Grand Prairie News

A 'team effort' nabs Texas homicide suspect in Alamo

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:33:27 GMT

A man who is a suspect in the double-homicide of his girlfriend and her teenage daughter at their Dallas-area home was arrested at Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center Sunday, an Alamogordo Department of Public Safety spokesman said.

Community News: Round Rock library hosts free film, free BBQ; Hays...

Thu, 23 May 2013 07:34:48 GMT

The principal of an all-boys school in the Grand Prairie school district has been selected to lead Austin's new School for Young Men.

Grand Prairie Man Suspected In Double Murder Arrested In New Mexico

Thu, 23 May 2013 03:25:05 GMT

A 45-year-old man suspected of murdering his girlfriend and her teenage daughter was arrested in New Mexico on Monday.

Man facing life prison sentence after methamphetamine conviction

Thu, 23 May 2013 01:15:28 GMT

A man faces 10 years to life in federal prison and a $5 million fine after being convicted by a federal jury on Wednesday for methamphetamine possession with the intent to distribute 50 grams or more.

Selena Gomez Then And Now: Acting With Chuck Norris, First Kiss And More

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:04:36 GMT

Now that Selena's achieved mega-babe status, it's getting harder and harder to remember that she got her start as a Disney kid.

Pedestrian Killed in Alleged Drunken-Driving Crash

Tue, 21 May 2013 02:33:51 GMT

Police say a man was walking on a roadway when a drunk driver hit him, pushing him over a guardrail and falling 19 feet to his death.

Pedestrian killed by motorist on Grand Prairie street

Mon, 20 May 2013 17:04:59 GMT

A young pedestrian walking on a street was hit and killed Sunday night by a suspected drunken driver, police said Monday.

CaseStack Announces 2012 Warehouse of the Year

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:24:52 GMT

CaseStack established the "Warehouse of the Year" program in 2006 to honor their partners that demonstrate a dedication to providing exceptional service and a willingness to accommodate CaseStack's continued growth.

Goldeyes general glowing

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:12:19 GMT

Relaxed is not a way Rick Forney has often been described in his seven-plus years managing the Winnipeg Goldeyes.

Man jumps out of car in Arlington, dies

Mon, 13 May 2013 17:46:26 GMT

ARLINGTON A Grand Prairie man died Sunday at a Fort Worth hospital from injuries he suffered when he jumped from a moving vehicle onto a street, police said Monday.

Hours after Hispanic candidate failed to win seat on Grand Prairie...

Mon, 13 May 2013 12:41:53 GMT

As our Eden Stiffman reported only days ago, longtime Dallas politico Domingo Garcia infused some cash into the race for the Grand Prairie Independent School District board in the hopes of adding just one Hispanic to its roster of all-white, all-male representatives.

Hit-and-Run Crash Kills Mother of Three

Mon, 13 May 2013 04:32:41 GMT

"I kissed her and said 'goodbye,' but I didn't know that was the last time I was going to talk to her," said Stoker.

McClosky 50th

Sun, 12 May 2013 12:44:10 GMT

The couple have three children, Jimmy McClosky and Sherrie McDonald, both of Wichita Falls, and Shelly Wolfe of Grand Prairie, Texas.

Sleepover at the Ballpark

Sun, 12 May 2013 08:39:34 GMT

Shay Mitchell, son Peyton, age six, husband Charles and son Evan, 11, of Mansfield, arrive with their sleeping bags at a sleepover for Rangers fans at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Saturday, May 11, 2013.

Fatal Crash Closes Eastbound I20 At SH 161

Sun, 12 May 2013 04:35:00 GMT

One person was critically injured and all lanes of eastbound Interstate 20 near the intersection with State Highway 161 in Grand Prairie were closed after a three-car collision Saturday night.

Ron Jensen narrowly leads Mark Hepworth as Grand Prairie chooses a new mayor

Sun, 12 May 2013 01:35:27 GMT

With early results in, Ron Jensen has a narrow lead over Mark Hepworth. The men previously served together on the city council before resigning to run for mayor.

Irving PD: Woman dies fleeing hit-and-run accident

Sat, 11 May 2013 17:21:17 GMT

A hit-and-run driver fleeing the scene drove into the rear of an18 wheeler near the Belt Line exit of Interstate 30, causing her Nissan to get stuck and dragged by the large truck, police say.

55-year-old to graduate from UT-Arlington after persevering for years

Sat, 11 May 2013 05:02:41 GMT

When he collects his diploma Saturday, Irving Tyrone Deckard will become the first in his family to earn a college degree.

Texas House approves bill to disclose settlements

Fri, 10 May 2013 23:48:00 GMT

Confidentiality agreements similar to the gag order imposed in a sexual harassment settlement involving Tarrant County District Attorney Joe Shannon would be prohibited under legislation passed by the Texas House on Friday.

Police chase that started in Grand Prairie ended in Dallas with suspect arrested on drug charges

Fri, 10 May 2013 19:38:33 GMT

Grand Prairie police arrested a man who they said fled from officers during a traffic stop and led police on a chase into Dallas, during which he threw narcotics out of his car.