Hunter Johnson
The Dallas Morning News
Dallas, TX, United States
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Alamo Drafthouses are reopening with a different kind of food service
A new safety protocol means guests won't just 'raise an order card' like they used to. → Read More
Mobile coronavirus testing site coming to Irving this week
The Texas Military Department is bringing a free coronavirus mobile testing site to Irving for two days. The site will be operating Monday and Tuesday from... → Read More
Irving Arts Center to hold summer camps over Zoom starting June 8
Coronavirus may be hampering plans for in-person camps this summer, but the Irving Arts Center is planning to bring kids together virtually. The center is... → Read More
Irving preparing to scrap July 4th parade, keep fireworks show due to coronavirus
The City of Irving is preparing to alter — but not cancel — its plans for this year’s July 4th celebrations in light of the coronavirus pandemic. At a... → Read More
Irving launches scavenger hunts encouraging residents to explore city parks
The Irving Parks and Recreation Department has put together a program aimed at getting families outside and exploring the city’s open areas. The department... → Read More
Redevelopment project at Heritage Park in Irving begins
After months of planning, work was scheduled to begin Tuesday on the long-planned redevelopment of Heritage Park in Irving. According to a press release on... → Read More
Irving aquatic and recreation centers, libraries, art center outline plans for reopening
Irving recreation centers, libraries and facilities are laying out the path toward reopening over the next few months in light of recent changes stemming... → Read More
Taste of Irving festival postponed due to coronavirus pandemic
Taste of Irving is yet another festival postponed by the coronavirus pandemic. Organizers of the annual foodie event say the festival has will not take... → Read More
Irving ISD to continue free meal pickup program into June
The Irving Independent School District has announced its free meal program for students will continue into the summer as the coronavirus pandemic continues... → Read More
Nonprofit donates $35K to Irving charities, front-line workers, Parkland Foundation amid coronavirus outbreak
The Links, Incorporated is commemorating its 35th anniversary by donating $35,000 to benefit North Texans during the coronavirus pandemic. The Mid-Cities... → Read More
Irving baker holds virtual fundraiser to benefit special needs children in India
A baker in Irving found a way to give back to people in her hometown in India during the coronavirus pandemic. Jayashree Krishnan, a former elementary... → Read More
Irving ISD’s 2020 class for Athletic Hall of Fame includes former Dallas Cowboy, longtime coach
A former Dallas Cowboy, a high school coach, a trifecta athlete and a community sports supporter will soon be honored for their accomplishments in... → Read More
Southwest Farmers Market in Irving will distribute free bags of food Sunday
Southwest Farmers Market is hosting a food drive Sunday, May 10, in Irving and two other Texas cities. The event aims to help families struggling for food... → Read More
‘A Taste of Irving’ Facebook group is giving back to residents and restaurants through a free gift card program
An Irving Facebook group has found a way to pay it forward and benefit both restaurants and people who could use help during the novel coronavirus outbreak. ... → Read More
Irving’s Cistercian abbey ‘eager to get back to doing the monk thing’ after coronavirus cases
As the Cistercian Abbey of Our Lady of Dallas turns a corner in its bout with the coronavirus, life for the monks is still far from returning to normal.... → Read More
Irving church, nonprofit holding drive-through food distributions for families in need during coronavirus
As the effects of the coronavirus pandemic have squeezed families financially, groups across Dallas-Fort Worth have stepped up to help residents keep food... → Read More
Irving firefighter tests positive for coronavirus
A firefighter for the city of Irving has tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. A spokesman for the Irving Fire... → Read More
Irving ISD pushes high school graduation ceremonies to July amid coronavirus pandemic
Irving ISD officials have decided to postpone graduation ceremonies to July in light of the coronavirus pandemic. The district’s decision follows a pivot... → Read More
Irving Arts Board starts memorial fund to honor Richard Huff
The Irving Arts Board has established a memorial fund to honor Richard E. Huff, who passed away April 16. He was 77. Huff served as the executive director... → Read More
Play ‘Dine-Around Bingo’ to support local Irving restaurants during coronavirus pandemic
Irving residents who want to support local restaurants now have a unique way to keep track of where they dine — and prizes are involved. The website Visit... → Read More