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Irving Herald
by Philip Harold
The voice of Irving’s public affairs. We strive to deliver accurate and honest reporting that will help citizens understand local government, strengthen civic life, and take pride in our hometown of Irving, Texas. Contact: [email protected] (corrections/comments/tips welcome) © 2025 Irving Herald LLC. All rights reserved.
Episodes
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Interview with Lana Hansen
We talk to Lana Hansen, the founder of Many Helping Hands in Irving, hear her amazing story and see her ministry to the homeless. For more information: www.manyhelpinghands.org Subscribe: irvingherald.com Contact: [email protected] (corrections/comments/news tips welcome) © 2026 Irving...
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Interview with Melanie Medley-Thomas
Interview with Melanie Medley-Thomas, a candidate for HD 103, which represents an eastern sliver of Irving. For more information see https://melanie4texas.com. Subscribe at: irvingherald.com Contact: [email protected] (corrections/comments/news tips welcome) © 2026 Irving Herald LLC. All...
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The Dog Days of Summer
Bryan and Philip talk about Irving ISD Bond Election, Via, Proposed Short-Term Rentals Regulation Changes, and more. Contact: [email protected] (corrections/comments/news tips welcome) © 2026 Irving Herald LLC. All rights reserved.
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Interview with Tami Brown Rodriquez, candidate for chair of the Dallas County Republican Party
Tami Brown Rodriquez talks about election security, the state of the Dallas County Republican Party, and her campaign to be elected chair for the next two years. More information on Tami is here: https://tamifordallas.base44.app/. Members of the Dallas County GOP's County Executive Committee will...
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Tales from a Recount
Bryan interviews Philip and Irving City Council District 3 candidate Tammam Alwan about their experiences doing an election recount. Contact: [email protected] (corrections/comments/news tips welcome) © 2026 Irving Herald LLC. All rights reserved.
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Interview with Mayoral Candidate Zhanae Jackson
Contact: [email protected] (corrections/comments/news tips welcome) © 2026 Irving Herald LLC. All rights reserved.
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Incumbent District 3 Councilman Abdul Khabeer
Interview before the election with Abdul Khabeer, the incumbent District 3 Councilman facing a tough race for reelection. Contact: [email protected] (corrections/comments/news tips welcome) © 2026 Irving Herald LLC. All rights reserved.
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May 2 Election Preview
The lowdown on the upcoming municipal election in Irving with all the city council and mayoral campaigns assessed. Contact: [email protected] (corrections/comments/news tips welcome)© 2026 Irving Herald LLC. All rights reserved.
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Una Misión Para Unir La Gente de Irving
Una Entrevista Con Olivia Noveló Abreu, Candidata de La Alcaldía Contacto: [email protected] (se agradecen correcciones, comentarios y sugerencias de noticias) © 2026 Irving Herald LLC. Todos los derechos reservados.
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Interview with mayoral candidate Olivia Novelo Abreu
Bryan interviews the candidate who got 46% of the vote running against Mayor Stopfer six years ago. Contact: [email protected] (corrections/comments/news tips welcome) © 2026 Irving Herald LLC. All rights reserved.
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Interview with Al Zapanta
The frontrunner for the Irving 2026 mayoral race Al Zapanta answers questions after a candidate forum. Contact: [email protected] (corrections/comments/news tips welcome) © 2026 Irving Herald LLC. All rights reserved.
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What happened in the March primary? Precinct voting explained
What was the confusion with the March 3, 2026 primary election in Dallas County? This episode explains the decision of the Dallas County Republican Party to end countywide voting for election day as a vital election integrity measure, through an interview with two activists with long experience…
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Interview with District 6 City Council Candidate Fahad Ahmed
For more information on the candidate see fahadforirving.com. Contact: [email protected] (corrections/comments/news tips welcome) © 2026 Irving Herald LLC. All rights reserved.
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Interview with Dana Collins, Irving City Council District 6 Candidate
Philip sits down with Dana Collins to talk about his campaign and priorities. Contact: [email protected] (corrections/comments/news tips welcome) © 2026 Irving Herald LLC. All rights reserved.
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Interview with Tammam Alwan, Irving City Council Place 3 Candidate
Tammam Alwan talks with Philip about what he thinks Irving's priorities should be, and why he is the best candidate to represent District 3. Contact: [email protected] (corrections/comments/tips welcome) © 2025 Irving Herald LLC. All rights reserved.
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Reining in Short-Term Rentals
Irving is considering new regulations and ordinances for short-term rentals like AirBnBs. Philip and Bryan break this issue down. Contact: [email protected] (corrections/comments/news tips welcome) © 2026 Irving Herald LLC. All rights reserved.
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The DART Agreement
Irving has signed onto the DART deal -- but what is in it? Bryan and Philip break it down, and talk a bit about the Dallas Country primary election results. Contact: [email protected] (corrections/comments/news tips welcome) © 2026 Irving Herald LLC. All rights reserved.
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Data Centers in Irving
City Council approved a new data center in Irving. What will this mean for citizens? Other communities are grappling with this question. In this interview, St. Joseph County Indiana Councilwoman Amy Drake speaks about what her constituents have been thinking about it. Contact:...
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Rideshares Eating DART's Lunch
Bryan and Philip take the last DART bus out of town and discuss how majorly declining ridership since the rise of Uber and Lyft, combined with ballooning operating costs, makes DART a ripoff for Irving. Contact: [email protected] (corrections/comments/news tips welcome) © 2026 Irving…
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Irving Public Library
Is the Irving Public Library safe for kids? Bryan and Philip discuss the state of the library and how library leadership is refusing to take direction from Council. Contact: [email protected] (corrections/comments/tips welcome) © 2026 Irving Herald LLC. All rights reserved.
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Interview with Congressional Candidate Brian Stahl
The Mayor of Covington, Brian Stahl, has Irving ties and is trying to primary Rep. Jake Ellzey in the March 3 GOP primary for CD-6. Contact: [email protected] (corrections/comments/tips welcome) © 2026 Irving Herald LLC. All rights reserved.
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DART Pullout Election
Half of our 2% sales taxes goes to DART. What is Irving getting out of $100 million+ tax dollars? Not much, concluded Irving's City Council, who ordered an election for voters to decide whether to pull out of DART. In this episode, Bryan and Philip discuss that May 2 DART pullout election, and…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The voice of Irving’s public affairs.
We strive to deliver accurate and honest reporting that will help citizens understand local government, strengthen civic life, and take pride in our hometown of Irving, Texas.
Contact: [email protected] (corrections/comments/tips welcome)
© 2025 Irving Herald LLC. All rights reserved.
HOSTED BY
Philip Harold
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