The building footprint for the city's new Epic project at Grand Central Park, State Highway 161 between Arkansas Lane and Warrior Trail, is becoming a reality as construction progress continues on phase 1. The Epic will include a large aquatic center, playground for children of all abilities, amphitheater that will host concerts and additional trails. Opening date is scheduled for November 2017. More info. about The Epic
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Thanksgiving Holiday Closings
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In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, the city of Grand Prairie administrative offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 24-Friday, Nov. 25. There will be no garbage collection on Thursday, Nov. 24. More Thanksgiving holiday schedule info.
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Cycle with Mayor at Prairie Lights, Decorate Your Bike for Prizes
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Be some of the first to see all new displays at the 2016 Prairie Lights. The Sneak-a-Peek Run and Walk events are sold out, but Grand Prairie residents still have a chance to preview Prairie Lights at the Sneak-a-Peek Cyclin' with the Mayor event on
Monday
, Nov. 21.
Bring your own bike and helmet to cycle with Mayor Ron Jensen at Prairie Lights, 5610 Lake Ridge Parkway. The ride starts at 6 p.m., and the first 100 participants will receive a free long-sleeve Cyclin' with the Mayor t-shirt.
Riders who decorate their bicycle for the holidays can enter to win prizes for "Best Group," "Most Creative," and "Best Christmas Characters" categories. To enter the contest, arrive by 5:30 p.m. to sign up at the Get Fit GP tent. Then meet at the stage after the ride for judging.
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 Swedish home furnishings retailer
IKEA is building a 293,000-square-foot store east of SH 161 at Mayfield Road, north of Interstate 20. Opening is scheduled for fall 2017.
 Construction is underway on a new
FnG Eats Restaurant on Main Street downtown. The new 5,300-square-foot restaurant will open in the historic Fire Station No. 1 with indoor seating for 150 and covered outdoor seating for 70. Opening is scheduled for spring 2017.
Panera Bread,
Starbucks and
R-Taco will open new locations on the southeast corner of South Carrier and Westchase Drive in early 2017.
A new
Whataburger restaurant will open in spring 2017 on Belt Line and Interstate 30, just east of QT.
El Pollo Loco is building a 2,899-square-foot restaurant on 2125 North State Highway 360, just south of the new Dairy Queen.
Pollo Regio will construct a new restaurant between Family Dollar and O'Reilly on the east side of South Carrier Parkway.
Waffle House plans to open a new restaurant in early 2017 north of Pioneer Parkway and east of Belt Line road next to Burger King.
Building is in progress on a new
Walmart store east of State Highway 161 between Arkansas Lane and Pioneer Parkway. Scheduled to be complete in late spring 2017, it will include a grocery store, retail, fueling station and automotive center. The city expects restaurant development in the near future on the 11 outlots near the store.
Family Dollar is building a new store on the southeast corner of Belt Line and Marshall.
A new 6,950-square-foot
First Choice Emergency Room on the southwest corner of Jefferson and South Carrier Parkway is scheduled to be complete in 2017.
Methodist Convenient Care will construct a new 45,700-square-foot medical clinic with urgent care, diagnostic imaging, physical therapy and physician offices on Lake Ridge and Polo.
Hilton Tru will build a new 98-room hotel on the east side of State Highway 360 North, just south of Avenue K.
Hyatt Place is constructing a new 100-room hotel at 2300 Interstate 20.
A new 91-room
Comfort Suites will be constructed at 702 Paddock Way.
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 Have you ever seen paint running down the street into a stormdrain, an abandoned drum on the side of the road, or an unidentifiable liquid in a gutter and wondered who you could call to take care of it? The city's Environmental Quality Division remedies human and environmental health hazards. Just call 972-237-8055 to report your pollution concerns. Your earth thanks you!
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Holiday Camp at Recreation Centers
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Grand Prairie Recreation Centers will offer day camp for youth Dec. 19-22 and Dec. 27-30, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Fee is $64 per week ($16 per day). For more information, please call:
Tony Shotwell Life Center
972-237-7529
Charley Taylor Recreation Center
972-264-6890
Dalworth Recreation Center
972-237-4760
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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, Nov. 17
Kids of all ages are invited to sit and read with a four-legged friend at Prairie Paws (their choice of dog or cat)
4:30-5:30 p.m.
Prairie Paws Adoption Center
2222 W. Warrior Tr.
972-237-5700, gptx.org/library
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Friday, Nov. 18
8-10 a.m.
First Baptist Church Grand Prairie
950 Mayfield Road
972-237-8966 or 972-237-7545
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Saturday, Nov. 19
8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Market Square
120 W. Main St.
972-237-4599
gptx.org/farmersmarket
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| Saturday, Nov. 19 Presented by the Dallas Summer Musicals Academy of Performing Arts
10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
Uptown Theater
120 E. Main St.
Free admission with donation of food or toy for Prairie Paws Adoption Center per family
214-969-7469
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You're a Good Man Charlie Brown
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| Saturday, Nov. 19 Presented by the Dallas Summer Musicals Academy of Performing Arts
1:15 p.m., 3:15 p.m.
Uptown Theater
120 E. Main St.
Free admission with donation of food or toy for Prairie Paws Adoption Center per family
214-969-7469
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Monday, Nov. 21
Prairie Lights Ride
6 p.m., Meet at Lynn Creek Park
5610 Lake Ridge Parkway
gptx.org/GetFitGP
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Tuesday, Nov. 22
Kindergartners as Word Building
4:30 p.m., Main Library
901 Conover Dr.
972-237-5700, gptx.org/library
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Thursday, Nov. 24
Thanksgiving holiday
City offices closed Nov. 24-25
No garbage collection on Nov. 24
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Prairie Lights Drive Thru Holiday Park
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| Thursday, Nov. 24- Sunday, Jan. 1 6 p.m., Lynn Creek Park5610 Lake Ridge Parkway
$35 per carload
972-237-GLOW
prairielights.org
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Thursday, Dec. 1
6 p.m., City Hall
317 College St.
Choir performances, photos with Santa and lighting of the Christmas tree
972-237-8100, GrandFunGP.com
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Holiday Happenings: Craft and Wine
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Friday, Dec. 2
6:30 p.m., Main Library
901 Conover Dr.
Registration is required.
$5 per person
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Friday, Dec. 2-Saturday, Dec. 3 and Friday, Dec. 9-Sunday, Dec. 11
A Christmas Fairytale Opera
Presented by the Grand Prairie Arts Council
8 p.m., Uptown Theater
120 E. Main St.
Tickets: 972-237-8786
artsgp.org
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Farmers Market Empty Bowls Fundraiser
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Saturday, Dec. 3
8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Market Square
120 W. Main St.
972-237-4599
gptx.org/farmersmarket
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Household Hazardous Waste Collection
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Saturday, Dec. 3
9-11 a.m.
Development Center
206 W. Church St.
Registration required at 972-237-8055 or
gptx.org/WQ/HHW
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Free Electronics Recycling
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Saturday, Dec. 3
9-11 a.m.
Development Center
206 W. Church St.
No registration required. Proof of residence required in the form of a drivers license or water bill.
972-237-8151 or gptx.org/recycling
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