r/irving

So who are we voting for Mayor? I don't have a strong opinion on any of the candidates.

Not too much information to go off by….

Hello!

Wondering where everyone is reading information about the candidates for tomorrow's election. It seems like there was no League of Women Voters Candidate Forum this time, and I can find no source where most of them have filled out candidate surveys - even the DMN!

Thanks for the help!

Hey I just wanted to ask for some guidance in finding a good Driver's Ed school out here where I can take my exam for my permit in the Irving/DFW area? I keep looking and all of the ones I've found have a bunch of Indian people in the reviews almost predominantly lol which kindaaa makes them look like they could be a scam? Haha some help in finding a legit one would be greatttt. (P.s. I don't mean anything bad by that. It's just that it's the internet and all. I'm also not from here)

(Edit: Dude. I'm trying to ask a question on what some good Driver's Ed courses here. not debate semantics. If you're not going to just do that then please don't comment. it's irritating and doesn't help me with my question. Yeah. I'm weird about places with virtually all Indian people in the reviews. OF COURSE I AM. It's the internet. there are SO many scams on the internet that have that EXACT THING GOING ON!!! If you're not going to actually help just don't respond. I'm not going to engage if you're going to waste my time. Fuck me for being confused meanwhile I'm literally just trying to better myself though i guess. It's kinda seriously some bullshit I'm getting demonized when I'm literally just asking for help over here when I said quite clearly I'm not even FROM here so OF COURSE I DON'T KNOW HOW TO NAVIGATE THIS. I'm not asking for an explanation. I'm literally just asking for good Driver's Ed courses because I can't tell what's real and what's a scam BECAUSE of the reviews and people are getting it all twisted here)

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Early voting is open today and tomorrow from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM at the Irving City Hall and Valley Ranch Library.

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I’m relocating to the DFW area for work and trying to decide between living in Legacy West/West Plano or Las Colinas/Irving.

A bit about me: I'm in early 40s single/divorced professional. Outside of work, I enjoy going to the gym, playing or joining recreational sports, attending tech meetups, and participating in social clubs or events. Since I’ll be new to the area, I’d really like to live somewhere that makes it easier to meet people and build a social circle.

Areas I’m currently considering to live based on my office locations:

• Legacy West / West Plano
• Las Colinas / Irving

A few questions:

1. Which area would you recommend for someone in my situation?
2. How would you compare Las Colinas vs Legacy West for social life and day-to-day living?
3. Are there specific apartment areas or neighborhoods you’d recommend or avoid?
4. For meeting people, are there good gyms, sports leagues, tech meetups, or social clubs you’d recommend?

I’m not looking for nightlife every night, but I also don’t want to end up somewhere too quiet or isolating. I’d appreciate honest local advice.

Thanks in advance !

Greetings, folks! I'm gutted to say that something came up last minute and my family and I can't make it to the Dallas Stars playoff games this week. We have our seats for the 28th (Lower Level 118, Row J) that we need to find a home for since they shouldn't go to waste. If any fellow fans are looking to be there in person, please shoot me a PM! I'd much rather these go to someone from this community than a random resale site.....

Just discovered this somehow...

At Heritage Park every Friday - city of Irving has a free concert. April is concerts, a ton of stuff throughout the year tho.

Tonite they have a world class saxophonist - Tom Braxton. A bit warm - but a fantastic way to spend the evening...

I'm looking for a reasonably priced vet that supports hospitalization and emergency services. I have 3 cats. One is nearing the end of her life at 15 years old, one is young and healthy and the other is really sick and won't eat. He hasn't eaten on his own for 3 weeks now and we have to syringe feed him.

The only two in the local area that I live in, south Irving, near 183 and story, only has 2 vets that are really close:

Story Road Animal Hospital

This clinic is mediocre and for having "Hospital" in the name, they don't really have hospital equipment. They're mostly a clinic which is more or less for vaccines and general checkups. They're also not bad for grooming. But for any kind of emergency, their availability is pretty terrible and some of the vets that work there I want to never see again due to how bad they are. There's only really 1 doctor here that I trust but she's part time which makes it unreliable.

VCA

They have better doctors and I've had decent care happen here, but their prices are insane and this place is really only catered to rich people. I've gone there several times for emergencies and even though I want the best for my cats, I can barely afford what they're selling. They charge around $3500 a night on average and for a normal emergency, they almost always recommend 3 days worth of hospitalization. Over 10000 is more than I make in a month, and I make decent money. I can't imagine any normal person being able to afford anything here. I did take my sick cat here and was able to get one night of care for around $4000. I went back for a follow up and they prescribed me more meds for him which are the same meds he's already on and are basically not helping him at all. Just these alone, 3 medications and a follow up cost $300. Pretty much worthless.

These are the 2 I normally go to; I prefer the care of VCA, but their prices just aren't reasonable. It's like they don't want to bother treating any pets for what they charge. They also have issues listening to me and ignore me when I tell them that the meds they want to give my cat either don't work, or it's very hard to administer it to him.

Out of city, I've tried MedVet before, but I've had bad experience there and it's a decent 15-20 minute drive and my cat's don't do very well in the car.

Are there any affordable vets that have good emergency care in Irving or Euless? I can do a budget of about $1000 a night for 3 nights, maybe an extra 1000 with tests, but over 10000 for a single emergency is just not in a price range that I'm willing to pay. At that point, I may just have to put the animal down. I still don't have an actual diagnosis for what he has - the cost is just too astronomically high. I can't get the tests without leaving him at the hospital for several nights.

Side Note: For those who say I should have insurance, I do. They classified this as a pre-existing condition and the insurance won't cover it.

Hey everyone, I recently accepted an offer that is located in Irving (around 10 minutes from Cypress Waters and another 10 minutes from Downtown Las Colinas). I currently live closer to Frisco/Plano and am thinking of probably commuting for at least the first 6-8 months to save up a bit, but I was wondering where the best places to meet people and make friends in this area are. For reference, I'm a 22 y/o guy, super into comics and guitars and sports.

Hey everyone! My painting crew just had a couple jobs wrap early so we’ve got openings this week.

We’re focusing on:

• Interior painting

• Cabinets

• Fence staining

If your home needs a refresh, I can get you a fast quote and we can get it done quickly.

Message me or text 972-989-7179

I’m looking to book an event space for my sons first birthday and this would have been perfect. Google says they’re temporarily closed and I can’t find a phone number. If anyone has info or a similar space please let me know.

Before you head to the polls, take a minute to see everything that’s on your ballot — it’s not just the Mayor in some areas.

You can look up your exact ballot here:
https://www.dallascountyvotes.org/voters/ballot/#VoterEligibilitySearch

Check your ballot, share the link, and make sure the people around you know what they’re voting on. Local elections matter!