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January 31, 2012

VanAsselberg Back as Airhogs' Skipper, Gets Two-Year Extension

After leading the Grand Prairie AirHogs to their first championship in their four-year history, field manager Ricky VanAsselberg was rewarded with a new two-year contract, the club announced Monday.

The Louisiana native guided the AirHogs to a league-best 64-36 record, four games better than anyone else in the American Association and good enough to win the South Division by 16 games. In the postseason, VanAsselberg's troops took care of Wichita three games to one, before a thrilling comeback from two games to none down to defeat St. Paul in five games in the American Association Championship Series.

2011 marked the second consecutive American Association crown for VanAsselberg, who won with the Shreveport-Bossier Captains in 2010.

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January 30, 2012

Grand Prairie Fire Department Hiring

The Grand Prairie Fire Department seeks highly motivated individuals who will serve our community with integrity and courage, committing themselves to protecting the lives and property of the citizens of Grand Prairie.

The application deadline is Friday, March 23, to take the entrance exam on Saturday, March 31, 2012. Visit the Employment Opportunities page on the Grand Prairie Fire Department website for more information.

Source: City of Grand Prairie

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January 28, 2012

City Council to Hold Special Meeting to Consider $1.6 Million in Improvements to QuikTrip

The Grand Prairie City Council has scheduled a special meeting on January 31 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Briefing Room to consider an ordinance to the FY 2011/2012 Capital Improvement Projects Budget to fund $1.6 million in improvements that will make it easier to lease and more cost efficient to operate QuikTrip Park.

A breakdown of the improvement include:

Synthetic Turf Field - $1,300,000
Additional 78 VIP parking spaces - $200,000
Bridge Lift - $100,000

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Police Conducts Railroad Crossing Enforcement Operation

Tuesday morning, officers from the Grand Prairie Police Department Traffic Unit partnered with special agents from the Union Pacific Police Department and officers from the Arlington Police Department to conduct an aggressive railroad crossing enforcement operation that netted over 100 citations issued.

Grand Prairie officers issued 88 citations (14 related to railroad crossings), made 5 arrests and impounded 3 vehicles in a two hour period. Arlington officers issued 20 citations.

Tuesday’s enforcement operation was a part of Union Pacific’s UP CARES program to reduce the number of train collisions through partnerships with local law enforcement agencies.

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January 27, 2012

Lone Star Park Thoroughbred Season to Feature 12 Stakes Worth $1.3 Million

Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie announced the track’s 2012 Spring Thoroughbred Season features 12 stakes, down from 19 in 2011, including two graded stakes, with purses totaling $1.3 million.

The two premiere events on the 2012 Lone Star Park stakes calendar are the Grade 3, $200,000 Texas Mile for 3-year-olds and up to be run Saturday, April 28 and the Grade 3, $300,000 Lone Star Park Handicap for 3-year-olds and up at 1-1/16 miles to be run Monday, May 28 (Memorial Day). In 2011 there were three Grade 3 races run at Lone Star Park, including the Ouija Board at a mile over turf for fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up.

"We took a long hard look at our purse structure and felt the best way to support local horseman was to make some difficult cuts to our stakes program," said Lone Star Park President and General Manager Drew Shubeck. “Eliminating stakes from our calendar was a difficult but necessary decision in order to preserve overnight purses as we attempt to remain competitive with tracks in neighboring states that have purses supplemented by gaming.”

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Become a Foster Parent to a Puppy or Kitten

Have a kitten or puppy in your house for up to four weeks by volunteering for the Prairie Paws Animal Shelter foster program. The shelter has preemie kittens and puppies that need to be loved and nurtured before they are ready to be put up for adoption.

Volunteers are asked to attend a 30-minute training session before they are given an animal to care for. A care kit, including food, is sent home with each animal. Care time is about two to four weeks for each animal. Animals must be at least eight weeks old to be available for adoption.

Foster families will be notified when a need exists, may be assigned an animal or may select from the available foster babies. The other animals in the foster home must be current on all vaccinations. Foster families can choose when and when not to foster an animal.

For more information or to volunteer, call Lauren Sossi at 972-237-8568.

Source: City of Grand Prairie

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January 26, 2012

“Beat the Heat” – Have Your Female Cat Spayed for $20

During the month of February, “Beat the Heat” and have your female cat spayed for just $20, which includes a rabies vaccination. This is a special offer from the Prairie Paws Animal Shelter and the Kaufman County Animal Awareness Project (KCAAP). Call 972-472-3500 or visit www.spayneuternet.org to make an appointment and bring your female cat to the Prairie Paws Animal Shelter, 2222 W. Warrior Tr., on the morning of her surgery. She will be taken to KCAAP to be spayed and can be picked up that same afternoon at Prairie Paws.

