Fire Station No. 1 Opens

Fire personnel began moving into the new Fire Station No. 1, at 510 W. Main St., on NOv. 12. The 11,933-square-foot building replaces the former Fire Station No. 1, which was used for nearly 65 years. The building features four fold-style apparatus bay doors, which open more quickly and will allow for faster truck exiting than the traditional garage style doors. The facility also includes sleeping quarters for up to 10 firefighters and three officers, a kitchen, dining area, laundry room, work room, day room, workshop and emergency treatment area.

Prairie Lights Sneak-a Peek Run/Walk

Be the first to see the all new displays at Prairie Lights 2014 as you run, jog, walk or stroll through the lighted park. Saturday, Nov. 22 at 7 p.m. will be dedicated to runners, joggers and fast walkers. Sunday, Nov. 23 at 7 p.m. is set aside for those that want to walk and stroll through the lights. Prairie Lights is at Lynn Creek Park, 5610 Lake Ridge Parkway. Click here

Cycle with Grand Prairie Mayor Jensen

Dust off your bicycle and head out to Lynn Creek park, 5610 Lake Ridge Parkway, for a 2.8-mile ride through Prairie Lights with Mayor Ron Jensen on Monday, Nov. 24 at 6 p.m. The event is free for all participants and provides a chance to get fit with neighbors. Participants will meet at the Get Fit tent at the main parking lot and parking is free. Bring water, your helmet and have your bicycle ready to go! The mayor will announce his new Cyclin' with the Mayor program in conjunction with the city's Get Fit GP initiative. For more information, visit gptx.org/getfitgp.

City Thanksgiving Holiday Hours

In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, City of Grand Prairie administrative offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 27-Friday, Nov. 28,and there will be no garbage and recycling collection on Thursday, Nov. 27. Click here

Prairie Lights Opens Nov. 27!

Prairie Lights, the always popular two-mile drive featuring four million lights, opens Thursday, Nov. 27 at 6 p.m. The event, at Lynn Creek Park, 5610 Lake Ridge Parkway, features a walk-through theme park, holiday laser show, concessions and more. Click here

City Tree Lighting Dec. 4

Thursday, Dec. 4, 6 p.m.

City Hall, 317 College St.

Have a very prairie Christmas in downtown Grand Prairie with our annual tree lighting ceremony.

Santa Cop Donations

The Santa Cop and Santa Spot programs are collecting new, unwrapped toys and non-perishable food items for families in need during the holidays. Click here

2014 City Holiday Ornament

The annual custom-designed 2014 City of Grand Prairie holiday ornament is hand made this year by Rebecca Jensen, wife of Mayor Ron Jensen. Mrs. Jensen used paper and other natural elements to fashion cones of holiday cheer featuring branches, pennants, glitter and cloth. The ornaments may be purchased for $15 benefiting the Lone Star Charitable Foundation. Click here

Neighborhood Info. at Your Fingertips

Grand Prairie's new My Neighborhood web tool allows you to find out information about your neighborhood including your City Council district, City Council representative, school district, voter precinct, county, garbage and recycling days, water days, brush pickup days, nearest library and nearest park. Go to gptx.org/MyNeighborhood

Garbage and Recycling Routes

Garbage and recycling collection days have chang

ed for some residents. For the new garbage and recycling map visit gptx.org/newroutes

Pipeline Monthy Newsletter

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

Ordinance Prevents Ice on Streets

A city ordinance makes it a violation to allow water from an irrigation system or water system to collect on city streets on cold nights when it can form ice and cause hazards for unsuspecting drivers. The ordinance is designed to encourage residents and businesses to be considerate during very cold weather. A resident or business that allows significant ice patches to form on city streets should be prepared to face fines.

Nov./Dec.

Calendar

Shotwell Town Hall Meeting

Thursday, Nov. 20

Talk to Tony Shotwell and learn about new and ongoing city projects.

7 p.m., Outlaws Barbecue, 2334 S. Belt Line Road

972-237-8108

Farmers Market

Saturday, Nov. 22,
Dec. 6

8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Market Square, 120 W. Main St.

972-237-4599 or gptx.org/farmersmarket

Coffee with a Cop

Saturday, Nov. 22

8 a.m.-10 a.m.

Join your neighbors and police officers for coffee and a conversation. No agenda or speeches, just a chance to ask questions , voice concerns and get to know officers in your neighborhood.

Click here for locations

Prairie Lights for Motorcyclists

Tuesday, Nov. 25

5610 Lake Ridge Parkway

Bike Night: Only motorcyclists will be allowed a preview of the new LED light displays.

$10 toy or donation requested for Santa Cop.

City Holiday

Nov. 27-28

Administrative offices closed, no garbage/recycling collection on Nov. 27 Click here

Farmers Market CLOSED

Saturday, Nov. 29

Mama's Party