Grand Prairie Reporter

An upper level storm system will move across tonight and early Tuesday and will bring widespread rain to the area. An Arctic cold front will arrive early Tuesday. Between 4 a.m. and 7 a.m. temperatures will drop below freezing and the rain will change over to sleet and snow. Around 1/2 inch of sleet is expected. An additional 1 to 2 inches of snow are also possible.

Temperature will fall into the 20s and lingering precipitation and moisture is expected to freeze on all road surfaces by midday, making travel treacherous if not impossible.

Posted by Editor at 03:58 PM | Permalink

Graphic courtesy National Weather Service in Fort Worth

The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Grand Prairie for freezing rain and sleet effective from late tonight through Tuesday afternoon.

An upper level storm system will move across Monday night and Tuesday and bring widespread rain to the area. An Arctic cold front will arrive late Monday night and Tuesday morning bringing some of the coldets tempratures in years to the area. By 7a.m. Tuesday, temperatures will drop into the 20s behind the cold front and the rain will change over to sleet and freezing rain.

Continue reading "Winter Storm Watch for tonight through Tuesday" »

Posted by Editor at 06:56 AM | Permalink

Sergeant Eric Hansen, Traffic Division, said at about 10:30 a.m. on January 27, Keith Lanard Curry, 39, of Arlington, was driving a 1995 Chevrolet Blazer southbound on SH 360 at a high speed when he hit the rear end of a 1994 Honda Civic he was attempting to pass. Curry then lost control of the Blazer, and left the roadway traveling down an embankment. The Blazer overturned several times, ejecting Curry from the vehicle.

Continue reading "Arlington man year's first traffic fatality" »

Posted by Editor at 03:45 PM | Permalink

The National Weather Service in Fort Worth advised there is a potential of wintery precipitation for Grand Prairie around Tuesday of next week.

A cold front is expected to move through North Texas on Monday, with temperatures dropping below freezing Tuesday. Precipitation should develop as an upper level system moves toward the region bringing a chance of wintry mix. A slight chance for some light snow may linger into Tuesday night.

Continue reading "Wintry weather possible next week" »

Posted by Editor at 07:43 AM | Permalink

The AEIS report is published annually by the Texas Education Agency. The report includes student performance and profile information concerning students, finances, and staffing.

Continue reading "School district to conduct public hearing on AEIS report" »

Posted by Editor at 04:39 PM | Permalink

Finalists are:

Continue reading "Teacher of the Year finalists named" »

Posted by Editor at 12:02 AM | Permalink

The TXDOT grant paid overtime for additional officers to patrol the streets targeting traffic and DUI enforcement, Sergeant Eric Hansen, Traffic Division Supervisor said.

Continue reading "Holiday DUI enforcement nets 15 arrests" »

Posted by Editor at 08:02 AM | Permalink

It took firefighters from Grand Prairie and Arlington about two hours Monday morning to control a three alarm fire that heavily damaged three units at the Castillian Condominiums, 600 East Avenue J.

Assistant Fire Chief C. J. Grippin said fire crews were dispatched to the complex at 7:22 a.m. and when firefighters arrived, found a unit engulfed in flames. He added, one resident was transported to the hospital suffering with respiratory problems.

Continue reading "Blaze damages three condo units" »

Posted by Editor at 12:30 PM | Permalink

The Improvised Shakespeare Company opened its first of four performances at the Uptown Theater Friday night.

With nothing planned-out, rehearsed, or written, the five actors created a unique, fully improvised play in Elizabethan style based on a suggestion from the audience. Complete with “thee’s” and “thou’s,” the off-the-cuff comedy used the language and themes of William Shakespeare.

Continue reading "The Improvised Shakespeare Company opens at the Uptown" »

Posted by Editor at 10:17 PM | Permalink

Posted by Editor at 10:30 PM | Permalink

Grand Prairie High School CAPERS presents its production of the Tony Award winning musical "Guys and Dolls."

Continue reading "GPHS presents "Guys and Dolls"" »

Posted by Editor at 10:18 PM | Permalink

In an unusual turn of events, property owners and gas well drillers came together Tuesday night calling for the Grand Prairie City Council to table the proposed Gas Drilling and Production ordinance so the city, gas drillers and residents could have more time to study the comprehensive revisions to the current ordinance.

The City Council meeting that lasted almost 4 hours had dozens of speakers addressing the council expressing their concerns about gas drilling in the city.

