Grand Prairie News

By DOMINGO RAMIREZ JR. GRAND PRAIRIE - An elderly man drowned after he accidentally drove his vehicle into Joe Poole Lake, according to the Tarrant County medical examiner's Web site on Sunday.The victim was identified as Gene Ferguson, 77, of Arlington.

Arlington school administrators didn't wait until Tuesday's election to start mapping out how they would spend $197.5 million in bond money.

A look back inside two of the Nokia Theatre's newly remodeled suites. Check back soon for a slide show with more photos.

By HERB BOOTH / Special Contributor to The Dallas Morning News E-mail Herb Booth at herbviv@sbcglobal.net for tips and items to include in this column.

GRAND PRAIRIE -- A 29-year-old motorcyclist died Wednesday when he was ejected into a ditch at Cottonwood Creek, according to authorities.The incident occurred overnight in the 1400 block of South Carrier Parkway.Police were alerted about 7:55 a.m. when a meter reader saw the body.Investigators determined that Eric Shiller, 29, of Arlington, was ...

Julie Garro arrived at Arlington's Farmer's Market one dreary Friday morning wondering if she'd be the only one.

By JENNIFER EMILY / The Dallas Morning News By JENNIFER EMILY Staff Writer jemily@dallasnews.com jemily@dallasnews.com Arlington police are searching for a 12-year-old boy who has been missing since Saturday afternoon after attending a carnival for children.

GRAND PRAIRIE, TX, October 30, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Flowers, a new dress, a new hairstyle, a romantic dinner, holding hands and a good night kiss all represent the wonderful holiday known as Valentine's Day.

After a quick group workout, students at Louise Cabaniss Elementary School in Grand Prairie get ready to jump, kick and calculate.

Case-Shiller tells us that Dallas home prices fell at the annual rate of 1.2 % between August '08 and August '09, which is a smidgen compared to the rest of the world - double digit declines almost everywhere.

An R.L. Turner High School alum is ranked third on BusinessWeek magazine's list of most promising young entrepreneurs.

Market Square at 120 W. Main Street had its grand opening on October 24, 2009. The market will be open March through October, on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays The event was well-attended and the temperature was mild.

GRAND PRAIRIE, TX, October 21, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Valentine's Day...a day known throughout history as being a day of romance and love.

Willis Willis may have had the winning lottery ticket, but it was the convenience store clerk who had his number.

By HERB BOOTH Special contributor E-mail Herb Booth at herbviv@sbcglobal.net for tips and items to include in this column.

State authorities are looking for a Grand Prairie convenience store clerk who allegedly stole a $1 million lottery ticket from a customer.

Tamara Golston-Green at her home in Grand Prairie, Texas. A former NYPD sergeant says her dream of rising through the ranks ended when she was assigned to a boss who didn't take kindly to her showing up for work pregnant.

Contradictory scenes greet fans on their way to the south entrance of Cowboys Stadium.

A little bit of nature is what Gary Dunlap bought into when he scooped up a case of bottled water at his neighborhood Walmart.

Victor Cristales/Reporter-News Cebastien Winters, a sophomore at the Dubiski Career High School in Grand Prairie, operates his laptop during class.