Grand Prairie voters overwhelmingly supported a proposition that would maintain the city's sale and use tax rate providing revenue for street repairs and maintenance Proposition A was for the reauthorization of the local sales and use tax at the rate of one-fourth of one percent The rate has been at 8.25% for the last 20 years and sets aside money for municipal streets The proposition was for renewing 0.25% of that tax for another eight years Voters also anpproved a proposition to add a deputy mayor pro tem to its charter amendment A Deputy Mayor Pro Tem would step in if both the mayor and mayor pro tem are absent This position would be filled by a City Council member and selected by the council Another proposition approved by Grand Prairie voters was to clarify language and correct typos in the city charter but the proposition would remove redundancies or inconsistencies make any necessary language gender-neutral and remove or modify any language that conflicts with or is preempted by other state or federal law Got a tip? 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By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy There’s a hidden gem for BBQ now open in Grand Prairie: Called Crowns BBQ and Sports Grill it’s literally on a golf course at 3202 S.E Though the golf course is typically open to members only Crowns is open to the public and scans in people for free who are looking to get their BBQ fix Crowns BBQ is from Felicia Davis, whose aunt owned the original Crowns BBQ, a once-thriving BBQ restaurant that was a staple in the DalWorth community, but which closed during the pandemic in 2021 "I grew up walking across the street from the recreation center to the restaurant and eat there almost everyday," Davis says "My aunt and uncle worked at the BBQ place and learned the smoker and how to chop and slice brisket Her family members also have a restaurant in Arlington called Crowns BBQ Phase 1 But she is the sole owner of the Grand Prairie outlet She’s a sports fanatic and played sports throughout high school so being a Grand Prairie local and knowing she'd be able to service the golfers seemed like a perfect fit The featured meats include brisket Baked potatoes topped with brisket and BBQ sauce for $14.25 are a specialty of the house Davis describes her cooking style as “country backwoods barbecue.” She doesn't season the meat “I allow the juices from the internal fast and the smoke of the wood to flavor the meat,” she says "I don’t know why anyone would season a brisket there’s no need to; the fat rendering in the meat gives it a sweet There are also fried catfish baskets and sandwiches plus breakfast items such as tacos and biscuits & gravy Dessert includes peach cobbler and packaged pies from Arlington-based Mindy Lu’s A shelf features grab-and-go items for golfers taking a snack break with windows that provide lots of natural light But the piece de resistance is the patio which overlooks a fairway so diners can watch golfers swing or just enjoy the serene green environment Davis is planning some updates that will include a bar serving alcohol and possibly a fun indoor putting green for rainy days Jobie is a South Louisiana native with a passion for weather and environmental storytelling March 31st at about 4:20 AM an EF-2 Tornado touched down briefly in Grand Prairie during the early morning intense storms The National Weather Service of Lake Charles completed and released the survey results for this tornado It had a path length of 1.82 miles and had estimated max wind speeds of 120 MPH no injuries were reported with this tornado.Below is information on the Tornado rating scale The Enhanced Fujita Scale (EF Scale) is based on a Damage Index For more information on what to do when you are in a Tornado Warning please follow this advice: ------------------------------------------------------------Stay in touch with us anytime To reach the newsroom or report a typo/correction, click HERE Sign up for newsletters emailed to your inbox. Select from these options: Breaking News Follow us on Twitter Like us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to our Youtube channel The venue will be located near Mayfield Road along the President George Bush Turnpike DALLAS, Jan. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Modern golf entertainment leader Topgolf announced today it broke ground on a two-level venue located in Grand Prairie This will be the 15th venue in Texas and the fifth in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex -  Topgolf Chief Development Officer Chris Callaway: "We're excited to break ground on our newest venue near Grand Prairie's popular entertainment district Topgolf Grand Prairie will be an ideal midpoint between Topgolf Fort Worth and Topgolf Dallas further extending our unique style of modern golf to seasoned Players and beginner golfers alike throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth region." -  Grand Prairie Mayor Ron Jensen: "What a thrilling moment for our city as we break ground on Topgolf a major addition to our already dynamic EpicCentral entertainment district This is just the latest step in making Grand Prairie a top destination in Texas we're not just adding a new entertainment venue – we're creating more jobs Thanks to our 100+ venues around the globe which are powered by industry-leading Toptracer technology Topgolf brands are on a mission to enable Players to hit 50 billion golf balls between 2022 and 2025 To learn more or make plans to come play around For further information: [email protected]  Modern golf entertainment leader Topgolf and Verizon the largest wireless carrier in the United States Topgolf is proud to announce a brave new way to play with the launch of an all-new Block Party experience inspired by Marvel Studios' "Captain.. General