Rambler Texas Media

12/09/2023

The city of Coppell kicked off the holiday season with its annual Parade and Tree Lighting at Andrew Brown Park East, which this year debuted a drone show with classic Christmas images. https://ramblertm.com/articles/259

12/08/2023

Jerry Duncan, 86, of Irving, passed away November 29, 2023, at the Baylor, Scott & White Hospital in Irving. He was the son of Clinton Daniel Duncan and Joyce Ann Wilbourn Duncan, and was born July 28, 1937 in Overton, TX. https://ramblertm.com/articles/265

12/08/2023

Mary Chapin was welcomed Home into the arms of her Lord and Savior on November 29, 2023, at the age of 91. She was born to parents Alvin and Amanda O’Farrell on May 18, 1932, in Marvin, South Dakota. https://ramblertm.com/articles/266

12/08/2023

Vernon Walter Schoemaker, age 95, passed away on December 1, 2023, at his home in Irving, Texas, surrounded by his loving family and under the gentle care of VITAS Healthcare (hospice). Vernon was born in Scotia, Nebraska, to Walter Arthur Schoemaker and Elsie Christine. https://ramblertm.com/articles/267

12/08/2023

The DFW Disc Golf Center and HDNP (Help for Desperate and Needy People) International hosted their annual Charity Disc Golf Tournament at Turner Park in Grand Prairie. Proceeds from the tournament will be used to purchase blankets for the homeless. https://ramblertm.com/articles/257

12/08/2023

The sound of bean bags hitting wood filled the Irving Convention Center as more than 1,000 co****le competitors played on hundreds of boards during the TCL Signature Series #2, Nov. 30-Dec. 2. https://ramblertm.com/articles/256

12/08/2023

The Highlands School in Irving hosted its annual Alumni Soccer Reunion with a special tribute. Coach John Holbrook celebrated 30 years with the school and was honored for his contribution, mentorship, and leadership to new and old students, co-workers, and the community. https://ramblertm.com/articles/254

12/08/2023

The 60th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in Dallas was Nov. 22. Two days before that fateful date, the Irving Arts Center hosted a discussion between former Irving resident Ruth Paine, who Marina Oswald, the wife of Kennedy assassin Lee Harvey Oswald, was living with at the time of the assassination, and author Thomas Mallon, who wrote a book about Paine. https://ramblertm.com/articles/258

12/08/2023

Christmas came to downtown Irving on Dec 2 with lots of twinkling photo opportunities at Heritage Park including a life-size snow globe, glowing penguin, presents, Christmas ornaments, snowflakes and even a snow machine. https://ramblertm.com/articles/255

12/08/2023

Pioneer Natural Resources donated 473 trees to the Irving Parks and Recreation Department for Texas Arbor Day. https://ramblertm.com/articles/253

12/07/2023

12/07/2023

If you like warm winter weather enjoy the next couple of days! After that temps are mostly around normal for this point in December with highs in the 50s to low 60s.

12/07/2023

Fifteen of CHS' Texas Association of Future Educator (TAFE) members competed in 22 events at the TAFE Area Competition on Nov. 11. Thirteen participants qualified for the TAFE State Competition in 18 events. Congratulations to these state qualifiers: Adrian Cevallos, who qualified in the category of Children Literature Spanish K-3 and in the category of Lesson Planning Arts (Elementary Music); Alyssa Gray and Vignesh Somasundaram, who qualified in the category of Teacher Created Materials Middle School and High School; Bethany Jaquish and Sydney Lang, who qualified in the category of Interactive Bulletin Boards Elementary and in the category of Educational Leadership Fundamentals Test; Erin Donovan, who qualified in the category of Interactive Bulletin Boards Elementary; Nathalie Petit, who qualified in the category of Exploring Support Services and in the category of Interactive Bulletin Boards Elementary; Rachel Goodman, who qualified in the category of Interactive Bulletin Boards Middle School and High School and in the category of Teacher Created Materials Elementary; Sunya Ajani, who qualified in the category of Lesson Planning Humanities (7th Grade GT Language and Literacy) and in the category of Teacher Created Materials Middle School and High School; Yomna Elkayer, who qualified in the category of Interactive Bulletin Boards Middle School and High School and in the category of Teacher Created Materials Elementary; Zachary Brooks, who qualified in the category of Lesson Planning Arts (6th Grade Low Brass); Addison Mathews, who qualified in the category of Educational Leadership Fundamentals Test; and Vedha Katta, who qualified in the category of Educational Leadership Fundamentals Test. TAFE is a Career and Technical Education (CTE) Student Organization aligned with the CTE Education and Training Program of Study.

