Grand Prairie Reporter tag:grandprairiereporter.com,2012://1 2012-02-05T06:49:48Z Online community news for Grand Prairie, Texas Movable Type 3.2ysb5-20051201 The Kildares Play to a Sold Out Uptown Theater tag:grandprairiereporter.com,2012://1.3075 2012-02-05T06:20:26Z 2012-02-05T06:49:48Z The Kildares, one of the hottest, cutting edge bands in music today, played their brand of hard-driving, alternative Celtic rock music to a sold out Uptown Theater Saturday night.... Editor The Kildares, one of the hottest, cutting edge bands in music today, played their brand of hard-driving, alternative Celtic rock music to a sold out Uptown Theater Saturday night.... School District Hosts Community Health and Education Fair tag:grandprairiereporter.com,2012://1.3074 2012-02-04T20:47:07Z 2012-02-04T21:09:28Z With more than 100 exhibitors, the Grand Prairie Independent School hosted its 11th Annual Title I Community Health and Education Fair on Saturday at the Grand Prairie High School 9th Grade Center.... Editor With more than 100 exhibitors, the Grand Prairie Independent School hosted its 11th Annual Title I Community Health and Education Fair on Saturday at the Grand Prairie High School 9th Grade Center.... Spring-Like Storms Possible on Friday tag:grandprairiereporter.com,2012://1.3073 2012-02-03T06:13:49Z 2012-02-03T06:36:20Z Showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop along a cold front as it moves through Grand Prairie on Friday evening. While individual storms will be moving quickly, storms may train over one another bringing heavy rain and localized flooding.... Editor Showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop along a cold front as it moves through Grand Prairie on Friday evening. While individual storms will be moving quickly, storms may train over one another bringing heavy rain and localized flooding.... Lone Star Park to Hold National Anthem Auditions tag:grandprairiereporter.com,2012://1.3072 2012-02-02T06:04:47Z 2012-02-02T06:30:37Z Oh, say, can you sing? Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie will host its 16th annual National Anthem auditions on Tuesday, Feb. 21 from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. (weather permitting). Soloists, duos, groups, choirs and instrumentalists are invited to... Editor Oh, say, can you sing? Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie will host its 16th annual National Anthem auditions on Tuesday, Feb. 21 from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. (weather permitting). Soloists, duos, groups, choirs and instrumentalists are invited to... Daddy Daughter Dance on February 10 tag:grandprairiereporter.com,2012://1.3070 2012-02-02T06:03:05Z 2012-02-02T06:27:07Z Daughters and fathers of all ages are invited to attend this special evening of dancing and dining on Friday, February 10, at Ruthe Jackson Center, 3113 S. Carrier Parkway. The cost is $40 per couple, and $15 for additional daughters.... Editor Daughters and fathers of all ages are invited to attend this special evening of dancing and dining on Friday, February 10, at Ruthe Jackson Center, 3113 S. Carrier Parkway. The cost is $40 per couple, and $15 for additional daughters.... Registration Opens for Upcoming Citizen Police Academy tag:grandprairiereporter.com,2012://1.3069 2012-02-02T06:02:54Z 2012-02-02T06:23:51Z Residents who live or work in Grand Prairie are invited to sign up and learn more about the Grand Prairie Police Department at the Citizen Police Academy. The 13-week free course begins Thursday, March 15, and meets Thursdays from 6:30... Editor Residents who live or work in Grand Prairie are invited to sign up and learn more about the Grand Prairie Police Department at the Citizen Police Academy. The 13-week free course begins Thursday, March 15, and meets Thursdays from 6:30... Valentine Luncheon Benefiting Grand Prairie United Charities tag:grandprairiereporter.com,2012://1.3068 2012-02-02T06:01:32Z 2012-02-02T06:20:17Z A Valentine luncheon benefiting the Grand Prairie United Charities (GPUC) will be held February 8 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the Texas Roadhouse, 2536 W. Interstate 20. Individual ticket price is $25. There are several sponsorship levels available... Editor A Valentine luncheon benefiting the Grand Prairie United Charities (GPUC) will be held February 8 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the Texas Roadhouse, 2536 W. Interstate 20. Individual ticket price is $25. There are several sponsorship levels available... Art Show Reception at the Uptown tag:grandprairiereporter.com,2012://1.3071 2012-02-02T06:00:34Z 2012-02-02T06:17:28Z Free reception for art show at Uptown Theater will take place 5:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday, February 4, featuring artist Chanelle' Harris along with artists Maureen Larnard and Monica Markham. Wine: $4. Beer: $2. The Killdares will be in concert following the... Editor Free reception for art show at Uptown Theater will take place 5:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday, February 4, featuring artist Chanelle' Harris along with artists Maureen Larnard and Monica Markham. Wine: $4. Beer: $2. The Killdares will be in concert following the... City Council Defeats $1.6 Million Proposal for Improvements to QuikTrip tag:grandprairiereporter.com,2012://1.3067 2012-02-01T06:02:39Z 2012-02-01T12:38:58Z At a special meeting held Tuesday night, the Grand Prairie City Council voted down a $1.6 million proposal for improvements to QuikTrip that included the installation of synthetic turf, additional VIP parking and a pedestrian lift bridge over the field... Editor At a special meeting held Tuesday night, the Grand Prairie City Council voted down a $1.6 million proposal for improvements to QuikTrip that included the installation of synthetic turf, additional VIP parking and a pedestrian lift bridge over the field... VanAsselberg Back as Airhogs' Skipper, Gets Two-Year Extension tag:grandprairiereporter.com,2012://1.3066 2012-01-31T06:02:24Z 2012-01-31T06:12:58Z 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,... Editor 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,... Grand Prairie Fire Department Hiring tag:grandprairiereporter.com,2012://1.3065 2012-01-30T12:52:17Z 2012-01-30T12:59:05Z 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... Editor 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... City Council to Hold Special Meeting to Consider $1.6 Million in Improvements to QuikTrip tag:grandprairiereporter.com,2012://1.3064 2012-01-28T06:02:32Z 2012-01-28T06:09:03Z 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... Editor 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... Police Conducts Railroad Crossing Enforcement Operation tag:grandprairiereporter.com,2012://1.3063 2012-01-28T06:01:08Z 2012-01-28T06:09:58Z 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... Editor 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... Lone Star Park Thoroughbred Season to Feature 12 Stakes Worth $1.3 Million tag:grandprairiereporter.com,2012://1.3062 2012-01-27T06:02:19Z 2012-01-27T06:10:59Z 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... Editor 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... Become a Foster Parent to a Puppy or Kitten tag:grandprairiereporter.com,2012://1.3061 2012-01-27T06:01:44Z 2012-01-27T06:13:29Z 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... Editor 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...