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In addition, IRWD has an extensive recycled water program that is used for irrigation or other non-potable purposes. [9] The District's diversified supply ensures a reliable water supply during times of drought, regulatory constraints and other emergencies. A diverse water supply portfolio helps to keep IRWD rates as low as possible.
Irving was founded in 1903 by J.O. "Otto" Schulze and Otis Brown. It is believed literary author Washington Irving was a favorite of Netta Barcus Brown, and consequently the name of the town site, Irving, was chosen. Irving began in 1889 as an area called Gorbit, and in 1894 the name changed to Kit. [15]
2003 - City centennial observed. [9]2010 April 11: Texas Stadium imploded. Population: 216,290. [14]2011 Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas opens.; Beth Van Duyne elected mayor.
Las Colinas Blvd. Houses on Camino Lago, Las Colinas With 25,000,000 sq ft (2,300,000 m 2) of office space, nearly equivalent to the Dallas CBD, [citation needed] Las Colinas is home to more than 2,000 companies, including the Fortune 500 global headquarters for Caterpillar Inc., [1] Commercial Metals, ExxonMobil, Fluor, Celanese and Kimberly-Clark.
Dallas Water Utilities (DWU) is the water and wastewater service operated by the City of Dallas, Texas, in the United States.DWU is a non-profit City of Dallas department that provides services to the city and 31 nearby communities, employs approximately 1450 people, and consists of 26 programs.
The Valley Ranch planned community has over five miles of winding, landscaped canal walkways and ponds with parks and an aquatic center. Cimarron Park is the key Irving city park located within Valley Ranch. This recreational area offers a gymnasium, tennis courts, two basketball courts, outdoor swimming pool and large field for soccer or other ...
The City of Irving, Texas leased land south of the lake as a park in the 1980s and 1990s. North Lake Park was popular with personal watercraft enthusiasts and provided a runway for radio-controlled aircraft. The owner of the lake, power company TXU, turned down offers in 2000 to sell the land to the cities of Coppell, Texas or Irving, Texas.
Irving Dam area. According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.1 square miles (93.5 km 2), of which 35.8 square miles (92.6 km 2) is land and 0.35 square miles (0.9 km 2), or 0.92%, is water. [5]