March 14, 2010

Data examines honor code on Grand Prairie streets

The likelihood of drivers in the Grand Prairie area stopping or leaving a note if they hit your car is not very good. According to new Allstate claims data 55% of Grand Prairie hit-and-run collisions involved a parked vehicle.

While most states, including Texas, require a driver responsible for an accident with an unattended vehicle to notify the owner, such as leaving a note, some do not. Allstate recommends drivers always leave a note, including an explanation of what happened no matter how visible the damage.

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March 12, 2010

Uptown brings back Sunday movie matinees

By popular demand, Grand Prairie's historic Uptown Theater, 120 E. Main St., is launching Sunday Matinees.

"This is a great opportunity for parents to share the movies they loved growing up with their kids and experience them together," said Theater Manager Elspeth McDonald.

Show time is 2:00 p.m. and the movie lineup includes:

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