‘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.



The Lone Star Palengke – which means ‘market’ in the Tagalog language of the Philippines – is expected to draw in more than 10,000 people this Saturday at Asia Times Square in Grand Prairie. The free event runs from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.







The festival aims to share the food, music, art, dances, and ... Read more

USDA scholarship for students at historically Black colleges



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



The U.S. Department of Agriculture suspended ... Read more

Some Grand Prairie residents, businesses suffer another day



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



Joe Zavala, owner of Zavala ... Read more

Weird Al is coming to North Texas during BIGGER & WEIRDER 20



“Weird Al” Yankovic announced he will be hitting the road in 2025.



The BIGGER & WEIRDER 2025 Tour will bring Al’s legendary full-production multimedia comedy rock show back to the concert st ... Read more

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 inspire people of all ages. Don’t miss out on the fun with this calendar, covering events in our community!



¡Celebramos! A Celebration of Latin American Culture & HeritageSeptember 14 through October 27Fort Worth Botanic GardenCelebrate Hispanic culture and heritage with this event series spanning 7-weeks. With 11 events, there’s something for ... Read more

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 Fire Department responded to a possible drowning call on S ... Read more

Grand Prairie ISD closed schools an extra day to flush lines



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



Grand Prairie schools decided not to open because flushing all their lines would ... Read more

New Grand Prairie ISD superintendent placed on paid leave, i



The Grand Prairie Independent School District has opened an investigation after placing its new superintendent on paid administrative leave during a special meeting of the school board on Wednesday night.



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