GP Fire Dept. Achieves Top ISO Rating
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Grand Prairie homeowners and local business owners may qualify to receive a lower insurance renewal rate as a result of the ISO 1 rating score earned by the Grand Prairie Fire Department.
The city joins the top 1 percent of communities in the United States for excellence in fire protection. Only 1 in 33 cities in Texas have received an ISO 1 rating.
More info. on Grand Prairie ISO Rating
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Special Election for Street Improvements
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On May 6, 2017, Grand Prairie residents will be asked to vote for or against renewing the local 1/4 cent sales tax for street improvements.
Early voting is April 24-May 2
Election day is Saturday, May 6, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
For more voting information and a complete listing of polling locations, go to
gptx.org/election or call 972-237-8035.
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Options for Storm Debris Cleanup
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Residents are responsible for cleanup of private property (unless your driveway or street is blocked).
- Regular Garbage Collection: For your tree limbs and brush to be picked up with your regular garbage collection, just bundle into 6-foot lengths no larger than 1 cubic yard and no heavier than 50 lbs, and place it next to your household garbage.
- Landfill: Grand Prairie residents are offered one free dump at the landfill per month
- Limb and Brush Pickup: For pickup of branches (smaller than 10 inches in diameter) and brush that are not bundled with your regular garbage collection, wait for city crews to come through your neighborhood (a call to request pickup is not needed). Because of the extent of recent storm damage throughout the city, it may take time for crews to pick up in your area. Make sure debris is piled neatly at the curb at least 2 feet away from utility poles and any other obstacle that would prevent collection.
More information about Storm Debris Cleanup
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Main Street Fest April 21-23
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 Mark your calendar for the 6th Annual Main Street Fest featuring live performances by Pat Green, Reckless Kelly, La Mafia and Tejas Brothers. Enjoy carnival rides, arts and crafts, food and beer gardens, KIDZONE and more.
Downtown Grand Prairie, 200 Block of W. Main St.
Friday, April 21 - 5 p.m.-midnight
Saturday, April 22 - 10 a.m.-midnight
Sunday, April 23 - noon-8 pm.
More information
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 Join Mayor Ron Jensen for 5-mile bike rides.
Tuesday, April 25 - 6 p.m.
North Grand Prairie Ride - Meet at Eisenhower Elementary
2012 N. Carrier Parkway
Tuesday, May 23 - 6 p.m.
Lone Star/Campion Trail Ride - Meet at Lone Star Park
1000 Lone Star Parkway
View 2017 Cyclin' with the Mayor Schedule
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 The Farmers Market is open 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays from April through December, featuring locally grown fruits and vegetables, meats, honey, pastries, desserts, pastas, spices, chips, salsas, tamales, candles, soaps and much more!
Don't miss Craft Fair Day April 29!
For more information, visit
gptx.org/farmersmarket
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 Grab a cup of coffee and hang out with the pups from Prairie Paws Adoption Center Sunday, April 9 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Starbucks, 3054 W. Camp Wisdom Rd. The Waggin' Wagon will provide furry adoptable friends for a special adoption price. Even if you can't adopt right now, visit the wagon for information on how you can help the shelter! For more information, visit gptx.org/paws.
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Coming Soon to the Uptown Theater
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Robin Spielberg - April 14
Pianist and Composer
A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline
May 13
Julie Johnson Chronicles the life story of Patsy Cline
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Friends of the Library Book Sale
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The Friends of the Library will have their Spring Book Sale April 18-23 at the Main Library, 901 Conover Dr. Proceeds benefit the Grand Prairie Library System.
Tuesday, April 18: Members only 5-7:30 p.m. Not a member? Family memberships are available at the door for $10.
The sale is free and open to the public on the following dates:
Wednesday, April 19-Thursday, April 20: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Friday, April 21: noon-5 p.m.
Saturday, April 22: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sunday, April 23: 1-5 p.m. Half Price Day!
For more information, visit
gptx.org/library
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Saturday, April 22, 8-11 a.m.
Parking area between The Summit and Public Safety Building
2975 Esplanade
1 box $5, 3 boxes $10 (boxes must be no larger than 11" x 17")
No plastic bags.
Sponsored by the Grand Prairie Crime Commission
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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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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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Saturday, April 8
8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Farmers Market
120 W. Main St
972-237-4599
gptx.org/farmersmarket
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Second Saturday Stitchers
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| Saturday, April 8 9 a.m.-noon
Warmack Library
760 Bardin Rd.
Bring your stitch project and we'll enjoy each other's company as we work
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Saturday, April 8
1-3 p.m.
Kirby Creek Indoor Pool
3201 Corn Valley Road
Collect and play with Easter eggs in the heated indoor pool and turn them in for a sweet prize. $3 per person
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Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day
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Saturday, April 8
9-11 a.m.
Development Center
206 W. Church St.
Drop off your household hazardous waste
Registration required at
gptx.org/WQ/HHW or call 972-237-8055
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| Saturday, April 8 Electronics Recycling
9-11 a.m.
Development Center Parking Lot, 206 W. Church St.
No registration required.
For info.: gptx.org/recycling
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AARP Tax Help for Elderly, Low Income
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Monday, April 10
11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Veterans Park Events Center
925 Conover Dr.
(Sign up is available shortly after 10 a.m.)
Bring 1099s and W2 forms, as well as a copy of last year's tax return
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Monday, April 10
6-7 p.m., Warmack Library
760 Bardin Road
Dark Matter, by Blake Crouch
972-237-5770
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Computer Class: Twitter and Snapchat
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Monday, April 10
6-7 p.m., Main Library
901 Conover Dr.
Register at kolabode@gptx.org
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Beginner Sign Language Class
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Monday, April 10
7-9 p.m., Main Library
901 Conover Dr.
Learn basic ASL.
972-237-5700
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Read, Play, Learn in the Park
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Monday, April 11
5:30 p.m.
Mike Lewis Park Pavilion
1836 Frank Dr.
Fun for all ages!
972-237-5700
gptx.org/library
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