12/05/2023
ICYMI: Take a look at some of the highlights from our annual Tree Lighting Ceremony:
Annual event celebrates lighting of Christmas tree at City Hall.For more GPTV Programs, visit gptxtv.org or youtube.com/cityofgptx.
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12/04/2023
View the December edition of the Mayor's Message ➡️
https://youtu.be/mXGxBaJMFBM
Happy Holidays!
Mayor Ron Jensen gives updates on news and events.For more GPTV programs, visit gptxtv.org or youtube.com/cityofgptx.
12/04/2023
The CIty is seeking your input on ways to improve air quality, protect public health, and address extreme weather events. This feedback will be incorporated into the DFW Air Quality Improvement Plan (AQIP), a regional plan developed by local governments in North Texas and the North Central Texas Council of Governments.
Take Survey ➡️
The City of Grand Prairie is seeking your input on ways to improve air quality, protect public health, and address extreme weather events!
12/02/2023
It's Happening in Grand Prairie!
This month's episode is all about Prairie Lights!
A look at current events in the city.For more GPTV Programs, visit gptxtv.org or youtube.com/cityofgptx.
11/28/2023
Only 3 percent of the Earth’s water is freshwater, and less than 1 percent is safe for drinking. One of the easiest ways to be more sustainable is by conserving water in your home.
11/28/2023
Looking for holiday gifts?
Visit our Grand Holiday Craft Fair on December 7!
You can purchase from local vendors sweet treats, jewelry, holiday decor, candles & so much more!
Thursday, Dec. 7, 3- 7 p.m.
Veterans Park Event Center | 925 Conover Dr.
11/27/2023
Premier Holiday Lights Park in the Southwest.
5 Million Lights! 2 Miles of Trail! 1 Must-See Event o
11/25/2023
Car emissions aren’t just about exhaust fumes that pollute the atmosphere. They can leak automotive fluid and discharge heavy metals, which can lead to stormwater contamination of local waterways.
11/25/2023
If you don’t want poo in your shoe, remember to and pick it up so it won’t get on anyone or on you!
Learn more at: https://ow.ly/4gie50Q3ESW
11/23/2023
Happy Thanksgiving, Grand Prairie!
As a reminder, administrative offices are closed today, Thursday, November 23 and Friday, November 24.
There will be no garbage collection today, garbage collection shifts by one day.
Regular collection for Thursday, Nov. 23 moves to Friday, Nov. 24. Regular collection for Friday, Nov. 24 moves to Saturday, Nov. 25.
11/22/2023
Did you receive a text from the City this morning with garbage collection reminders?
If you didn't, you aren't yet signed up to receive city text notifications!
Text GRANDPRAIRIE to 91896 to be added to our text notification system.
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¿Recibiste un mensaje de texto de la Ciudad esta mañana con recordatorios de recolección de basura?
Si no lo hiciste, ¡aún no estás registrado para recibir notificaciones de texto de la ciudad!
Envíe un mensaje de texto con la palabra GRANDPRAIRIEES al número 91896 para agregarlo a nuestro sistema de notificación de texto.
11/22/2023
Improve your health habits by making regular doctor appointments, drinking more water, exercising and making healthier choices.
Stay informed about Diabetes by visiting: https://ow.ly/XWkm50Q3EPQ
11/22/2023
Thank you to everyone who attended our last Cyclin' with the Mayor event of the year at Prairie Lights last night!
11/21/2023
We had a great turnout for the annual Cycling with the Mayor Prairie Lights ride. Thank you to all who joined Mayor Ron Jensen!
Hundreds turn out for a preview bike ride at the 2023 edition of Prairie Lights. For more GPTV Programs, visit gptxtv.org or youtube.com/cityofgptx.
11/21/2023
The annual Coats for Kids drive has kicked off! As you start your holiday shopping, please consider purchasing a coat or pair of jeans and drop them off at any of the 3 drop-off locations now through December 31.
Help us reach our goal of 100 coats, benefiting GPISD students and Kids Inc.
Drop-off locations:
City Hall, 300 W. Main Street
Main Library, 901 Conover Dr.
Warmack Library, 760 Bardin Rd.
11/20/2023
REMINDER: City of Grand Prairie administrative offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 23 and Friday, Nov. 24 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
There will be no garbage collection on Thursday, Nov. 23. Collection will shift by one day.
View the full holiday schedule ➡️ https://www.gptx.org/News-Articles/Thanksgiving-Holiday-Schedule
11/18/2023
Join Grand Prairie Animal Services and Adoption Center for photos with Santa and Mrs. Clause on Sunday, December 3, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Chicken N Pickle - Grand Prairie.
