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Following the ceremony, Irving officers paid their respects to the members of the fallen officers’ families. / Photo by Courtney Ouellette

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Irving Police Department honors fallen officers during 75th anniversaryBy Courtney Ouellette

The Irving Police Department came together with the friends and family of fallen Irving police man on May 12, to honor three officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

The ceremony began with a walk from the police station to the nearby Veteran’s Park, where Chief Larry Boyd spoke on behalf of the Irving police officers.

“I think we all recognize that there’s been a great deal of tension and controversy in the nation re-garding law enforcement,” Boyd said. “But I think it’s even more important at this time to pause and recognize police serving across the nation, and those who serve in our city and our community.

“What we commemorate here today is the memory and legacy of three Irving police officers who laid down their lives in the service of our community.

“Their lives and the spirit of their service has served to make us stron-ger, and we are blessed to have them as part of our heritage,” he said. “The Bible says ‘Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his

Engaged Irving voters braved the rain to journey to the polls on May 9 to elect three councilmen to the Irving City Council.

Every voter living within the Irving city limits had an opportu-nity to cast their ballot for Place 8, which is at large. Of the 6,039 voters who cast their votes, Tom Spink (incumbent) received 2,516 votes or 41.66 percent, and David Palmer received 3,523 votes for 58.34 percent of the total votes for Place 8.

In Irving-Council Member Dist 6, a total of 1,106 votes were cast. The incumbent, Brad M. LaM-orgese, received 640 votes, 57.87 percent, while the challenger, Wil-

liam ‘Bill’ Mahoney, received 466 votes, 42.13 percent.

The four candidates vying for the Place 4 Council seat drew 1,573 votes. David Gutierrez received 287 votes, 18.25 percent, and Don Wilson received 232 votes, 14.75 percent. The Place 4 front runners incumbent, Joe Putnam, received 504 votes, 32.04 percent; and the top challenger, Phil Riddle, gar-nered 550 votes, 34.97 percent.

As no candidate for the Place 4 Council seat drew 50 percent of the vote plus one, there will be a run-off election on June 13 be-tween the two candidates with the most votes, Joe Putnam and Phil Riddle.

life for his friends,’” he said. The ceremony coincides with Na-

tional Police Week and the Irving Police Department’s anniversary.

“The year 2015 marks the 75th anniversary of the Irving Police De-partment. So what we want to do to show our honor for the service of our

officers who have fallen in the line of duty is to give each of the families a 75th anniversary police badge,” Boyd said.

Chief Boyd and the officers then presented each of the fallen officers’ families a commemorative badge, which was followed by a 21-gun sa-

lute and the playing of Taps, hon-oring officers Glen Holmes (end of watch July 3, 1993), Aubrey Haw-kins (end of watch December 24, 2000) and Andrew Esparza (end of watch April 13, 2007).

Christina Esparza, mother of fall-en officer Andrew Esparza, received the badge on behalf of her family, an honor that means the world to her.

“It’s so cool to see not only our boy, but the other families too that lost their loved ones, haven’t been forgotten you know?” Christina said. “They paid the ultimate sacrifice, but people still remember them.”

Chief Boyd hugged Christina and spoke with her briefly as she accept-ed the badge.

“He said how he wanted to make it easier for us but that he knew it was hard and it’s hard for him and them [the other officers] as well,” Christina said.

“I just want to thank the commu-

nity of Irving for the support that they give the police officers, because they’re out there to keep them safe,” she said. “I just pray that the com-munity continues to support the officers, because it’s hard for them. Every day they go out there and ev-ery day their lives are in danger.”

Four Irving officers are also par-ticipating in The Road to Hope ride, a three-day, 241-mile bicycle ride from Chesapeake, Va. to Washing-ton, D.C. in honor of the fallen Ir-ving officers.

Law enforcement officers from around the country ride together to honor the officers who have died in the line of duty and to help support their surviving family members. The officers participating on behalf of the Irving Police Department are Lt. Danny Webb, Sgt. John Arguman-iz, Sgt. Kevin Denney, and Lt. John Cullison.

By Courtney OuelletteMembers of the Irving Schools

Foundation and Irving ISD came together to celebrate the 30th an-niversary of their partnership and to honor those who’ve contribut-ed to the foundation’s success on Wednesday, May 6.

The program began by honor-ing the past as Dr. Elaine Free de-scribed the school district before the Irving Schools Foundation be-gan.

“In 1985, Irving ISD had 20,437 students with 25 campuses and less than 18 percent of students were economically disadvantaged,” Free said. “It’s amazing when we look back and see where we are today.

“Prior to 1985, the board of trustees began to study the need for an education foundation. They researched it thoroughly, and the decision was made that year. So on May 9, 1985, the articles of incorpo-ration to create the Irving Schools Foundation were approved by the state,” she said.

At the time, Free didn’t realize how large a role she would play in the foundation’s establishment.

“We had a new superintendent, Dr. Bill McKinney, and he had been there just a few weeks, and he called me in for a meeting, and of course

that’s always like getting called into the principal’s office if you’re a staff member,” she said.

“I thought ‘Well he wants to know about vocational programs,’ because at that time I was director of vocational education,” Free said. “Dr. McKinney began visiting with me and asking me questions that had nothing to do with vocational education. As I sat there, I thought ‘I don’t know where this conversa-tion is going.’”

The conclusion of the meeting caused quite a change in Free’s ca-reer.

“Well, I walked in as the director of vocational education and walked out as the director of public infor-mation, the coordinator of partners in education, the executive director for the Irving Schools Foundation, and I was also the liaison for the PTO,” she said.

Because Irving ISD was the first school district in the sate to have an education foundation, the newly created program had no model to follow.

“We started very slowly and of course began to have success after a few years,” Free said.

Crystal Ramirez-Scanio, the cur-rent Executive Director of the Ir-ving Schools Foundation, discussed the state of the foundation today. There are currently 35,537 students in the district, and 81 percent of these students are economically disadvantaged.

“These kids need our help, more so today than they did back 30 years ago,” Ramirez-Scanio said. The foundation is here to support these 35,000 students and these 4,500 employees.”

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Local author shares debut novel launch with communityBy Courtney Ouellette

Jenny Martin celebrated her de-but novel Tracked, a young adult science fiction novel, at the South Irving Public Library May 9. Guests enjoyed sweets, Tracked themed gifts and a Tracked photo backdrop.

“I cannot believe it’s here,” said Kari Olson, Martin’s close friend. “It’s been one of those long roads that finally get to the end, and it’s amaz-ing. I’m so excited for her.”

Martin and Olson met through their love of books and the Irving li-brary.

“I read an early draft of Tracked and now I’m hounding her for book two,” Olson said. “I just cannot wait.

“I’m so proud of her,” she said. “Jenny’s just always found that strength and is just the nicest person you’ll ever meet.”

Martin was moved by the amount of love and support she received at the book launch.

“Words can’t express how much it meant to me,” Martin said. “At the launch party, it was so wonderful to

see the faces of my family and friends and colleagues--all the people who have been so supportive throughout my journey.

“It’s their joy and faith and en-couragement that buoyed me along, during the ups and downs. I am so lucky to have such fantastic, steadfast friends--they are amazing,” she said.

Martin reflected on her tumultu-ous journey as an author.

“I’m a librarian by day, and it’s no secret that I’ve always, always loved reading and writing,” she said. “Even as a little kid, you could find me sit-ting in the Children’s section, in the basement of the Woodward Public

Library, reading and daydreaming.“As I grew older, I began to tinker

with short stories and poetry. But somewhere along the way to adult-hood, I convinced myself that I’d never be a real writer. I told myself it wasn’t practical, and that I’d never make it as a novelist,” Martin said.

