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06/17/2026

VH IS ON THE MOVE! 👀💜

The Viola’s House Mobile Unit is bringing free diapers, wipes, baby essentials, and resources to families in Dallas, Irving, Grand Prairie and Garland, TX.

If you’re pregnant or parenting a child under 36 months, we’re here to support you every step of the way.

📲 Want to know where we’re headed next? Stay up to date on upcoming locations and events by downloading the Parent Pass® app so you never miss a stop.

📞 Questions? Give us a call at (972) 685-0745

06/17/2026

The Mayor’s Summer Reading Club 2026 is here, bringing a summer full of excitement from Karate Dance Party to the Pool Party Finale.

Join DeSoto Public Library for reading, live performers, hands-on activities, and special events all June and July.

Visit us online for the full calendar of events and get ready for a colorful summer of books, fun, and adventure.

Special thanks to our 2026 sponsors and partners for helping make the Mayor’s Summer Reading Club possible.

06/17/2026

👑✨ Could Irving’s next Ms. Mature be YOU? ✨👑

The search is on for the 41st Annual Ms. Mature Irving! This special event celebrates the confidence, talent, grace and life experiences of Irving women age 60 and older.

Contestants will have the opportunity to showcase a talent, build new friendships, and represent the Irving community while creating memories that will last a lifetime.

📅 Pageant Date: Oct. 16 at 6 p.m.
📍 Heritage Senior Center, 200 S. Jefferson St.

Eligibility:
• Ladies 60 years and older
• Must have lived in Irving for at least two years
• Showcase a talent
• Attend rehearsals
• Be ready to represent Irving

⏰ Registration deadline is Aug. 3.

For more information or to register, contact David Martinez at [email protected].

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06/17/2026

06/16/2026

06/16/2026

In observance of Juneteenth, the City of Lancaster offices and facilities will be closed on June 19th.

CWD trash pick-up will remain on schedule.

We will resume normal business hours on Monday, June 22nd

06/15/2026

**UPDATE 3:00 AM: The Texas DPS Alert and local alerts issued by the Irving Police Department have been canceled. Julie Hello has been safely located and is being reunited with her family.



We appreciate everyone who shared the information and helped spread the word.

Attention All –



We are working with the Texas Department of Public Safety to activate a Silver Alert for 66-year-old Julie Hello, who has been diagnosed with Dementia and was last seen on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at approximately 3:00 p.m.

We are asking for the public’s assistance and to be on the lookout. Anyone with information about Julie’s whereabouts should contact the Irving Police Department at (972) 273-1010 or call 911 immediately.

06/15/2026

The Irving Connector is a public transportation solution for Irving residents affected by the discontinuation of bus routes 225 and 255 by Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART). Provided by Via Transportation, the service also includes The Loop at Las Colinas, a new circulator to improve mobility in the Urban Center.
Public transportation service for routes 225 and 255 begin June 10 with the first two weeks FREE through June 24, 2026.

Operates Daily
No Reservations Required, Fixed-Stop Boarding
Large Vans with Wheelchair-Secured Space and Seating for up to Nine Passengers

Reservations will NOT be required. Riders will be able to use Via Transportation’s Citymapper mobile application to view real-time schedules and purchase tickets.

Download Via's 'Citymapper' at
Apple App Store
Google Play Store

Connector Routes 225 + 255

Service Begins June 10
Operates from 5 a.m. to Midnight
$1.50 per Trip
Purchase Tickets Using Via Transportation’s Citymapper Mobile App or Exact Cash/Change
Follows Prior Nursery Road and Story Road DART Routes

The Loop at Las Colinas

Service Begins July 6
Operates from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Free Rides
Will follow a figure-eight loop around Las Colinas Boulevard and Lake Carolyn Parkway with through access at O’Connor Road and Promenade Parkway