Sports Entertainment Retail New Products & Services Do not sell or share my personal information: Spectrum offers speeds up to 1,000Mbps and prices as low as $30 per month Fiber connectivity is available to about 52% of addresses in Grand Prairie Spectrum's 100Mbps plan for $30 a month is the cheapest internet service in Grand Prairie fixed wireless providers T-Mobile Home Internet and Verizon 5G Home Internet offer discounts to eligible mobile customers that can bring their costs down to $35 monthly AT&T Fiber has the speediest plan in Grand Prairie offering symmetrical speeds up to 5,000Mbps but availability will depend on where you live The average monthly cost for home internet in Grand Prairie is around $52 starts at $30 per month for 100Mbps speeds AT&T Fiber delivers up to 5,000Mbps in Grand Prairie though it comes at a high price of $245 a month The average starting price for internet service in Grand Prairie is approximately $50 per month. The lowest internet offering in Grand Prairie is Spectrum's Internet Advantage plan, offering a $30-per-month plan for 100Mbps. For eligible mobile customers, you may find lower rates with fixed wireless providers Verizon and T-Mobile The best internet deals and top promotions in Grand Prairie depend on what discounts are available during that period but we look frequently for the latest offers.  may offer lower introductory pricing or streaming add-ons for a limited time run the same standard pricing year-round.  For a more extensive list of promos, check out our guide on the best internet deals.  Note that these are only guidelines and that internet speed service and performance vary by connection type For more information, refer to our guide on how much internet speed you really need It doesn’t end there: We go to the FCC’s website to check our data and ensure we consider every ISP that provides service in an area We also input local addresses on provider websites to find specific options for residents including the American Customer Satisfaction Index and J.D to evaluate how happy customers are with an ISP’s service ISP plans and prices are subject to frequent changes; all information provided is accurate as of publication (Ookla is owned by the same parent company as CNET To explore our process in more depth, visit our page on how we test ISPs Grand Prairie is home to a variety of broadband options Cable and fixed wireless internet providers have a wider availability throughout the city You wouldn't be getting nearly as fast speeds as you would from a fiber connection If AT&T Fiber is serviceable at your address I would put the provider at the top of your list Fiber connectivity is available to about 52% of addresses in Grand Prairie Spectrum's 100Mbps plan for $30 a month is the cheapest internet service in Grand Prairie Grand Prairie voters will have three propositions on their May 2025 ballot one of which could lower the city's sales tax But it could also impact street improvements in the city Proposition A gives voters the chance to reauthorize the a quarter-cent sales and use tax — which is currently in place — for another eight years Prop A is just one of three ballot measures Grand Prairie voters will weigh on the May 3 ballot Here's a look at what each proposition entails The reauthorization of the local sales and use tax in the City of Grand Prairie at the rate of one-fourth of one percent to continue providing revenue for maintenance and repair of municipal streets The tax expires on the eighth anniversary of the date of this election unless the imposition of the tax is reauthorized it's been in place in Grand Prairie for the last 20 years as part of an 8.25% sales tax This proposition would allow voters a chance to renew 0.25% of that tax for another eight years The quaerter-percent tax is used for street improvements. It has generated $81 million since April 2017 to improve 121 streets and eliminate more than a thousand standing water sites Grand Prairie keeps track of current street improvement projects that use this tax and this year's projects can be found on the city's website the sales tax will go down slightly and street improvement costs would be absorbed by the city's General Fund The deputy mayor pro tem shall be selected from among the members of the council and shall perform all duties of the mayor in the mayor pro tem's absence or disability The City of Grand Prairie currently has a Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem would add a Deputy Mayor Pro Tem to step in if both the mayor and mayor pro tem were absent The Grand Prairie City Charter amended to remove any redundancies or inconsistencies This proposition would essentially edit the current city charter to clarify language and correct typos A vote for this item would allow the charter to be amended and edited for clarity By Brian Womack HelloFresh is shuttering its distribution center in Grand Prairie and consolidating to another site in Irving to manage the volume in the region The company also is cutting 273 employees at the Grand Prairie site, according to a filing with the state The reductions are set for May of this year The company has worked to become more efficient as it looks to be more disciplined with marketing The HelloFresh Group delivered close to 1 billion meals globally in 2024 D-FW Retail NewsThe latest on retail openings we are now focused on diversifying our product offerings and driving profitable growth by optimizing our operational footprint,” the company said in the email we have made the difficult decision to consolidate our operations in Texas.” The Irving site is its “most technologically advanced fulfillment center enabling us to offer more choice and customization to our customers.” The changes follow cuts connected to Manpower at the Irving facility — as HelloFresh ended its relationship with Manpower and gave workers the opportunity for them to be reassigned at the site The company said the Grand Prairie cuts were not connected to the earlier changes with Manpower North Texas has seen layoffs of late Nearly 800 workers across five companies were set to be laid off according to a slate of WARN notices issued in January That included the changes with Manpower in Irving Join the conversation Thank you for reading. 