Finally, while finishing up her Master’s Degree, Martin decided she was tired of writing academic papers and began writing fiction, just as she’d always dreamed.

“I began writing novels in 2009. My agent, Sara Crowe, is not my first

During her book launch, Jenny Martin signs a book for her pal Kari Olson. / Photo by Courtney Ouellette

While walking through the open house, guests get a good look at where construction will take place. / Photo by Courtney Ouellette

By Courtney OuelletteMembers of the Midtown Express

project made themselves available to educate the public and address concerns about construction and traffic at the Midtown Express open house on May 7. During the event, attendees were able to speak one on one with project representatives, ask questions, look at maps with construction details and sign up for E-newsletters for updates on con-struction and traffic.

“We’re holding an open house at Christ Church really to introduce the public to the Midtown Express proj-ect,” said Selma Stocktill, the public information manager for the Mid-town Express project. “Tonight is an opportunity for folks to come in and

learn about the design of the project and how we’re going to schedule and phase the work. They can come and look at some of the structures, the bridges, how we’re going to con-struct them, and just generally meet the team and ask questions.”

Stocktill stressed that though the initial construction will cause traffic and delays, the finished pieces of the project will be well worth it.

“It’s a pretty big project, $850 million. It’s really important for people to understand the additional capacity – one toll managed lane in either direction,” she said.

She also explained the major points of construction.

Mitdtown Express open house answers questions

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See AUTHOR, Page 5

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COMMUNITY CALENDARp.m., before the concert in the lobby of the Irving Arts Center. The auction will feature concert and theater tickets, museum mem-berships, restaurant gift cards, musical items and more, starting at 50 percent of their usual value. University of Dallas CommencementMay 17, 9 a.m.,The University of Dallas’ 56th Commence-ment Ceremony for undergraduate students of the Constantin College of Liberal Arts and College of Business, as well as for graduate students in the Braniff Graduate School of Liberal Arts and School of Ministry. Author and conservative leader Brent Bozell will address the Class of 2015.More than 300 students will be awarded bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in the University of Dallas Braniff Memorial Mall, 1845 East Northgate Drive, Irving, Texas, 75062. Parking will be limited.

Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) ClassMay 18 – 21, 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.The Irving Police Department has scheduled a Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) class in May for all females 11 years and older. Classes are open to all females living in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.The Rape Aggression Defense System is a program of realistic self-defense tactics and techniques. It is a comprehensive, wom-en-only course that begins with awareness, prevention, risk reduction and risk avoid-ance, while progressing on to the basics of hands-on defense training. R.A.D. is not a Martial Arts program. Our classes are taught by a nationally certified R.A.D. Instructor and students are provided with a workbook/reference manual.Pre-registration is required (only 25 slots avail-able). Contact Joseph Palomar, [email protected], 972.721.2545. Cost: FREE.

of SOTX athletes and Unified partners. The group will compete against the Los Angeles Galaxy Special Olympics Southern California team in August and September. Approximately 50 participants are expected to attend the event, which also includes an athlete clinic. Three FC Dallas players along with FC Dallas Youth Boys Junior Premier Coach John Thomas and Youth Ticket Sales Representative Toby Rochau will run the event in conjunction with local Special Olympics Texas coaches. Thomas coaches with the FC Dallas Academy and Rochau has coached within the FC Dallas organization and with Special Olympics in California. For more information on the tryout event, contact Alex Hubbard ([email protected]) at 214.943.9981.

Sing Your Way HomeMay 16, 7:30 pmIrving Chorale presents “Sing Your Way Home” in the Irving Arts Center - Carpenter Hall. Songs spanning many genres and tempos that all speak of the universal comfort we feel when we think of home.Ticket Information: $20 Single Adult, $15 Senior Citizen (65+), $10 Students with valid ID, $ 6 Children 5 & under. Symphonic SparkleMay 17, 3:30 p.m.New Philharmonic Orchestra’s final concert features students of Irving ISD. The program includes works by Georges Bizet, Franz Shu-bert and a special solo by the annual youth concerto competition winner in Carpenter Hall, tickets $10-$18.The New Philharmonic and the IISD or-chestra students will join forces for Georges Bizet’s “Suite L’Arlesienne No. 2.” NPOI will also play Franz Schubert’s “Symphony No. 5,” inspired, the composer said, by “immortal Mozart.”This concert is also the occasion for the orchestra’s annual Silent Auction, at 2:30

Imagine IrvingMay 16, 9 to 11 a.m.Irving’s Hispanic community has a unique opportunity to work with the “Imagine Irving” team to help decide the future of Irving. Be part of history-in-the-making during a Com-munity Workshop Saturday, at Tio Carlos Restaurant, 2742 N. O’Connor Blvd. Irving, Texas. Breakfast is free and children are welcome at this bilingual event. The Hispanic community comprises more than 40 percent of the population in Irving, and plays an integral role within the city’s larger community. The planning team encourages members of the Hispanic community to join in on this hands-on workshop, where the community will help define their vision for Irving’s future. This workshop is an effort to further engage this key demographic.

University of Dallas CommencementMay 16, 10 a.m.In the Maher Athletic Center, the School of Ministry will present certificates and pins to those students who have completed the four-year advanced biblical studies program of the Catholic Biblical School. School of Ministry graduate students who have completed their degree programs will also receive pins in advance of commencement the following day. Bishop Daniel E. Flores, bishop of the Diocese of Brownsville (Texas), will preside over the Saturday commencement liturgy.

Unified Soccer Team tryoutsMay 16, 2 p.m.FC Dallas and Special Olympics Texas (SOTX) will hold a tryout for its Unified Soccer Team at 2 p.m. this Saturday, May 16, at MoneyGram Park, 2200 Walnut Hill Ln. Dallas, Texas 75229.The team, established as part of the “MLS Works” partnership between Major League Soccer and Special Olympics, will consist

Coppell Planning Commission Public Input Meeting May 21, 6:30 p.m.A public hearing will be held in the Town Center Council Chambers, at 255 E. Parkway Blvd., to receive input on future land use designations classified as Mixed Use Neighborhood Center and Mixed Use Community Center, as identi-fied in Coppell 2030-A Comprehensive Master Plan. The Planning and Zoning Commission will also receive input regarding the potential for revisions to the Mixed Use Zoning Regulations (MXD-1 and MXD-2). All interested Coppell citizens and other parties are invited to attend this public hearing and participate. This public input meeting will be held in conjunction with the regular meeting of the Coppell Planning Commission.Interested parties are encouraged to view the existing plan on the City’s website at http://coppelltx.gov/e-news/2054-mixed-use-public-input-meeting.html where links to additional information are available. A public comment form is also available for download via the City’s web-site. Please include your comments on the fillable form and return to the Planning Department by the date of the public hearing, May 21, 2015.

Bad Weather Make-Up Days May 22Friday, May 22, and Monday, May 25 have been designated as the bad weather make-up days for two days that Irving ISD was closed due to inclement weather this year. The district plans to request a waiver from the Texas Education Agency (TEA) for the third bad weather day. If the TEA approves the waiver, the district would not have to make up the third missed day.

Schmidt & Jones Awards May 22, 7:30 p.m. Lyric Stage honors outstanding productions and performers from participating North Texas High Schools. Carpenter Hall l $25.

High School Tracks ClosedDue to the installation of synthetic turf at the on-campus game fields at Irving, Nimitz and MacArthur high schools, the fields and track will be closed for student and public use from May through July. The turf project is expected to be complete by August, and the fields and tracks will reopen at that time.

One of the major means of fi-nancial support of the foundation comes from the Payroll Deduction Campaign in which district em-ployees give from their paychecks.