Walk-ins are welcome, but pre-registration is encouraged to avoid waiting in line.
Register:
Join Grand Prairie Animal Services on December 3 for 'Photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus' – a festive, heartwarming event. Register now!
11/17/2023
We’re just a few days away from Cyclin’ with the Mayor at Prairie Lights! Bring your bike decorated and dress festive with your family & friends.
Don’t miss the opportunity to trail along the route lit by over 4 million holiday lights with your bike!
Monday, Nov. 20 | Lynn Creek Park, 5610 Lake Ridge Parkway
Gates open at 5 p.m. and close at 6:15 p.m. (no exceptions) Ride begins at 6:30 p.m.
11/16/2023
ICYMI: The Illuvia water and light show at EpicCentral has reopened.
Check out this fun interview featuring Mayor Ron Jensen on the CW33 TV!
Dallas (KDAF) — No need to plan a Vegas trip when Grand Prairie’s new light show is giving us all those Vegas water show feels! Mayor of Grand Prairie, Ron Jensen, shared the importance of br…
11/16/2023
Pick up your FREE WaterSmart funnels now through December 29 at any of the Grand Prairie Libraries or City Hall. Use the funnel to pour holiday cooking fats, oils, and grease (FOG’s) into non-leaking containers with lids. Save the container in the fridge or freezer until the next HHW Collection Event.
❗ Never pour FOGs down the drain.
11/15/2023
Look out for Arlo, the Airmadillo! His shell will change color based on the Air Quality Index.
Learn about the Air Quality Index (AQI) to receive greater awareness of the level of pollution and its effects on health by visiting https://ow.ly/LNBH50Q3F19.
11/15/2023
✨ Illuvia Shows Resume tonight, Nov. 15th! Thank you for being so patient during our scheduled maintenance. Experience the full water, lights, music, and video projection spectacle at 7:30 PM, 8:30 PM, 9:30 PM, and 10:30 PM. Daytime fountains add a splash of joy between 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM and return at 5:00 PM.
Mark your calendars because SPECIAL CHRISTMAS SHOWS begin on November 25th! Stay tuned for more!
11/15/2023
Want FREE pictures with Santa? Save the date for the Grand Holiday Craft Fair!
Relax and enjoy a sip of hot cocoa and cookies as you visit local vendors, make DIY bath bombs, join a chair yoga session, and take a picture with Santa.
11/14/2023
We will never forget Officer Brandon Tsai.
End of Watch - November 14, 2022
11/13/2023
Join Mayor Ron Jensen for the FREE Prairie Lights bike ride! Riders are encouraged to dress festive and decorate their bike!
The 2.8-mile route will take you along a trail lit by over 4 million holiday lights to enjoy with your family.
Monday, Nov. 20 | Lynn Creek Park, 5610 Lake Ridge Parkway
Gates open at 5 p.m. and close at 6:15 p.m. (no exceptions) Ride begins at 6:30 p.m.
11/12/2023
ICYMI: The City of Grand Prairie achieved the highly-coveted "Film Friendly Texas Community" designation from the Texas Film Commission
This designation is a testament to our city's commitment to promoting the film industry and it's significant role in boosting the local economy.
Details:
Grand Prairie Earns Film Friendly Texas Designation! A boost for local economy & film industry.
11/11/2023
Our Veterans Day ceremony begins at 10 a.m. today at the Veteran's Event Center, 925 Conover Dr.
Lunch will be provided by the Rotary Clubs of Grand Prairie inside the Veterans Park Event Center immediately after the service.
Details: https://www.gptx.org/Community-Calendar/Veterans-Day-Celebration
11/10/2023
Congratulations to our Clean Air Partner of the Year International Paper Box Plant! 🥳
Thank you to all of our Clean Air Challenge participants. These industries participated in taking the pledge and incorporating actions to help improve air quality in our region.
11/10/2023
The Illuvia water and light show at EpicCentral is temporarily closed for schedued maintenance.
Check The EpicCentral page for updates regarding Illuvia's status and when you can expect to experience its magic once again!
11/10/2023
Join us for our Annual Veterans Day Celebration tomorrow, Saturday, November 11 at 10 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial, Veterans Memorial, 901 Conover Dr.
Lunch will be provided by the Rotary Clubs of Grand Prairie inside the Veterans Park Event Center immediately after the service. All are welcome!
Join us for our Annual Veterans Day Celebration at Veterans Park Event Center.
11/09/2023
The annual Blue Shoes program brought a smile to many students and Grand Prairie Police officers ➡️
https://youtu.be/_RTiNZqsBTQ.
