coordinator/Head Football Coach
Billy Skinner, who has coached for more than a decade, has been named athletic coordinator and head football coach at MacArthur High School. He...
Amazon pledges to hire 1,000 jobs in Irving
The online giant Amazon is going to hire 1,000 workers for their new large distribution center in Irving. The facility is reportedly a 1...
Greater Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce is launching a Bridging the Talent Gap for Dallas County
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported unemployment is at a record low and in the North Texas market, there are more job...
Empoy seeks to expand the vision of Irving youth
By Ruth Ferguson, NDG Editor Some people talk about making a difference; others roll up their sleeves and take action. Parents and members of the...
St. Mark’s students spruce up Shelton’s Bear Creek Cemetery for MLK Day Service Project
By: Ruth Ferguson, NDG Editor Former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle set an example of celebrating MLK Day by spending the day volunteering...
Charles Jones transitioned from the TCU football field to the pulpit
By: Andre T. Johnson FORT WORTH, Texas — There’s nothing like a praying mother. If anyone can greatly attest to this notion, it’s Charles Jones. Consider, for...
City of Irving MLK celebrations will feature Dallas Black Dance and Soul Rep Theatre
Residents and guests are invited by the City of Irving to honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. on Jan 19 at the...
Irving resident shares with students how to weather the storms
By: Irving ISD Ray Cerda was a 16-year-old finishing up his junior year of high school. He had just played in the Irving High School...
Carter’s House provides holiday cheer and clothes to Irving ISD families
When it comes to giving the gift of love, Dallas-based Carter’s House is an expert. The local nonprofit returned for the third year to host...
Cemetery clean-up a moving experience for Irving Redeemer Montessori staff
By: Ruth Ferguson, NDG Editor Last month on a brisk Friday morning, the teachers and administrators from the Church of the Redeemer Montessori School came...
Christ Church Irving pledges $256,000 to Irving Schools Foundation to address hunger among its students
As part of its mission to seek out opportunities to serve, CHRIST Church Irving has pledged $256,000 to the Irving Schools Foundation “Food for...
DFW Community Events this week includes basketball, playhouses and Moon Day celebration
This week in our NDG Community Calendar we have announcements about Friday Night Basketball, Moon Day, and more. Dallas
Children’s playhouses designed by some of Dallas’...
DCCCD students will have the opportunity to learn from the Irving Fire Department
By Rachel Hawkins, NDG Contributing Writer Dallas County Community College District (DCCCD) students with a passion for fire safety, and medical, will have the opportunity...
Juneteenth celebrations in DFW
Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. Dating back to 1865, it was on June 19ththat the Union...