“We ask our employees to help support us, and I’m happy to say that in 2014-2015, we raised $206,000,” she said.

Ramirez-Scanio also touched on Irving Schools Foundation fund-raising events like Breakfast with the Stars, the Brandel Chamblee Golf Tournament and the Legacy Gala.

“Our total restricted access is at

By Courtney Ouellette Officer Andrew Esparza was in-

jured in a car accident on his way to assist a fellow officer during a heavy rainstorm on April 13, 2007. The 26-year-old died from his injuries later that evening.

Andrew served the Irving Police Department for two years in the North Patrol Division. One of An-drew’s brothers is still on the force.

Eight years later, Andrew’s fami-ly, friends and fellow officers contin-ue to celebrate his life and honor his memory with a scholarship fund in

While benefitting the Andrew Esparza scholarship fund, guests show their poker faces during the poker tournament. / Photo by Courtney Ouellette

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Fallen Irving police officer honored with annual celebration, scholarships

his name for the children of police officers.

The annual Andrew Esparza Me-morial Benefit was held Saturday, May 9, with all of the proceeds going to the scholarship fund. Andrew’s mother, Christina Esparza, coordi-nates the events.

“We usually host 5 Ks, and this year we’re doing something differ-ent. We’re doing a dinner poker tournament, raising money and give out scholarships,” Christina said.

The scholarship foundation gives $4,000 a year in scholarships to two

high school seniors in Irving and two in Burleson.

“They’re police officers’ kids,” Christina said. “We try to give back what they’ve given for us. After my son’s accident, they’ve always been there for us and helped us get through it, so we’re just trying to give back.”

One of this year’s scholarship re-cipients is Colleyville Heritage High School senior Sydney Peel.

“I’m going to TCU, and I’m go-ing to major in art and education,” Peel said. “I’ve been teaching special education art classes for about four years from Pre-K up to adults.

“It’s an amazing thing that they [Esparza Memorial Foundation] give people these opportunities,” she said.

This year, the fundraiser centered around the poker tournament with a bounce house outside for the kids, food, a silent auction, raffles and t-shirts.

“I figured that this is something good, because it’s something that will keep my son’s memory alive, and it will help these kids continue their education,” Christina said.

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$3.5 million, so that again ensures perpetuity that we will be here for a long time to come,” Ramirez-Sca-nio said.

Dr. Jose Parra, superintendent of schools, celebrated the present, but also looked to the future.

“For thirty years, the Irving Inde-pendent School District and the Ir-ving Schools Foundation worked in partnership to advance our mutual interests and those interests of the students and staff of Irving ISD,” Parra said. “This last year alone the Irving Schools Foundation raised and reinvested into our students and staff over $409,000. The part-nership is stronger than it’s ever been before, and I’m even more

excited to tell you that it’s nowhere near as strong as it’s going to be.”

Parra praised Irving ISD, the Ir-ving Schools Foundation and ev-eryone involved in the partnership.

“I’m grateful to the Irving Inde-pendent School District for giving me the opportunity to work in a place where the investment of time and fiscal resources is driven by be-lief in children and the schools.

“Finally, I’d like to say I’m grate-ful to be right here right now, for this wonderful celebration of 30 years for a remarkable partnership with the Irving Schools Founda-tion,” Parra said.


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American Legion Post #218Heritage Park Building

215 Main St. Downtown Irving3rd Thursday of each month.

Recruiting/Questions call 469-621-7878

Buttons & Bows Square & Round Dance Club

1st & 3rd Saturdays at 8:00 pm Senter Park East 228 Chamberlain

Circle I - Square & Round Dance Club2nd & 4th Fridays at 8pm

Senter Park East228 Chamberlain

Evening Lions Club1st & 3rd Tuesdays at 7:00pm

Community Bible Church2301 Texas Drive

Greater Irving RepublicansMeets the first Tues. each month@ Spring Creek BBQ at 7 p.m.

Irving Amateur Radio Club Fourth Thursday of the month

7:30 to 9 PMSenter Park East228 Chamberlainwww.irvingarc.org

Irving AMBUCSThursdays @ 11:30 a.m.

at Spring Creek BBQ Irving Garden & Arts

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PH 972-409-9940Every Wed. @ Los Lupes

In the Irving Mall Irving Republican

Women’s ClubMeets the second Monday of each

month at 7pm at IHOP Restaurant

Hwy 635 @ MacArthurIrving Retired School

Personnel AssociationFirst Christain Church 104 W. Grauwyler Rd.

Second Thursday every monthIrving Rotary Club

Thursdays at 12 pmLas Colinas Country Club

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Thursday at 7 amLas Colinas Country Club

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WomenMeet the first Tues. each month

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Fourth Tuesday of every month11:30 a.m.- 1 p.m.

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CLUBS

It was the fourth U.S. president, James Madison, who made the following sage observation: “I believe there are more in-stances of the abridgement of the rights of the people by the gradual and silent encroachments of those in power than by violent and sudden usurpations.”

Though the reasons are unclear, re-searchers have found that children of Mexican descent are less likely to have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) than children of other ethnicities.

In some cultures, slurping your soup is considered to be a compliment to the chef, while here in the U.S., it’s frowned

upon as demonstrating bad manners. In New Jersey, howev-er, it goes a bit further; in that state, public slurping of soup is illegal.

What do Mark Twain, Thomas Edison, Noel Coward and Charles Dickens have in common? None of them ever graduat-ed from grade school.

If you suffer from pupaphobia, you experience an unreason-able fear of puppets and dolls.

During the 14th century, so many people in the city of Avi-gnon, France, died from the Black Plague that Pope Clement consecrated the Rhone River to allow masses of bodies to be laid to rest in its waters.

Before the middle of the 18th century, it was not unusual for members of a play’s audience to be seated onstage, just a few feet from the performance. If viewers thought an actor’s perfor-mance was particularly bad, they might even try to bump the performer off the stage.

1. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is the name of the island where Thomas the Tank Engine (of children’s books and film) and his friends live?

2. GEOGRAPHY: In what U.S. state is Mount Rushmore located? 3. SPORTS FIGURES: What sport made Jack Dempsey famous? 4. LITERATURE: In what year did J.D. Salinger publish the novel

“The Catcher in the Rye”? 5. MOVIES: In what year was the film “The Dirty Dozen” released?6. MYTHOLOGY: According to Greek myth, what was the name of

the monster with 100 dragon heads? 7. LANGUAGE: What is the practice of anthropophagy more

commonly known as?8. HISTORY: What Native American tribe did Pocahantas belong

to? 9. MUSIC: In what country was composer

Frederic Chopin born? 10. U.S. PRESIDENTS: How old was Theo-

dore Roosevelt when he was sworn into office?

