Grand Prairie ISD superintendent resigns after reaching settlement with the district
Grand Prairie ISD’s troubled superintendent has resigned, and the board may now begin the process of finding a new leader.
Grand Prairie resident wins $2M lottery prize
The $2 million winner chose to remain anonymous. Was it you?
Two dead after suspected red-light crash in Grand Prairie
Two people were killed early Monday morning in a car crash after police believe a driver ran a red light on a service road in Grand Prairie.
Dr. Martin Luther King Day events in North Texas
Communities across North Texas will celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. leading up to MLK Day on Jan. 20, 2025.
Grand Prairie shooting kills 16-year-old, police looking for suspects
Grand Prairie police are looking for the suspect or suspects involved in a deadly shooting on Saturday.
Where to find the best Christmas lights in Dallas-Fort Worth
Gather your family, grab some hot cocoa, and explore the best Christmas light displays across DFW. This list includes free Christmas lights and drive-thru shows.
Grand Prairie ISD fires superintendent without ever fully explaining why
The Grand Prairie Independent School District’s new superintendent has officially been fired just six months after he was hired.
Grand Prairie ISD superintendent Jorge Arredondo fired by school board
After a contentious battle, the Grand Prairie ISD school board voted to fire Superintendent Dr. Jorge Arredondo in a 5-2 vote.
Grand Prairie expanding south with new master-planned community
Grand Prairie has annexed 1,500 acres of land to its south to make room for a new community called Goodland.
Girls on the Run DFW holds 5K in Grand Prairie
Hundreds of North Texas girls laced up their shoes for The Girls on The Run 5k from Lone Star Park in Grand Prairie on Saturday morning.
Grand Prairie ISD superintendent's job in limbo after order blocking his firing expires
The temporary restraining order preventing the district from terminating Dr, Jorge Arredondo's contract is no longer in effect after the district's motion to move the case to federal court. His lawyer says the move leave's him vulnerable once again to being fired.
Renovation company upgrades disabled Grand Prairie veteran's bathroom
Military veterans and husband and wife Manuel and Kristin Chavez were excited for the big reveal of their complete master bath remodel.
How new DNA technology helped solve 16-year-old Grand Prairie cold case
Grand Prairie is just the latest North Texas police department to use DNA technology to solve a cold case. Police are calling it a game changer for law enforcement.
Suspicious parents likely stopped pediatrician's assistant from victimizing more children, police say
The detective investigating this case says more families have come forward saying their children could have been victimized had they not intervened.
Cold case cracked: DNA evidence links suspect to 2008 Grand Prairie murder
Grand Prairie police have arrested a suspect in a 2008 murder case following advancements in DNA testing technology.
One killed in suspected drunk driving crash in Grand Prairie
One person was killed in a suspected multi-vehicle drunk driving crash early Saturday morning in Grand Prairie, police said.
DNA evidence connects suspect to 2008 murder in Grand Prairie
Grand Prairie police say an arrest was made 16 years after Raymond Hernandez's death thanks to DNA evidence.
Judge blocks Grand Prairie ISD from firing its superintendent
The school board is blocked from making any decisions regarding the superintendent’s future after a Dallas County judge granted a temporary restraining order on Monday.
Grand Prairie resident wins $5M from Texas Lottery scratch-off
A Grand Prairie resident claimed a top prize winning ticket worth $5 million in the Texas Lottery® scratch ticket game, $400 Million Mega Bucks.
Why 3 North Texas cities are ranked highest for natural disaster risk
Irving, Grand Prairie, and Arlington are the top three U.S. cities at highest risk for natural disasters, according to a study by WalletHub. Houston ranks fourth.