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FireHouse Gastro Park, 321 W. Main St. will be open for a preview during Main Street Fest. Enjoy artisan foods and drinks in the revamped historic fire station #1. Hours: Friday, April 26: 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, April 27: 9:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Sunday,...

Friday, April 26, 5 p.m.-midnight Saturday, April 27, 10 a.m.-midnight Sunday, April 28, noon-8 p.m. City Hall Campus, 200 Block of West Main Street Enjoy live music, carnival rides, a KIDZONE, arts and crafts, business expo, four entertainment...

Recent computer server issues have caused disruption to many online services around the city. Here's the status at the Grand Prairie Libraries: Public computer access is DOWN at all three Grand Prairie Libraries. We anticipate computers will be...

Keep Texas Beautiful (KTB), a statewide grassroots environmental and community improvement non-profit organization, recently named Keep Grand Prairie Beautiful a Gold Star Affiliate, a designation granted to 85 affiliates of KTB’s nearly 300...

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The City of Grand Prairie Parks, Arts and Recreation Department is hosting the 8th Annual Main Street Fest. This free community event is scheduled for Friday, April 26-Sunday, April 28, 2019, on the 200 block of West Main Street and surrounding...

  Mayor Ron Jensen was recognized at the North Central Texas Council of Governments for collaborating with the Regional Transportation Council (RTC) to secure $9.8 million in federal funding for the final link of the Dallas Regional Veloweb...

On April 2, 2019, Mayor Ron Jensen and the City of Grand Prairie City Council issued a proclamation in recognition of National Volunteer Week, April 7-13, and the impact volunteers have made on our city and residents. In 2018, volunteers donated...

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Mayor Ron Jensen is joining mayors across the country asking residents to make a long-term commitment to manage water resources more wisely by taking part in the annual Wyland National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation — and in return...

Construction on Great Southwest Parkway at Forum Drive in Grand Prairie will cause some traffic changes beginning April 1, 2019: Eastbound traffic on Forum Drive will no longer be able to continue straight, or turn left and will be required to...

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Coming Soon  Opening in Epic West (Just west of SH 161 between Warrior and Mayfield)  Michaels Ulta Beauty Burlington Conn’s HomePlus Petco Burkes Outlet Homegoods Olive Garden Fuzzy’s Taco Shop...

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The Grand Prairie Public Library System has received the 2018 Achievement of Library Excellence Award from the Texas Municipal Library Director's Association (TMLDA.) TMLDA is an affiliate of the Texas Municipal League. Each year TMLDA confers...

The Keep Grand Prairie Commission, representing Keep Grand Prairie Beautiful, has established a scholarship fund to recognize students who promote the three main pillars of KGPB: litter prevention, waste reduction, and beautification. The scholarship...

As a result of the recent severe storms, there are a few neighborhoods that have multiple downed fences, roof shingle, carport and/or other exterior damage. Residents should be encouraged to work with their insurance companies to repair structural...

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There’s an easy way to check to see if City of Grand Prairie roads are open and if streams are flooding during a rain event using the city’s Real-Time Gauge Data. The rain gauge data is managed on a website operated by Contrail software and features...

Zavala’s Barbecue 421 W. Main St. Zavala’s Barbecue may not be “new” to downtown, but it's brick and motor is! Zavala’s started as a pop-up stand in 2018 and quickly gained popularity. People often wait in line just to get some of the...

The game of pickleball is expanding in Grand Prairie! Pickleball is a fun and easy-to-learn game that is taking recreation facilities around the country by storm! Played as doubles or singles, pickleball is an entertaining sport that combines many...

State Public Health officials are currently investigating several cases of measles in Texas. These cases highlight the importance of immunizing children 12 months and older against measles to prevent from spreading in the community and affect...

California-based Living Spaces furniture retail store will open in the former Restoration Hardware building on the northwest corner of SH 161 and Arkansas in spring 2019. The store's most popular offerings include the Magnolia Homes line designed by...

Taking steps to reduce waste in your home is great for our environment, landfill space, and your wallet!  Reduce Paper Products Using paper plates, napkins, and towels can not only fill up the trash bin but also costs you money. The average...

The City of Grand Prairie Water Utilities and Environmental Departments have received information that an internet company has advertised water testing services for water customers in North Texas.  Companies claiming that the drinking water...

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