International Paper Partners with Keep Irving Beautiful to Celebrate National Public Lands Day
On Sept. 28, Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) welcomed 16 International Paper employee and family volunteers to Running Bear Park, 2601 S. Story Road, for a National Public Lands Day event. Volunteers helped beautify the popular park by painting the metal safety fencing near the playground and... - October 24, 2024
KIB Partners with Vizient for 21st Annual Community Day
On Oct. 8, Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) welcomed 34 Vizient, Inc. employee volunteers to Northwest Park, 2800 Cheyenne Street, for the company’s 21st annual “Community Day” event. Employees brought a fresh look to the park bridge and safety fencing by brightening the structures... - October 11, 2024
KIB Celebrates 33rd Annual Trash Bash at T.W. Richardson Grove 438 Volunteers Participate
T.W. Richardson Grove Park, 333 E. Interstate Highway 635, was the site of the Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) 33rd Annual Trash Bash, the organization’s signature cleanup event. A total of 438 volunteers gathered at the park on Sept. 28, with a focus of stopping litter from reaching the nearby... - October 10, 2024
Keep Irving Beautiful Partners with Pacific Dental Services for Serve Day Group Conducts Cleanup at T.W. Richardson Grove Park
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) recently partnered with Pacific Dental Services (PDS), a leading national dental support organization, for a cleanup at T.W. Richardson Grove Park, 333 E. I-635, on August 17. Volunteers from Irving PDS started their day of service at the park early Saturday morning. - August 29, 2024
KIB to Celebrate 33rd Annual Trash Bash - Volunteers Invited to Register Online or Participate Remotely
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) will celebrate the 33rd Annual Trash Bash from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 28 at T.W. Richardson Grove Park, 333 E. Interstate Highway 635. Volunteers will focus their efforts on North Campion Trail and surrounding area, with the goal of keeping litter from... - August 14, 2024
Keep Irving Beautiful Presents Annual Awards: Local Community Members Honored at Ceremony
The annual Mayor and Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) Awards ceremony was held on August 5 at the Jack D. Huffman Community Building. Guests entered the venue to the sounds of beautiful harp music provided by Becky Scherschell, then were greeted and signed in by Elouise McMillian and Karen Harmon. Mike... - August 09, 2024
Keep Irving Beautiful Partners with Girl Scouts for Beautification Project
On July 2, Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) welcomed a group of Girl Scouts to Lively Park, 909 N. O’Connor Road, for a beautification service project. The team consisted of scouts from Irving and girls from troops outside the city who are all part of a travel club. After receiving safety... - July 11, 2024
Keep Irving Beautiful Recognized as Gold Star Affiliate by Keep Texas Beautiful
Keep Texas Beautiful (KTB), a statewide grassroots environmental and community improvement non-profit organization, recently named Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) a Gold Star Affiliate. Gold Star recognition is the highest membership recognition status any community affiliate can achieve. “Keep... - June 06, 2024
Keep Irving Beautiful Visits Heritage Senior Center for Art Project
On May 22, Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) staff visited the Heritage Senior Center (HSC), 200 S. Jefferson St., for a birdhouse painting project with the seniors. The seniors gathered in the crafts room and spent the morning flexing their artistic talents and creativity. HSC Recreation Specialist T.J. - May 25, 2024
Keep Irving Beautiful Seeks Nominations for Annual Awards "Mayor and KIB Awards" Honor Irving’s Difference Makers
Keep Irving Beautiful is asking for nominations to be submitted for the 2024 “Mayor and KIB Annual Awards.” These awards honor local individuals, organizations and businesses that have gone above and beyond in making significant contributions towards making Irving a better place to... - May 01, 2024
Keep Irving Beautiful Hosts “Don’t Mess with Texas Trash-Off”
The “Don’t Mess with Texas Trash-Off” is the state’s signature event of the “Great American Cleanup,” taking place in communities all across Texas. Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) hosted its event on April 6 at Trinity View Park, where volunteers shared a common goal... - April 19, 2024
KIB Partners with Girl Scouts for Cleanup Project
Irving Girl Scout Troops are making a tradition of volunteering with Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) during their spring break. On March 11, KIB welcomed scouts and family members to the KIB office, 3000 Rock Island Road, for a cleanup project. After receiving safety instructions, and putting on bright... - March 17, 2024
Keep Irving Beautiful to Host Don’t Mess with Texas Trash-Off April 6
