Deep Ellum Fire, Gander Bankruptcy, Closed Records: Your Friday Evening News Roundup

Good evening. Here are some stories you may have missed today.Do you want to get this roundup via email? Sign up for our newsletters here.Ruptured gas line sparks building fire at downtown construction siteFirefighters are battling a structure fire downtown caused by a ruptured gas line at a construction site. The fire erupted about 2:30 p.m. Friday when the gas line was cut in the 2100 block of Main Street near Cesar Chavez Boulevard. No injuries have been reported. Witnesses described hearing a loud explosion before seeing flames.Gander Mountain files for bankruptcy, closes 10 stores in Texas The outdoor lifestyle chain filed for bankruptcy Friday and expects to close nearly half of its 22 Texas stores. Company officials expect to attract a buyer as the company lowers its operating costs as part of its restructuring. It expects to find a buyer soon and has secured financing to get it through a quick sale process it outlined.And: These 10 restaurants on the Dallas dining scene have female chefs and owners. Commentary: Why the elderly — and smokers, drinkers and the obese — should pay more for health insurance.   Continue reading...