About the News Desk
Irving Weekly's local news is produced by its news desk, covering Irving and the Dallas–Fort Worth area since 2008. Stories on this site are credited to the Irving Weekly News Desk rather than to individual writers.
Who we are
D.E. Preiss, Editor-in-Chief.
A graduate of MacArthur High School, D.E. Preiss worked as a web developer and later as a project manager before starting Irving Weekly as a hobby project. It became a full-time operation as more readers asked for news focused on Irving.
Ernesto Weigandt.
Handles web development, back-end server and database support, and customer service. He also writes, specializing in legal cases and research.
Enrique Preiss.
A freelance writer who began reporting for Irving Weekly while pursuing his college studies. With an associate degree in computer science and a bachelor's degree in progress, he wears multiple hats, helping with both writing and technical support.
Tatiana Fernandez.
A graduate of Irving High School, she reports mainly on South Irving and also serves as marketing director.
To reduce unsolicited emails and calls, we don't list individual contact details. Please use our Contact Us form to send a message to any member of our team.
How we report
Our stories are based on public records and official sources, including:
- Police and court records
- Irving ISD
- City of Irving meetings and announcements
- The Dallas County and Tarrant County District Attorneys' offices
We follow our Code of Ethics.
Corrections
We correct factual errors promptly. Corrected articles carry a note at the bottom explaining what was changed and when. Read our Corrections Policy.
Contact and news tips
Send news tips, questions and story ideas to editor@irvingweekly.com.