What: Las Colinas Game-A-Thon charity tournament
When: September 24th, 2025
Where: Pinstack Las Colinas
Benefitting: Irving Family Advocacy Center Produced by:
The Mandalay Canal continues to glow two years after Las Colinas’ unforgettable 50th Anniversary celebration. The permanent tree lighting installation shines nightly along the Mandalay Canal. On select occasions, the illuminating canopy comes to life with a sound-activated light show.
This past spring, the third season of Las Colinas Light Club attracted new visitors and local partners to the free-to-attend waterside celebration. Guests savored bites from Grimaldi’s Pizzeria and Kleo Restaurant & Pool Garden, sipped on custom cocktails by Venetian Terrace, experienced a European-style gondola ride with Gondola Adventures and danced the night away to live music.
Experience the Mandalay Canal like never before at the fourth installment of Las Colinas Light Club, hosted monthly, September-November. Visit lascolinas.org for more information.
This past June, the Las Colinas Association launched a brandnew community event series, Las Colinas Bites & Beats, a Friday evening event that brought food, fun and music directly into Las Colinas neighborhoods.
Neighborhood HOA’s were invited to participate and co-host an event with LCA, creating a block-party atmosphere right at their doorstep. Residents enjoyed food truck offerings, sweet treats, activities and live music, with details thoughtfully curated between the neighborhood community and LCA.
The inaugural partnership event series included The Enclave at Windsor Ridge, Avalon Square, La Villita Condominiums and Hackberry Creek. LCA is excited to continue the series this fall with a new line-up of community partners.
After a 12-year hiatus, Red Bull Flugtag soared back into Las Colinas on September 13th, drawing more than 25,000 fans to Levy Event Plaza on Lake Carolyn. Over 30 teams launched human-powered flying machines off a 20-foot platform in a mix of creativity, comedy and chaos. Spectators enjoyed freestyle jet skis, drumlines and even a jetpack performance between launches. Since its 1992 debut in Vienna, Red Bull Flugtag has spanned 50 countries, and its return to Las Colinas proved that in Texas, even belly flops are bigger.
The inaugural “Women Leading the Way Bruncheon” was a sold-out success, flling the Las Colinas Country Club on September 10th with leaders and professionals eager to celebrate women in business. Moderated by Beth Bowman, the program featured insights from Zenola Campbell (DFW International Airport), Texas State Representative Cassandra Garcia Hernandez, Julie Smith (Verizon), Crystal Scanio (Irving Schools Foundation) and Christina Mathis (Medical City Las Colinas). Guests connected over leadership stories and celebrated the nonprofts advancing women’s empowerment.
Two Irving–Las Colinas companies are gaining national recognition for their excellence and innovation. Darling Ingredients and Nexstar Media Group were both named to TIME’s 2025 list of Best Midsize Companies in the U.S. The ranking highlights companies with strong employee satisfaction, revenue growth and sustainability transparency.
Irving-Las Colinas based Kimberly-Clark has appointed former Nestlé executive John Carmichael as President, North America. He succeeds Interim President Kurt Laufer, who will return to his role as President of U.S. Consumer Sales. Carmichael brings over 30 years of leadership experience, most recently serving as President and CEO of Nestlé Canada.
Irving-Las Colinas based Pieces Technologies has unveiled “Pieces in your Pocket,” a mobile AI personal assistant designed to revolutionize how inpatient physicians document patient progress notes. In as little as 30 to 45 seconds, doctors can speak key updates into a phone, and the system generates a fully formed, electronic medical record-ready note using the physician’s style.
Builders FirstSource, the nation’s largest supplier of structural building products, has announced the dual listing of its common stock on New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) Texas, the new fully electronic equities exchange headquartered in Dallas. The company will maintain its primary listing on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker “BLDR” while joining as a founding member of NYSE Texas.
The Sandman Signature Las Colinas Hotel & Suites is now open at 1311 Meridian Dr. Offering over 200 rooms and select pet-friendly rooms, a 24-hour ftness and business center, complimentary Wi-Fi, onsite parking and 775 square feet of meeting space, this new hotel is designed for both work and relaxation. The onsite restaurant, Tavern on Meridian, opens October 22nd, followed soon by the indoor pool and hot tub.
Punch Line Comedy Club is bringing laughs to Las Colinas this December with a new location at Toyota Music Factory. The iconic club, known for launching legends like Robin Williams and Ellen DeGeneres, will feature national headliners, local talent and open mic nights. Guests can enjoy shareable bites and craft cocktails in an intimate comedy setting. The club will be located at 310 W. Las Colinas Blvd. #130, next to the Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory box office.