Police department's annual new shoe giveaway for school kids.For more GPTV Programs, visit gptxtv.org or youtube.com/cityofgptx.
11/08/2023
Holiday Cooking Reminder ❗
Fats, cooking oil and grease (FOGs) can clog drains. When a sewer pipe is clogged, raw sewage can come up through cleanouts or city manholes, contaminating soil and waterways. Never pour FOGs down your drain.
You can pick up a FREE grease funnel, Nov. 15 through Dec. 29, at any of the Grand Prairie Libraries or at City Hall, 300 W. Main St. With the help of the funnel, you can pour your FOGs into a non-leaking container with a lid and save until our next Household Hazardous Waste event.
11/08/2023
The City of Grand Prairie, has completed the multi-step training and certification process and has officially been designated as a Film Friendly Texas Community by the Texas Film Commission.
11/07/2023
Riding your bike around the city is a great way to reduce the ground-level ozone your car creates.
To learn more ways to reduce air pollution, visit https://ow.ly/PsLF50Q3EBv.
11/06/2023
View Mayor Ron Jensen's November Message ➡️ https://youtu.be/FJVCmb3zD6g?si=WqaqykBtBpf8XxvZ
Topics include an interview with the City Manager, economic development updates, Veteran's Day celebration info, Thanksgiving dinners with Grand Prairie Parks, Arts & Recreation, Grand Prairie Animal Services and Adoption Center updates and more!
Learn about programs, services and events going on in the city of Grand Prairie, TX.
11/06/2023
Calling all Grand Prairie artists! The Grand Prairie Parks, Arts & Recreation department is seeking digital artworks to adorn multipurpose training walls in various parks across the city.
Details:
Join us in transforming Grand Prairie's parks with local art! Showcase your digital art on fitness court walls across our city's vibrant parks.
11/04/2023
View the November edition of the Mayor's Message:
Mayor Ron Jensen's monthly update on the latest news and events in GP. For more GPTV Programs, visit gptxtv.org or youtube.com/cityofgptx.
11/03/2023
Join Mayor Ron Jensen for the Prairie Lights ride, where you are encouraged to dress festive and ride your bike decorated. The 2.8-mile route will take you along a trail lit by over 4 million holiday lights to enjoy with your family!
Monday, Nov. 20 | Lynn Creek Park, 5610 Lake Ridge Parkway
Gates open at 5 p.m. and close at 6:15 p.m. (no exceptions) Ride begins at 6:30 p.m.
11/02/2023
More than 37 million people in the United States have diabetes, and 1 in 5 of them don’t know they have it. Going to regular health check-ups can detect early signs of the disease.
Learn more about Diabetes Awareness Month by visiting: https://ow.ly/GSXY50Q3Ep2
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Happy Halloween, Grand Prairie! Join the @Grand Prairie Parks, Arts & Recreation Department for the annual Street N' Treat event tonight, from 6-8 p.m. outside of City Hall, 300 W. Main Street. The free event will feature crafts, games, face painting and trick-or-treating! Event details: https://www.gptx.org/Community-Calendar/Street-N-Treat
Oct. 27 WEATHER UPDATE: Due to the predicted weather for tomorrow, this event is being canceled. Bring your documents to be shredded during Shred Day! 💲 $5 per box, proceeds benefit Grand Prairie Crime Stoppers 📅 Saturday, October 28, 8- 11 a.m. 📍 City Service Center, 1821 S. State Highway 161 Details: https://www.gptx.org/Community-Calendar/Shred-Day
The Affordable Connectivity Program is a Federal Communications Commission program that helps connect families and households needing internet service assistance. Benefits include up to $30/month discount for internet service, up to $75/month discount for households on qualifying Tribal lands and a one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet purchased through a participating provider. Details: https://www.gptx.org/Residents/ACP __________ El Programa de Conectividad Asequible es un programa de la Comisión Federal de Comunicaciones que ayuda a conectar a familias y hogares que necesitan asistencia con el servicio de Internet. Los beneficios incluyen un descuento de hasta $30/mes para el servicio de Internet, un descuento de hasta $75/mes para hogares en tierras tribales que califiquen y un descuento único de hasta $100 para una computadora portátil, computadora de escritorio o una tablet. Informacion: https://www.gptx.org/Residents/ACP
REMINDER: Garbage and recycling collection days are changing. Beginning Monday, October 2, garbage pick-up days will be as follows: Area 1: North of Warrior Trail Garbage Collection Days: Tuesday, Friday Area 2: South of Warrior Trail Garbage Days: Monday, Thursday Recycling for the entire city will be collected on Wednesdays. To view a map of the collection areas, visit https://www.gptx.org/News-Articles/Garbage-and-Recycling-Collection-Change.