Answers1. Sodor2. South Dakota3. Boxing4. 19515. 19676. Typhon7. Cannibalism8. Powhatan9. Poland10. 42


DEATH NOTICES

Arrangements byBrown’s Memorial Funeral Home

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Gina Bernice Moore HowardSep. 13, 1957 - May 10, 2015

Jean HogueDec. 26, 1933 - May 10, 2015

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Henry Ralph AcostaApr. 30, 1968 - May 5, 2015

Patrick Anthony SateryMar. 21, 1923 - May 13, 2015

Sherry Ann LewisJul. 29, 1949 - May 9, 2015

William Scott KishAug. 8, 1968 - May 2, 2015

Jean M. VazquezDec. 19, 1944 - May 4, 2015

Bruce Anthony FriesenhahnFeb. 23, 1963 - May 7, 2015

Richard Lynn HodgesMay 4, 1958 - May 13, 2015

OBITUARIESDOUGLAS

WELDON BREWERDOUGLAS WELDON BREW-

ER went to be with the Lord on May 7, 2015 following a sud-den illness, at the age of 76. He was born November 27, 1938 in West Mon-roe, LA to parents Win-fred and Pauline Brewer. With a passion for foot-ball, he played at West Monroe High School, graduating in 1957. Doug attended North-western State University and graduated in 1962 with a degree in mar-ket-ing. Doug also served in the U.S. Navy for 2 years. In 1967 he mar-ried Beverly and relo-cated to Irving, TX where their only child, Scott was born in 1971. Doug enjoyed a long successful

career in business, and Beverly was an elementary teacher for 37 years. Doug is preceded in death by his parents Winfred and Pauline Brewer and his wife of 43 years, Beverly Brew-er. Survivors include his son Scott Brewer, wife Amanda, grand-daughter Abigail, and sister Syl-via. Visitation was May 12th. Funeral services were held May 13th, 12:30 PM both at Don-nel-ly’s Colonial Funeral Home with Pastor Ken Branam officiating. Interment followed at DFW Na-tional Ceme-tery. Condolences may be entered on the online guestbook for Mr. Brewer at www.donnellyscolonial.com.

Celebrating young authors, Dr. Cherie Clodfelter and Thomas W. Keefe (rt) congratulate Kathleen Ramirez and Meghan Elfelt on the award winning children’s stories they created for their Children’s Literature class. / Photo by John Starkey

By Jess PaniszczynMembers of the University of

Dallas’ Department of Education, students and guests gathered for the presentation of the Clodecott Medal Awards on May 7. Each year, stu-dents participating in the Children’s Literature class are required to cre-ate a children’s book, the very best of which is honored with a Clodecott Medal. Superior books, which fall just short of the mark for a Clodecott Medal are awarded the Clodecott Honor Medal.

The Clodecott Medal is named for Professor Emeritus Dr. Cherie Clod-felter, who taught at the University from 1970 until 2007. Patterned after the Caldecott Medal, which is presented by the American Library Association to the artist of an Amer-ican picture book for children, the Clodecott recognizes superior stu-dent achievement in creating origi-nal literature for children.

Dr. Clodfelter and Dr. Amie Sark-er were this year’s judges. Mrs. Barbara Khirallah and Dr. Melissa

Unique award honors student authors

agent, and Tracked is not my first book. When my first project didn’t sell, we tried another round. When it still didn’t sell, we tried another book. When even that didn’t sell, I refused to give up,” she said.

“I picked myself and dusted myself off and began again. I wrote Tracked in 2011, and it sold in 2012. Now, nearly three years later, that book—the one I almost didn’t have the cour-age to write—is here, and I couldn’t

be more excited and thankful. “My journey has been a long

one, with quite a few bumps, but I wouldn’t trade the experience for anything. It really is true that hard-won victories are the sweetest,” she said.

As for the future of Tracked and Martin’s prospering career as a nov-elist, “I’m currently finishing up ed-its for Tracked’s sequel, and I can’t wait for readers to see what happens

next,” she said.“Book two aside, I’m also working

on a dark, twisty, heartbreaking, hor-ror-slash-love story. I love this main character so much, and I hope to share him with readers someday.

“I’m so glad and grateful to have Tracked out in the world at last. I’m so proud of Tracked, and how far it’s come, thanks to everyone who be-lieved in it and helped me nail down that final draft,” she said.

AUTHORContinued from Page 2

Caraway taught the two different semesters of classes from which the books came.

The Clodecott Medal Winner was Meghan Elfelt with her story, Ernie the Ant and the Lucky Sock.

The Clodecott Honor Medal Win-ners were Kathleen Ramirez, The Color Thief; Lauren Bancroft, T & Me; Lucy Bennett, Humphrey the Whale; and Mary Gilstrap, How the Duckling Learned to Swim.

The Clodecott Medal Winner, Meghan Elfelt, is the third oldest of 11 children, four boys and seven girls.

“Winning is quite a shock,” Elfelt said. “I’m really proud of the work Maddie Pelletier, my illustrator, did.

“It was a really great class, be-cause there were only about seven or eight of us, so the undivided at-tention from Mrs. Khirallah to all of us throughout the whole process was so fantastic. I could run as many ideas as I wanted to and it was really great.

“This book was completely writ-

ten for my family. I am full of joy that so many people love it, but it wasn’t written to be in a children’s library. It was written as a tribute to my dad, because he is a fantastic fa-ther to my family,” she said.

Thomas W. Keefe, the president of the University of Dallas, attended the award presentation.

“The Clodecott Award is an ex-traordinary achievement and a cre-ative work, but it is what the Uni-versity of Dallas is all about,” Keefe said. “Every major at the University of Dallas, every individual has to have termination thesis, reduction, piece of original work that they are responsible for, because we are creating leaders for tomorrow. The challenge we have in today’s higher education is the number one career we are preparing students for hasn’t been invented. So we are preparing them with a broad base, a core cur-riculum and specific talents where they can grow and gain confidence. The Clodecott Award is that confi-dence building peace that they will never ever lose.

“Cherie is a pistol. She is always here. She is part of the community. Her physical presence and her per-sonality are always a treat for any number of events for these next two weeks that I have to attend,” he said.

Dr. Clodfelter spent some time speaking to the students about her teaching days and the profession of teaching.

“When I taught at UD, it was one of the most enjoyable times I have ever spent,” Clodfelter said. “I did not have a day that I didn’t love what I was doing. It got kind of rough ev-ery once in a while, but I loved being with you all.

“You grow when you are with oth-ers and you are trying to lead them in some kind of way to teach. Teach-ing is the greatest blessing; it is the greatest privilege you will ever have. You will find yourself representing to those students who you are. They remember that. They remember what you did for them, not necessar-ily what you taught them,” she said.

All of the original children’s books created by the students are incor-porated into the Cherie A. Clod-felter Children and Young Adult Li-brary. The library, located in the University of Dallas’ Department of Education, is open to the public.

Voters who live in Irving ISD’s single-member District 4 elected Dinesh Mali to serve a three-year term on the Irving ISD Board of Trustees. Incumbent Larry Stipes (District 3) was unopposed in this year’s election and will continue his service on the Board.

According to the Dallas County Elections website, the unofficial cu-mulative results show that Mali re-ceived 57.21 percent of the votes. A total of 423 people voted, with 255

Community elects Dinesh Mali to IISD Board

votes cast during early voting. Mali will be sworn in at the May

18 school board meeting. At that time, the seven-member Irving ISD Board of Trustees will be as follows: Steven Jones, District 1; Nell Anne Hunt, District 2; Larry Stipes, Dis-trict 3; Dinesh Mali, District 4; Lee Mosty, District 5; Randy Necessary, District 6; Randy Randle, Randy Randle.SOURCE Irving Independent School District

The Irving Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying one or more suspects in a series of simple assaults. Over the past few months, approximately eight victims have reported being inappropriately touched on the but-tocks by an unknown suspect.

The victims include both juvenile and adult females. All of the offenses occurred in the southeast area of the city between the hours of 6 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. A majority of the offens-es occurred on Friday or Saturday mornings.

The suspect is described as a

Hispanic male between the ages of 25 and 45, and the physical de-scriptions provided vary from tall and slender to short and heavy set. In some instances the suspect was dressed in painter’s pants and a grey or dark colored hoodie. Some victims reported the suspect as bald, between the ages of 24 and 35 years old, between 5’08” and 6’00” tall, and weighing between 130 and 150 pounds. The suspect always ap-proaches victims on foot, and after each occurrence, he immediately runs away. After one offense, a wit-ness saw the suspect leaving the area

in black 1990’s Dodge Ram pick-up with an extended cab.