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Comments are moderated for adherence to our Community Guidelines Please read the guidelines before participating Months after Grand Prairie ISD suspended its former superintendent the district announced Wednesday that it has a lone finalist for its new superintendent Gabriel (Gabe) Trujillo has more than 30 years of public education experience with a long history of serving in Texas school districts and has been both state and nationally recognized for his leadership as principal Trujillo previously served in Plainview and Duncanville ISDs and spent the last five years as Nacogdoches ISD superintendent where he was nominated twice for Superintendent of the Year Trujillo also spent seven years in the North Texas school district he held the positions of Director of Secondary Education Grand Prairie ISD Board President Amber Moffitt said the board was "thrilled" to bring Trujillo back to the district Trujillo’s presence will provide the leadership our students and staff need to continue to thrive and be successful," Moffitt said in a statement well-respected member of our administration prior to becoming the Superintendent for Nacogdoches ISD we are especially confident in his ability to interact with and gain the trust of our staff which is necessary to make change and move us to a tier of excellence here at GPISD.” Grand Prairie ISD Board of Trustees is mandated by the state to wait 21 days and then will finalize Trujillo's appointment with an expected start date in early April The superintendent position has been practically vacant since former superintendent Jorge Arredondo was suspended in September of last year Arredondo's suspension was followed by months of legal back and forth with the district after he sued it and its trustees alleging he was denied the chance to defend himself against their claims and that the district violated his contractual and constitutional rights Arredondo filed for a temporary restraining order that blocked trustees from firing him but the order was voided when GPISD requested the case be moved to federal court He was later removed from his position in December and in February the district approved a voluntary separation agreement and release Secretary Emily Liles was one board member who voted against the agreement "Due process for the superintendent doesn't happen and the financial details of the settlement agreement will remain hidden from the community," Liles said last month "This goes against everything this board has worked for and everything that I stand for." Two months after the Grand Prairie ISD Board of Trustees removed Jorge Arredondo from his position as superintendent the board approved a voluntary separation agreement and release during a special called meeting Monday evening The separation agreement was approved in a 4-3 vote The board also unanimously approved posting a job for a new superintendent Arredondo’s attorney Mary Nix said in a two-sentence statement Arredondo appreciates the board members staff and community who have supported him and their shared vision to "elevate Grand Prairie ISD." "He wishes the very best to all," Nix said Arredondo was put on paid suspension in September He requested to move the case from federal back to a state court on Dec Nix told KERA in an email the case was settled as of Monday She said the district has no issue releasing the report with redacted names but alleged Arredondo requested the report to remain sealed "Due process for the superintendent doesn't happen and the financial details of the settlement agreement will remain hidden from the community," Liles said Liles comments were met with applause from residents who came to the meeting asking for answers Rodney Anderson told the board prior to the vote transparency was being "completely obliterated" with a "yes" vote "This third-party report based on 40-plus witness interviews and two-plus-hour interview with a former superintendent had findings so serious that five members of this board voted to place him on leave," Anderson said the public deserves to know why and at what cost." On the cusp of President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration and amid fears are over his promises of mass deportation Grand Prairie’s police chief is trying to quell fears in his community Speaking at an immigration forum at the Uptown Theater this week Chief Daniel Scesney said his officers will not go knocking door to door or check immigration papers “What we’re not going to do is round people up and take them to jail because their papers – we won’t even ask them That is how things will take place in Grand Prairie,” he said “My officers would not be using their time efficiently if they were driving around trying to find people who might have been born in another place.” He said in order for his law enforcement agency to enforce immigration law, they would have to participate in the federal 287(g) program under which state and local agencies enter into an agreement with ICE to act as immigration enforcement agents we will not be a 287(g) organization,” Scesney said His comments were met with applause and cheers from the audience Scesney said he would use any available tool to target violent criminals including transnational gangs such as Tren de Aragua “We will arrest you for not turning on a turn