Spaying and neutering is one of the most effective ways to reduce the homeless pet population. While some worry that their pet may be too young for this procedure, spaying and neutering is safe for kittens as young as eight to 10 weeks old. And, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association, spaying a female cat before the first heat cycle is actually beneficial, rather than waiting until after one heat cycle has occurred. The procedure is known to improve the health of the pet, including a reduced risk of certain reproductive cancers and infections.

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January 23, 2012

Rain Showers Expected Tuesday

Grand Prairie could receive an inch or more of rain beginning Tuesday as an upper level storm system moves into north Texas.

The National Weather Service in Fort Worth said heaviest rain is expected to fall Tuesday night into Wednesday morning with the rain exiting the region during the day on Wednesday.

All areas of north Texas are expected to receive at least an inch of rainfall from this system. The heaviest rain will affect areas east of I-35, where totals of 2 to 4 inches are possible.

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January 22, 2012

More than Two Thousand Attend GPISD Experience

On Saturday, more than two thousand parents and students came to the GPISD Experience held at South Grand Prairie High School to get an overview of the district’s Schools of Choice, Programs of Choice and Preferred Programs of Choice, and to learn about the district's new era of educational opportunities for students and parents.

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Very Strong Winds on Sunday, Wind Advisory Issued

The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued wind advisory for Grand Prairie on Sunday.

Very strong winds and dry air will occur behind a dryline as it moves through North Texas on Sunday. West to southwest winds of 20 to 35 mph with gusts as high as 45 mph will occur with the strongest winds occurring in the afternoon hours.

As the strong westerly winds move into our area this afternoon, some West Texas dust will accompany it. Most of the dust will be in the mid levels of the atmosphere by the time it reaches our area, so visibilities should remain high. However, you may notice the sky turning brown and hazy by the late afternoon hours.

The wind advisory has been issued for most of North Texas from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m.

In addition, the strong winds and dry air will combine to produce high to extreme fire weather conditions across much of the region. The most critical conditions will occur west of Interstate 35. Avoid all outside burning or welding today, and do not toss lit cigarettes outside.

Source: National Weather Service - Fort Worth

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January 21, 2012

Longest Tenured Grand Prairie Police Officer to Retire

Grand Prairie’s longest tenured police officer currently on record will retire next week after 39 years of service.

Lieutenant Ron Meine is set to end full time employment with the city of Grand Prairie on January 27. Meine began work as a police officer in January 1973 after spending time in television and appliance sales. He notes that the greatest assets to police work over the years have been technology-based, including 9-1-1, the advent of hand-held radios with emergency buttons, taser guns and onboard computers in police cars.

Meine recalls several incidents during his time as a police officer when modern technology would have been handy, but he adds that he was always known for hanging on to the suspects, despite difficult situations:

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January 20, 2012

Grand Prairie Now Has a Hospital – Texas General Hospital Opens

Suleman Hashmi (center), President and CEO and Hasan Hashmi, MD, Chairman, cut the ribbon at Thursday's grand opening ceremony for Texas General Hospital hosted by the Grand Prairie Chamber of Commerce.

Grand Prairie ended its distinction of being one of the largest cities in the country without a hospital on Thursday when a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the Grand Prairie Chamber of Commerce officially opened Texas General Hospital.

The forty-five bed, state-of-the-art hospital with a 24/7 emergency room located at 2709 Hospital Blvd. began accepting patients ten days ago. Since then, doctors have treated more than seventy patients and performed three surgeries.

Suleman Hashmi, President and CEO of Texas General, said more than $75 million was invested to completely renovate the old DFW Medical Center hospital. He said about the only thing that remains of the old hospital that closed in 2000 is the exterior walls.

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Texas Trust Credit Union Named Business of the Year by Grand Prairie Chamber of Commerce

Submitted photo - (L-R)Milt Highfill (2012 Chamber Chairman of the Board), followed by Texas Trust employees Alex Godina, Richard Whitman, Lenzy Pouncy, Todd Fry, James Blazek, Ryan Jones, Sara Fogle and Whitney Ferguson, and Robin Harris (Chick fil A - Carrier Towne Crossing).

