Updated registered sex offenders lists
The Grand Prairie Police Department released on Monday the latest update to the city's registered sex offenders list.
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March 31, 2008
Those who host lose the most
A coalition of organizations and agencies gathered at Alliance Skate Park Monday to kick-off the Third Annual Those Who Host Lose the Most campaign that educates adults on the legal and health consequences of underage drinking during the up coming prom and graduation season.
March 30, 2008
Democrat convention held Saturday at SGPHS
Democrats held their State Senate District 9 Convention Saturday at South Grand Prairie High School.
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March 29, 2008
Bell gets five year contract for V-22 Osprey
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company, announced Friday that the U.S. Department of Defense has awarded a $10.4 billion, five-year Multi-Year Procurement contract for 167 V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft to a strategic alliance between Bell Helicopter and The Boeing Company. Portions of the V-22 Osprey are manufactured in Grand Prairie with final assembly in Amarillo, Texas.
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March 28, 2008
Lone Star Park puts final touches on park
With less than two weeks before the season’s first race, Harry Johnson, Director of Operations, Lone Star Park in Grand Prairie, said that he somewhat feels like a thoroughbred horse in the starting gates, ready for the race to begin.
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Noted author visits library
Aspiring writers got an opportunity Thursday evening to get writing advice from noted author and writing teacher Lori Wilde.
Wilde, an author of forty-two novels for three major publishing houses, presented an informative session at the Grand Prairie Main Libray giving tips ranging from improving writing skills to motivation.
Singer/Comic Laura Ainsworth performs through Sunday
Laura Ainsworth performed her hilarious hit show, My Ship Has Sailed, Thursday night at the Woman’s Club of Grand Prairie.
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March 26, 2008
Grand Prairie Historical Commission Awards Reception
The Grand Prairie Historical Commission held their annual awards reception Wednesday evening at the Ruthe Jackson Center.
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March 25, 2008
AirHogs' logo in the Elite Eight
The results are in from Monday's voting, the Grand Prairie AirHogs move into the Elite Eight of the CNBC.com's Minor League Baseball Logo Contest.
So fans let's vote our AirHogs into the Final Four as they take on the Southern Illinois Miners. Voting begins at 8:00 a. m. Wedesday through 8:00 a.m. Thursday at CNBC.com.
Arts Council announces April Concerts in the Park lineup
The Grand Prairie Arts Council and the City of Grand Prairie Parks & Recreation Department present the April Concert in the Park 2008, free concerts each Friday evening in April at the Turner Park Gazebo.
Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, a picnic, along with your family and friends for an evening of fabulous entertainment. The concerts begin at 7:00 p.m. and concessions will be available.
This year's lineup include:
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