signal and use every tool available to deport them out of this country,” he said The forum was a collaboration with the consulate offices of El Salvador the immigration advocacy group Proyecto Inmigrante elected officials and representatives from community groups such as the League of United Latin American Citizens Scesney said he was concerned more people were not at the event Scesney said that fear could also mean people without legal status won’t report crimes Consul General of El Salvador Milton Peraza said Grand Prairie is taking a good step to building trust in the community we're going to help you out,'” Peraza said About 47% of Grand Prairie residents identify as Hispanic or Latino, and nearly a quarter were born outside the U.S., according to the most recent Census data founder of Comadres Unidas de Dallas y Mas one of the groups that partnered for the event said she came out of the forum with a sense of relief “It was very important to listen to what was said and to return that sense of security to the community,” Mendez said in Spanish “It’s important that crime is not normalized and that people are not afraid to report things to the police.” Although Mendez said she would have wanted more people to attend she said her organization and other advocacy groups plan to have community meetings like these throughout North Texas Priscilla Rice is KERA’s communities reporter. 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If you find this reporting valuable, consider making a tax-deductible gift today announced the upcoming opening of Crunch Grand Prairie Crunch Grand Prairie is new from the ground-up construction at 3124 State Highway 161 in Grand Prairie Crunch Grand Prairie will be among the first facilities to offer the company’s 3.0 design which will include cardio and strength training equipment a functional HIITZone training area with indoor turf “We are looking forward to bringing the exciting and inclusive Crunch workout experience to the community surrounding our newest location in Grand Prairie,” said CEO Tony Scrimale amazing group fitness classes and personal training there is something for everyone at an unbeatable value.” and Jeff Dotson operate CR Fitness Holdings They have over 150 years of combined experience in the fitness industry The franchisee plans to reach 100 clubs by 2026 Read More SGB Update Stories ©2025 SGB Media. All rights reserved. Use of this Site constitutes acceptance of our Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.The material on this site may not be reproduced except with the prior written permission of SGB Media This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Cushman & Wakefield announced that the commercial real estate services firm has arranged the sale of Forum at Grand Prairie a 304-unit multifamily community located in Grand Prairie “Forum at Grand Prairie provided a unique first-generation value-add opportunity in one of the strongest multifamily markets in the metroplex This acquisition outlines the outlook for Dallas-Fort Worth multifamily investments as we head into 2025 The broader capital market environment remains robust and overall sentiment is outstanding for well-located real estate in growth areas throughout top-tier markets like Grand Prairie,” said Hall Senior Director at Cushman & Wakefield Forum at Grand Prairie offers residents a convenient 25-minute commute to both Dallas and Fort Worth employment hubs providing easy access via major highways such as I-20 & I-30 The city of Grand Prairie is also home to significant corporate and educational employers and offers a vibrant community atmosphere with various parks and other recreational amenities that make the Forum at Grand Prairie multifamily community a strategically positioned property and a top choice for families and professionals alike “Grand Prairie has seen remarkable growth in recent years as highlighted by the 10.1% rise in rents over the past three years with a projected population increase of 4.5% in the next five years positioning Grand Prairie as a top submarket in the Dallas-Fort Worth area for rent growth and strong absorption rates,” added Raymond Cushman & Wakefield’s Sunbelt Multifamily Advisory Group is a 100-person investment sales team covering 15 states with No 1 multifamily market share in that region based on sales volume and transactions reported to CoStar the group has closed $4 billion in sales volume through 145 deals and 24,000 units Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global commercial real estate services firm for property owners and occupiers with approximately 52,000 employees in nearly 400 offices and 60 countries the firm reported revenue of $9.5 billion across its core services of property It also receives numerous industry and business accolades for its award-winning culture and commitment to Diversity By Talia RichmanStaff writer Arredondo sued the trustees ahead of a scheduled Thursday meeting during which they were expected to discuss his employment The drama surrounding Arredondo’s employment has roiled the roughly 27,000-student district with rumors swirling on social media and trustees providing few details He referred to the school board members’ efforts to investigate him as a “witch hunt,” according to the lawsuit The restraining order issued Monday prevents the seven-member board from taking immediate action to fire Arredondo The Education LabReceive our in-depth coverage of education issues and stories that affect North Texans Arredondo, a Hispanic man, went on administrative leave Sept. 4, just weeks into his tenure. He was hired under a three-year contract. He started the job July 1. Arredondo’s lawsuit alleges he “almost immediately faced resistance and interference” from trustees. It states that some trustees questioned the superintendent’s