Wild Fork Meat & Seafood has officially opened its doors in Las Colinas at 7201 State Highway 161. This modern-day meat market is redefning grocery shopping with thoughtfully sourced meats, seafood and produce selected at peak freshness. Shoppers can explore more than 700 products, ranging from everyday staples to rare specialty cuts.
Toyota Music Factory is rolling out a new and improved parking program starting November 1st. On non-event days, guests will enjoy complimentary parking, with no card tap or validation required. On event days, parking operations remain the same; guests will need to tap a card upon entrance and validate with a restaurant or tenant. For more information about parking at Toyota Music Factory, visit toyotamusicfactory.com/parking
The Omni Las Colinas Hotel has just completed a stunning upgrade and redesign. The hotel unveiled a $20 million refresh of its 421 guest rooms, including 111 luxury suites and the Las Colinas Ballroom. Highlights include The Governor’s Suite with panoramic lake views and The Presidential Suite featuring a green marble bathroom, pool table and grand piano.
WRITTEN BY: LINDA CARRICO, LAS COLINAS HISTORIAN
Las Colinas lost a passionate advocate with the passing of Heinz K. Simon on August 3rd at the age of 90. Personally chosen by Las Colinas founder Ben Carpenter to succeed him as president, Simon led the Las Colinas Association from 1997 to 2007, guiding the community’s resurgence as one of the nation’s premier master-planned, mixed-use developments. He later served on the board until 2009, credited with “bringing the luster back” to Las Colinas.
Born in Berlin in 1934, Simon witnessed the hardships of war and postwar Germany before immigrating to the United States in 1954. He and his family moved to Irving in 1973, where he quickly fell in love with the vision of Las Colinas. By 1996, as chairman and CEO of Industrial Properties Corporation, he relocated the company’s headquarters to Las Colinas, frmly establishing both his business and personal roots in the community.
Simon’s leadership extended well beyond the LCA presidency. He organized the Urban Center Task Force Committee, chaired Irving’s Tax Increment Finance District and spearheaded the Las Colinas Parks Foundation. His tireless efforts ensured that Ben Carpenter’s vision remained strong, equipping Las Colinas to thrive well into the 21st century.
Did you know that the LCA Architectural Control Committee must first approve any alteration or change to your property before any work is started?
From a new landscape design or a change in the exterior paint color to a new roof or window installation, all projects must be approved before they’re improved.
An overview of all items that require approval can be found at lascolinas.org/acc. You can also contact our Architectural Control staff for further assistance. Email plans@lascolinas.org or call us at 972-541-2345.
Las Colinas will soon sparkle with a breathtaking show of holiday lights and décor throughout the community. The Las Colinas Association’s annual holiday lighting program embraces the spirit of the season with over half a million lights on display beginning November 21st to January 7th. Scan the QR code to the right for the complete list of where to experience the Las Colinas holiday lights.
Enjoy the crisp fall evenings at Las Colinas Light Club. The fall edition lights up the Mandalay Canal on October 15th and 16th and November 12th and 13th from 5-10 p.m. Join us for the mid-week break we all deserve with bites from restaurant partners, cocktails from Venetian Terrace, gondola rides with Gondola Adventures, live music, a sound activated light show and more.
Experience culture, tradition and excitement at the 16th Annual DFW Dragon Boat, Kite and Lantern Festival on November 2nd at Levy Event Plaza. This free community event features dragon boat racing, kite making, lantern displays, cultural performances, food, a petting zoo, gondola cruises and more. Learn more at dfwdragonboatfestival.com
Kick off your Thanksgiving morning at the Irving Turkey Trot presented by the Irving Marathon Running Series on November 27th at the Toyota Music Factory. Choose between the family-friendly 5K or the challenging 8-mile run, both winding through the scenic Las Colinas Urban Center with waterfront views and plenty of cheer along the way. Register at irvingmarathon.com.
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Get ready for a flurry of furry festivities at the Feliz Navi-Dog Pop-Up on December 6th at Paws Colinas Dog Park, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. presented by the Las Colinas Association. Treat your pup to a festive afternoon featuring photos with Santa, fun giveaways and plenty of holiday-themed photo ops.
Celebrate the season with the Irving Symphony Orchestra’s Home for the Holidays concert on December 13th at the Irving Arts Center. This festive performance features the return of the beloved Irving Chorale, flling the hall with timeless holiday classics. Visit irvingsymphony.org to purchase tickets.
