Rambler Community Calendar 12/13 – 12/20

Irving Rambler News 12/13 8:07A Staff

Salvation Army Super Lunch Raises Funds for Community Programs

Irving Rambler News 12/13 7:53A Tricia Sims

The Salvation Army of Irving Desperately Hurting for Bell Ringers

Irving Rambler News 12/13 7:29A Staff

Bill Aims to Inform Schools of Accusations Against Transfers

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 12/13 7:01A TIM CIESCO

A North Texas lawmaker has introduced a bill that would make it more difficult for students accused of sexual assault -- like ex-Baylor fraternity president Jacob Anderson -- to transfer quietly to another university. State Representative Chris...

Artist Puts Whataburger, Buc-ee's in Landscape Paintings

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 12/13 5:06A ELINE DE BRUIJN

Picture it: a Whataburger in the distance. It's a sight many Texans have seen -- except this one is surrounded by colorful flowers, a splotchy blue sky and lush greenery. It's a dreamy painting by a San Antonio artist who sets many Texas food...

Christmas Decorations Face Off With Windy Weather

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 12/13 1:00A LARRY COLLINS

Unusually windy winter weather could move into North Texas -- and blow over those Christmas decorations and other outdoor items. Some families will need to take a look at their homes and determine if they need to take down some decorations until...

2 Squad Cars Collide During High Speed Chase in Hunt County

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 12/13 12:57A

A police officer and a sheriff's deputy were hospitalized early Thursday after their patrol vehicles collided with each other during a high speed chase in Hunt County, authorities say. The crash happened shortly after midnight along eastbound...

Irving-Based Scouts Explore Chapter 11 Bankruptcy: Report

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 12/13 12:22A BEN RUSSELL

The Irving-based Boy Scouts of America has retained the services of a law firm and is exploring the option of filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal. The move would be an attempt to stave off...

Jurors to Decide if Nightclub is Responsible in Deadly Crash

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 12/12 11:44A DIANA ZOGA

Wednesday afternoon, jurors heard closing arguments in the civil case stemming from a 2012 drunk driving crash. Former Dallas Cowboy Josh Brent was convicted of intoxication manslaughter in the criminal case. This month, the victim s family is...

Brown's Mother Expected to Testify in Dallas Nightclub Trial

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 12/11 7:07A TIM CIESCO

Stacey Jackson, the mother of Jerry Brown, is expected to testify Tuesday in the ongoing civil trial between her and a defunct Dallas nightclub called "Beamers". Brown, who was on the Dallas Cowboys practice squad, was killed in 2012 after a night...

Women Help Stressed Mom at Airport, She's Paying it Forward

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 12/11 3:44A

A North Texas mother wants to say thank you to three women who helped her get through a tough day at the airport. Becca Kinsey shared her story on Facebook with hopes the good karma spreads to others. Execution Imminent for Man Convicted in '93...

These North Texas cities rank among most affordable places to live, work

Dallas Business Journal 12/10 10:39P Bill Cieslewicz

Three North Texas cities are among the most affordable places in the U.S. to work and live, according to a new study. Fort Worth ranks highest, at No. 7, in business education website BusinessStudent.com’s 25 Most Affordable Cities to Live and...

Irving OKs disputed $44 million payment to Toyota Music Factory developer; new restaurants named

Dallas Morning News (News) 12/7 10:06A Ray Leszcynski

Report: PE firms, broadcasters circle Nexstar stations that must be divested in Tribune deal

Dallas Business Journal 12/7 5:32A Staff report

Within days of Nexstar Media Group Inc. announcing a deal to acquire Tribune Media Co., private equity firms and regional broadcasters are expressing interest in buying television stations that will need to be divested for the purchase to be...

Paws Cause Kick-Off Event Raises Funds for SPCA of Texas Spay/Neuter Program

Irving BubbleLife iReporter 12/7 1:09A Victoria Albrecht

It was an intimate and relaxed evening for the SPCA of Texas Paws Cause kick-off party at Ralph Lauren on Wednesday, December 5. Guests of Paws Cause Chair, Susie Swanson, and SPCA of Texas supporters...