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This Weekend in Irving

We’ve got another exciting weekend coming up in Irving, TX. Whether you are looking for concerts, happy hours, culinary or cultural events, look no further

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About Irving, Texas

Location and service. That’s what sets Irving, Texas apart. In the center of the U.S. and the heart of Dallas-Fort Worth, Irving is just minutes from DFW Airport and can be reached non-stop from every major city in North America. Here you'll find luxury, full-service, extended-stay and limited-service accommodations, with something to fit every taste and budget.

City-wide there are more than 200,000 square-feet of meeting space, while the Irving Convention Center brings a column-free exhibit hall, elegant ballrooms, break-out rooms and spacious pre-function areas with views of the Dallas and Las Colinas skyline. Irving is perfect for meetings, but also provides easy access to exceptional entertainment when the sun goes down, including a variety of options for dining and attractions - all just moments away.

CAPERTONS HONORED AS IRVING HIGH SPRITED CITIZENS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contacts: Diana Pfaff (972) 401-7722 or (214) 236-8885 (cell) dpfaff@irvingtexas.com Melissa Cannon (972) 401-7723 or (817) 648-7006 (cell) mcannon@irvingtexas.com CAPERTONS HONORED AS IRVING HIGH SPRITED CITIZENS IRVING, Texas (Oct. 4, 2013) - Irving Mayor Beth Van Duyne and the Irving City Council recognized Patty Landers Caperton and Tom Caperton as Irving High Spirited Citizens on Thursday, Oct. 3, for their dedication to many sectors of the Irving community. Patty Caperton was a long-time City of Irving…

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Angie Webb-Covington Honored as an Irving High Spirited Citizen

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contacts: Diana Pfaff (972) 401-7722 or (214) 236-8885 (cell) dpfaff@irvingtexas.com Melissa Cannon (972) 401-7723 mcannon@irvingtexas.com IRVING, Texas (May 14, 2013)... Irving Mayor Beth Van Duyne and the Irving City Council named Angie Webb-Covington a High Spirited Citizen on Thursday, May 9, in recognition of her rare generosity and inspiring drive to make a difference in the Irving community at-large, and in the lives of those who inhabit it. Webb-Covington is the co-chair of Hackberrians for Humanity, a…

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Kass Prince and Craig Boleman Honored as Irving High Spirited Citizens

IRVING, Texas (April 22, 2013)... High spirited in everything they do, Irving's most recent award recipients, Kass Prince and Craig Boleman, have logged more volunteer hours combined since venturing to Irving in 1998 than most do in a lifetime. Irving Mayor Beth Van Duyne and the Irving City Council officially named the couple High Spirited Citizens on Thursday, April 18, in recognition of their unmatched passion and diligence to make the Irving community thrive. Prince was recruited to Irving by Arts Center Executive Director Richard Huff to…

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Dr. Jerry Dunn and Connie Dunn Honored as Irving High Spirited Citizens

IRVING, Texas (Feb. 15, 2013) - Irving Mayor Beth Van Duyne and the Irving City Council named longtime Irving couple Dr. Jerry Dunn and Connie Dunn, Irving High Spirited Citizens on Thursday, Feb. 7, in recognition of their time, talents and treasures used to literally and figuratively brighten the Irving community. An Irving High Spirited Citizen gives freely of their time, service and commitment to the city of Irving, adding character and inspiring others to lead in pursuit of a high quality of life in Irving. For years, the Jerry and…

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Diann Contestabile Honored as an Irving High Spirited Citizen

IRVING, Texas (Jan. 17, 2013) - Irving Mayor Beth Van Duyne and the Irving City Council recognized Diann Contestabile as an Irving High Spirited Citizen on Thursday, Jan. 10, for her consistent dedication and creative leadership in the Irving community. An Irving High Spirited Citizen gives freely of their time, service and commitment to the city of Irving, adding character and inspiring others to lead in pursuit of a high quality of life in Irving. For nearly 35 years, Contestabile passionately serves and contributes much of her time and…

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Clarence Saunders Receives Irving High Spirited Citizen Award

IRVING, Texas (Oct. 9, 2012) - Irving Mayor Beth Van Duyne and the Irving City Council recognized Clarence Saunders as an Irving High Spirited Citizen on Thursday, Oct. 4, for his dedication towards bettering the Irving community. An Irving High Spirited Citizen gives freely of their time, service and commitment to the city of Irving, adding character and inspiring others to lead in pursuit of a high quality of life in Irving. Saunders exerts his commitment to the city on both a personal and business level. For nearly 30 years, Saunders has…

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City of Irving Honors Connie Gifford-Herrington as a High Spirited Citizen

IRVING, Texas (Aug. 10, 2012) - One of Irving City Hall's former stars, Connie Gifford-Herrington, received the Irving High Spirited Citizen (HSC) award, presented to her on Thursday, Aug. 9, by Irving Mayor Beth Van Duyne and the Irving City Council. Gifford-Herrington bears a well-known face to Irving City Hall, due to 20-plus years working in the City Manager's office before retiring in 2000. Since then, she chooses to spend her retirement years bettering the city, dedicating many hours to volunteering within the community, while mirroring…

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Dick Monday and Tiffany Riley Named Irving High Spirited Citizens

IRVING, Texas (July 31, 2012) - Irving Mayor Beth Van Duyne and the Irving City Council honored Dick Monday and Tiffany Riley as Irving High Spirited Citizens on Thursday, July 26, not only for their service contributions to the Irving community, but also in appreciation for the couple's creative gift of laughter to the city. Irving defines a High Spirited Citizen as someone who eagerly offers time, service and commitment to the city of Irving, adding character and inspiring others to lead in pursuit of a high quality of life for Irving. For…

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JAN BOYCE HONORED AS IRVING HIGH SPIRITED CITIZEN

IRVING, Texas (June 8, 2012) - Irving Mayor Beth Van Duyne and the Irving City Council awarded Jan Boyce with the High Spirited Citizen award on Thursday, June 7, for her countless contributions to the Irving community. An Irving High Spirited Citizen gives freely of their time, service and commitment to the city of Irving, adding character and inspiring others to lead in pursuit of a high quality of life in Irving. Boyce embodies the spirit of this award. A leader within numerous organizations, Boyce currently resides on the Irving…

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McMURRY OLSON RECEIVE HIGH SPIRITED CITIZEN AWARDS

Diana Pfaff dpfaff@irvingtexas.com 972-252-7476 IRVING, Texas (April 2009) - The City of Irving recently honored Martha McMurry and Ted Olson with the High Spirited Citizen award. Both 30-year residents of the city, McMurry and Olson were recognized by Irving Mayor Herbert Gears at separate meetings of the Irving City Council for decades of community leadership and volunteer service. McMurry has been an active participant in a variety of organizations throughout Irving, including the Irving Symphony League, serving as chair of the…

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