Grand Prairie

Voters overwhelmingly approved the street repairs sales tax, and five incumbents were re-elected.

Friday, May 15, 2009

Water conservation is balancing act for Grand Prairie

A presentation of Grand Prairie's proposed water conservation plan turned into discussion about balancing priorities earlier this month.

Thursday, April 23, 2009

Slumping economy could catch up to Grand Prairie next year

City Manager Tom Hart told city councilmembers March 3 that the Grand Prairie is working to meet expected property tax shortfalls in the coming year.

Thursday, March 12, 2009

Grand Prairie mayor looks back in State of the City address

In a year that the city celebrates its 100th anniversary of incorporation, it's no wonder that Mayor Charles England spent many of his opening remarks on life as it existed in times past.

Thursday, March 5, 2009

Grand Prairie councilmembers Shotwell, Sala file for re-election

Tony Shotwell and Rick Sala now join Ron Jensen in running for re-election this May.

Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009

Grand Prairie City Councilman Ron Jensen files for re-election

Jensen will run for another term as the representative for District 6, which includes much of Grand Prairie south of Interstate 20.

Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009

Grand Prairie plans $8.2 million in road work

City councilmembers are set to approve a multi-million dollar slate of road and alley improvements across the city.

Friday, Jan. 16, 2009

Highway 161 toll road through Grand Prairie on track

Highway 161's main lanes are under construction from Carrier Parkway to Highway 183 now and seem to be progressing apace.

Friday, Dec. 12, 2008

Neighborhood stabilization loans to help Grand Prairie residents buy foreclosures

A new federal program being administered by the city could mean fewer empty foreclosed homes in Grand Prairie.

Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008

Arlington and Grand Prairie receive Playful City USA Awards

The cities are among 67 American communities so designated by KaBOOM! child advocacy group.

Monday, Sept. 8, 2008

Grand Prairie Lifeline Shelter for Families provides temporary housing

By Minnie Payne

Angela Giessner (picture second from left) founded the LifeLine Shelter in September 2003.

Monday, June 30, 2008

Office-furniture maker Coalesse expands Grand Prairie plant

Steelcase, Inc. is trying to eliminate all waste, thus the combining of the California plant and the Grand Prairie plant.

Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Grand Prairie department replaces staff cars with Toyota Prius hybrids

The Toyota Prius, estimated to be the most fuel-efficient car in the country, can be fueled by both gasoline as well as electricity.

Monday, June 23, 2008

Grand Prairie Police to get two new gang-fighting Chevy Tahoes

These efficient and inconspicuous vehicles slip through the urban environment seamlessly, soundlessly.

Wednesday, June 18, 2008

Grand Prairie approves survey to expand Joe Pool Lake Marina

The $140,000 contract includes "aerial reconnaissance," because saying "aerial finding-stuff-out" isn't as professional.

Thursday, June 5, 2008

One park ceremony down, one to go in Grand Prairie

Opening April 5th, the Lone Star Trail will connect cities Grand Prairie and Irving, previously separated by an Iron Curtain until Ronald Reagan smashed it with his bare face.

Tuesday, March 11, 2008

Burglar alarm software upgrade could improve Grand Prairie response

"It is estimated that 18,000 of 21,000 burglar alarm calls this past year were false alarms."

Friday, March 7, 2008

Grand Prairie signs development deal for new outlet shopping center to open in 2009

Hope they get a Coach store, as driving to San Marcos has been out of the question.

Tuesday, March 4, 2008

Grand Prairie health clinic plan draws questions from city council

The clinic met some resistance from council members, who thought the city might be overreaching.

Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008

Needed: beauty-loving volunteers to beautify Grand Prairie

By Nikki Rowden

"Ever wonder who was responsible for keeping Grand Prairie so aesthetically pleasing?"

Saturday, Feb. 9, 2008

Grand Prairie launches weekly news show, GP Update

With "GP" standing for "Grand Prairie," as slang be poppin up in hur.

Thursday, Feb. 7, 2008

Grand Prairie City Council approves recarpeting, renovation, roofing - oh my

The city will be featured on the new MTV show Pimp My City Council's Meetin' Chambas.

Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008

Grand Prairie releases preliminary designs for new, shiny police headquarters

It'll bring under one roof Fire and Police Administration, Criminal Investigation Division, Field Operations, Patrol, Jail, Community Relations and so on.

Thursday, Jan. 3, 2008

Funding reinstated for Grand Prairie public transit

A 2008 projected funding loss of $50,788 has been reinstated.

Thursday, Dec. 6, 2007

Grand Prairie toll road in peril … again

"And while local drivers might rejoice, it could mean the loss of millions in federal funding."

Friday, Nov. 30, 2007

Grand Prairie holiday ornament commemorates city’s historic Uptown Theater, benefits charity, too

Janice England, wife of GP mayor Charles England, created the ornament. Revenue will benefit local charities.

Monday, Nov. 26, 2007

UPDATED: Grand Prairie to consider purchases fire foam, cop cars, etc. at Tuesday meeting

A CAF system utilizes fire-retardant foam instead of regular water in order to extinguish fires—and can reach greater distances, too.

Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007

Grand Prairie’s Crime Control and Prevention board to elect new members

The Preventers of Crime will select The Successors.

Monday, Nov. 19, 2007

Grand Prairie Central Park: a preview

Five man-made lakes are possibly the most striking part of the park and serve as drainage and water management for the area.

Friday, Oct. 26, 2007

NAACP to discuss racial insensitivity complaints with Grand Prairie officials

Amongst other complaints, there are allegations of disparate disciplinary treatment between white and black officers.

Friday, Oct. 19, 2007

Grand Prairie to vote on Prime Outlets center

The vote will determine the fate of Grand Prairie's shoppers.

Friday, Oct. 12, 2007

Grand Prairie approves “emergency” sink hole repairs, among other things

Yeah, let's get a move on.

Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2007

Grand Prairie to consider purchasing new tech gadgets for police vehicles

Laptops, cameras, ticket writers — oh my.

Monday, July 23, 2007

Grand Prairie approves $555,450 for Memorial Library renovations

Additions will include interior renovations as well as a portico. Ooh la la.

Friday, July 13, 2007

UPDATED: Grand Prairie City Council approves jail tower security upgrades

"I can see my house from up here," exclaims an excited officer. Not really.

Thursday, July 12, 2007

City of Grand Prairie putting on 2008 City Calendar Photo Contest

Cell phone camera photography probably not allowed.

Wednesday, July 4, 2007

City of Grand Prairie updates its Most Wanted List

Unfortunately, there are a lot of familiar faces from last year's list.

Tuesday, June 26, 2007

Grand Prairie Police Department invests in “aggressive driving” detection device