Home to the former Dallas Cowboys stadium and the Las Colinas urban center, Irving quietly became one of the most important corporate cities in the DFW Metroplex.
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Founded1903|Population258,636|Peak258,636(2024)|CountyDallas County
Top 10 Most Important Events for Irving, Texas
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1971Texas Stadium Opens: The Cowboys' iconic stadium with its partial roof became one of the most recognizable sports venues in America.
2
1985Las Colinas Development: Las Colinas became a pioneering mixed-use center with the Mustangs of Las Colinas — the largest equestrian sculpture in the world.
3
2010Fortune 500 Capital: Irving hosted ExxonMobil, Kimberly-Clark, Fluor, and other Fortune 500 headquarters.
4
1903Irving Founded: Founded between Dallas and Fort Worth as an agricultural community.
5
1963JFK Assassination Connection: Lee Harvey Oswald was living in Irving when he assassinated President Kennedy. The rifle was stored in a garage there.
6
2019Toyota Music Factory: The entertainment complex brought major concerts and events to Irving.
7
1957University of Dallas Founded: The Catholic liberal arts university was established.
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2009Texas Stadium Demolished: The implosion marked the end of an era as Cowboys moved to Arlington.
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1989DFW Airport Drives Growth: Proximity to DFW Airport made Irving a magnet for corporate headquarters.
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1950Post-War Growth: Irving transformed from a small town of 2,600 to a booming suburb.