decisions regarding the reassignment of principals and the allocation of resources. Some trustees “made disparaging and discriminatory remarks about Plaintiff’s race, national origin, and language, including implying that Plaintiff was favoring Hispanic students and staff over other groups which was demonstrably not true,” the lawsuit alleges. District spokesman Sam Buchmeyer said Tuesday evening that the district hasn’t been served with legal documents. “As a public entity, we respect the legal process and will review any formal filings once they are received,” he said in a statement. “As always, the district is committed to acting in the best interests of our students, staff, and community, and we will respond to any legal matters appropriately through the court system. Given that this involves potential litigation, we are unable to comment further at this time.” The petition, filed in Dallas County District Court, argues Arredondo was placed on administrative leave without explanation or an opportunity to respond to allegations against him. “He hasn’t had the opportunity to fairly defend himself,” his lawyer Mary Nix said. The trustees’ moves violate his rights under his contract, which sets conditions for termination, according to the lawsuit. “I am deeply committed to the students, staff, and community of Grand Prairie ISD,” Arredondo said in a statement. “It is essential that we uphold the principles of fairness and due process to maintain the integrity of our educational system and return our collective focus to providing exceptional educational opportunities for every student.” Earlier this month, trustees voted on a vague motion to “move forward” with actions discussed in closed session related to Arredondo and policy violations. The policy that trustees cited is related to discrimination, harassment and retaliation. Community members asked the board for transparency. “This whole process has been driven by policy, and what the policy states,” trustee President Amber Moffitt said during the meeting. “I’m going to continue to stand on what policy states and making decisions on what’s best for kids, our staff and the community.” Other board members criticized rumors spreading on social media about Arredondo. “His professional reputation has been damaged by these allegations, and in my opinion, he’s not been afforded the opportunity to respond to these allegations,” trustee Gloria Carrillo said during the meeting. She asked the board to reinstate Arredondo and allow him to do the job they unanimously hired him to do. Trustee Emily Liles defended the board’s process and decision. “When there’s a violation of policy — and in subsequent investigation that shows a violation of the policy — you take action, and you would expect that,” she said during the meeting. The lawsuit notes that Arredondo wasn’t given sufficient details about any alleged complaint nor a fair opportunity to respond. Arredondo wasn’t provided with a written statement explaining why he was suspended, according to court documents. The DMN Education Lab deepens the coverage and conversation about urgent education issues critical to the future of North Texas. The DMN Education Lab is a community-funded journalism initiative, with support from Bobby and Lottye Lyle, Communities Foundation of Texas, The Dallas Foundation, Dallas Regional Chamber, Deedie Rose, Garrett and Cecilia Boone, The Meadows Foundation, The Murrell Foundation, Solutions Journalism Network, Southern Methodist University, Sydney Smith Hicks and the University of Texas at Dallas. The Dallas Morning News retains full editorial control of the Education Lab’s journalism. she attended Richardson High School and graduated from the University of Maryland She previously covered schools and City Hall for The Baltimore Sun 16 at the Raising Cane’s in Grand Prairie located at 3158 S HWY 161 lovebugs and Chicken Finger couples are invited to enter through the larger-than-life archway hearts to enjoy the Raising Cane’s X Coca-Cola Tunnel of Love Adorned with over 20,000 individual lights 3,000 ornamental roses and a custom animated light show the Chicken Finger brand’s first-of-its-kind installation was brought to life over the course of 2,000+ man hours and is exclusive to North Texas The love-filled experience continues with photo moment opportunities sprinkled inside and outside the Restaurant to help sweethearts commemorate their ONE LOVE® this season and share their Valentine’s Day “Bae” online Snap a pic with your perfect pairing in front of a perfect pairing of two illuminated 8 feet tall Raising Cane’s and Coca-Cola cups Inside the Grand Prairie Restaurant is a corner love booth perfect for eating Chicken Fingers and sipping your favorite Coca-Cola drink with your sweetie It’s an all-out love fest at Raising Cane’s with events giveaways and celebrity appearances taking place at the two-week experiential pop-up 6: The first 60 visitors to the Tunnel of Love on Thursday will receive a custom-painted Coca-Cola bottle 10: Fan-favorite couple JaNa Craig & Kenny Rodriguez from the hit show Love Island will enter through the Tunnel of Love and celebrate Valentine’s Day early with hot take photos and commemorate their love in true Chicken Finger fashion 13: Galentine’s Day is made better with Raising Cane’s and Coca-Cola as the first 100 visitors to the Tunnel of Love on Thursday 14: Find your fur-ever friend this Valentine’s Day at Raising Cane’s during their adoption event with Operation Kindness Customers can meet dogs from Operation Kindness available for adoption in hopes to help deserving Dallasites find their puppy love Raising Cane’s will present a check to Operation Kindness for their continued efforts in rescuing and caring for homeless pets ensuring more furry friends find loving homes Whether