Anyone with information on these cases or who sees someone exhibit-ing suspicious behavior is asked to contact the police department im-mediately.

The police department encour-ages pedestrians to avoid walking alone if possible, always be aware of their surroundings and persons nearby, walk with your head up and with a sense of purpose and have an action plan and the means to sum-mon help if necessary.

SOURCE Irving Police Department

Irving police investigate assault, offensive contact

The La Cima Heritage Committee trivia team went home with the tro-phy from the eighth annual Irving Trivia contest on April 25.

Following extensive tie breakers against last year’s winning team from the Irving Convention and Visitors Bureau, La Cima team members Anne Pfaff, Virginia Mel-er, Janice Carroll, and Chris Dob-son won the bragging rights for the second time in the contest’s history.

Other teams which earned the right to go to the final rounds included the Irving Senior Arts Program and the Irving Public Library.

The two teams of the La Cima Heritage Committee and the Irving Convention and Visitors Bureau found a mother and daughter on op-posing teams again.

“We came into it to defend our title but it was the most challenging contest in the eight year history,”

ICVB team member Diana Pfaff said. “We were defeated by a very educated team and if we were go-ing to go down, I’m glad it was my mother’s team.”

The event is sponsored by the Ir-ving Heritage Society, Irving Inde-pendent School District, Irving Pub-lic Library, Irving Black Arts Council and the City of Irving. It was funded in part by the City of Irving through the Irving Arts Board.

SOURCE Irving Heritage Society

La Cima regains Irving trivia trophy


By Windy LopezThe fifth annual Ir-

ving Bicycle Fest was held at the old lumber yard Saturday, May 9. Hosted by the City of Ir-ving, the event brought awareness to bicycle safety.

Children had oppor-tunities to have their faces painted, partici-pate in a bicycle safety rodeo and even learn how to ride a unicycle.

“The main goal of this event is to raise biking awareness and safety for our children,” volunteer Megan Rizos said. “I wish the turnout would have been a little better, but I’m happy for the crowd regardless of the rainy weather. Our main objective is for kids to focus on safety, safety, safety. We want them to know to stay out of the roads, when to cross and when not to cross, what signals to use and we also are giving information on route safety to in-form the community on routes that don’t have so much traffic.”

According to the National High-way Traffic Safety Administration, 1.6 percent of all traffic fatalities in Texas involve pedestrians and cy-clists, which makes this event that much more important. Dallas Fort Worth Metro area is ranked num-ber 10 in dangerous metro areas for pedestrians and cyclists.

“This event is very important to me because my daughters both love to ride their bikes and I want them to be as safe as they can,” said Cay-cie Wiggins, Irving resident. “I try not to be too overprotective when

they want to go ride down the street because I worry so much about the cars on the road, so hopefully with this presentation they will see a little bit more of why I am the way that I am.”

The Safe Routes to School (SRTS) is a movement aimed at creating safe, convenient and fun ways for children to walk and bike to school. It was created by Congress in 2005 and by 2011 it has allocated $978 million across the US for program progression.

The week’s theme is Bike to Work, where people are encouraged to “go green” and pedal to work with bikes instead of driving vehicles. This practice not only helps with pollu-

Bicycle Fest promotes safety, fitness

A talented fellow keeps his hands busy while riding a unicycle. / Photo by Windy Lopez

CATHOLICHoly Family of Nazareth

Catholic ChurchOne block north of Hwy 183

on Esters Rd.Sat. 5:30pm, Sun. 8am, 10am, 12pm, 5:30pm

972-252-5521www.HolyFamilyChurch.net

LUTHERANGood Shepherd

Lutheran Church2620 W. Grauwyler Rd 75061

972-790-2121www.gslcirving.comSunday Worship at

9:00amAdult Bible Study Sunday 10:30am

WORSHIP

UNITY CHURCH

Sunday Morning Services:9:30 AM Adult Class11:00 AM Service & Children’s Church

Reverend Frank Pounders and Reverend Margaret Pounders

210 Virginia St., Irving, Texas 75061 972-253-5083

unitychurchofirving.com

NorthgateUnited Methodist Church

3700 West Northgate, 75062972-252-8519 www.northgateumc.orgWorship Service 8:15 AM in the Dome

Sunday School 9:30 AMWorship Service 10:45 AM in the WAC

at the rear of the complex

Heart of Worship Baptist2201 W. Shady Grove Rd

howbc.orgWorship 9 amS. S. 10:30 am

Pastor Mike Blalock214-864-0635

BAPTIST

First United Methodist Church 211 W. Third, 75060

972-253-3531 www.fumcirving.orgSunday School 9:00 a.m.Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

in the Sanctuary6:30 p.m. in the Chapel

Oak HavenUnited Methodist Church

1600 N. Irving Heights 75061972.438.1431

www.oakhavenumc.orgSunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:45 a.mMinisterio Hispano NISSIEstudio Biblico 1:00 p.m.

Servicio Adoracion 2:00 p.m.

UNITED METHODIST

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Austin, TX – Feeding Texas staff joined other partners in the under-ground State Operations Center this week following Governor Greg Abbott’s declaration of a severe weather activation across Texas. Due to thunderstorms and torna-does, Governor Abbott declared a

state of disaster in Bosque, Clay, Denton, Eastland, Gaines, Mon-tague and Van Zandt counties. The severe weather is expected to impact the eastern half of the state, partic-ularly in areas prone to flooding. Feeding Texas coordinates the ef-forts of twenty-one regional food

banks to respond to disasters, and is an official nonprofit partner in the state’s emergency manage-ment plan. During disasters, Feed-ing Texas staff join state agencies and charities active in the state’s Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) group to pro-

vide timely information to ser-vice providers and state officials. Food banks play an important, lo-cal role during disasters by provid-ing emergency food and water to feeding centers operated by VOAD partners including the American Red Cross and Salvation Army. Monetary donations can be pro-cessed more quickly and efficiently than canned food or other goods during an emergency. Concerned Texans are urged to donate to relief efforts in two ways:

Monetary donations can be made directly to Feeding Texas at www.

feedingtexas.org.Monetary donations can be made

to your local food bank. Find your food bank at www.feedingtexas.org/help.

Feeding Texas leads a unified ef-fort for a hunger-free Texas.

SOURCE Feeding Texas

Food banks respond to severe storms across Texas


LEGAL

CLASSIFIEDS (972) 870-1992 [email protected]

ORDINANCE NO. 2015-9669

AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FRANCHISE TO BUBBA TUGS CORPORATION TO OPERATE A SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICE IN THE CITY OF IRVING; AND PRESCRIBING THE TERMS, CONDITIONS, OBLIGATIONS AND LIMITATIONS UPON AND UNDER WHICH SUCH FRANCHISE SHALL BE EXERCISED; AND PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE.

PASSED AND APPROVED UPON THIRD AND FINAL READING BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVING, TEXAS, on May 7, 2015.

ORDINANCE NO. 2015-9681

AN ORDINANCE MODIFYING THE REAL ESTATE LIEN NOTE AND DEED OF TRUST IN THE AMOUNT OF $18,000 RELATED TO THE SALE OF THAT CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 105 S. MAIN STREET TO PROVIDE FOR AN EXTENSION OF 60 DAYS TO JULY 21, 2015; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE MODIFIED REAL ESTATE LIEN NOTE AND DEED OF TRUST AND ANY OTHER NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE. PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVING, TEXAS, on May 7, 2015.