Texas Trust Credit Union took top honors, winning the 2011 Business of the Year Award, at the annual community awards ceremony of the Grand Prairie Chamber of Commerce.

The Grand Prairie Texas Trust team accepted the award, which was presented by the 2012 Chamber Chairman of the Board, Milt Highfill, at the annual awards ceremony.

Texas Trust has been serving the community of Grand Prairie for more than 20 years. Two of its eight branches are in Grand Prairie and a third will be opening at the end of March.

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January 19, 2012

High Schools Present Musicals

Both Grand Prairie High School and South Grand Prairie High School will present musicals this week.

Grand Prairie High School actors will put on the musical "Godspell" in the Ninth Grand Center Black Box, 102 High School Dr:

January 19 at 7:00 p.m.
January 20 at 7:00 p.m.
January 21 at 2:00 and 7:00 p.m.
Seating is limited
For reservations call 972-343-6345

South Grand Prairie High School Theater Department's production of "Hairspray" will be in the school's new theater at 301 W. Warriror Trail:

January 20 at 7:00 p.m.
January 21 at 2:00 and 7:00 p.m.
For reservations call 972-343-1578

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Police to use “Vehicle Burglary Report Cards” to Prevent Thefts

Grand Prairie Police has launched a new, proactive program to help car and truck owners from being a burglary or vehicle theft victim.

The program utilizes both patrol officer and Citizen on Patrol (COP) volunteers to randomly inspect parked cars for potential opportunities to criminals.

After the inspection, a “Vehicle Burglary Report Card” is placed under the windshield wiper to let the owner know if the vehicle passed or failed. Any potential crime problems are noted on the report card, such as:

  • Property left in view
  • Keys left in vehicle
  • Window open

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Grand Prairie Residents in Tarrant County Now Eligible for Tornado Safe Room Rebate Program

Grand Prairie residents who live in Tarrant County are now eligible to receive financial help in building an individual safe room in an existing or planned home.

“Historically, we have seen that safe rooms save lives,” said Tarrant County Emergency Management Coordinator Melissa Patterson. “This program will reimburse a homeowner or developer for half the cost to install an individual safe room in an existing or planned home, up to $3,000.”

The current deadline for applicants to complete the safe room or tornado shelter is March 16, 2012. Restrictions apply, so check all details at www.gptx.org/disasters before proceeding. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) just recently approved Grand Prairie’s Hazard Mitigation Action Plan. Because the city’s mitigation plan was officially approved by FEMA, Grand Prairie residents are now allowed to participate in the Tarrant County Tornado Safe Room Grant Program.

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January 18, 2012

Texas Trust Credit Union to Open Third Location in Grand Prairie

Texas Trust Credit Union will soon open another branch in Grand Prairie, its ninth in north Texas, giving area consumers more choice for their banking options. The credit union is taking ownership of the former Wachovia bank building at 3060 West Camp Wisdom Road, which it recently purchased.

This will be Texas Trust’s third branch in Grand Prairie. Located in southern Grand Prairie, the 4,030-square-foot building is being rebranded and converted to serve the needs of Texas Trust members. Its two other Grand Prairie branches are located in the northern part of the city.

This heavily trafficked area at Camp Wisdom Road and Highway 360 will give Texas Trust greater exposure in the market, and put it in head-to-head competition with two major national banks, which are located in the same vicinity of this major thoroughfare.

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January 17, 2012

Parade Honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Video of Grand Prairie's annual parade to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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District Invites Community to Experience GPISD

In addition to the already high quality education provided by all of its schools, the Grand Prairie ISD is ushering in a new era of educational opportunities for students and parents.

On Saturday, January 21, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at South Grand Prairie High School, 301 W. Warrior Trail, parents and students can get a glimpse of the GPISD Experience – an overview of the District’s Schools of Choice, Programs of Choice and Preferred Programs of Choice.

Schools of Choice include Dubiski Career High School, Garner Fine Arts Academy, Bonham Early Education Center, Crockett 5th Grade Center, and Crosswinds High School.

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January 16, 2012

Police to Launch Innovative Program that Targets Problem Areas

In February, the Grand Prairie Police Department will begin a new, proactive, aggressive program to curb identified crime problems in certain areas of Grand Prairie.

The innovative program, called IMPACT (Intense Mobile Patrol Against Crime Trends), will use the latest crime intelligence information from the Criminal Intelligence Unit to deploy a high-intensity police response to a specific geographic area of the city to aggressively address identified crime issues.

