City Admin. Offices Closed Jan. 1
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In observance of the New Year, the city of Grand Prairie administrative offices will be closed Friday, Jan. 1. There will be no garbage or recycling collection on Friday, Jan. 1.
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Construction Underway on SH 360 South
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Construction is underway on the $330 million SH 360 South project to expand the SH 360 roadway between Green Oaks Boulevard and US 287. Along with the addition of tolled main lanes, intersection and crossover improvements are planned throughout the 9.7-mile corridor. The crossover at
SH 360 and Lynn Creek Parkway/Webb Lynn Road will be modified in late January or early February 2016 to allow for improvements to the existing crossover.
Upcoming Lane Closures:
Jan. 5, 2016 - 9 a.m. to Jan. 6, 2016 - 3:30 p.m.
Southbound SH 360 south of New York Avenue (.5 miles after mile marker 276A) to south of Debbie Lane (.2 miles after mile marker 278). Close right lane first to stripe, then alternate to left lane closure.
Jan. 7, 2016 - 9 a.m. to Jan 8, 2016 - 3:30 p.m.
Northbound SH 360 north of Holland Drive (.95 miles after mile marker 278) to north of Ragland Road (.05 miles before mile marker 278). Close right lane first to stripe, then alternate to left lane closure.
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The goal of the SH 360 South project is to improve mobility, enhance safety and connect the communities of Grand Prairie, Arlington, Mansfield, and other cities in southeast Tarrant County.
For more information about the project, and to register for e-mail alerts regarding construction updates and lane closures, visit
drive360south.com. Also follow the project on
Facebook and
Twitter.
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Watch Grand Prairie Update
Featuring Information on New Open Carry Laws
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Prairie Lights Open Until Jan. 3
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 Prairie Lights remains open until Sunday, Jan. 3 beginning at 6 p.m.
Prairie Lights features four million lights along two miles of path. Located at Lynn Creek Park, 5610 Lake Ridge Parkway in Grand Prairie, Prairie Lights glows this year with hundreds of all new displays lining and arching over the roads.
For information, call 972-237-4569 or visit PrairieLights.org
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New Year, New Home 2016
$16 Adoptions at Animal Shelter
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All pets that have been at the Prairie Paws Animal Shelter for just 16 days are only $16 on Thursday, Jan. 31. Regular price adoptions are $70. All animals will be sterilized and micro-chipped. All animals will receive a rabies vaccination, the 5-in-1 and kennel cough vaccinations for dogs and the 3-in-1 FVRCP vaccination for cats. All adult dogs will be heartworm tested. Those wishing to adopt must complete an application and be approved before receiving their pets. This offer is valid only for new adoptions.
The Prairie Paws Animal Shelter's operating hours are:
Tuesday-Friday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday: Noon - 6 p.m.
Closed Sunday and Monday
Closed Friday, Jan. 1
For more information call 972-237-8575 or visit
gptx.org/paws
For the latest updates, like Grand Prairie Animal Services and Adoption Center on Facebook and follow the shelter on Twitter and Instagram.
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Main Library Closed for Remodeling
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The Grand Prairie Main Library will be closed January-March 2016 for remodeling. Visit us online at gptx.org/library to stay updated on our status. We'll be open with new programming space, new study rooms, new shelves, new furniture, and whole new look. Your Grand Prairie library card is good at our two branches: the Warmack Library at 760 Bardin Rd., and the Shotwell Library, inside the Tony Shotwell Center at 2750 Graham St. Available 24/7 are our ebooks and online resources, including test prep, language learning, job search help, homework help, journal searching, and much more.
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Free Electronics Recycling
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Saturday, Jan. 9, 9 a.m.-11 a.m.
Development Center Parking Lot 206 W. Church St.
Items accepted include computers, laptops, printers, VCRs, DVD players and TVs.
No registration required. Proof of residence in the form of a drivers license or water bill required.
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Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day
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Saturday, Jan. 9, 9-11 a.m.
Development Center Parking Lot, 206 W. Church St.
Household cleaning chemicals, cooking oil or used paint, we will take it all!
Registration is required. call 972-237-8055 or register online at
gptx.org/WQ/HHW
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Pirates on the Prairie at the Uptown
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 Saturday, Jan. 23
6 p.m.
Uptown Theater
120 E. Main St.
Enjoy pirate music, swashbuckling fun and nautical nonsense for the entire family. The concert stars The Bilge Pumps, Rum Fellows and Dr. Harmonious Scott with pirate hijinks and music. They will also be joined by the Seadog Slam for salty rhymes.
$12 adults and $5 for children ages 5-12
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Pipeline Monthly Newsletter
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The Pipeline water bill newsletter mails out monthly to residents who receive paper water bills. The newsletter is filled with city news and events. To view the Pipeline water bill newsletter online go to:
gptx.org/pipeline
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| Thursday, Dec. 31-Sunday, Jan. 3 6-10 p.m., Dec. 31-Jan. 2
6-9 p.m., Jan. 3
Lynn Creek Park
5610 Lake Ridge Parkway
PrairieLights.org
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| Friday, Jan. 1 City administrative offices closed
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Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
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| Monday, Jan. 4 6:30 p.m., City Hall
City Council Chambers
972-237-8255
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| Tuesday, Jan. 5 6:30 p.m., City Hall
City Council Chambers
972-237-8255
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Grand Prairie Genealogical Society Meeting
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| Thursday, Jan. 7 Meet and greet - 6:30 p.m.
Program - 7-9 p.m.
Digital scrapbooking with Sandra Crowley. Create scrapbook pages in various sizes using Photoshop Elements and web resources. Learn how to add journaling to your pages. Get tips on sizing photos.
Ruthe Jackson Center
3113 S. Carrier Parkway
http://gpgstx.org/
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| Thursday, Jan. 7 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Warmack Library
760 Bardin Rd.
972-237-5770
gptx.org/library
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| Photographing Urban Wildlife |
| Thursday, Jan. 7 Photographing Urban Wildlife
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Warmack Library, 760 Bardin
972-237-5770 or gptx.org/library
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Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day
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| Saturday, Jan. 9 9-11 a.m., Development Center, 206 W. Church St.
Registration is required.
Call 972-237-8055 or register online at gptx.org/WQ/HHW
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| Free Electronics Recycling |
| Saturday, Jan. 9 9-11 a.m., Development Center
206 W. Church St.
No registration needed.
Proof of residence in form of a water bill or driver's license required.
gptx.org/recycling |
| Saturday, Jan. 16 8-10 a.m., YMCA
4556 S. Carrier Parkway
972-237-8966 or 972-237-7545
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| Selma, Lord Selma Movie Showing |
| Saturday, Jan. 16 2 p.m., Warmack Library
760 Bardin Rd.
972-237-5770 or gptx.org/library
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| Martin Luther King, Jr. Day |
| Monday, Jan. 18 City Administrative Offices closed
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| Tuesday, Jan. 19 6:30 p.m., City Hall -
City Council Chambers
317 College St.
972-237-8035
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