you’re celebrating with your sweetheart Raising Cane’s and Coca-Cola’s Tunnel of Love is the perfect way to make this Valentine’s season unforgettable this one-of-a-kind pop-up brings together the magic of love grab your ONE LOVE® and drive into the ultimate Valentine’s experience—only at Raising Cane’s Grand Prairie By Sarah BahariStaff writer Construction of the cleanup equipment is expected to begin next year but a timeline for the abatement process is still unknown A spokeswoman for the EPA said it’s not yet known when the cleanup will begin Both federal and state authorities have acknowledged frustration with the slow-moving process but said it is typical with this type of toxic site EPA officials previously said cleanup could begin as early as 2024 which includes some of the nation’s most-polluted sites D-FW Public Health AlertsGet the latest public health updates EPA spokeswoman Jennah Durant said it is common for the abatement timeline to shift “Sites that are placed on the National Priorities List are by definition the most complex cleanup sites that usually take years or even decades to fully address,” she said bled into the groundwater and vaporized into the air Delfasco Forge — which made practice bombs for the Navy and Air Force and machinery during the 1980s and ’90s — used TCE to clean equipment In addition to causing cancer TCE can cause heart defects in developing fetuses and damage the liver immune and central nervous systems in adults Pregnant women are among the most vulnerable At a public meeting in 2022 several residents questioned whether enough was being done in part because of liabilities from the contamination the company paid the EPA $400,000 and the state of Texas $600,000 for mitigation efforts the EPA said it plans to initially adopt two strategies it will use a soil vapor extraction system which is essentially a large vacuum equipped with carbon filters The technology has been used to clean some 285 other Superfund sites a groundwater treatment barrier will treat the toxic plume Crews are now conducting groundwater sampling drilling new wells to establish the extent of the plume and assessing the health risk Both the EPA and the Texas State Department of Health Services have urged residents to request a free vapor mitigation system be installed in their homes and homeowners must approve the mitigation systems She previously worked as a writer for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram She is a graduate of Kansas State University Dallas celebrity chef Tiffany Derry is bringing Italian to Grand Prairie: Derry and her partner Tom Foley of T2D Concepts (Roots Chicken Shak, Roots Southern Table) are expanding their Italian concept, Radici set to open at the EpicCentral complex at 2979 SH 161 According to a release, it'll open on April 15 — the second location of Radici, which debuted in Farmers Branch in May 2024 The menu is a reflection of Derry’s early career cooking in Italian kitchens and the love she has for Italy’s regional cuisine “Italian food has played a big role in both my professional and personal culinary journey and it has been so exciting to bring this concept to life over the last year and now bring it to even more people,” Derry says in a statement “I can’t wait to become part of the Grand Prairie community and serve up my style of Italian cooking while creating some fun who oversees guest experience and atmosphere design has created a warm and inviting space framed by floor-to-ceiling windows and burgundy hues—featuring even his own artwork Foley has his own Italian connection: His childhood was inspired by his mother’s roots in Balvano The main dining room boasts a striking vertical green wall created in partnership with Queen’s Floral Design + Events The space lends itself to private events and special occasions such as wedding celebrations and corporate gatherings “Our goal is to create unforgettable experiences where every detail—from the dishes to the design—tells a story,” Foley says "We’ve crafted a space that feels inviting and create new traditions around our table We’re thrilled to open our second location and bring the Grand Prairie community a true taste of Italy and our heartfelt hospitality." There's barbecue coming to the Park Cities in a space with BBQ history: Ten50 BBQ which has been smoking in Richardson for more than a decade in a space across from Inwood Village that was once a Sonny Bryan's Ten 50 first debuted in Richardson in 2014 who had spent 40-plus years working with restaurants in real estate development and brokerage; Preston was immersed in the industry from an early age “When the two of us began working together in 2009 we started laying the groundwork for what would become Ten50 BBQ but its soul remains the same: simple ingredients “Our new location is a direct extension of the dream we built together — one that honors my father’s passion for food and sharing a meal with family and friends.” The Lovers Lane location will introduce a new service model featuring an open kitchen where pitmasters cut meats and finish dishes over a wood-burning grill more attentive than the traditional pit line and the signature torpedoes—jalapeños stuffed with brisket or chicken and wrapped in bacon plus house-made desserts prepared at the Ten50 bakery in Richardson Weekly barbecue specials will be available The new location also boasts a full bar with six local craft beers on tap and a tightly curated list of craft cocktails — including a Frozen John Daly with vodka District leaders announced Wednesday that Gabe Trujillo is the lone finalist for the superintendent job He brings more than three decades of education experience including in Grand Prairie ISD leadership positions Trujillo’s presence will provide the leadership our students and staff need to continue to