The IMPACT team is made up of four self-motivated, driven and task oriented patrol officers who agree to work flexible hours and make adjustments to their schedules to meet the needs of the IMPACT Team.

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Clearance Book Sale at Library

The Friends of the Library will hold a one-day Clearance Sale. Find great bargains at this sale where everything's a quarter!

Clearance Book Sale Date: 1/21/2012 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Main Library
901 Conover Dr.
Grand Prairie, Texas 75051

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January 15, 2012

Grand Prairie Chamber of Commerce 2011 Community Awards

On Thursday, the Grand Prairie Chamber of Commerce held “Night at the Oscars” to honor its 2011 Community Awards winners.

Each year the Chamber recognizes members and citizens in the community for their outstanding service.

2011 winners:

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Grand Prairie Unity Coalition Announces Annual Unity Banquet

The Grand Prairie Unity Coalition announced the 7th annual Grand Prairie Unity Banquet is set for February 8 from 7:00 – 9:00 PM at the Ruthe Jackson Center, 3113 S. Carrier Parkway.

The evening of great food and fellowship will feature keynote speaker the Honorable Andy Nguyen, Tarrant County Commissioner - Precinct 2. Winners of the Annual Unity Student Art Contest, sponsored by the Grand Prairie Arts Council, will be recognized.

The community is cordially invited to attend. Individual tickets are $15 each and table sponsorships are available.

To make reservations or sponsor a table contact Gwen Massey at 214-546-1935, or email gm0019@att.net.

The Grand Prairie Unity Coalition’s goal is to champion the cause of unity and inclusiveness throughout our community.

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January 14, 2012

Police Arrest Suspect in Galveston Accused of Murder-for-hire Plot


Grand Police Department

On Wednesday, Grand Prairie police with assistance from the United States Marshal’s North Texas Fugitive Unit arrested Robert Gonzalez in Galveston after learning details of a murder-for-hire plot to have a Grand Prairie woman and man killed to collect insurance money.

A south Texas man contacted police on Tuesday saying he was in Grand Prairie, hired to murder the woman and her adult son.

Police met with the man and determined Gonzalez agreed to pay for the murder of the two Grand Prairie residents. Gonzalez also provided the man with detailed plans to carry out the slayings.

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January 13, 2012

VIP Preview of New Simulcast Building at Lone Star Park

National sports personality Randy Galloway and his wife Janeen joined with Lone Star Park and Global Gaming Solutions on Thursday to host 400 VIPs for a special preview of the newly renovated “Bar & Book” simulcast building.

The multi-million dollar renovation is designed to enhance the visual experience of patrons of the 36,000-square-foot Las Vegas-style simulcast Racebook, sports bar and casual dining restaurant at Lone Star Park.

The invitation-only preview featured celebrity entertainment by ADA’s longtime supporter and country singer Sonny Burgess, a sampling of the new Bar & Book menu, hosted beer and wine offerings as well as signature drinks in the newly renovated VIP suites.

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Widening Of Lake Ridge Parkway to Begin This Month

Construction will soon begin to widen Lake Ridge Parkway from Great Southwest Parkway to the Lake Joe Pool. With more than 25,000 vehicles using Lake Ridge Parkway each year, the thoroughfare will be widened from four to six lanes. The construction project is expected take one year.

Beginning mid-January, the northbound lanes will be closed with the traffic converted to two-way on the southbound side.

When construction on the northbound lanes is completed in June, southbound will be closed and traffic will become two-way on the northbound side.

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January 12, 2012

CareFlite Opens New EMS Training Center

CareFlite, America’s oldest joint use air medical program officially opened the Mabee EMS Training Center Wednesday at the Grand Prairie Municipal Airport.

The new center use state-of-the-art simulators to provide training and continuing education for CareFlite’s air and ground ambulance crews, as well as first responders who need training.

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Annual Unity Student Art Competition - “Embracing Unity”

Students throughout Grand Prairie (public, private and home-schooled) are invited to submit a piece of original artwork representing the theme “Embracing Unity”.

Artwork will be displayed, and awards announced, during the 7th Annual Grand Prairie Unity Coalition Banquet on February 8 at the Ruthe Jackson Center.

Contest groups include elementary, middle school and high school. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place ribbons and cash prizes will be awarded in each category. Entry is free, and all entries must be received by February 3.

For official rules and an entry brochure contact the Grand Prairie Arts Council at 972-642-ARTS, email: gpac@artsgp.com, or download an entry form at www.artsgp.com.

