Jamie Jones Rubush, a volunteer ESL teacher in the Reading for Adults program at the Rockwall County Library, was among the Blue Ribbon News fans from across Dallas/Fort Worth who recently entered our promo with Shenaniganz. By simply “LIKING” our Blue Ribbon News Facebook page, Jamie’s name was entered into our drawing for her choice of […]
(Irving) A free class introducing the world of the “edible” and useful front yard will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21 at the West Irving Library, 4444 W. Rochelle Road. For more information, visit www.cityofirving.org/begreen or call 972-742-2296. To submit your news and events, email .
The Irving Public Library’s Job Center will host a job fair from 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26 at the Central Library Auditorium, 801 W. Irving Blvd. Job seekers will be able to meet with recruiters from local companies to discuss employment openings, submit résumés and schedule interviews. A series of free workshops will […]
The Irving Police Department reports that crime in Irving has declined for the eighth consecutive year, according to a city newsletter released yesterday. Irving’s crime rate decreased an additional 12 percent in 2011, with significant reductions in the robbery and theft categories. Residents can keep track of crime in their neighborhoods with CrimeReports. This new […]
(Irving) Mayor Beth Van Duyne will deliver the State of the City Address on Tuesday, Jan. 31 at the Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas, 500 W. Las Colinas Blvd. There will be a reception at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 7. The event, which is hosted by the Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce, is […]
(Irving) The West Irving Library, 4444 W. Rochelle Road, is featuring a special exhibit from the Irving Art Association through March. The exhibit includes paintings, prints, photography, crafts, jewelry, ceramics, sculptures, artist trading cards, Manga and Zentangle from local artists. Residents can meet some of the artists and see demonstrations of art techniques at a […]
The Irving Teen Court is seeking volunteers to serve as prosecutors, defense attorneys, jurors, bailiffs or clerks for Class C misdemeanor cases. Volunteers must be between the ages of 14 and 17 (or older if enrolled in high school). Adults who are interested in working with youth also are invited to participate in the program. […]