Thanks to the cooperation of residents and businesses in adhering to water restrictions, along with cooler temperatures and rain in the forecast, the City of Grand Prairie is reducing water restrictions from Stage 2 to Stage 1, effective today, Monday, September 11, 2023. The city’s water system is now operating under normal conditions with balanced flow rates, full water towers and average daily usage below 39,000 gallons a day. View Stage 1 Restrictions: https://www.gptx.org/News-Articles/Stage-One-Water-Restrictions __________ Gracias a la cooperación de los residentes y negocios en cumplir con las restricciones de agua, junto con el pronóstico de lluvia, la ciudad de Grand Prairie está reduciendo las restricciones de agua de la Etapa 2 a la Etapa 1 a partir de hoy, 11 de septiembre de 2023. El sistema de agua de la ciudad está funcionando en condiciones normales con caudales equilibrados, torres de agua llenas y un uso diario promedio inferior a 39,000 galones por día. Ver restricciones de la Etapa 1: https://www.gptx.org/News-Articles/Stage-One-Water-Restrictions
Keep up to date with the latest Grand Prairie musical events and news by visiting our Visit Grand Prairie website ➡️ https://www.visitgrandprairietx.com/Events.
Whether you are working out, enjoying the outdoors, relaxing at EpicCentral or staying home, we wish you a GRAND weekend! View calendar of events: https://www.gptx.org/Community-Calendar
Grand Prairie has so many fun attractions, including water skiing and kayaking at Joe Pool Lake! View a complete list of attractions ➡️ https://www.visitgrandprairietx.com/Things-To-Do/Attractions
REMINDER ⚠️ Code Compliance, Building Inspections and Planning are closed today, Friday, Sept. 30, 2022 for system maintenance. These offices will NOT be able to conduct online business, including payments, applications, permits or account access. Code Compliance, Building Inspections and Planning are closed today, Friday, Sept. 30, 2022, for system maintenance. Staff will be available by phone and in person but will have no access to online systems. Operations will resume Monday, Oct. 3, 2022, at 8 a.m. Thank you for your patience as we upgrade our technology.
NOW HIRING: Senior Financial Analyst - Budget Salary: $55,684 - $84,083 The purpose of this position is to monitor and prepare department’s annual budget and provide financial and statistical reports. Essential job functions include: Managing various budgets by assigning account numbers, approving payments, tracking expenses and revenues, computing and analyzing projections, reconciling accounts monthly, providing project status updates to managers, making recommendations, administering professional services, completing and submitting budgets. To learn more about this position or to apply visit ➡️ http://ow.ly/1L4c50KLIAa.
We have received a few calls this morning regarding our water system. Grand Prairie, Texas is NOT under a boil water notice. The Grand Prairie Water System in LOUISIANA has issued a notice, not Grand Prairie, Texas. Grand Prairie, Texas water remains clean, clear and safe. But as a reminder, don’t forget to conserve our precious water during these hot days. Stage 1 water restrictions are in place. ________________________________________________ Hemos recibido algunas llamadas esta mañana con respecto a nuestro sistema de agua. Grand Prairie, Texas NO está bajo un aviso de hervir agua. El sistema de agua de Grand Prairie en el estado de LOUISIANA ha emitido un aviso, no Grand Prairie, Texas. El agua de Grand Prairie, Texas, permanece limpia, clara y segura. Pero como recordatorio, no olvide conservar nuestra preciada agua durante estos días calurosos. Las restricciones de agua de la Etapa 1 están vigentes.
Help us conserve water, #GPTX! The goal of water restrictions is to conserve the city’s water resources until drought conditions improve and the city water system has recovered to normal operating conditions. We are still under the Stage 1 restrictions but getting very close to Stage 2. Please help us conserve water by following these restrictions: Do not use landscape/lawn sprinklers between 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. any day. No landscape/lawn sprinkler use on Wednesday, Saturday or Sunday Addresses ending in even numbers may water using landscape/lawn sprinklers on Mondays and Thursdays Addresses ending in odd numbers may water using landscape/lawn sprinklers on Tuesday and Fridays When watering, a constant stream of water should not flow into the street Hand watering and soaker hoses are allowed anytime For more information visit www.gptx.org/waterconservation.
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About Grand Prairie, Texas
The City of Grand Prairie, Texas, offers relaxation, family fun, friendly neighbors and a smart place to live and do business. With its 2017 population at 190,682, Grand Prairie is the 15th largest city in Texas and in the top 150 nationwide.
