No Garbage Collection Dec. 24
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City administrative offices will be closed on Friday, Dec. 23-Monday, Dec. 26 and there will be no garbage collection on Saturday, Dec. 24.
For more city services holiday hours, click here
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It's that most wonderful time of the year-especially in Grand Prairie, where the holidays shine a little brighter thanks to
Prairie Lights, the premiere drive-through holiday light park in Texas.
You've got until New Year's Day to experience an all-new, breathtaking display of millions of lights on the beautiful shores of Joe Pool Lake
11 smart tips that will help you have a blast at Prairie Lights
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The Texas Department of Transportation is moving forward to replace damaged elements of the Bardin Road Bridge over State Highway 360. The bridge was severely damaged by fire in November and remains closed for safety concerns. Work to repair the bridge will begin after a contractor is selected in early 2017, and repairs will take several months to complete. For additional information, call TxDOT at 817-370-6630.
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2017 Prairie Paws Calendars Available
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The 2017 Heroes & Paws for a Cause calendar that features the wonderful firefighters of the Grand Prairie Fire Department doting on the darling dogs (and one mischievous cat) of Prairie Paws Adoption Center are now available for purchase. Calendars are $15 and benefit the
GPFD Hearts and Hoses and
Prairie Paws Adoption Center.
Locations accepting cash or checks:
- City Hall, 317 College St. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday-Friday
- Tourist Center, 2170 N. Belt Line Rd. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday
- Development Center, 206 W Church St. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday-Friday
- Fire Departments
Location accepting cash, checks and credit cards:
- Prairie Paws Adoption Center, 2222 W. Warrior Trl. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday
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 Visit Prairie Paws Adoption Center, 2222 Warrior Tr., for a $20 adoption special now-Dec. 23.
Join us this holiday season in getting them all a home before Christmas!
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The 2016 Annual City of Grand Prairie holiday ornament is handmade this year by Rebecca Jensen, wife of Mayor Ron Jensen. Choose from five different custom-designed ornaments that stand upright, perfect for decorating a fireplace mantel or shelf for the holidays.
2016 ornaments are for sale at the following locations:
- City Hall, 317 College St.
- Tourist Center, 2170 N. Belt Line Road
- Warmack Library, 760 Bardin Road
- The Main Library, 901 Conover Dr.
- The Summit, 2975 Esplanade
Ornaments are $10 each or three for $25. Previous year's ornaments (as available) can be purchased at City Hall for $5.
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Free Streaming Movies and TV Shows
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Grand Prairie library card holders can now download the free Hoopla digital mobile app (Android or IOS) or visit us online to begin enjoying thousands of movies, TV shows, e-audiobooks and music on your smartphones, tablets and computers. For more information, call 972-237-5700 or visit gptx.org/library.
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Cooking oil and grease can clog the drain when poured down the kitchen sink. Pick up a free funnel that makes pouring your used grease and cooking oil into a non-leaking container easy. Then save the container in the refrigerator until the next
Household Hazardous Waste collection event where it can be properly disposed.
Free funnels (while supplies last) are at the following locations:
* City Hall Lobby and Water Department, 317 College Street
* Development Center, 206 W. Church St.
* Public Safety Building, 1525 Arkansas Lane
* Prairie Paws Adoption Center, 2222 W. Warrior Trail
* Betty Warmack Library, 760 Bardin Road
* Main Library, 901 Conover Drive
* Shotwell Library, 2750 Graham Street
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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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Open every night through Jan. 1
Prairielights.org
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Thursday, Dec. 15
Performed by multi-Grammy award winners, Riders in the Sky
Festive mix of western music classics, traditional Christmas music and Riders' original yuletide carols in a holiday spectacular sure to delight Saddle Pals of all ages
8 p.m., Uptown Theater
120 E. Main St.
972-237-8786, uptowntheatergp.com
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Thursday, Dec. 15
Kids of all ages are invited to sit and read with a four-legged friend at Prairie Paws
4:30-5:30 p.m.
Prairie Paws Adoption Center
2222 W. Warrior Tr.
972-237-5700
PrairieLights.org
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Sunday, Dec. 18
6 p.m., Uptown Theater
120 E. Main St.
$5 per person, $10 per family
972-237-8786
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Snow Ho-Ho - Holiday Festivities for the Whole Family!
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| Monday, Dec. 19 2-4 p.m., Shotwell Library
2750 Graham St.
972-237-5700, gptx.org/library
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Movie: How the Grinch Stole Christmas
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Monday, Dec. 19
1 p.m., Main Library
901 Conover Dr.
972-237-5700, gptx.org/library
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| Monday, Dec. 19 6 p.m., Uptown Theater
120 E. Main St.
$5 per person, $10 per family
972-237-8786, gptx.org/library
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Tuesday, Dec. 20
6 p.m., Uptown Theater
120 E. Main St.
$5 per person, $10 per family
972-237-8786
uptowntheatergp.com
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Holiday - City Offices Closed
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Friday, Dec. 23-Monday, Dec. 26
gptx.org for details
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Tuesday, Dec. 27-Thursday, Jan. 12
Charley Taylor Recreation Center parking lot
601 E. Grand Prairie Road, Parkhill Parking lot, 5100 Block of S. Robinson Road,
Grand Prairie Landfill, 1102 MacArthur Blvd.
972-237-4566
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Free Electronics Recycling
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Saturday, Jan. 7
9-11 a.m.
Development Center Parking Lot
206 W. Church St.
gptx.org/recycling
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Hazardous Waste Collection Day
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Saturday, Jan. 7
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Main Library, 901 Conover Dr.
972-237-5700, gptx.org/library
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Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
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Monday, Jan. 9
7 p.m., City Hall - City Council Chambers, 317 College St.
972-237-8035
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