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Grand Prairie City Council approves new hotel construction near Lone Star Park

After postponing action a week due to traffic concerns, the Grand Prairie City Council unanimously approved a site plan for a new hotel in the entertainment district. The four-story, 104-room Holiday Inn Express could be just the start of hotel ...

From KIRK DICKEY OF GRAND PRAIRIE TODAY, Pegasus News,  11 Jun 2009
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Grand Prairie ISD school board approves rezoning plan

The new school attendance zones will go into effect in the 2010-11 school year. “This rezoning benefits the district with an estimated $1.5 million in annual savings,” consultant Don Hooper told the board, presenting the proposed changes at the meeting. ...

From KIRK DICKEY OF GRAND PRAIRIE TODAY, Pegasus News,  21 May 2009

Grand Prairie 2009 election results

Voters overwhelmingly approved the street repairs sales tax in Grand Prairie, and five incumbents were re-elected in school board and city council races and tax, May 9. The lone newcomer to the city's governmental bodies was Greg Geissner, who ran ...

From KIRK DICKEY OF GRAND PRAIRIE TODAY, Pegasus News,  15 May 2009

Grand Prairie cancels Cinco de Mayo festivities over concerns over swine flu

Cinco de Mayo festivities planned for May 2 have been canceled over concerns about Swine Flu, according to Grand Prairie Independent School District officials. The festival will be moved to Sept. 12 as a part of Hispanic Heritage Month. The school ...

From KIRK DICKEY OF GRAND PRAIRIE TODAY, Pegasus News,  30 Apr 2009

Water conservation is balancing act for Grand Prairie

A presentation of Grand Prairie's proposed water conservation plan turned into discussion about balancing priorities earlier this month. Public Works Director Ron McCuller told the city council in an April 7 briefing session that the city had to comply ...

From KIRK DICKEY OF GRAND PRAIRIE TODAY, Pegasus News,  23 Apr 2009

Grand Prairie ISD rezoning plans make some uncomfortable

Rezoning and renovation plans that Grand Prairie Independent School District officials say could save millions of dollars continue to rub some residents the wrong way. Dozens showed up for the second in a series of three meetings about proposed school ...

From KIRK DICKEY OF GRAND PRAIRIE TODAY, Pegasus News,  17 Apr 2009

Grand Prairie community playground comes together quickly

Many hands make for light work. And the P3 Playground built at Charley Taylor Park had plenty of hands to help, April 4. What started with a handful of organizers and a group of ninth graders at South Grand Prairie High School earlier this year ended ...

From KIRK DICKEY OF GRAND PRAIRIE TODAY, Pegasus News,  9 Apr 2009
Related Topics: General Motors,  United States National Guard

Grand Prairie library unveils film collection featuring female directors

Grand Prairie librarians hope their newest collection will shine a light on the role of women behind the camera. Library officials and actress Janine Turner, of Northern Exposure and Friday Night Lights fame, unveiled Grand Prairie Memorial Library's ...

From KIRK DICKEY OF GRAND PRAIRIE TODAY, Pegasus News,  3 Apr 2009
Related Topics: Janine Turner,  Barbra Streisand

Festival planned to celebrate Grand Prairie's 100th anniversary

The event is designed to be a party with an eye toward history and community. Intermingled with the usual festival fare of face painting, food and games, the event will feature reminders of the city's past and present. “We need to have one day that is ...

From KIRK DICKEY OF GRAND PRAIRIE TODAY, Pegasus News,  26 Mar 2009
Related Topics: American Idol,  Jason Yeager,  Chubby Checker

Slumping economy could catch up to Grand Prairie next year

City Manager Tom Hart told city councilmembers March 3 that the Grand Prairie is working to meet expected property tax shortfalls in the coming year. Hart said some tough choices might need to be made, but that with council guidance, the city is ...

From KIRK DICKEY OF GRAND PRAIRIE TODAY, Pegasus News,  12 Mar 2009

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