Copyright (c) 2007 Grand Prairie Times. All rights reserved. http://www.grandprairietimes.com http://www.grandprairietimes.com/allstories1/redirects/20080307085942.shtml Sun, 07 Apr 2008 08:59:42 CST A few days ago I walked across the street to the lake and found a really big egg on the ground. http://www.grandprairietimes.com/allstories1/redirects/20080307083828.shtml Sun, 07 Apr 2008 08:38:28 CST The Grand Prairie Optimist Club held the annual Youth Appreciation event - ``Most Improved Fourth Graders`` - was scheduled for March 6 but had to be postponed due to the bad weather - it was held Tuesday, April 1 - 7 PM at Bush Elementary School, GP. http://www.grandprairietimes.com/allstories1/redirects/20080306234943.shtml Sun, 06 Apr 2008 11:49:43 CST The March weather was perfect for fishing at Mike Lewis Park it was full of people with poles. Everybody was having a great time at this newly designed park. The ponds were surrounded by people with fishing poles in the water hoping for a bite. The weather was warm with temperatures in the 80`s. The next evening we had snow don`t you just love this Texas weather. A lot of people must love it because the DFW Area was the fastest growing metropolitan area in the nation during 2007. http://www.grandprairietimes.com/allstories1/redirects/20080306183212.shtml Sun, 06 Apr 2008 6:32:12 CST Ruthe Jackson has won a prestigious Texas Environmental Excellence Award for 2008. She was selected from nominations statewide for her efforts in environmental education and conservation. Jackson is one of 12 winners statewide to be recognized with an award,presented by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality in a ceremony in Austin on April 30. For the past 22 years, Jackson served on the city council and has used her position to advocate for a wide range of environmental projects including a curbside recycling program in 2000. She founded the Grand Prairie chapter of Keep Texas Beautiful which won a 2006 Governor`s Community Achievement Award. Jackson is also the first woman in Texas to receive the National Lady Bird Johnson award in 1977 for her long-standing dedication to the Grand Prairie park system. Jackson focused on Grand Prairie`s youth by sponsoring programs for the area`s Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops. She is the namesake of Keep Texas Beautiful`s Ruthe Jackson Youth Leadership Award, given annually to students who exhibit environmental excellence. She was instrumental in establishing the Green and Clean Campus program at all 37 Grand Prairie schools, serving 20,000 students. http://www.grandprairietimes.com/allstories1/redirects/20080207122602.shtml Sun, 07 Mar 2008 12:26:02 CST Come on down to celebrate the release of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull with all kinds of celebrity guests, fun and activities this May 17, 2008 at the Logos Youth Center in downtown Grand Prairie. http://www.grandprairietimes.com/allstories1/redirects/20080207122601.shtml Sun, 07 Mar 2008 12:26:01 CST More than 400 young anglers cast their reels during the Grand Prairie Parks and Recreation Department`s Kid`s Fishing Day on March 1 at the Mike Lewis Park lagoon. http://www.grandprairietimes.com/allstories1/redirects/20080207122559.shtml Sun, 07 Mar 2008 12:25:59 CST The American Association of Independent Professional Baseball`s 2008 tryout camp will be March 27-28 in Fort Worth, TX. http://www.grandprairietimes.com/allstories1/redirects/20080205131254.shtml Sun, 05 Mar 2008 1:12:54 CST The Regional Transportation Council of the North Central Texas Council of Governments invites the public ot learn what is happening with transportation in the region and help set priorities for the future. http://www.grandprairietimes.com/allstories1/redirects/20080205131253.shtml Sun, 05 Mar 2008 1:12:53 CST The City of Grand Prairie celebrated on March 1 the opening of Good Link Trail, the first of two Texas-sized trail openings this spring. Good Link Trail connects C.P. Waggoner Park with Mike Lewis Park, 2600 N. Carrier Parkway. http://www.grandprairietimes.com/allstories1/redirects/20080205131252.shtml Sun, 05 Mar 2008 1:12:52 CST Prime Retail, one of the largest and most successful developers of outlet centers across the country, announced today the City of Grand Prairie signed the official development agreement for the leading U.S. developer to begin construction on its newest outlet shopping destination this fall. http://www.grandprairietimes.com/allstories1/redirects/20080205131251.shtml Sun, 05 Mar 2008 1:12:51 CST Six Easter egg hunts in six parks throughout town will take place on Saturday March 22 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for kids 1-12 years old. http://www.grandprairietimes.com/allstories1/redirects/20080205131250.shtml Sun, 05 Mar 2008 1:12:50 CST The Grand Prairie AirHogs of the American Association have bolstered their outfield with the signing of former major league first-round draft pick David Espinosa. http://www.grandprairietimes.com/allstories1/redirects/20080205131248.shtml Sun, 05 Mar 2008 1:12:48 CST The Grand Prairie AirHogs of the American Association have announced