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) invites the public to participate in the “Don’t Mess with Texas Trash-Off,” our state’s signature event of the “Great American Cleanup,” the nation’s largest community improvement program. Irving’s event is scheduled for 9... - March 06, 2024
KIB Partners with Christ Church “516 Students” for Cleanup
On Feb. 24, members of the Christ Church “516 Students” Youth Ministry conducted a cleanup of the neighborhood south of the church, located at 1750 E. Airport Freeway. Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) provided all the cleanup supplies for the group, including volunteer vests, litter... - March 04, 2024
KIB Partners with Gartner, Inc. for Cleanup Project
On Jan. 11, Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) welcomed eight Gartner, Inc. employee volunteers to Bird’s Fort Trail Park, 5756 Riverside Drive, for a service project. They conducted a cleanup of the park, focusing on the tree lines where litter tends to collect. Wearing shirts that read,... - January 18, 2024
KIB Partners with Connectrac for Community Service Day
On Nov. 16, Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) welcomed 22 Connectrac employee volunteers to Trinity View Park, 2221 E. State Highway 356, for a service project. They conducted a cleanup of Trinity View and the neighboring River Hills Park. The group’s combined efforts accounted for a total of 66... - November 29, 2023
KIB Partners with Vizient for 20th Annual Community Day
On Oct. 10, Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) welcomed 24 Vizient, Inc. employee volunteers to Trinity View Park, 2221 E. State Highway 356, for the company’s 20th annual “Community Day” event. The volunteers gave a fresh look to the fencing and pavilion near the newly installed... - October 14, 2023
KIB Celebrates 32nd Annual Trash Bash 428 Volunteers Participate at T.W. Richardson Grove
T.W. Richardson Grove Park, 333 E. Interstate Highway 635, was the site of the Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) 32nd Annual Trash Bash, the organization’s signature cleanup event. A total of 428 volunteers gathered at the park on Sept. 23, with a focus of stopping litter from reaching the nearby... - October 04, 2023
KIB to Celebrate 32nd Annual Trash Bash Volunteers Invited to Register Online or Participate Virtually
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) will celebrate the 32nd annual Trash Bash from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 23 at T.W. Richardson Grove Park, 333 E. Interstate Highway 635. Volunteers will focus their efforts on North Campion Trail and surrounding area, with the goal of keeping litter from... - August 30, 2023
Keep Irving Beautiful Partners with Pacific Dental Services Group Conducts Cleanup at T.W. Richardson Grove Park
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) recently partnered with Pacific Dental Services for a cleanup at T.W. Richardson Grove Park, 333 E. I-635, on August 19. They gathered at the park early Saturday morning for their day of service. After receiving safety instructions, they set out in small groups, working... - August 30, 2023
Keep Irving Beautiful Presents Annual Awards - Local Community Members Honored at Ceremony
The annual Mayor and Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) Awards ceremony was held on August 7 at the Jack D. Huffman Community Building. Guests were first greeted and signed in by Elouise McMillian and Karen Harmon, and then had the opportunity to tour the Irving Archives and Museum prior to the ceremony. - August 16, 2023
Keep Irving Beautiful Partners with Dallas College North Lake Campus Student Government Association Conducts Cleanup
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) recently partnered with the Student Government Association (SGA) of Dallas College North Lake Campus for a cleanup at the Rock Island Road Bike and Pedestrian Trail on July 13. They met at the KIB office, directly across the street from the trail. After receiving... - July 26, 2023
Keep Irving Beautiful Partners with Verizon Group Conducts Cleanup at T.W. Richardson Grove Park
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) recently partnered with employee volunteers from Verizon for a cleanup at T.W. Richardson Grove Park, 333 E. Interstate Highway 635, on May 2. It was a beautiful spring morning for the group to take time away from the office to join KIB for this service project. After... - May 10, 2023
Keep Irving Beautiful Recognized as Gold Star Affiliate by Keep Texas Beautiful One of 82 Texas Communities Honored
Keep Texas Beautiful (KTB), a statewide grassroots environmental and community improvement non-profit organization, was recently named Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) a Gold Star Affiliate. Gold Star is the highest recognition highest status any community affiliate can achieve. “Our affiliates... - May 05, 2023
Keep Irving Beautiful Seeks Nominations for Annual Awards “Mayor and KIB Awards” Honor Irving’s Difference Makers
Keep Irving Beautiful is asking for nominations to be submitted for the 2023 “Mayor and KIB Annual Awards.” These awards honor local individuals, organizations and businesses that have gone above and beyond in making significant contributions towards making Irving a better place to... - May 03, 2023