Source: Grand Prairie Arts Council

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January 11, 2012

A Shashbuckling Night of Music at the Uptown Theater

The Uptown Theater presents an evening of pirate music, swashbuckling fun, and nautical nonsense for the whole family starting at 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28. Tickets are $12 for adults and $7 for children and available at www.uptowntheatergp.com or by calling 972-237-UPTN.

Starring Grand Prairie's own pirate band, the Bilge Pumps, and featuring Houston’s Pride O' Bedlam band and the DFW Celtic music duo Traveller Song, this event will appeal to that inner buccaneer in all of us.

The Bilge Pumps are a pirate music group who specialize in performances that combine nautical songs, sea shanties, and Celtic music with a huge (and we mean huge!) dose of silly comedy. The group performs larger than life in their authentic-feeling pirate-themed costumes and the variety of instruments backing up their bellowing voices. They have been in demand all over the country for their entertainingly goofy stage antics, their well-blended and harmonic voices, and their musical skill as they take everyone’s favorite nautical music and put their own particular spin on it.

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Grand Prairie City Services MLK Day Schedule

In observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, city administrative offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 16.

Other city services will be closed as follows:

  • Main Library – closed. Items can be renewed online at library.gptx.org or by calling 972-237-5700 during library hours.
  • Betty Warmack Branch Library – closed. Items can be renewed online at library.gptx.org or by calling 972-237-5700 during library hours.
  • Bowles Branch Library – closed. Items can be renewed online at library.gptx.org or by calling 972-237-5700 during library hours.
  • Water bill payment offices – closed
  • The Summit 50+ Adult Activity Center – open 5:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
  • Charley Taylor and Dalworth Recreation Centers – open noon-6 p.m.
  • Bowles Life Center – open 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
  • Prairie Lakes Golf Course – open
  • Tangle Ridge Golf Club – open
  • Kirby Creek Indoor Pool – open 10 a.m.-1 p.m. for lap swim, open swim 1-6 p.m.
  • Garbage Collection/Recycling – normal collection
  • Landfill – open 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
  • Animal Shelter – closed
  • Tourist Information Center – open 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Source: City of Grand Prairie

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January 10, 2012

Kennedy Middle School Begins Computer Classes to Help Parents

Cathy Junker, a teacher at Kennedy Middle School, began a series of four computer classes Monday night to teach parents some basic computer skills and how to use Skyward, Grand Prairie ISD's online system for parents to stay informed about their student’s attendance, grades, report cards and schedules. Also, with Skyward teachers and parents can communicate directly.

Monday night was the basic computer usage class. This is to be followed by:

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January 09, 2012

Elderly Dallas Man Dies in Accident

Grand Prairie police believe a medical problem may be the cause of death of Tom Bryant, 78, Saturday night when the car he was driving left the roadway on East Camp Wisdom and crashed into a tree near the intersection with South Carrier Parkway at about 7:30 p.m.

Witnesses told police they saw Bryant’s car slow and veer off the roadway, striking the tree at a slow speed. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

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The Killdares to Perform at the Uptown Theater

Photo courtesy City of Grand Prairie

The Killdares will perform at the Uptown Theater, 120 E. Main St., on Saturday, February 4. This foursome takes Celtic music to uncharted territory. Their combination of fire-driven fiddle and wailing bagpipes with electric guitar, bass and drums creates a distinctive sound that is instantly recognizable, always engaging and appealing to fans of all ages.

Uptown Theater features popular artists, rocking music, a reasonable price at a fabulous venue. Performers include Grammy award-winning local, regional and national touring artists who engage audiences in special musical experiences each time they play.

Individual tickets for The Killdares cost $16-$21. Tickets are available for purchase at www.uptowntheatergp.com or by calling 972-237-8786.

Source: City of Grand Prairie

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January 07, 2012

Firefighters Battle House Fire on Santiago Circle

Everyone safely escaped from a fire in their home that broke out around 9:00 a.m. Saturday morning.

The fire heavily damaged the upstairs of the 2-story home located in the 2600 block of Santiago Circle.

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Rain and Thunderstorms Return to North Texas

A powerful upper level low pressure system will move across North Texas Monday through Tuesday and bring periods of rain and isolated thunderstorms to Grand Prairie.

A prolonged rain event is expected to begin Sunday night and continue through the day on Tuesday. Most of the activity is expected to fall as light rain or showers, but isolated thunder storms are possible. Highest rain chances will occur on Monday when Grand Prairie’s chance for rain is 80 to 100 percent. The city could see between 1 to 3 inches of rain from this system.