12/07/2023

Quarterfinal rounds of the 2023-2024 National Boxing Championships and Olympic Qualifier.
Ahmed Almajdi, Joseph Almajdi, and Javier Guerrero made weight and ready for this evening competition.

12/07/2023

Experience the magic of the holiday season with the dazzling Mandalay Canal Lights, glowing every evening in December from 5-10 p.m. alongside the Las Colinas Holiday Lights. Look forward to a unique color spectacle every night! ✨🎄

12/07/2023

12/07/2023

Happy Hanukkah!!

12/07/2023

Sheri Vickers talked to her family every day and cared for her mother and autistic son. She suddenly stopped communicating with them when she disappeared on March 23.

12/07/2023

Happy Hanukkah! Stop by the library to take a Hanukkah activity to enjoy at home.

12/07/2023

Please join the Coppell Fire Department at a retirement ceremony to honor Captain David Malone. His 36 years of Fire Service, with 15 years to the City of Coppell Fire Department is remarkable. 👨‍🚒💫

Our warmest wishes go with Captain Malone and we all wish him the very best! ❤️

12/07/2023

A thought just occurred to me: When I finally shuffle off this mortal coil, my legacy will consist of posting stuff like this on social media.

12/07/2023

The revamped Fafsa and rushed timeline are complicating college planning

12/07/2023

12/07/2023

Congratulations 🥳, Jack E. Singley Academy, Irving ISD counselors for being awarded the CREST (Counselors Reinforcing Excellence for Students in Texas) Award 🏆 by TSCA (Texas School Counselor Association)! Read more about this honor 👉 sites.irvingisd.net/insider/2023/12/07/singley-academy-earns-counseling-award/

12/07/2023

Happy Tails Tuesday! We are featuring Zeus, who found his forever home mid-year. He has learned much with his new family and four-legged sister, Loba. He is so much fun!

You can also find your forever friend.

12/07/2023

Let's take a moment to honor our 2023 Library Employee Service Award recipients. On either end of the photo is Debbie B. with 20 years and Brenda J. with 25. Christina B. (right center) is definitely in it for the long haul with 30 years at IPL! They were joined by our esteemed Library Director, Lynette for the occasion. Congratulations to all!

12/07/2023

Holley from Irving Parks and Recreation Heritage Senior Center delivered 63 cards made by the seniors for our "Christmas Cards for Seniors" program Thank you!

12/07/2023

12/06/2023

Our front lobby is getting a makeover! All adoption fees are $5 from December 5th to 9th.
Don't let our mess stop you from finding your forever pet.
We are open to the public during our regular business hours.

12/06/2023

Don't forget, this Friday is early release for all students in CISD.

12/06/2023

12/06/2023

12/06/2023

12/06/2023

We had 11 Burglary of Motor Vehicles for November. Here is what the graph does not show you:

4 of the 11 were jugging offenses where the victim was followed from a bank (1 followed from a Coppell bank).

4 of the 11 took place in a gym parking lot (not all same gym).

3 of the 11 took place at a residence and were all left unlocked.

The holidays are here and the bad guys will be out there lurking. LOCK, TAKE, HIDE, and stay aware of your surroundings after visiting a financial institution to make a withdrawal!

12/06/2023

The holidays are here, with so many dangers for our pets. Click on the link for tips on keeping your pet safe, including safe foods, decorations, etc.

https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/holiday-safety-tips-pets

12/06/2023

🚧 After pouring concrete all last month, reconstruction crews are focusing on traffic signals and backfilling work. Additionally, crews are performing sealing processes along S Belt Line Road.

Fore more updates on S Belt Line reconstruction, visit coppelltx.gov/beltline. 🚧🚗

12/06/2023