the signing of righthanded pitcher James Garcia, who brings Triple-A experience to the AirHogs roster this season. http://www.grandprairietimes.com/allstories1/redirects/20080204125741.shtml Sun, 04 Mar 2008 12:57:41 CST Mr. Kenneth King`s second period math class at Bill Arnold Middle School (Grand Prairie ISD) accomplished an amazing feat - they pulled together to win a national math competition - beating out 400 other schools across the United States for a chance to donate $1,000 to the charity of their choosing. http://www.grandprairietimes.com/allstories1/redirects/20080204125740.shtml Sun, 04 Mar 2008 12:57:40 CST Grand Prairie—Police recently responded to a check welfare call at 2301 Avenue H East #2214 on February 27, 2008. http://www.grandprairietimes.com/allstories1/redirects/20080204125739.shtml Sun, 04 Mar 2008 12:57:39 CST After a year in Iraq, Army Sergeant Christopher Sauceda returned home looking for additional ways to give back to his community. He joined the National Marrow Donor Program registry, and within a year, he learned he was a perfect match for a patient in desperate need of a bone marrow transplant. http://www.grandprairietimes.com/allstories1/redirects/20080204125738.shtml Sun, 04 Mar 2008 12:57:38 CST A new community church is coming to the city of Grand Prairie. Due to the tremendous growth of the southern sector of the city the Tarrant Baptist Association will partner with Founding Pastor Malcolm L. Finkley, a Grand Prairie resident to launch Life Church in September. http://www.grandprairietimes.com/allstories1/redirects/20080204125737.shtml Sun, 04 Mar 2008 12:57:37 CST Stacy M. Lloyd, of Grand Prairie, has recently been awarded a master of public health (MPH) degree from the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health (GSPH). http://www.grandprairietimes.com/allstories1/redirects/20080204125736.shtml Sun, 04 Mar 2008 12:57:36 CST Livestone Lodge #152, Statler Hilton Hotel, and Texas & Pacific Warehouse is included on 2008 Endangered Historic Places List. http://www.grandprairietimes.com/allstories1/redirects/20080204125735.shtml Sun, 04 Mar 2008 12:57:35 CST The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor recently announced that 367 students have been listed on the fall 2007 Provost Honor Roll. http://www.grandprairietimes.com/allstories1/redirects/20080204125734.shtml Sun, 04 Mar 2008 12:57:34 CST Grand Prairie AirHogs hosts an open house every Sunday. http://www.grandprairietimes.com/allstories1/redirects/20080204125733.shtml Sun, 04 Mar 2008 12:57:33 CST The South Grand Prairie High School Chey-Anne and Indi-Anne Drill Teams are gearing up for try-outs for the 2008-09 School year. http://www.grandprairietimes.com/allstories1/redirects/20080204125732.shtml Sun, 04 Mar 2008 12:57:32 CST With the 2008 season rapidly approaching, the Grand Prairie AirHogs of the American Association have added two former Class AAA players to their squad, first baseman Billy Munoz and righthanded pitcher Kieran Mattison. http://www.grandprairietimes.com/allstories1/redirects/20080116162929.shtml Sun, 16 Feb 2008 4:29:29 CST Jack Roush, one of the most famous names in motorsports, has released his 2008 appearance schedule, which will bring him to Grand Prairie, Texas on April 3, 2008. http://www.grandprairietimes.com/allstories1/redirects/20080109144250.shtml Sun, 09 Feb 2008 2:42:50 CST The season of love is in full swing as local florists scurry to spread romantic messages this week. Fragrant bouquets, mouth-watering candies and emotional cards will find their way into the hearts of many. http://www.grandprairietimes.com/allstories1/redirects/20080109144246.shtml Sun, 09 Feb 2008 2:42:46 CST Mike Plante of Grand Prairie spent the bulk of his career working overseas or as a soldier. He returned to the U.S. last year and chose to stay true to his security skills. He opened a surveillance technology franchise last week and it`s the first in Texas. http://www.grandprairietimes.com/allstories1/redirects/20080021013611.shtml Sun, 21 Jan 2008 01:36:11 CST In observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the City of Grand Prairie administrative offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 21. Other city services affected are: http://www.grandprairietimes.com/allstories1/redirects/20080021013610.shtml Sun, 21 Jan 2008 01:36:10 CST On Friday, Jan. 18, the new frontage roads for SH 161 (Segment I) between IH-20 and Pioneer Parkway (Spur 303) were opened to traffic. http://www.grandprairietimes.com/allstories1/redirects/20080021013607.shtml Sun, 21 Jan 2008 01:36:07 CST At 11:20pm on January 10, 2007 a plain clothes detective shot and killed a 22 year old man from Beaumont, Texas who tried to rob him at gun point. http://www.grandprairietimes.com/allstories1/redirects/20080021013606.shtml Sun, 21 Jan 2008 01:36:06 CST Prairie`s installation of the state`s first railroad crossing photo enforcement system is paying off. The Grand Prairie Police Department reports a 48 percent decrease in violations from June to September at the SE 9th Street railroad crossing in Grand Prairie where the first camera system was activated on June 1.