Beth Van DuyneMAYOR

ATTEST:Shanae JenningsCity Secretary

APPROVED AS TO FORM:Charles R. AndersonCity Attorney

PUBLIC NOTICE FORChamathil Estates Addition Revised (PL14-0054)

PUBLIC NOTICE BEFORE THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF IRVING, TEXAS, TO CONSIDER RESUBDIVISION OR REPLATTING OF A RECORDED SUBDIVISION WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF IRVING, DALLAS COUNTY, TEXAS.

Notice is hereby given for the following public hearings to consider resubdivision or replatting of recorded subdivisions as hereinafter described which will be held in the City Council Chambers of City Hall, 825 West Irving Boulevard, Irving, Texas:

Chamathil Estates Revised (PL14-0054)Being a replat of Lots 1 and 2, Block A, Chamathil Estates Addition. The property is located at 1703 and 1705 Etain Road and is zoned R-6 (Single Family) uses. The applicant is replatting the property into three lots for single family uses.

Planning and Zoning: June 1, 2015, 7 p.m. The application is on file for public examination in the Planning and Community Development Department at 825 West Irving Boulevard, Irving, Texas. For additional information, please contact the Planning and Community Development Department at (972) 721-2424. Please reference the name of the plat or case number when requesting information.All citizens or interested parties desiring to be heard concerning this replat may speak. This facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for interpretation services or assistive hearing devices must be made 48 hours prior to the meeting. Contact the City Secretary’s Office at (972) 721-2493 for assistance.

PUBLIC NOTICE OFAUCTION OF

SURPLUS MATERIALS

The Irving ISD, 2621 West Airport Freeway, Irving, Texas 75062 is offering surplus materials for sale by online auctions through Lone Star Auctioneers, 4629 Mark IV Parkway, Fort Worth, Texas 76106. Website is at http://www.lonestarauctioneers.com/ Auction will begin no later than May 15, 2015 ending no later than noon on May 26th. Please see the Lone Star auctioneers website for exact details and dates. Inspection is by appointment only starting Monday, May 18th to Tuesday, May 26th; 7:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. and from 11:45 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Pioneer Salvage Building located at 3209 W. Pioneer, Irving, TX. Goods are sold as is and where is and no warranties express or implied apply. Categories of goods in lots are likely to include but not limited to: materials, furniture, equipment, and miscellaneous items. For appointment: contact [email protected] or 972-600-5132 or 972-600-5105.

NOTICE OF PUBLICHEARINGS –

PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND ZONING CHANGESCITY OF IRVING PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL

Public hearings are held to consider applications for amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and the Official Zoning Map of the City of Irving, Texas for the properties described herein:

LOCATION, DATES & TIMES OF PUBLIC HEARINGS:City Council Chambers of City Hall, 825 West Irving Blvd., Irving, TexasPlanning & Zoning Commission: Monday, May 18, 2015, 7 p.m. City Council: Thursday, June 4, 2015, 7 p.m. ZONING CASE ZC14-0085: Approximately 4,614 sq. ft. located at 2301 N. O’Connor Blvd., Ste M. The applicant is requesting a zoning change from S-P-1 (Detailed Site Plan) for R-AB (Restaurant with the Accessory Use of the Sale of Alcoholic Beverages for On-Premises Consumption) district uses to S-P-2 (Generalized Site Plan) for C-C (Community Commercial) district uses to allow retail and commercial uses.

ZONING CASE ZC15-0025: Approximately 6,729 sq. ft. located at 8701 Cypress Waters Blvd., Ste 100. The applicant is requesting a zoning change from S-P-2 (Generalized Site Plan) for C-C (Community Commercial) district uses to S-P-1 (Detailed Site Plan) for R-AB (Restaurant with the Accessory Use of the Sale of Alcoholic Beverages for On-Premises Consumption) district uses to allow a restaurant with the accessory use of the sale of alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption.

ZONING CASE ZC15-0026: Approximately 0.39 acres located at 528 Willow Road. The applicant is requesting a zoning change from R-6 (Single Family) to S-P-2 (Generalized Site Plan) for R-6 (Single Family) district uses to allow a carport with a 3-foot setback, and to allow a metal fence in a residential zoning district.

All interested persons are encouraged to attend the public hearings and express their opinions on the zoning change request. Written response for the record may also be submitted to:

City of Irving – Planning & Community Development Dept., 825 W. Irving Blvd., Irving, TX 75060

The applications are on file for public review in the Planning & Community Development Dept. at the address listed above during normal business hours. For additional information, please contact the Department at 972-721-2424. Please reference the case number when requesting information.

This facility is wheelchair accessible. Accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for interpretation services or assistive hearing devices must be made 48 hours prior to the meeting. Contact the City Secretary’s Office at (972) 721-2493 for assistance.

ORDINANCE NO. 2015-9683ZONING CASE NO. ZC14-0084ZONING CLASSIFICATION – S-P-2

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1144, THE 1964 COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF IRVING, TEXAS, GRANTING A ZONING CHANGE ON A TRACT OF LAND DESCRIBED AS: A TRACT OF LAND OUT OF THE CHILTON SMITH SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 1293 AND LOCATED AT 1811 HARD ROCK ROAD, MORE FULLY AND COMPLETELY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO; ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE OF SAID PROPERTY FROM S-P-2 SITE PLAN DISTRICT USE FOR R-TH USES UNDER ORDINANCE NO. 1144, AS AMENDED TO S-P-2 SITE PLAN DISTRICT USE FOR R-6 USES UNDER ORDINANCE NO. 1144, AND ACCORDING TO THE SITE PLAN ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; PROVIDING FOR SPECIAL CONDITIONS AND REGULATIONS RELATIVE TO LAND USE; CORRECTING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP ATTACHED TO ORDINANCE NO. 1144; PRESERVING ALL OTHER PORTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE; DETERMINING THAT THE CHANGE IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING THE PUBLIC INTEREST, MORALS AND GENERAL WELFARE; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE DOES NOT REPEAL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE EXCEPT IN CASES OF DIRECT CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING A PENALTY.PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVING, TEXAS, on May 7, 2015.


AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1144, THE 1964 COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF IRVING, TEXAS, GRANTING A ZONING CHANGE ON A TRACT OF LAND DESCRIBED AS: A TRACT OF LAND OUT OF THE CSE-HARRINGTON ADDITION AND LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF WEST WALNUT HILL LANE AND STATE HIGHWAY 161, MORE FULLY AND COMPLETELY DESCRIBED IN THE BODY OF THIS ORDINANCE; ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE OF SAID PROPERTY FROM S-P-2 SITE PLAN DISTRICT USE FOR C-C USES UNDER ORDINANCE NO. 1144, AS AMENDED TO S-P-2 SITE PLAN DISTRICT USE FOR C-C USES UNDER ORDINANCE NO. 1144, AND ACCORDING TO THE SITE PLAN ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; PROVIDING FOR SPECIAL CONDITIONS AND REGULATIONS RELATIVE TO LAND USE; CORRECTING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP ATTACHED TO ORDINANCE NO. 1144; PRESERVING ALL OTHER PORTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE; DETERMINING THAT THE CHANGE IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING THE PUBLIC INTEREST, MORALS AND GENERAL WELFARE; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE DOES NOT REPEAL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE EXCEPT IN CASES OF DIRECT CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING A PENALTY.PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVING, TEXAS, on May 7, 2015.

