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The casino atmosphere alcohol ordinance? Those are the night on Feb. 15 hosted by the Val- was especially appropriate to the things we are constantly looking at,” Breaking ground on Irving’s new library ley Ranch Association at the Omni evening because one of the hot top- he said pragmatically. Sharing a moment in Irving’s history, members of John Haley Elementary School’s Mandalay in Las Colinas may have ics, according to LaMorgese, was the LaMorgese admitted that he student council participate in the South Irving Library ground breaking ceremony. been the exception to that rule. new alcohol ordinance. See CASINO NIGHT, Page 7 Story on Page 7./ Photo by John Starkey Entertainment Center Enjoying the taste of sweet victory, lives on in legal battles members of By Phil Cerroni faith process” said Bill Beuck, LCG the Brandon For the past six months, the City chairman. “It had to be a cooperative Hassan Band of Irving and the Las Colinas Group effort, and because there was … lack celebrate (LCG) have been embroiled in a legal of action of the part of the City, it receiving battle over the termination, in early never came together. It was supposed the People’s August, of LCG’s contract to develop to be a team effort. Choice Award the proposed Irving Entertainment “The fact that we never were able during Friday Center. After an initial hearing on to get the information necessary from Nite Live. Oct. 29, LCG re-filed – pinning part the City to complete the full transac- / Photo by of their plea on the assertion that the tion caused the contract to terminate John Starkey contract terminated because the City on Aug. 6 by its terms. We believe acted in bad faith – with a hearing be- that [the lack of cooperation] was fore a judge scheduled for Mar. 4 and done with intent to run the clock out a jury trial sometime later this year. so that we could not perform, and the Talented teens rock the Arts Center “Part of that whole scenario of contract [would] end.” making the deadline was the good See ENTERTAINMENT, Page 4 By Jess Paniszczyn past, we had six bands. This year we didn’t have that Teens took center stage for the 13th annual many bands audition, so we ended up with only three. Friday Nite Live teen talent competition presented We had more singers and variety acts this year.” Proposed changes to City’s Charter at the Irving Arts Center on Feb. 15. The arts and entertainment are an important “The Irving Arts Center estimated the audience part of recreation, according to Recreation Superin- included in May 11 election to be about 325, and we had about 40 performers,” tendent Joseph Moses. said Christine Wordlaw, Youth Programs Specialist. “Friday Nite Live gives kids a chance to showcase By Amanda Casanova Another measure proposes “We had a lot of really different acts this year. In the See FRIDAY NITE, Page 2 Along with choosing their elect- changing City Council term limits ed officials, Irving residents will from four consecutive three year have 25 propositions to vote on in terms to three consecutive three May’s election. The propositions are year terms. amendments to the City’s Charter, After three consecutive terms, a Dennis Rodman speaks at Las Colinas sports radio convention which hasn’t been updated in more Council member cannot run for office By Will Jukes and national sports icons. The Ticket, with Ticket DJs George Dunham and than 10 years. again, except for the seat of Mayor, The Irving Convention Center which broadcasts daily on 1310 AM Craig Miller, among others. Rod- Among the proposals, voters will according to another proposition on in Las Colinas was packed on Feb. 15 and 104.1 FM, has hosted the event man answered questions about his decide whether to increase the Coun- May’s ballot. and 16 for Ticketstock 2013, an an- for the past twelve years. relationship with Madonna, legal cil’s salary. If the proposal passes, the Other proposals set residency nual convention hosted by The Ticket Dennis Rodman headlined the battles over child support payments, mayor will receive $1,200 a month requirements for candidacy and SportsRadio to showcase Dallas area event. He took the stage on Saturday growing up in Oak Cliff, and meeting and council members will receive require a City Manager evaluation sports and sports culture. The free while fans lined up for autographs his biological father for the first time. $900 a month. annually. two day event featured a carnival at- or crowded the stage to see his free- Later the floor was opened The City Council salary was last A change to the recall provision mosphere and encounters with local wheeling and often risqué roundtable See RODMAN, Page 10 set in 1998. See CITY CHARTER, Page 5 WE CARE ABOUT YOU & YOUR FAMILY 972-253-4200 IRVING TEXAS IRVING PERIODICALS POSTAGE PAID POSTAGE PERMIT #024981 PERMIT www.mscitx.com Office Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM After Hours Clinic: Lab & Radiology: No appointment necessary Mon-Fri 7:30 AM–5:30 PM Love is in the air as American Airlines and US Airways formally journey towards a Mon-Fri 5:00 PM–9:00 PM Not available for After Hours Clinic merger. / Photo by John Starkey Sat & Sun 9:00 AM–4:00 PM Main Location: AA veteran looks back on a strong 2021 N. 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MacArthur Blvd. • Irving, TX 75062 Page 2 February 23, 2013 THE RAMBLER www.IrvingRambler.com Loud and proud, The Perjury’s KICKOFF RECEPTION on stage Tuesday, March 5 performance 5-7 p.m. at Glory House. captures Friday Nite Live’s Best Band award. /Photos by Mike Gregory John Starkey Irving ISD Board of Trustees for District 7 Mike's involvement Friday Nite in local public Continued from Page 1 school education their talents. In a lot of cities, the for the past 20 recreation departments have such an years includes emphasis on the athletic side of rec- both grass-roots reational programming that we kind efforts and leader- of forget about the arts side of it. Not ship roles which everybody is going to be an athlete. Giving kids a chance to show what uniquely qualify they can do in the arts through sing- him to serve on ing, dancing and live performances the IISD Board of is a great recreational outlet. I am Trustees. proud that we provide those outlets for our kids here in Irving. “We also have the Spirited Youth Awards. People nominate kids who www.mikegregory2013.com volunteer or who standout for those Early voting: April 29 to May 7 awards based on things they do of high character. It is very important Election Day is Saturday, May 11 Proving the hand is quicker than the eye, Huy Pham or Huydini wins for Best Variety act.