Keep Irving Beautiful Partners with Dallas Everest Lions Club Group Donated and Planted Trees at City’s Tree Farm
The City of Irving’s Tree Farm, located at Nursery and Hunter Ferrell Roads, has ten new trees, thanks to the efforts of the Dallas Everest Lions Club, Keep Irving Beautiful and the Parks and Recreation Department’s Urban Forestry Team. Volunteers from the Dallas Everest Lions Club met... - April 19, 2023
Keep Irving Beautiful Hosts "Don’t Mess with Texas Trash-Off"
The “Don’t Mess with Texas Trash-Off” is the state’s signature event of the “Great American Cleanup,” taking place in communities all across Texas. Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) hosted its event on April 1 at Trinity View Park, where volunteers shared a common goal... - April 07, 2023
Keep Irving Beautiful March Tree Plantings Volunteers Add 28 Trees at Two Parks
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) recently partnered with two groups to help make two city parks more green and beautiful. Irving Girl Scout Troops 1810 and 6458 didn’t sleep in on Monday, March 13, their first day of Spring Break, but instead came to Towne Lake Park, 800 Esters Road, to plant... - March 26, 2023
Keep Irving Beautiful to Host Don’t Mess with Texas Trash-Off April 1
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) invites the public to participate in the “Don’t Mess with Texas Trash-Off,” our state’s signature event of the “Great American Cleanup,” the nation’s largest community improvement program. Irving’s event is scheduled for 9... - March 02, 2023
Keep Irving Beautiful Volunteers Bring Valentine Cheer to Seniors 738 Cards Made and Given to Nursing Home Residents
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) continued the spirit and success of the Christmas Cards for Seniors project into 2023 with a similar card campaign for Valentine’s Day. Volunteers were encouraged to write Valentine cards (homemade or purchased) which KIB delivered to local nursing home residents. - February 15, 2023
Keep Irving Beautiful Ends Year with Christmas Card Project Valentine’s Day Campaign Follows in 2023
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) ended 2022 with their second annual Christmas Cards for Seniors project. This year they partnered with the Irving Public Library, and asked volunteers to write Christmas cards (homemade or purchased) to be delivered to local nursing home residents. Volunteers could drop... - January 15, 2023
KIB Celebrates America Recycles Day in Two Ways
America Recycles Day is a Keep America Beautiful (KAB) Initiative dedicated to promoting and celebrating recycling in the United States. Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB), the local KAB affiliate, has participated in this program for many years. Since 2020, KIB has done a social media virtual event where... - December 03, 2022
KIB Partners with Gartner, Inc. for Cleanup at Bird’s Fort Trail Park
On Oct. 14, Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) welcomed 10 employee volunteers from the Irving Gartner, Inc. office to Bird’s Fort Trail Park, 5756 Riverside Drive, for a cleanup project. The group gave 20 hours of volunteer service by collecting litter along the tree line between the Campion Trail... - October 23, 2022
KIB Partners with Vizient for Annual Community Day
On Oct. 11, Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) welcomed 23 Vizient, Inc. employee volunteers to Trinity View Park, 2221 E. State Highway 356, for the company’s annual Community Day. The group, under the direction of co-leaders James Hull and Amanda List, brightened the baseball complex by applying a... - October 19, 2022
KIB Celebrates 31st Annual Trash Bash 409 Volunteers Participate at T.W. Richardson Grove
T.W. Richardson Grove Park, 333 E. Interstate Highway 635, was the site of the Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) 31st Annual Trash Bash, the organization’s signature cleanup event. A total of 409 volunteers gathered at the park on Sept. 24, with a focus of stopping litter from reaching the nearby... - October 01, 2022
KIB Visits Children’s Discovery Center at First Baptist Irving
On Sept. 9, Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) staff visited the Children’s Discovery Center at First Baptist Church of Irving. Staff spoke to the children about taking care of their environment by picking up litter, recycling and saving energy and natural resources. KIB used a variety of props to... - September 21, 2022
KIB to Celebrate 31st Annual Trash Bash Volunteers Invited to Register Online or Participate Remotely
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) will celebrate the 31st annual Trash Bash on Saturday, Sept 24 at T.W. Richardson Grove Park, 333 E. Interstate Highway 635, from 9 a.m. to noon. Volunteers will focus their efforts on the Northern Campion Trails and surrounding area, with the goal of keeping litter from... - September 03, 2022
Keep Irving Beautiful Presents Annual Awards - Local Community Members Honored at Ceremony