Continue reading "Council approves gas drilling ordinance" »

Posted by Editor at 02:07 AM | Permalink

Monday morning’s cold, dreary weather didn’t stop people from honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as hundreds lined the streets to watch Grand Prairie’s annual Martin Luther King Day parade.

Continue reading "Parade honors Martin Luther King, Jr." »

Posted by Editor at 03:50 PM | Permalink

The proposed ordinance will be considered at the City Council meeting on January 18.

Posted by Editor at 05:14 PM | Permalink

In a press release, company president and CEO James P. Hackett said, “We continue to make improvements to our industrial system, which have left us with excess capacity to support current and anticipated future demand.” He concluded, “Actions such as these are never easy, but reflect the need for the organization to be as fit as possible in the highly competitive environment in which we operate.”

Continue reading "Steelcase closing Grand Prairie plant - 200 jobs cut" »

Posted by Editor at 04:28 PM | Permalink

Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place and Best of Show will be awarded in adult and student categories. All hanging media will be considered including, but not limited to oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, mixed-media, drawing and photography. Artwork should focus on the theme “Farmers Market” and/or “Market Square.” The exhibition is open to middle school and high school students in Grand Prairie and adults.

Continue reading "Arts Council announces Market Square art contest" »

Posted by Editor at 01:41 PM | Permalink

Youth 18 years and younger who live in Grand Prairie are eligible to enter. A panel of judges will select the winner.

The winning entry will be featured as the 2011 Holiday Ornament and the winner will receive one complimentary ornament.

Continue reading "City wants design ideas from youth" »

Posted by Editor at 11:55 AM | Permalink

The Weather Service advised that it will take some time for the temperatures to fall in North Texas and that much of the early precipitation will fall as rain. The area could experience some snowfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches through Sunday night mainly along and east of Interstate 35. The heaviest snowfall will generally occur north of Interstate 20, east of the Metroplex, ending this evening.

Continue reading "Winter Storm Watch cancelled" »

Posted by Editor at 08:45 AM | Permalink

Courtesy:National Weather Service - Forth Worth

The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a Winter Storm Watch for heavy snow which is in effect from 3:00 a.m. Sunday through Sunday evening for Grand Prairie.

A powerful storm system moving into far west Texas will continue east today and affect North Texas late tonight. Areas of rain are expected to rapidly develop across central and south Texas overnight as moisture surges northward. As the storm system crosses North Texas during the day Sunday, temperatures are expected to fall to near or just above freezing. Rain is expected to transition to snow beginning Sunday morning and continuing into the afternoon.

Continue reading "Winter Storm Watch - late tonight through Sunday" »

Posted by Editor at 01:37 PM | Permalink

Soroptimist International of Grand Prairie honored its Girl of the Month at Saturday's ceremony. (L-R)Debbie Bailey, Dominique Celayo, Abigael Odwuor, Alexis Helm, Krystal Acosta, Jalana Butler, Angela Giessner, Bethany Rush, and Doris Ford. ©2011-Bob Fitch/Grand Prairie Reporter

Saturday, the Soroptimist Club recognized nine high school and middle school girls in the Grand Prairie ISD for their outstanding character, community service and leadership.

Continue reading "Soroptimist Girl of the Month ceremony" »

Posted by Editor at 12:57 PM | Permalink

(L-R)Dr. Elba Garcia, Dallas County Commissioner District 4; Norris "Stretch" Rideaux, Justice of the Peace Dallas County Precinct 4; Charles England, Mayor of Grand Prairie; Roy Williams, Constable Dallas County Precinct 4. Mayor England greets newly elected Dallas County officials at Tuesday's City Council Meeting.

Posted by Editor at 10:24 PM | Permalink

Willis, a district of 6,200 students, is located approximately 50 miles north of Houston.

A special meeting of the Willis ISD Board of Trustees is set for January 5 to formally vote on Dr. Jimerson’s appointment.

Continue reading "School district’s Deputy Superintendent to lead Willis ISD" »

Posted by Editor at 03:04 PM | Permalink

Courtesy National Weather Service - Fort Worth

A strong cold front should arrive in Grand Prairie on Monday bringing much colder weather for next week.

High temperatures January 11 - January 14 should only be in the 30s, while lows should range from 15 to 25 degrees.

Continue reading "Arctic front to bring cold weather" »

Posted by Editor at 11:46 AM | Permalink