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🌱 Which Grand Prairie attractions top this winter break family fun list?
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In today's newsletter:
- Which Grand Prairie attractions top this winter break family fun list?
- Why Grand Prairie police are probing this violent Cedar Hill standoff
- How the new 33rd District could reshape Grand Prairie’s voice in Congress
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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Increasing amounts of sun, with a high of 62 and low of 49 degrees.
- Wednesday: Pleasant with periods of sun, temps: high: 65, low: 58.
- Thursday: Sunny and breezy, with a high of 67 and low of 38 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Dallas-Fort Worth's Top Things to Do Between Christmas and New Year's with Kids (mommypoppins.com) — If you’re staying close to home in Grand Prairie, this guide highlights EpicWaters indoor water park and Traders Village flea market and carnival as standout winter-break spots for local families. It also rounds up dozens of kid-friendly outings across the Dallas-Fort Worth area, from zoos and museums to light shows and New Year’s events running through early January. 
2. Cedar Hill Domestic Disturbance Turns Violent: Suspect Shoots Woman, Exchanges Fire With Police (dallasexpress.com) — Grand Prairie residents should know that their police department is helping investigate a violent domestic disturbance in nearby Cedar Hill, where a woman was shot and officers exchanged gunfire with a barricaded suspect. The man eventually surrendered after a two-hour standoff, the victim is in stable condition, and two Cedar Hill officers are on standard administrative leave while Grand Prairie Police and county officials review the shooting.
3. Colin Allred, Julie Johnson vie for same congressional seat (texastribune.org) — Residents in Grand Prairie are now part of a newly drawn 33rd Congressional District that stretches from your city across much of Dallas, and two well-known Democrats, Colin Allred and Julie Johnson, are battling for the seat. The race stems from a major Republican-led redistricting shakeup that reshaped North Texas districts and pushed several incumbents into new campaigns. Expect an unusually personal, high-profile primary as local endorsements and fundraising ramp up.
4. The Worst City in America for Singles Is Right Here in Texas (keanradio.com) — Grand Prairie ranks near the bottom in a new WalletHub study of the best and worst U.S. cities for singles, coming in at 177 out of 182. The report compares cities on economics, fun things to do, and dating demographics, and finds several Texas cities, especially Brownsville, challenging for people looking for love.
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★ Featured events ★
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Tianyu Lights Festival Dallas 2025
Texas Trust CU Theatre, 1001 Texas Trust Wy, Grand Prairie
8:30 pm
Wednesday December 24
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Other local events
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Guitar Winter Concert
Iltexas Arlington-Grand Prairie H S Grand Prairie, TX 75052
6:00 pm
Thursday December 18
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Connected Dallas: Stay Connected, Get Empowered!
Dallas Public Library , 1515 Young Street , Dallas
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Keyboard Class
Dallas Public Library , 1515 Young Street , Dallas
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Guitar Class
Dallas Public Library , 1515 Young Street , Dallas
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Kid's Lit Club: Winter Story Time & Snowball Math (STEM Activity)
Dallas Public Library , 1515 Young Street , Dallas
4:00 pm -
Young Adventurer's DnD
Dallas Public Library , 1515 Young Street , Dallas
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Central Commander Club And Beyblade Battle Buddies
Dallas Public Library , 1515 Young Street , Dallas
5:30 pm -
Orchestra Winter Concert
Young J H Arlington, TX 76016
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Duncanville Boys Varsity Basketball @ DeSoto
DeSoto High School , 600 Eagle Dr , DeSoto
7:30 pm -
Parkland Diabetes and Health Lecture
Martin Luther King Jr Library and Learning Center , 2922 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. , Dallas
11:00 am -
Fiber Arts Workroom Open Office Hours!
Dallas Public Library , 1515 Young Street , Dallas
1:00 pm
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
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- This Christmas, if you find yourself alone with nobody to celebrate with, please consider visiting a nursing home.
You have no idea how much this would mean to some of these precious seniors with no families,and what a positive impact it would make , for them as… (Nextdoor North Town) - Update: Pet Reunited
Love-Bugg, a dog who went missing in Arlington, TX, has been safely reunited with their family after 21 hours, 38 minutes. Message from Owner: "He… (Nextdoor Walingford Village)
- Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Inventory Control Associate (Seasonal) in Grand Prairie. Apply here.
- ABM Industries posted a job opening for DFW Airport Admiral Club Cleaner in Grand Prairie. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Grand Prairie here.
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