http://grandprairiereporter.com/ Online community news for Grand Prairie, Texas en Copyright 2012 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:20:26 -0600 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/?v=3.2ysb5-20051201 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 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.... http://grandprairiereporter.com/blog1/2012/02/the_kildares_play_to_a_sold_out_uptown_theater.html http://grandprairiereporter.com/blog1/2012/02/the_kildares_play_to_a_sold_out_uptown_theater.html Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:20:26 -0600 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.... http://grandprairiereporter.com/blog1/2012/02/school_district_hosts_community_health_and_education_fair.html http://grandprairiereporter.com/blog1/2012/02/school_district_hosts_community_health_and_education_fair.html Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:47:07 -0600 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.... http://grandprairiereporter.com/blog1/2012/02/spring-like_storms_possible_on_friday.html http://grandprairiereporter.com/blog1/2012/02/spring-like_storms_possible_on_friday.html Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:13:49 -0600 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... http://grandprairiereporter.com/blog1/2012/02/lone_star_park_to_hold_nationa.html http://grandprairiereporter.com/blog1/2012/02/lone_star_park_to_hold_nationa.html Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:04:47 -0600 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.... http://grandprairiereporter.com/blog1/2012/02/daddy_daughter_dance_on_february_10_.html http://grandprairiereporter.com/blog1/2012/02/daddy_daughter_dance_on_february_10_.html Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:03:05 -0600 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... http://grandprairiereporter.com/blog1/2012/02/registration_open_for_upcoming_citizen_police_academy_.html http://grandprairiereporter.com/blog1/2012/02/registration_open_for_upcoming_citizen_police_academy_.html Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:02:54 -0600 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... http://grandprairiereporter.com/blog1/2012/02/valentine_luncheon_benefiting_grand_prairie_united_charities.html http://grandprairiereporter.com/blog1/2012/02/valentine_luncheon_benefiting_grand_prairie_united_charities.html Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:01:32 -0600 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... http://grandprairiereporter.com/blog1/2012/02/art_show_reception_at_the_uptown_.html http://grandprairiereporter.com/blog1/2012/02/art_show_reception_at_the_uptown_.html Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:34 -0600 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... http://grandprairiereporter.com/blog1/2012/02/city_council_defeats_16_millio.html http://grandprairiereporter.com/blog1/2012/02/city_council_defeats_16_millio.html News Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:02:39 -0600 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,... http://grandprairiereporter.com/blog1/2012/01/vanasselberg_back_as_airhogs_s.html http://grandprairiereporter.com/blog1/2012/01/vanasselberg_back_as_airhogs_s.html Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:02:24 -0600 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... http://grandprairiereporter.com/blog1/2012/01/grand_prairie_fire_department_hiring.html http://grandprairiereporter.com/blog1/2012/01/grand_prairie_fire_department_hiring.html Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:52:17 -0600 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... http://grandprairiereporter.com/blog1/2012/01/city_council_to_hold_special_meeting_to_consider_16_million_in_improvements_to_quiktrip_.html http://grandprairiereporter.com/blog1/2012/01/city_council_to_hold_special_meeting_to_consider_16_million_in_improvements_to_quiktrip_.html News Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:02:32 -0600 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... http://grandprairiereporter.com/blog1/2012/01/police_conducts_railroad_crossing_enforcement_operation.html http://grandprairiereporter.com/blog1/2012/01/police_conducts_railroad_crossing_enforcement_operation.html News Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:01:08 -0600 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... http://grandprairiereporter.com/blog1/2012/01/_lone_star_park_thoroughbred_s.html http://grandprairiereporter.com/blog1/2012/01/_lone_star_park_thoroughbred_s.html Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:02:19 -0600 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... http://grandprairiereporter.com/blog1/2012/01/become_a_foster_parent_to_a_pu.html http://grandprairiereporter.com/blog1/2012/01/become_a_foster_parent_to_a_pu.html News Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:01:44 -0600