ORDINANCE NO. 2015-9685ZONING CASE NO. ZC15-0018ZONING CLASSIFICATION – S-P-2AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CITY OF IRVING, TEXAS, ADOPTED FEBRUARY 25, 1997, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, MORALS AND GENERAL WELFARE; AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1144, THE 1964 COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF IRVING, TEXAS, GRANTING A ZONING CHANGE ON A TRACT OF LAND DESCRIBED AS: A TRACT OF LAND OUT OF THE B B B & C RR CO SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 196, AND LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF KINWEST PARKWAY AND MUSTANG PASS PARKWAY, MORE FULLY AND COMPLETELY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO; ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE OF SAID PROPERTY FROM R-40 SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICT USE AND S-P-2 SITE PLAN DISTRICT FOR C-O USES UNDER ORDINANCE NO. 1144, AS AMENDED, TO S-P-2 SITE PLAN DISTRICT USE FOR R-6 USES UNDER ORDINANCE NO. 1144, AND ACCORDING TO THE SITE PLAN ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; PROVIDING FOR SPECIAL CONDITIONS AND REGULATIONS RELATIVE TO LAND USE; CORRECTING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP ATTACHED TO ORDINANCE NO. 1144; PRESERVING ALL OTHER PORTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE; DETERMINING THAT THE CHANGE IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUCH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, AS AMENDED, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING THE PUBLIC INTEREST, MORALS AND GENERAL WELFARE; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE DOES NOT REPEAL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE EXCEPT IN CASES OF DIRECT CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING A PENALTY.PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVING, TEXAS, on May 7, 2015.

ORDINANCE NO. 2015-9686ZONING CASE NO. ZC15-0019ZONING CLASSIFICATION – S-P-2AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CITY OF IRVING, TEXAS, ADOPTED FEBRUARY 25, 1997, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, MORALS AND GENERAL WELFARE; AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1144, THE 1964 COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF IRVING, TEXAS, GRANTING A ZONING CHANGE ON A TRACT OF LAND DESCRIBED AS: A TRACT OF LAND OUT OF THE FRANCIS JONES SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 1626, AND LOCATED AT 2305 AND 2321 WEST NORTHGATE DRIVE, MORE FULLY AND COMPLETELY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO; ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE OF SAID PROPERTY FROM S-P-2 SITE PLAN DISTRICT USE FOR R-7.5 AND R-ZLa USES UNDER ORDINANCE NO. 1144, AS AMENDED, TO S-P-2 SITE PLAN DISTRICT USE FOR R-6 AND P-O USES UNDER ORDINANCE NO. 1144, AND ACCORDING TO THE SITE PLAN ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; PROVIDING FOR SPECIAL CONDITIONS AND REGULATIONS RELATIVE TO LAND USE; CORRECTING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP ATTACHED TO ORDINANCE NO. 1144; PRESERVING ALL OTHER PORTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE; DETERMINING THAT THE CHANGE IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUCH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, AS AMENDED, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING THE PUBLIC INTEREST, MORALS AND GENERAL WELFARE; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE DOES NOT REPEAL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE EXCEPT IN CASES OF DIRECT CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING A PENALTY.PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVING, TEXAS, on May 7, 2015.


AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1144, THE 1964 COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF IRVING, TEXAS, GRANTING A ZONING CHANGE ON A TRACT OF LAND DESCRIBED AS: A TRACT OF LAND OUT OF THE JACKSON & BLANTON’S SUBDIVISION ADDITION AND LOCATED AT 207 GENEVA ROAD, MORE FULLY AND COMPLETELY DESCRIBED IN THE BODY OF THIS ORDINANCE; ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE OF SAID PROPERTY FROM R-7.5 SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICT USE UNDER ORDINANCE NO. 1144, AS AMENDED TO S-P-2 SITE PLAN DISTRICT USE FOR R-7.5 USES UNDER ORDINANCE NO. 1144, AND ACCORDING TO THE SITE PLAN ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; PROVIDING FOR SPECIAL CONDITIONS AND REGULATIONS RELATIVE TO LAND USE; CORRECTING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP ATTACHED TO ORDINANCE NO. 1144; PRESERVING ALL OTHER PORTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE; DETERMINING THAT THE CHANGE IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING THE PUBLIC INTEREST, MORALS AND GENERAL WELFARE; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE DOES NOT REPEAL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE EXCEPT IN CASES OF DIRECT CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING A PENALTY.PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVING, TEXAS, on May 7, 2015.

ORDINANCE NO. 2015-9688ZONING CASE NO. ZC15-0023ZONING CLASSIFICATION – C-N

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1144, THE 1964 COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF IRVING, TEXAS, GRANTING A ZONING CHANGE ON A TRACT OF LAND DESCRIBED AS: A TRACT OF LAND OUT OF THE DAVID MCDAVID ADDITION AND LOCATED AT 3900 WEST AIRPORT FREEWAY, MORE FULLY AND COMPLETELY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO; ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE OF SAID PROPERTY FROM S-P-2 SITE PLAN DISTRICT USE FOR NEW AND USED AUTO AND TRUCK, STORAGE AND SALES INCLUDING SERVICE AND REPAIR USES UNDER ORDINANCE NO. 1144, AS AMENDED TO C-N NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT USE UNDER ORDINANCE NO. 1144; CORRECTING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP ATTACHED TO ORDINANCE NO. 1144; PRESERVING ALL OTHER PORTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE; DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST, MORALS AND GENERAL WELFARE DEMAND A ZONING CHANGE AND AMENDMENT HEREIN MADE; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE DOES NOT REPEAL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE EXCEPT IN CASES OF DIRECT CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING A PENALTY.PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVING, TEXAS, on May 7, 2015.

BETH VAN DUYNE - MAYOR

ATTEST:Shanae JenningsCity Secretary

APPROVED AS TO FORM:Charles R. AndersonCity Attorney

“So on 183, the project expands from Highway 121 to Interstate 35 E, and what we’ll be doing is adding one toll managed lane going each di-rection on 183 and also reconstruct-ing portions of general purpose lanes and frontage roads,” she said.

“On Highway 114, between the air-port and 183, we will be adding a toll managed lane in either direction as well.”

Toll Managed Lanes or “TEX-press Lanes,” are toll lanes that are built within an existing highway. Their purpose is to help manage traffic. With these new tolls, the price will change based on the level of traffic in the corridor, in order to ensure drivers can maintain speeds of at least 50 miles per hour.

“The construction has already started on State Highway 114, and it will be finished first, in 2016, but the project overall will be finished in 2018,” Stocktill said.

One of the biggest interests voiced by the community has been the ef-fect construction will have on traffic. Stocktill was sure to address this con-cern.

“Stay engaged with us,” she said. “You’ve got to visit us on our web-site, drivemidtown.com, and we have a lot of other tools, like social media, Drivemidtown. We have a lot of information on our website.

“There are going to be lane clo-sures to build the work. There could be full highway closures and ramp closures, and we’ll let you know about those well in advance.

“So, if we’re going to have a full highway closure or ramp closure, we’ll give you two week’s notice on that, so it’s really important you go on our website and sign up for the E-letters and stay engaged with us,” Stocktill said.

Stocktill also discussed who’s in charge of various aspects of the Midtown Express project. While the Texas Department of Transporta-tion is the project’s owner, the proj-ect is being constructed by South-Gate Constructors, a joint venture between Fort Worth-based Kiewit Infrastructure South Co. and Dal-las-based Austin Bridge & Road.

“SouthGate is responsible for the operations and maintenance of the corridor, so what that means during construction is, ice and snow remov-al, debris, guard rail repair, whatev-er it might be, and once construction is completed we are responsible for the operations and maintenance for 25 years, only on Highway 183,” Stocktill said.

To keep up with road closures, traf-fic and possible delays, refer to Mid-town Express via their newsletter, their Facebook or Twitter accounts or visit the website for updates.

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Christina and her family under-stood how much Andrew also val-ued education, when a stranger ap-proached her husband with a story.