The rain may mix with snow across the northwest sections of North Texas late Monday night and early Tuesday morning. Surface temperatures will remain above freezing and no accumulations of snow are anticipated.

Precipitation chances will end from west to east on Tuesday as the low pressure system exits the region. .

Source: National Weather Service – Fort Worth

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January 06, 2012

Cedar Hill Man is City’s First Traffic Fatality of the Year

In Grand Prairie’s first traffic fatality of the year, Anthony Knuppel, 31 of Cedar Hill, was killed when the motorcycle he was riding struck the guardrail in the 8000 block of Lake Ridge Parkway at about 6:45 p.m. Thursday evening.

According to police, the impact caused Knuppel, who was wearing a helmet, to be thrown from the motorcycle. He was transported by ambulance to Methodist Mansfield Medical Center where he died from injuries suffered in the crash.

Police said the collision remains under investigation.

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Perry Cotham Celebrates 100th Birthday

Perry Cotham, a resident at PBH Residental Care Home in Grand Prairie, was joined by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Ruthe Jackson, friends and family to celebrate his 100th birthday today at the Type B aging-in-place home in north Grand Prairie.

For Cotham, a charter resident of the flagship PBH Residential Care Home, moving into the home brought about some irony, as he and his family had spent many days visiting the original home owners in years past. Delighted with the renovations and restorations of the home, Cotham was excited to move into a house where his family had gathered many times before.

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Bloomingdale’s Announces New Store to Open at Paragon Outlets Grand Prairie

Paragon Outlet Partners, a retail real estate development firm headquartered in Baltimore, announced today Bloomingdale’s Outlet will open a store at the new 420,000 square foot Paragon Outlets Grand Prairie shopping center set to open this year.

The 25,000 square foot anchor store will feature more than 100 designer and name brands including DKNY, Joe’s Jeans, Lacoste, Michael Kors, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH, Tommy Bahama, True Religion Brand Jeans and Under Armour when it opens in August.

Bloomingdale’s also announced a second store will anchor Paragon Outlets Livermore Valley shopping center serving the greater San Francisco area scheduled to open in November.

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Hot Club of Cowtown to Perform at Uptown Theater

Photo courtesy City of Grand Prairie

Hot Club of Cowtown will perform at Uptown Theater, 120 E. Main St., on Saturday, March 3, at 8 p.m.

Since their first recording in 1998, the Austin-based band has grown to be the most globe-trotting, hardest-swinging western swing trio on the planet. They have opened stadiums for such artists as Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson and continue to bring their brand of western swing to a wide range of festival audiences all over the world. Drawing inspiration from jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt, violinist Stephane Grappelli’s Hot Club of France, and from Bob Willis, the King of western swing, the trio has taken traditional western swing to a whole new level.

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January 05, 2012

Lone Star Park Renovates Simulcast Building, Unveils New “Bar & Book”

Photo courtesy Lone Star Park

Global Gaming Solutions, LLC, the owner of Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie, has unveiled the multi-million dollar renovation of the 15-year old Post Time Pavilion and renamed the facility “Bar & Book.”

As part of the renovation, free admission has been introduced at Bar & Book. The building will continue its operating schedule of 363 days a year.

The 36,000 square foot Las Vegas-style simulcast Racebook, sports bar and casual dining restaurant has been renovated, upgraded and redesigned with the goal to improve the visual experience for each and every customer.

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Library to Host Comedian Sarah Sara


Photo courtesy Grand Prairie Library
Comedian Sarah Sara brings her show "Girls' Night Out: The Art of Non-Surgical Contouring - Laughter!" to the Warmack Branch Library at 7 pm on Thursday, January 12.

Sarah inspires, uplifts and entertains through her gifts of spirituality and comedy. Join us for this one-of-a-kind program of life and laughter (ages 18 and up, please).

Source: Grand Prairie Library

Posted by Editor at 12:03 AM |

January 02, 2012

Warmer Weather Returns on Tuesday

Clear skies, light winds, and very dry polar air in place will result in lows in the 20s with a solid freeze expected across North Texas. Isolated morning lows in the upper teens can't be ruled out across the northeast counties.

South winds however will return in earnest Tuesday afternoon with temperatures warming into the mid 50s to lower 60s. Winds speed may briefly reach 15 to 20 mph across far western North Texas with elevated fire danger conditions possible due to low rainfall totals the past few weeks.

Source: National Weather Service

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