The annual Mayor and Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) Awards ceremony was held on August 1 at a new location, the Jack D. Huffman Community Building. The event began with longtime volunteer Elouise McMillian and KIB Board Member Candace Eldridge greeting and signing in guests at the welcome table. - August 05, 2022
KIB Partners with Lively Adult Day Therapeutic Program
On July 7, Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) partnered with the City of Irving’s Lively Pointe Adult Day Therapeutic Program and the Irving Archives and Museum (IAM) for a craft project. The group of eight clients and two staff members met at the museum’s Smithsonian Spark!Lab, located at 801... - July 16, 2022
Keep Irving Beautiful Partners with Nexstar for "Founder’s Day of Caring"
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) recently partnered with the Irving-based Nexstar Media Group for their annual “Founder’s Day of Caring” on June 17. Nexstar founder and CEO Perry Sook started Founder’s Day to “enable employees to make a personal commitment to make the... - July 03, 2022
Keep Irving Beautiful Partners with Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages
Irving’s Trinity View Park, 2221 E. Highway 356, was buzzing with activity on June 10, as employee volunteers from Arca Continental Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages (CC-SWB) gathered for a morning of service as part of the company’s “Sustainability Week.” This was a combination... - June 22, 2022
Keep Irving Beautiful Partners with Dallas Everest Lions Club Group Donated and Planted Trees at Running Bear Park
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) recently partnered with the Dallas Everest Lions Club for a tree planting project at Running Bear Park, 2601 S. Story Road. On June 3, a total of 10 volunteers, which included Lions and “Leos,” the club’s youth members, gathered at the park for a... - June 15, 2022
Keep Irving Beautiful Partners with Veterans Group from Amazon
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) recently partnered with the “Warriors” group from the Amazon DAL-3 Fulfillment Center for a beautification project. This group consists of Amazon employees who are either veterans or military family members/supporters. In honor of Memorial Day, the group... - June 02, 2022
Keep Irving Beautiful and Partners Celebrate Earth Month
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) had a productive April, partnering with several groups to conduct “Earth Month” activities. April 22 has been known as “Earth Day” since 1970, but interest and participation have grown beyond just one day to include the entire month of April. KIB... - May 07, 2022
Keep Irving Beautiful Recognized as Gold Star Affiliate by Keep Texas Beautiful - 86 Texas Communities Honored for their Exceptional Community Improvement Efforts
Keep Texas Beautiful (KTB), a statewide grassroots environmental and community improvement non-profit organization, recently named Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) a Gold Star Affiliate, a designation granted to 86 of KTB’s nearly 300 affiliates. Gold Star recognition is the membership recognition... - May 07, 2022
Keep Irving Beautiful Seeks Nominations for Annual Awards “Mayor and KIB Awards” Honor Irving’s Difference Makers
Keep Irving Beautiful is asking for nominations to be submitted for the 2022 “Mayor and KIB Annual Awards.” These awards honor local individuals, organizations and businesses that have gone above and beyond in making significant contributions towards making Irving a better place to... - May 04, 2022
Mission Tomorrow Receives Beautify Texas Award
Keep Texas Beautiful (KTB) recently announced the Irving-based nonprofit Mission Tomorrow as a winner of the 2022 Beautify Texas Award for Outstanding Project. The Beautify Texas Awards, formerly the Keep Texas Beautiful Awards, recognize the efforts of those working to enhance their community and... - April 23, 2022
KIB Partners with BBB Industries for Earth Day Service Project Employee Volunteers Participate in Cleanup
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) recently partnered with BBB Industries for an Earth Day service project. On April 8, nine employee volunteers from the company’s Irving office met at the KIB office, where they were equipped with bright yellow vests, litter grabbers, gloves, trash and recycle bags. - April 17, 2022
Keep Irving Beautiful Hosts “Don’t Mess with Texas Trash-Off”
The “Don’t Mess with Texas Trash-Off” is the state’s signature event of the “Great American Cleanup,” taking place in communities all across Texas. Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) hosted its event on April 2 at Trinity View Park, where volunteers came together with... - April 09, 2022
Irving Receives Prestigious Governor’s Community Achievement Award Ten Winning Communities Receive State Environmental Award and Share $2 Million in Prize Money
Keep Texas Beautiful (KTB) has recognized Irving as one of ten winners of the 2022 Governor’s Community Achievement Awards (GCAA) for outstanding community improvement. KTB, in partnership with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), has awarded the GCAA to Texas communities for more... - March 27, 2022