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‘Lone Star Palengke' celebrates Filipino culture in Grand Prairie this Saturday

The Filipino community in North Texas is getting ready to celebrate something historic this weekend – the largest Filipino festival in the state. ...

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Foodie 411: Steak and Ale's delay, Mixtitos Kitchen's struggles, the return of Crossroads Diner & expansion of Tacodeli

If you were waiting for Steak and Ale to return to Texas, you’ll need to wait a little longer, meanwhile, patrons come to the rescue of a struggl...

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Grand Prairie USPS letter carrier goes the extra mile to deliver lost WWII letters

Alvin Gauthier has been a USPS letter carrier for about 20 years. He started the job when he was just 19 years old. This week demonstrated why he is so...

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‘Lone Star Palengke' celebrates Filipino culture in Grand Prairie this Saturday

The Filipino community in North Texas is getting ready to celebrate something historic this weekend – the largest Filipino festival in the state. ...

By nbcdfw
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St. Patricks Day

Monday 17th, March 2025

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Weird Al is coming to North Texas during BIGGER & WEIRDER 2025 Tour

“Weird Al” Yankovic announced he will be hitting the road in 2025. The BIGGER & WEIRDER 2025 Tour will bring Al’s legendary full-prod...

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Grand Prairie ISD closed schools an extra day to flush lines after water advisory

In Grand Prairie, the water is safe to drink after three days. Residents were advised to run their faucets before drinking. Grand Prairie schools d...

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USDA scholarship for students at historically Black colleges suspended

A federal scholarship aimed at boosting students from underserved and rural areas attending historically Black colleges and universities has been put o...

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Feb 22, 2025 11:54AM
Feb 22, 2025 11:54AM

Get motivated to exercise regularly like these gym rats in their 70s and 80s

You know you should develop a regular exercise routine, but you lack motivation. Promises to yourself are quickly broken, and you never establish enoug...

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Feb 22, 2025 09:42AM
Feb 22, 2025 09:42AM

Judge blocks Trump administration from terminating DEI-related grants

A federal judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration from terminating federal grants and contracts related to DEI as called for in executive orde...

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Feb 21, 2025 07:09PM
Feb 21, 2025 07:09PM

USPS halting retail operations at Melissa Post Office due to ‘safety concerns'

The United States Post Office says they are halting retail operations at the Melissa Post Office due to unspecified “safety concerns.” For the time being, retail operations are being moved from the post office on Melissa Road to the post office in Anna on Powell Parkway. “The safety and well-being of our customers and our employees is a priority to the U.S. Posta...

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Feb 21, 2025 04:16PM
Feb 21, 2025 04:16PM

Some Grand Prairie residents, businesses suffer another day unable to use water

Around 60,000 residents in Grand Prairie are still advised against drinking the city’s tap water due to potential contamination. This has now imp...

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New Grand Prairie ISD superintendent placed on paid leave, investigation opened

The Grand Prairie Independent School District has opened an investigation after placing its new superintendent on paid administrative leave during a sp...

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Hispanic Heritage Celebrations Community Calendar

Hispanic Heritage Month begins on September 15 and is celebrated until October 15! Across DFW, Hispanic Heritage events entertain, education, and inspi...

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Police search for three masked suspects in Grand Prairie small business robbery

Grand Prairie police said they’re working a case in which three masked suspects broke into a small business and took two safes full of cash. ...

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Free medical exams and vaccinations

NBC 5 and Telemundo 39 are Supporting Our Schools to make a difference in our amazing community by impacting the lives of learners in the DFW area. Tog...

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Clear the Shelters Community Calendar

NBC 5 and Telemundo 39’s Clear The Shelters™ is celebrating it’s 10th year! As part of our ongoing goal to help local animal shelters (and our...

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Man's body recovered after going underwater at Joe Pool Lake

The Grand Prairie Public Safety Dive Team recovered the body of a man who fell off a boat and never resurfaced at Joe Pool Lake. The Grand Prairie F...

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Major League Cricket returns to Grand Prairie for 2024 season

Major League Cricket released the 2024 season schedule with more than half of the matches again being played in Grand Prairie, including an extended pl...

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Silver Medal

Awarded for: Other Regions are giving property tax dollars back from schools....

Silver Medal

Awarded for: Other Regions are giving property tax dollars back from schools....

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‘Lone Star Palengke' celebrates Filipino culture in Grand Prairie this Saturday

The Filipino community in North Texas is getting ready to celebrate something historic this weekend – the largest Filipino festival in the state. ...

By nbcdfw
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Weird Al is coming to North Texas during BIGGER & WEIRDER 2025 Tour

“Weird Al” Yankovic announced he will be hitting the road in 2025. The BIGGER & WEIRDER 2025 Tour will bring Al’s legendary full-prod...

By nbcdfw
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Grand Prairie ISD closed schools an extra day to flush lines after water advisory

In Grand Prairie, the water is safe to drink after three days. Residents were advised to run their faucets before drinking. Grand Prairie schools d...

By nbcdfw
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Some Grand Prairie residents, businesses suffer another day unable to use water

Around 60,000 residents in Grand Prairie are still advised against drinking the city’s tap water due to potential contamination. This has now imp...

By nbcdfw
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New Grand Prairie ISD superintendent placed on paid leave, investigation opened

The Grand Prairie Independent School District has opened an investigation after placing its new superintendent on paid administrative leave during a sp...

By nbcdfw
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