“Shortly after his accident, we were approached by this family who noticed my dad’s last name on his work uniform. My dad was a super-visor for the City of Fort Worth. They walked up to my dad and said ‘Hey, Esparza, are you related to that Ir-ving officer that just passed away?’ and my dad said ‘Yeah actually he’s my son,’” said Andrew’s sister, Zoe Stahl.

“This man began to tell him a story about how his nephew had run away and was having major issues with his parents, and my brother sat this boy down on the curb in front of his house and talked to him for hours about the values of family and the importance of education.

“And this kid has completely changed his life. He apologized to his

parents, committed to his education, and went on to graduate from high school,” she said. “That’s probably one of my favorite stories because it speaks volumes on the type of officer my brother was.”

Although many remember An-drews as a policeman, he initially chose a different path.

“Andrew graduated form Burleson High School, then he graduated from UT Arlington with his Bache-lors degree, and he took a job in San Antonio because it was in marketing and business,” Christina said.

“It just wasn’t gratifying. He just didn’t think much of it, so he came up here and he rode out with my oth-er son who is a police officer, and he decided, ‘this is what I wanted to do;’ he wanted to give back and help the community.

“It’s rewarding for me to see and help kids, and know that he’s smiling from Heaven,” she said.

CELEBRATIONContinued from Page 3By John S Kiernan

The struggles endured in recent years by America’s young people pale in comparison to those suffered by their peers in Spain and Greece, where youth unemployment in ex-cess of 50 percent has spawned great social unrest. Still, finding a job in the U.S. — let alone laying the foundation for a long and prosper-ous career — is far from simple.

But there’s reason for optimism among the graduating class of 2015

Best and worst cities to start a careerand the scores of young people so disillusioned with the job market that they’ve given up their search for employment. Not only do more employers plan to hire recent col-lege grads in 2015, according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, but hiring in general is also on the rise.

Increased hiring obviously doesn’t guarantee employment, though. Young people still must learn how to maximize their marketability. In ad-

dition to customizing cover letters and making social media accounts safe for work, that could very well entail finding a new place to live and work. After all, employment oppor-tunities vary significantly based on simple geography.

So, in order to help recent col-lege graduates find the best cradles for their burgeoning careers, Wal-letHub analyzed the 150 largest U.S. cities. We used 19 key metrics to determine the relative strength of their job markets as well as the attractiveness of their social scenes and other factors important to job market entrants.

The top ten best cities to start a career in are as follows, 1 - Irving, TX; 2 - Grand Prairie, TX; 3 - Aus-tin, TX; 4 - Denver, CO; 5 - Hous-ton, TX; 6 - Corpus Christi, TX; 7 - Fremont, CA; 8 - Fort Worth, TX; 9 - Sioux Falls, SD; 10 - Tulsa, OK.

Other top Texas cities in which to begin a career include Arlington (11), Dallas (14), Plano (19), Amaril-lo (26), San Antonio (36), Garland (41), El Paso (59), Lubbock (76), Laredo (79), and Brownsville (85).

SOURCE WalletHub

ATHENS—The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center, headquarters for the Texas division of Wildlife Forev-er’s State-Fish Art Contest, has an-nounced the Texas division winners for 2015.

In the K-3 category, winners are: First Place, Madeline Terry of Brownsboro; Second Place, Ruhaani Badve of Flower Mound; Third Place, Diya Hegde of Irving.

In the grades 4–6 category, winners are: First Place, Rachel Maughan of Keller; Second Place, Charlotte Berkenbile of Southlake; Third Place, Yiwei Shen of Coppell.

In the grades 7–9 category, win-ners are: First Place, Candice Ma of Sugar Land; Second Place, Gwenyth Amacher of Colleyville; Third Place, Joseph Boyd of Keller.

In the grades 10–12 category, win-ners are: First Place, Kriti Sinha of Irving; Second Place, Bailee Ryals of Warren; Third Place, Emily Shirey of Keller.

Texas artists and their families will be recognized at an awards ceremo-ny at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens on June 13.

First-place winners advance to the national level and compete against winners from other states. One out-standing piece of artwork each year is selected for the Art of Conserva-tion Award, and a commemorative stamp featuring the artwork is pro-duced for sale. Proceeds from sales of the stamp are used to fund con-servation projects.

Scholarships and financial assis-tance for Texas winners to attend the state and national awards are pro-vided by the Toyota Texas Bass Clas-sic. Scholarships in the grades 10–12 division are $1,000 for first place, $750 for second place and $500 for third place. Awards in the 4–6 and 7–9 grade levels are $200 for first, $150 for second, $100 for third. In the K–3 division awards are $100 for first, $75 for second, $50 for third.

Additional support for the contest is provided by the William E. Ar-mentrout Foundation and Friends of the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center.

“Sponsor support for the Tex-as contest has been a key factor in making it the biggest in the nation,” said Zoe Ann Stinchcomb, Texas co-ordinator. “This year the Texas con-test had more than 1,000 entries. In addition to the scholarships, Texas first-, second- and third-place win-ners also receive quality fishing gear, and each child participating in the Texas contest receives a certificate. None of this could happen without the support of our sponsors.”

Stinchcomb also pointed out that research done on the Texas contest shows that participation in the con-test makes students more likely to

become interested in fishing. “Getting youth involved in the

outdoors is a key goal of Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, and we applaud our sponsors for helping grow the future generation of stew-ards of our outdoors,” she said.

Honorable mentions for Texas students in grades K–3 are award-ed to: Lauren Assenheimer, South-lake; Isha Chebrolu, Flower Mound; Miranda Covington, Irving; Anjali Guadavalli, Plano; Neha Nagarapu, Irving; Aanya Patel, Flower Mound; Riya Sajan, Flower Mound.

Honorable mentions in grades 4–6 are awarded to: Madeleine Al-exander, Keller; Nathan Angel, Fort Worth; Michelle Huang, Coppell; Eva Perez, Dickinson; Ananya Sub-ramaniam, Carrollton; Trista Swaf-ford, Cedar Hill.

Honorable mentions for grades 7–9 are: April Heaney, Roanoke; Paul Chou, Coppell; Christa Gor-man, Irving; Audrey Horn, Keller; Melanie Loredo, Rio Hondo; Ains-ley Mendenhall, Keller; Amirtha Shekar, Irving.

Honorable mentions for grades 10–12 are: Bryce BonAnno, Canyon; Quinn Brashier, Silsbee; Tristan Hall, Village Mills; Daniel Heaney, Roanoke; Zaira Hester, Livingston; Zhexin Jaing, Carrollton; Zachery Long, Big Spring.

SOURCE Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

Texas State-Fish Art Contest announces 2015 winners

The Irving Noon Day Lions Club recently served the community by awarding four scholarships, one to a graduate of each IISD high school. This volunteer activity occurred at the Irving Schools Foundation (ISF) Breakfast with the Stars held April 28 at the Irving Convention Center. Completion of the Lions club service project is a benefit to the community because it helps Irving high school students achieve their desire of pur-suing a college education.

“Money raised in the communi-ty allows Lions to continue to meet the scholarship needs through the ISF for the past several years,” Deb-orah Harris, President of the Irving

Noon Day Lions Club said. “Lions members thank everyone who con-tributed to this important work. You are truly helping Lions make a dif-ference in our community.”

The Irving Noon Day Lions Club has 40 members and meets on Wednesdays at noon at Los Lupe’s Restaurant in the Irving Mall. Lions clubs are a group of men and women who identify needs within the com-munity and work together to fulfill those needs. For more information or to get involved with the Irving Noon Day Lions Club, please con-tact Bill Hooten at 972-409-9940.

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