Behind the scenes of Coppell Farmers Market is a committee of volunteers working to assure that the market runs smoothly and successfully. Sharing a love for the market, its vendors and fresh, local food, committee members handle tasks such as:

Site visits to vendors' farms, ranches and production facilities. This helps assure the integrity of the market and at the same time deepens our relationship with the vendors.

Review vendor applications to determine appropriateness of new vendors and proper vendor mix. 

Marketing the market, reaching out to new customers and keeping current customers informed about what's fresh and what's happening.

Maintaining a web and social media presence.

Handling the SNAP program of acceptance of Lone Star cards.

Hosting the Farm to Table dinner.

Overseeing and promote the market's transition to the new site.

Setting up special events such as chef demos, craft days, Customer Appreciation Day,  and Vendor Appreciation Day.

Scheduling non-profit booths.

Keeping up with affiliation memberships.

Locals who enjoy the market and think it could be fun and interesting to work behind the scenes may volunteer or ask questions at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Source: Farmers Market Website

Mayor Beth Van Duyne and the Irving City Council named Angie Webb-Covington a High Spirited Citizen on May 9 in recognition of her generosity and inspiring drive to make a difference in the Irving community at-large and in the lives of those who inhabit it.

Webb-Covington is the co-chair of Hackberrians for Humanity, a women’s group that takes on volunteer projects for non-profit organizations and encourages other residents in Irving’s Hackberry Creek neighborhood to give their time and dollars to these worthy causes. 

Under Webb-Covington’s leadership, the Hackberrians for Humanity set-up an on-going uniform drive for Irving’s homeless students; held a Coats for Kids and Blanket Drive; adopted Angel Trees; and volunteered with DFW Humane Society events and fundraisers. The group also spends a good amount of time as recurring volunteers at Baylor Medical Center at Irving and reads to preschoolers at Our Children’s House at Baylor.

They also support the Pretty in Pink Foundation, which provides financial assistance to breast cancer patients with life-saving medical treatment, and Dress for Success, an organization that provides professional attire and career development tools to disadvantaged women.

Former Irving resident and neighbor to Webb-Covington, Lisa Sturgeon, nominated her for the award.

“Having known Angie for over 10 years as a neighbor and friend in Hackberry Creek, I have been witness to her amazing personality and giving heart,” Sturgeon said. “While juggling a demanding job and a beautiful family, she always finds time for others. Her involvement in so many charities and ability to get others involved has helped the Women’s Club of Hackberry Creek elevate volunteerism and charity activity.”

The High Spirited Citizen program was initiated in 1988 by the Irving Convention and Visitors Bureau. To date, more than 400 of Irving’s “unsung” heroes have been honored with the award. 

Source: City of Irving

It may have been a cold spring night on May 2, but the spirit inside of the 101 year old Heritage House was warm and exciting as the installation of the new Irving Heritage Society board took place. During the general business meeting, current Heritage Society President Chris Wallace provided the presidential review of the year of the many activities held and recognized members going off of the board. City Councilman Roy Santoscoy then installed the following Heritage Society officers and directors for 2013-2014:

President – Janice Carroll, President elect – Patty Landers Caperton, First Vice President/membership – Doug Fox, Second Vice President/programs – Kaye Ward, Third Vice President/projects – Stacey Martin, Recording Secretary – Sandra Cole, Corresponding Secretary – Velma Edwin, Treasurer – Diane Mannon, Historian – Kevin Kendro, and Parliamentarian – Chris Wallace. 

The new directors include: Kitty Boyle, Chris Dobson, Angie Drake, Anne Pfaff, Vernon Proctor, Bob Bourgeois, and Dan Niemeier.

Additional information regarding Irving Heritage Society activities may be found at www.irvingheritage.com or by calling 972-252-3838.

When public affairs educational events take place, Irving teens show up in force and redefine youth interest and involvement in politics and public service.

Recently teens from Jack E. Singley Academy, North Hills Preparatory, Uplift Education Charter School, and MacArthur, Irving and Nimitz High Schools represented Irving at two such events.