thrive and be successful,” board president Amber Moffitt said in a statement Moffitt said Trujillo’s earlier experiences as a “well-respected member of our administration” make trustees confident in his ability to gain the staff’s trust now Since 2020, Trujillo has served as superintendent in Nacogdoches ISD, a district of roughly 6,000 students. He will now take over a system more than four times the size. In previous positions, Trujillo was awarded Texas Principal of the Year at both elementary and secondary levels and was a National Distinguished Principal of the Year. The board is expected to finalize Trujillo’s appointment after the mandated 21-day waiting period. He’s expected to start in April. The choice could bring some stability to the district amid leadership turmoil. The GPISD trustees voted in December to terminate the contract of embattled Superintendent Jorge Arredondo, a move that came right around the school chief’s six-month anniversary on the job. The decision split the school board and rankled community members as accusations flew about what factors led to his dismissal. The school board has not publicly provided the specific reasons for Arredondo’s departure. More than a dozen Grand Prairie ISD community members spoke out in defense of suspended Superintendent Jorge Arredondo Thursday night – and criticized the school board’s decision to place him on leave just two months into the job Thursday’s school board meeting was the first after Arredondo sued the district alleging it violated his contractual and constitutional rights Arredondo – hired in July – was suspended in September amid an investigation Earlier this month the board voted 4 to 2 to say he had a violated district policy related to discrimination but no specific violation nor accusers have been identified Arredondo alleges he has been denied the chance to respond to the district and defend himself against the accusations “I'm just here to demand that we get Superintendent Dr “It is time to stop wasting the tax money and leave the superintendent to do his job “Why are we paying him money to stay at home You can do the investigation while he can still do his job We have no time or money to waste in divisive politics.” Samuel Cortez told board members that they’d chosen Arredondo in a 7-0 unanimous vote in June to do an important “It’s too insufficient for us to be hearing he violated policy Is it something we need to be concerned about Speaker Angela Luckey-Vaughn countered that view What is hurtful is that a few individuals want to make this about race and not stay focused on a policy violation.” a judge granted Arredondo a temporary restraining order against the district and the school board that blocked trustees from discussing his contract and possibly firing him Thursday as was laid out in an earlier agenda for the meeting Grand Prairie ISD told KERA in a statement on Tuesday that it couldn’t comment on legal matters but the “district is committed to acting in the best interests of our students and will respond to any legal matters appropriately through the court system.” A hearing on a temporary injunction has been set for Oct Bill Zeeble is KERA’s education reporter. 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If you find this reporting valuable, consider making a tax-deductible gift today You will also start receiving the Star's free morning newsletter A shoulder patch of the Alberta Wildfire service is pictured in Fort McMurray GRANDE PRAIRIE - An evacuation order remains in effect for an area near a northern Alberta city but officials say the wildfire that prompted it is about 90 per cent contained Emergency officials in the Grande Prairie region say crews are optimistic the fire southwest of the city could soon be classified as being held meaning it won’t be expected to grow beyond its boundaries An Alberta Emergency Alert was issued on Sunday ordering people in part of the county of Grande Prairie to evacuate Officials say about 100 evacuees have been registered The fire is about one square kilometre in size About 60 firefighters are extinguishing hot spots while two helicopters are conducting bucketing operations This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 5 Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account Grand Prairie ISD wants its suspended superintendent’s lawsuit against the district to be moved to federal court GPISD requested the case be removed from Dallas County District Court so it could be handled as a federal case because of Jorge Arredondo’s claims that he was the target of racial discrimination he said the district violated his contractual and constitutional rights The district says because federal law underpins Arredondo’s argument “Although styled as a breach of contract claim and a claim that the District violated his due process rights under the Texas constitution now clarifies that these two causes of action are in fact federal in nature,” the district’s filing reads Attorneys for the district argue Arredondo’s claims that he hasn't been given the chance to defend himself aren’t “ripe under state law because the Board of Trustees has not even yet voted to propose termination of his contract.” Arredondo was granted a temporary restraining order preventing the district from discussing his employment said they "haven't asserted any federal claims "I think that they were trying to avoid the TRO which is void once they filed their notice of removal and tried to avoid the injunction hearing" that had been scheduled for Friday Nix said she expects to file a response to GPISD’s document this week to keep the matter in state court It’ll then be up to a federal judge to rule on GPISD’s argument Bill Zeeble is KERA’s education reporter. Got a tip? Email Bill at bzeeble@kera.org. You can follow him on X @bzeeble By Uwa Ede-OsifoBreaking Features Reporter The record producer told fans to meet him Friday at that location for Tastee Ice in a since-deleted TikTok video A large crowd descended upon the store, according to other clips on TikTok Standing on an elevated surface in the middle of the horde Blanco appeared to video call Gomez at one point News RoundupsCatch up on the day's news you need to know The audience quieted momentarily to hear him relay a message from the star “She says ‘I wanted to say thank you and I love you guys so much.’” A chorus of “We love you” replies filled the air During his visit, Blanco signed autographs and served free snow cones, according to a Visit Grand Prairie Facebook post Tastee Ice’s Irving Instagram page wrote on its story “Thank you to everyone who came out and experienced this,” referring to the Grand Prairie store as the “OG location.” said a representative from Blanco’s management team approached the store’s owner to place a large order the day before the event It wasn’t until Blanco posted online that Mata realized he was coming “It doesn’t really get that busy ever,” she said of the store Blanco paid for a majority of the crowd’s treats and ordered pickle juice-flavored snow cones Blanco came into the snow cone stand to introduce himself to the staff “He was mentioning Selena and how he wanted to make her happy He knows that she always talks about the snow cones which chronicled her battle with lupus and mental health struggles amid the national limelight Blanco’s pop-up appeared to be a promo for the couple’s joint album Gomez has announced a #12DaysofReallyRareStuff campaign “Since my new album with Benny I Said I Love You First is about our past, present and future, I thought it would be fun to give away some rare memories” she said in a March 9 Instagram video Gomez and Blanco announced their engagement in December, a year after they confirmed their relationship. Along the walk down memory lane, the couple recently had curry shrimp at the Thai restaurant in Los Angeles where they had their first date. The food spot is located on Sunset Boulevard, which is also the name of a single on their upcoming album. Suspended Grand Prairie ISD Superintendent Jorge Arredondo has obtained a temporary restraining order to block the school board from possibly firing him during Thursday’s school board meeting Arredondo filed a lawsuit Monday alleging the district and its trustees violated his contractual and constitutional rights when they placed him on leave last month after just several weeks on the job The trustees voted 4 to 2 to say Arredondo violated a district policy regarding discrimination Arredondo's attorney Mary Nix told KERA he wasn't given a chance to respond to the accusation "We don’t have any information about what he has been accused of so he has no way to defend himself and it is vital that due process is observed," she said She said she's surprised by the circumstances surrounding the entire incident just three months into his tenure “It’s hard to imagine what might be the cause for the board’s actions," she said The lawsuit alleges Arredondo was the target of discrimination himself by some trustees His petition states he faced early "resistance and interference" from some board members "Instead of supporting Arredondo in his work to improve the district which is what he was hired to do," the trustees "began denigrating Arredondo and both made disparaging remarks about [his] race A spokesperson for GPISD told KERA in an email the district hasn’t been served legal documents related to the matter but that “as a public entity we respect the legal process and will review any formal filings once they are received "The district is committed to acting in the best interests of our students The temporary restraining order granted Monday prevents the Grand Prairie school board from considering or possibly voting on Arredondo’s possible dismissal during Thursday evening’s school board meeting Grand Prairie ISD’s superintendent allegedly violated a district policy regarding “discrimination harassment and retaliation involving District employees,” board members said Wednesday Jorge Arredondo remains suspended after being placed on paid administrative leave last month amid an outside investigation After a lengthy closed-door discussion Wednesday to “move forward” because of the policy violation saying the board should bring Arredondo back on the job they hired him to do this spring Lupe Adelle Castillo called for transparency “I would like to know what’s going on,” she said Retired Dallas Police officer Gil Cerda told trustees their evidence needed to be solid "I hope board members who voted for this action against Dr Arredondo were 100% convinced at the time you did this based on your knowledge of allegations,” he said Trustee Gloria Carrillo said the investigation and rumors online have damaged Arredondo’s professional reputation “This investigation has been extremely difficult for us that are on the board Arredondo be reinstated that he be allowed to do the job that this board voted 7-0 for him to do.” Board secretary Emily Liles acknowledged that trustees chose who they thought was the best superintendent at the time but that the board has to “stand on policy.” “And when there is a violation of policy and a subsequent investigation that shows a violation of the policy The board plans to release a report with the results of the investigation “The community … will see what the information that we received and understand the basis of the decision tonight,” said board Vice President Bryan Parra Deputy Superintendent of Business Operations Tracy Ray is serving as interim superintendent KERA News is made possible through the generosity of our members. 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