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Good day Grapevine! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Will Dove Elementary in Grapevine really close next school year?
  • Which new patents are putting Grapevine innovators on the map?
  • Meet the Grapevine twins hoping this Christmas brings a forever family

Also on today's calendar: Rainforest Cafe Grapevine Mills - Breakfast with Santa and 5 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 66 and low of 44 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 68, low: 41.
  • Saturday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 65 and low of 34 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Grapevine-Colleyville ISD trustees to vote on plan to close 2 elementary schools (wfaa.com) — Grapevine-Colleyville ISD trustees are set to vote on closing Dove Elementary in Grapevine and Bransford Elementary in Colleyville, consolidating students into nearby campuses to address a budget shortfall. Grapevine’s mayor has even offered to help raise $1.2 million to keep Grapevine schools open, while parents voice frustration and the superintendent prepares to resign for a new regional role.
   

2. Patented: Nanoscope Therapeutics' Optogenetic Vision Restoration and More North Texas Inventive Activity » Dallas Innovates (dallasinnovates.com) — Several new U.S. patents have direct Grapevine ties, including a mobile sterilization cabinet from SteriCUBE Surgical Systems and a perforating-gun design co‑invented by a Grapevine resident. The broader roundup tracks 156 patents linked to the Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington area, underscoring how nearby cities like Colleyville, Plano, and Dallas are driving innovation that can boost the regional economy.
   

3. Double the cuteness, double the joy: 4-year-old twins Khloe and Tiffany dream of a forever family (wfaa.com) — Grapevine’s Gaylord Texan just hosted a magical holiday outing for 4‑year‑old twins Khloe and Tiffany, who are in foster care and dreaming of a forever family. The girls spent the day riding a carousel, exploring the ICE! featuring Elf attraction, and decorating gingerbread houses, while their caseworker and the Heart Gallery of North Texas seek a stable, loving home for them.
   

4. Healthcare Updates: JPS and Baylor Irving Score 5 Stars from Forbes; Arlington Hospital Names New Leaders (arlingtonnetwork.com) — Grapevine’s Baylor Scott & White hospital earned a four-star rating in Forbes’ new Top Hospitals in America list, putting it among the stronger performers in North Texas. The piece also highlights five-star ratings for Baylor Irving and JPS, leadership promotions at USMD Hospital at Arlington, and major cancer-research grants that could influence care options across the region.
   

5. LSU Baseball Coach Jay Johnson Adds To His Already Voluminous No. 1 Class Of 2027 (tigerrag.com) — LSU baseball’s top-ranked 2027 recruiting class now includes a first baseman from Grapevine High School, putting a local player on a national powerhouse’s radar. While the story focuses on LSU’s broader recruiting wins, it highlights Grapevine’s Luke Esquivel among 20 elite commitments from across the country. Local fans can watch how his high school career develops before he heads to Baton Rouge.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • 🚨 Safety Alert – Suspicious Person in Winding Creek Neighborhood
    Hi neighbors, I wanted to make everyone aware of an incident that happened early this morning. At 5:50 AM, a person wearing a mask jumped our fence… (Nextdoor Winding Creek Estates)
  • Found small beige puppy running in hwy 26 lanes by mustang stadium.
    Only by grace is she alive. Pink collar and rabies tag. Probably from apartments on timberline or mustang. I have her in my garage with food and… (Nextdoor Oak Creek Estates Grapevine)
  • P.F. Chang's China Bistro posted a job opening for Expeditor in Grapevine. Apply here.
  • Old Navy, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate - Grapevine Mills in Grapevine. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Grapevine here.

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