Generally speaking, our residents are 30 something, dual income homeowners. In Grand Prairie, families who have lived here for generations welcome newcomers who come to Grand Prairie for the same reasons the natives don't leave—location and hometown atmosphere.
Development Assets
Central Location
Grand Prairie, Texas, is centrally located in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington Metropolitan Statistical Area. The community stretches 26 miles long by about eight miles at its widest point. The city covers about 81 square miles (100 square miles including extraterritorial jurisdiction) and has an estimated population of 190,682.
Parks and Recreation
With more than 5,000 acres of parks, well-established and new neighborhoods and lively, competitive athletic programs, Grand Prairie makes businesses and residents feel right at home.
The Grand Prairie Parks, Arts & Recreation Department was named best in the nation in 2017 when it was awarded the National Recreation and Park Association's Gold Medal in the Class II division for cities of population between 150,001 and 400,000.
Fifty-eight parks include a senior center, the Ruthe Jackson Conference Center, four recreation centers, a dog park, five public swimming pools (including one indoor pool), two beaches on Joe Pool Lake, a campground, five softball and baseball complexes, 32 tennis courts and 18 soccer fields (four lighted adult, six lighted youth).
With a ¼ cent sales tax devoted to park improvements, a $125 million, 20-year Parks Master Plan will improve every park in Grand Prairie and add valuable new park land on an ongoing basis.
In addition to private golf courses and a country club, the city's two public top-ranked golf courses offer outstanding golf at a great price. The city’s Tangle Ridge Golf Course features bentgrass greens in a Hill Country atmosphere, and Prairie Lakes Golf Course offers one of the best golf values in the area with the largest practice putting green in Texas.
One of the newest lakes in Texas, Joe Pool Lake, is set among the rolling hills of south Grand Prairie. Fishing, boating, swimming and skiing are popular here. The lake’s Lynn Creek Park features boat ramps, picnic sites, beaches, volleyball, a playground, restrooms and loads of natural beauty. The lake parks offer visitors a grand experience – clean beaches, shaded trails and ideal camping. And now you can camp in style at Loyd Park in a fully stocked camping cabin. Loyd Park offers cabins, wooded camp sites, trails, showers and restrooms. On the north shore, just off Lake Ridge Parkway, Lynn Creek Marina features boat slips, rentals, boat ramps and fishing supplies for the angler. Adjacent to the marina, the Oasis – a floating restaurant – overlooks the waters of the lake and serves up delicious fare and beverages.
More Information: Grand Prairie Parks, Arts & Recreation Department
Schools
The majority of Grand Prairie kids attend schools in the Grand Prairie Independent School District. GPISD is a 58-square-mile district serving more than 26,000 students within the Dallas County portion of Grand Prairie. The district boasts 39 campuses, including 25 elementary schools, seven middle schools, two ninth grade centers, three high schools and two alternative education schools. The district employs more than 3,372 staff members and offers a variety of services and programs designed to help students radiate success.
Students who reside in Tarrant County and Grand Prairie attend Arlington Independent School District, which has 50 elementary, 12 junior high and six high schools. Of these, six elementary schools are actually in Grand Prairie.
Small portions of town lie in other school districts such as Cedar Hill ISD, Irving ISD, Mansfield ISD and Midlothian ISD. To attend a GPISD school, kindergarten children must be five years old on or before Sept. 1 of the current school year. Special early childhood programs are available for children ages 3-5 who are handicapped or developmentally delayed, and for infants from birth to age two who are blind or deaf.
The GPISD Education Center is located at 2602 S. Belt Line Road.
More Information: Grand Prairie ISD Website
Tourism
Remember how it was to be a kid? Life was an adventure, and you were always shooting for new things to do. Grand Prairie offers a variety of attractions that encourage visitors to experience life as an adventure.
Tourists can play the horses at Lone Star Park, rummage through the 161-acre flea market at Traders Village, come face to face with lifelike figures at Louis Tussauds Palace of Wax, explore fascinating oddities from around the world at Ripley's Believe It Or Not!, dance in the aisles at Verizon Theatre concerts, swing with abandon at Tangle Ridge and Prairie Lakes golf courses, and, to cap it all off, play on the beaches and camp under the stars at the 7,500-acre Joe Pool Lake. Grand Prairie even has a minor league baseball team, the Grand Prairie AirHogs, that plays in a 87,000-square-foot stadium located in the city's entertainment district between Lone Star Park and Verizon Theatre.
Grand Prairie is a playground for children of any age.
More Information: Grand Prairie Tourism
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