Rambler Texas Media

08/20/2026

Main Street, Irving, Texas 1962.
Traffic on Main Street was heavy on this day in 1962. In the foreground on the left, is the Big State Drug sign. Across the street, is the two-story Irving Drug building that still stands today. Some of the other businesses on Main Street at the time were Caldwell’s Insurance, Brand’s Towne & Country Shoppe, Dallas Title, and Duke & Ayres 5 cents to $1.00 store.

08/20/2026

08/20/2026

From the city of Irving:

Disability Awareness Poster Contest
Irving fourth graders are invited to enter the Irving Disability Advisory Committee’s annual poster contest.

Students in public, private or home schools are invited to participate. Submit entries by 5 p.m. on Sept. 14. Artwork must be created using watercolor, pencil, pastels or crayon on 8.5 by 11-inch cardstock.

08/20/2026

Happy National Aviation Day!

On this day back in 1939, President Franklin D. Roosevelt designated August 19th as National Aviation Day — choosing the date because it's Orville Wright's birthday. Alongside his brother Wilbur, Orville changed the course of human history in 1903 with the first powered, controlled flight at Kitty Hawk. From that 12-second hop to the jets soaring over DFW today, it's been an incredible 120+ years of flight.

At Frontiers of Flight Museum, we're proud to preserve and share the stories, aircraft, and innovations that have carried aviation from Kitty Hawk to the modern era.

Whether you work in the industry, have a personal connection to flight, or are simply fascinated by how far we've come, we invite you to stop by the museum, located at Dallas Love Field, and see this history up close.

Who inspired your love of flight? Tell us in the comments! ✈️

08/19/2026

From Irving Police Department

08/19/2026

From the city of Duncanville

DUNCANVILLE POLICE MAKE ARREST FOLLOWING

ROAD RAGE SHOOTING INVESTIGATION

AUGUST 19, 2026

DUNCANVILLE, TX - The Duncanville Police Department announces an arrest has been made following a thorough investigation into a road rage shooting that occurred last month.

On July 28, 2026, at approximately 7:55 p.m., officers responded to the 600 block of East Interstate 20 in reference to a shooting with injuries. Upon arrival, officers learned that the victims had been involved in a road rage incident with the driver of a Kia sedan. The suspect reportedly fired one round at the victims’ vehicle before fleeing the area westbound on the highway.

The victims’ vehicle was occupied by two individuals. The driver was struck by gunfire, while the passenger was not injured. The driver was transported to Central Methodist Hospital with a gunshot wound to the face. She was later released from the hospital after receiving treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.

Duncanville Police detectives immediately launched a comprehensive investigation that included witness interviews, evidence collection, and the use of Flock ALPR cameras to identify and follow up on multiple leads. Their efforts ultimately led to the identification of the alleged shooter as Reo Bowman Jr., a 58-year-old male.

On August 18, 2026, at approximately 8:37 a.m., Duncanville detectives, along with members of the Duncanville SWAT team, executed a search warrant and took Bowman Jr. into custody without incident.

Bowman was subsequently charged with two counts of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, a second-degree felony.

The Duncanville Police Department would like to commend the patrol officers, detectives, and SWAT officers involved in this investigation for their professionalism, dedication, and unwavering commitment throughout this case.

Road rage incidents and other acts of violence on our roadways place innocent motorists and members of our community at significant risk. Those who engage in these senseless acts of violence in Duncanville will be held accountable.

The Duncanville Police Department remains committed to protecting our community and ensuring that individuals who endanger others' lives are brought to justice. We also thank the community for its continued cooperation and support as we all work to keep Duncanville safe.

08/19/2026

From the City of Duncanville--Ground Mosquito Spraying Scheduled for Thursday



Duncanville, TX - The City of Duncanville, at the recommendation and in cooperation with Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS), will be conducting ground spraying against mosquitoes on Thursday, August 20, between the hours of 9:00 PM and 5:00 AM, weather permitting. The spraying is being conducted in response to the detection of West Nile Virus in a mosquito trap located in the 75137 zip code. The area being sprayed is south of E. Danieldale Rd., east of Hwy. 67, north of the W. Wintergreen Rd., and west of east city limits.

If the weather prohibits spraying on Thursday night, spraying will be conducted on Friday night. Spraying will be performed in the targeted area within the City of Duncanville (see the attached map). Residents within the spray zone are encouraged to remain indoors and bring their pets inside during spraying.

City staff will continue to monitor areas where mosquito breeding is most likely to occur. To prevent the spread of mosquitoes, residents should remove all areas of standing water. Residents should also report all pools that are not well maintained and abandoned homes where mosquitoes are likely to breed to either City of Duncanville Health Services or Neighborhood Services by calling (972) 780-5000.

Everyone should continue to protect themselves against the West Nile Virus by using insect repellent containing DEET. Citizens are also encouraged to remain indoors during dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are most active.

For more information on the scheduled ground mosquito spraying in Duncanville, contact Kiki Smith at (972) 780-5000.

What pesticide is used for mosquito control?

Dallas County uses permethrin a synthetic pyrethroid commonly used in mosquito control programs due to its effectiveness. Permethrin has been registered by the EPA since 1979.

Can I opt-out of mosquito spraying?

Yes. Duncanville residents wanting to be on the no-spray list can email Kiki Smith at [email protected] to have your, address added.

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08/19/2026

From the city of Irving:

Upcoming Library Closures in August
During each branch’s scheduled closure for staff in-service, the remaining two locations will be open:

Tuesday, Aug. 25: South Irving Library closed
Wednesday, Aug. 26: Valley Ranch Library closed
Thursday, Aug. 27: West Irving Library closed

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08/18/2026

From the city of Irving:

Senter Park Recreation Center Update: Early Morning Construction Aug. 19

On Wednesday, Aug. 19, at 4 a.m., crews will begin concrete work on the Senter Park Recreation Center’s north parking lot, adjacent to Ninth Street, due to extreme daytime temperatures.

Work is expected to be finished Friday, Aug. 21, weather permitting.