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City of Grand Prairie Named Air North Texas Partner of the Year 2025

Published on February 26, 2026

You could say Air North Texas and the City of Grand Prairie have an air-tight relationship. The City of Grand Prairie has been named Air North Texas Partner of the Year 2025 for its exceptional efforts to improve regional air quality. This is the second year in a row that Grand Prairie has won this award and the 11th time in 19 years.

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How It’s Made GP: Turning Trees Into Free Mulch

Published on January 21, 2026

Each year, hundreds of live Christmas trees are collected and taken to the Grand Prairie Landfill, where they are ground and recycled into mulch. The mulch is then made available at no cost to Grand Prairie residents and is perfect for flowerbeds, gardens, and landscaping projects.

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Turner Park Phase II: New Amenities and Upgrades Coming in 2026

Published on December 09, 2025

The City of Grand Prairie’s Parks, Arts and Recreation Department is moving forward with the next major step in enhancing one of its most popular community parks.

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The Grandest Tree Competition: And the Winner Is...

Published on November 19, 2025

Thanks for sending your submissions for The Grandest Tree Competition! The winner of the Grandest Tree is...

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Grand Prairie Awarded "Keep Texas Beautiful" Grant

Published on April 30, 2025

Keep Texas Beautiful (KTB) has recognized the City of Grand Prairie as a recipient of a 2024 Our Texas, Our Future Grant.

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Atmos Energy Safety Survey

Published on January 13, 2025

Atmos Energy to survey Grand Prairie for gas leaks. Crews in labeled SUVs will conduct overnight safety surveys starting Wednesday, January 15.

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Joe Pool Lake Operations Resume

Published on August 21, 2024

Joe Pool Lake operations are resuming August 21, 2024 as parks reopen after spill containment.

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Spill Contained After Ruptured Sewer Main

Published on August 17, 2024

The spill that led to Friday's lake closures has been contained and no public drinking water supplies have been threatened or contaminated, according to the Trinity River Authority.

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