Impacting Irving

05/30/2026

🎨 Today is National Creativity Day, so we thought it would be the perfect time to showcase the recently completed “Creativity Blooms Here” mural in South Irving!
📍 Have you visited yet? You can find it on the side of JPT Graphics at 212 W. Irving Blvd.
👏 We salute all of the creative minds using their talent and skill to beautify our city for residents and visitors alike!

05/29/2026

🍽️ Planning a night out this weekend?
💻 The Visit Irving, Texas website features up-to-date restaurant listings to help you find the perfect spot.
🐾 Sort by cuisine, location — and even discover restaurants with dog-friendly patios.
✨ Check it out! Here’s the link 👇 👇 👇

Irving's culinary scene is home to some of the best chefs and innovative dining experiences. Discover where the locals go, best BBQ & Tex-Mex, and hottest spots.

05/27/2026

☕ Alma Café is catching the attention of The Dallas Morning News! Find out what makes this South Irving coffee shop and bakehouse stand out.
📍 202 S. Britain Road

In a city where growth is often associated with Las Colinas, corporate offices and developments in northern Irving, the opening of Alma Cafe & Bakehouse in the southern part of the city has drawn attention to an area where independent coffee shops are scarce.

The experience at Alma is intended to go beyond the menu. The space, designed to feel intimate and welcoming, retains some of the property’s original residential character. There are lounge-style indoor areas for conversations over a cup of coffee, and an outdoor wooden terrace designed for socializing. https://bit.ly/43AzhjC

05/26/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Irving DFW Airport North on your Grand Opening!
✂️ Visit Irving, Texas joined the Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce for the ribbon-cutting celebration.
🎥 Along with what you see in the video, we learned a few other things:
😴 The hotel invested in extra soundproofing to ensure airplane noise doesn’t interrupt a great night’s sleep.
🛌 The General Manager shared that the 130-room hotel was at 100% occupancy the week of our visit.
🥞 And, of course, the signature Hampton Inn breakfast is ready each morning!
📍 Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Irving DFW Airport North is located at 4500 Plaza Drive.

05/23/2026

This Memorial Day weekend, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.
🌟 Irving’s Veterans Memorial Park, part of Irving Parks and Recreation, is a beautiful place for reflection, gratitude, and remembrance, dedicated to those who served.
📍 Visit in person: 644 Rock Island Road
💻 Or, take a virtual 360° tour anytime on the Visit Irving website👇👇👇

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05/22/2026

🔨 It’s almost time!
Lines are already forming outside the Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas ahead of this evening’s opening of Texas Frightmare Weekend.
🎥 Here’s a quick look at how setup was going in the Exhibit Hall at 10 a.m. Friday.
Visit Irving, Texas is proud to welcome 20,000 attendees (and celebrities!) bringing excitement — and business — to our city this holiday weekend.
🎉 And congratulations to Texas Frightmare Weekend on TWENTY YEARS of fright! 👻

05/21/2026

🤫 You might call them the “SECRET FLOORS” of the Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas.
👀 Officially known as Floors 1B and 4A, these behind-the-scenes spaces house everything needed to keep the building running smoothly — from maintaining comfortable temperatures to creating that welcoming signature scent guests notice when they walk in.
🔧 These floors are also headquarters for the Convention Center’s outstanding Facilities and Engineering team. Their expertise spans a wide range of complex systems and equipment. It takes an incredible amount of knowledge and coordination to keep a building this large operating efficiently every day.
👥 Staff from Visit Irving, Texas and the Irving Convention Center received a special tour of these “secret floors” as part of the monthly Lunch-and-Learn program. It brings both organizations together to learn more about each department’s role and responsibilities.
👏 Team building through education builds success!

05/20/2026

🎉 Congratulations to the Irving Marathon on FIFTY events!
🪇 Saturday’s Fiesta de Mayo welcomed thousands of runners from near and far, creating an incredible atmosphere of energy and community.
🏃‍♀️ We’ve enjoyed watching the Irving Marathon Running Series grow over the years, and each event serves as a wonderful opportunity to showcase our city, promote fitness, and support the Irving Schools Foundation.
🤝 Visit Irving, Texas is proud to support the Irving Marathon through participation, volunteering, and sponsorship.
👏 Here’s to many more successful races ahead!

05/19/2026

🎬 Some celebrity guests were in the house at the Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas for The Nostalgia Con!
🌟 The team at ICTN caught up with stars from “iCarly,” “Ed, Edd and Eddy,” and more for an unforgettable weekend of nostalgia and fun.
📺 Check out the video to see all the excitement!

Crowds of collectors, cosplayers, and pop culture fans fill the Irving Convention Center for Nostalgia Con, a celebration of favorites from the 90's to early...

05/19/2026

👏 At its most recent meeting, the Irving Convention and Visitors Bureau Board of Directors recognized the dedicated service of now-former Irving Mayor Rick Stopfer.
🎥 Watch the video below to hear heartfelt messages of appreciation from board members and the Visit Irving, Texas staff honoring Mayor Stopfer’s leadership and commitment to our community.
💙 Following the video, Mayor Stopfer shared his gratitude for staff and everyone else who works toward progress in the city. He also reaffirmed his commitment to staying engaged in city government, emphasizing the importance of active community involvement.
🙌 Mayor Stopfer, thank you for all you have done to make this city better for residents, visitors, and business. We look forward to what's ahead for you and Melanie Stopfer!