Grand Prairie /tags/grand-prairie Grand Prairie en-US Copyright Sun, 04 May 2025 05:17:23 GMT Grand Prairie keeps tax rate in place as voters approve 3 propositions /government/2025-05-04/grand-prairie-election-prop-a-results-tax-rate Grand Prairie voters decided on three propositions, including one that would lower the city's sales tax. Sun, 04 May 2025 05:17:23 GMT /government/2025-05-04/grand-prairie-election-prop-a-results-tax-rate Megan Cardona Don’t be a fool and go see this year’s April Fool’s Comedy Jam /arts-culture/2025-03-24/dont-be-a-fool-and-go-see-this-years-april-fools-comedy-jam Comedians Earthquake, Bruce Bruce, Tony Rock and Dominique will perform at the 8th April Fool’s Comedy Jam coming to the Texas Trust CU Theatre. Mon, 24 Mar 2025 16:26:47 GMT /arts-culture/2025-03-24/dont-be-a-fool-and-go-see-this-years-april-fools-comedy-jam Alyson Rodriguez | The Dallas Morning News A Grand Prairie ballot measure could lower sales tax, but at the cost of street repairs /government/2025-03-11/grand-prairie-propositions-elections-ballot-measures-sales-tax Grand Prairie voters will have three propositions on their May 2025 ballot, one of which could lower the city's sales tax. Tue, 11 Mar 2025 09:55:00 GMT /government/2025-03-11/grand-prairie-propositions-elections-ballot-measures-sales-tax Megan Cardona Grand Prairie ISD names lone superintendent finalist /education/2025-03-06/gabe-trujillo-grand-prairie-isd-superintendent The superintendent position was left vacant after the former superintendent was suspended and later removed from his role after months of legal back and forth. Thu, 06 Mar 2025 11:00:00 GMT /education/2025-03-06/gabe-trujillo-grand-prairie-isd-superintendent Megan Cardona Horror takes center stage with ‘Last Podcast on the Left’ show in Grand Prairie /arts-culture/2025-02-18/horror-take-center-stage-with-last-podcast-on-the-left-show-in-grand-prairie Podcasters Marcus Parks, Henry Zebrowski and Ed Larson hit the road with their show in 2018. Tue, 18 Feb 2025 19:09:56 GMT /arts-culture/2025-02-18/horror-take-center-stage-with-last-podcast-on-the-left-show-in-grand-prairie Travis Pinson | The Dallas Morning News Grand Prairie ISD approves separation agreement with former superintendent /education/2025-02-03/grand-prairie-superintendent The Grand Prairie ISD Board of Trustees approved the agreement with former superintendent Jorge Arredondo two months after he was fired and after a lawsuit. He was fired for unspecified policy violations. Tue, 04 Feb 2025 00:43:29 GMT /education/2025-02-03/grand-prairie-superintendent Megan Cardona Grand Prairie police chief: Officers won't be ‘checking papers’ for immigration status /news/2025-01-17/grand-prairie-police-chief-immigration-status-deportations Speaking at an immigration forum Wednesday night, Police Chief Daniel Scesney tried to quell fears over President-elect Donald Trump's promises of mass deportation beginning on Day 1 of his second term. Fri, 17 Jan 2025 11:03:00 GMT /news/2025-01-17/grand-prairie-police-chief-immigration-status-deportations Priscilla Rice How Asian American community leaders are working to get out the vote in North Texas /news/2024-10-30/arlington-tarrant-county-north-texas-aapi-voting-asian-american Groups like Asian Texans for Justice and voices like those on VVA radio 1600 AM want Asian American voices heard in this election. Here's how they're working to make that happen. Wed, 30 Oct 2024 13:00:36 GMT /news/2024-10-30/arlington-tarrant-county-north-texas-aapi-voting-asian-american James Hartley Grand Prairie schools remain closed as water advisory is lifted /news/2024-09-06/grand-prairie-schools-remain-closed-as-water-advisory-is-lifted Grand Prairie officials instituted a water-clearing process for residents Thursday night to ensure water quality. Fri, 06 Sep 2024 10:53:59 GMT /news/2024-09-06/grand-prairie-schools-remain-closed-as-water-advisory-is-lifted Domini Davis, Sam Baker Classes are canceled again in Grand Prairie after 'foaming agent' is found in city's water /news/2024-09-04/grand-prairie-isd-closes-schools-due-to-city-water-issue A foaming agent was detected in the water supply to parts of Grand Prairie on Tuesday. City officials say it was caused by a backflow of fire suppressant. Wed, 04 Sep 2024 10:47:14 GMT /news/2024-09-04/grand-prairie-isd-closes-schools-due-to-city-water-issue Megan Cardona, Katherine Hobbs , Domini Davis