DFW Mag

01/01/2022

Happy New Year DFW!!! 🎉🍾

12/31/2021

BREAKING: Betty White has died at age 99.

11/06/2021

Beatles or the Stones? You decide at the show coming up at the Uptown Theatre in Grand Prairie Friday, November 12th. Purchase tickets at the link inside of the article.

https://gptxnews.com/news/beatles-vs-stones-tribute-show-to-settle-old-score-at-uptown-theatre-in-grand-prairie/

Nationally touring show comes to the Uptown Theater on Friday, November 12th For decades, the battle has raged: Beatles or Stones? Through their heyday, fans accused London’s Rolling Stones of stealing ideas — even entire albums – from their Liverpool counterparts. At the same time, the Beatle...

07/25/2021

SILVER ALERT: Arlington Police need the public’s help to locate this man, 82-year-old Mantra Aziz, who was reported missing earlier this evening.

He was last seen at 5pm in the 3500 block of Glen Field Ct and has a diagnosed impaired mental condition.

If you see him, please call 911!

07/24/2021

Mission Foods is hiring for various career opportunities at their new Grand Prairie state-of-the-art plant!

07/23/2021

A shooting at an apartment complex in Arlington leaves two teens dead and another in an unknown condition at this time.

https://gptxnews.com/news/3-teens-shot-2-fatally-arlington-police-are-investigating/

On Friday, July 23, 2021, at 1:37 p.m., the Arlington Police Department responded to reports of a shooting at an apartment complex in the 6000 block of Clearwater Drive. When officers arrived on scene, they found two teenage boys with apparent gunshot wounds. Officers attempted life-saving measures....

07/21/2021

BREAKING: Milwaukee Bucks Win NBA Title, End 50-Year Championship Drought

07/21/2021

Just In

07/20/2021

FEMA and FCC will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System in the US on Wednesday, August 11.

07/20/2021

Do you know this man? He is wanted in connection with two bank robberies today in Arlington. Arlington Police believe he is driving a silver Jeep Cherokee. He is in his mid-30s. Anyone with info please call Arlington PD 817-459-5937 or Crime Stoppers 817-469-TIPS or the FBI

07/17/2021

Grand Prairie Police Investigate Family Violence Homicide

At around 12:45 AM, the Grand Prairie Police Department responded to an injured persons call in the 900 block of S. Great Southwest Parkway. Officers located a male lying in a parking lot with injuries consistent with being struck by a vehicle. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Detectives determined the victim and suspect were involved in a family violence dispute while driving in their vehicle. The suspect pulled the vehicle over, allowing the victim to exit and begin walking. The suspect, identified as Anna Reyes, 61 years of age, circled the area then intentionally struck the victim with the car.

Anna Reyes was later located and arrested without incident. Reyes is currently being held in the Grand Prairie Detention Center on a charge of Murder.

The Tarrant County Medical Examiners Officer will identify the deceased once next of kin have been notified. This case remains under investigation.

07/17/2021

Arlington Police Investigate Fatal Hit & Run Crash

On Friday, July 16, 2021 at 3:31 a.m., the Arlington Police Department responded to the 2100 block of N. Collins Street reference an unconscious person lying near the roadway. While there was no roadway evidence of a collision, the victim’s injuries led investigators to believe the person had been struck by a vehicle. It does not appear the driver of the vehicle stopped to provide medical assistance or notify emergency services. The victim was transported to a local hospital and pronounced deceased.

Investigators continue to pursue leads, including seeking surveillance video from nearby businesses, which may have captured the incident. The department is asking anyone with relevant information to contact Crash Investigator Sean Bridges at 817-575-8604. Tipsters may also remain anonymous by contacting Tarrant County Crime Stoppers at 817-469-TIPS.

The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office will identify the deceased once the next of kin have been notified.

Report # 2021-01970061

07/15/2021

GRAND PRAIRIE MAYOR HOSTS BACK THE BLUE BIKE RIDE

GRAND PRAIRIE—Mayor Ron Jensen invites the community to join him for Cyclin’ with the Mayor on Tuesday, July 27. Participants are asked to meet at Loyd Park, 3401 Ragland Road, at 6 p.m. The ride will begin at 6:30 p.m.

Cyclin’ with the Mayor is a series of monthly bike rides that are part of the Get Fit GP initiative. Each ride is estimated to be a distance of about five to six miles and is set at a leisurely pace. Participants must bring a bike to participate. Updated location information for all the upcoming rides is posted on www.gptx.org/GetFitGP.

The Get Fit GP initiative offers local resources to improve health through physical fitness and healthy food options for Grand Prairie citizens.

For more information, call 972-237-7594.

07/15/2021

This photo was sent to us by Perla Olalde, a Grand Prairie resident who captured the scene with this photo today when Jose Vega a 25 year old resident of Grand Prairie rammed his vehicle into a Grand Prairie Police Officers motorcycle during a pursuit. The officer fired a single shot and Jose Vega was transported to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The officer was thankfully not injured. There is no such thing as a routine traffic stop.

07/14/2021

Grand Prairie Officer Involved Shooting Following Pursuit - Ramming Police Motorcycle

Grand Prairie – Today at approximately 3:00 PM, a Grand Prairie Police Motorcycle Officer, working traffic enforcement in the 3000 block of Corn Valley Road, attempted to stop a Nissan passenger vehicle for excessive speed. The driver fled from the officer and a pursuit ensued. During the course of the pursuit, the driver threw contraband from his vehicle and entered a cul-de-sac in the 2800 block of Springdale Circle. Realizing the street was a dead-end, officers stopped and attempted to verbally command the driver to stop his vehicle. The driver, never stopping, made a U-turn and accelerated his vehicle, ramming the police motorcycle. Just prior to the ramming, the officer, fearing for his life, dismounted his motorcycle and fired a single round through the windshield. The suspect, who sustained a non-life-threatening injury, was treated with first aid by responding officers and transported to a local hospital for treatment.

The driver has been identified as Jose Vega, 25 years of age, of Grand Prairie.

Per departmental policy, the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office Officer-Involved Shooting Team responded to the scene and is conducting an independent investigation. The Grand Prairie Police Department’s Office of Professional Standards will be conducting a concurrent administrative investigation.

The officer has been placed on routine administrative leave.

07/13/2021

Det. Hall with Arlington PD is looking for additional tips regarding the murder of Mr. Roberto Lopez on 7/6. Friends of Mr. Lopez have offered a reward of $2,000 for information leading to an arrest. You can reach Det. Hall at 817-459-5325 or Crime Stoppers at 817-469-8477

Report # 2021-01870023

07/13/2021

Arlington ISD is hosting a job fair on Monday July 19th. To register visit aisd.net/jobs

07/11/2021

Please share this updated Most Wanted list for the Grand Prairie Police! You may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2500 for information leading to an arrest.

All tips submitted through Crime Stoppers are anonymous!

www.GPCrimeStoppers.org
972-988-TIPS (8477)

**All information is valid at time of posting**

07/09/2021

Fresh Express is hiring in Grand Prairie!

Come to the job fair on July 14 from 1- 4 PM at the Fresh Express facility in Grand Prairie, TX (2370 W. Warrior Trail). Bring your resume and 2 forms of ID to the job fair. Be prepared for an on-site interview. Fresh Express offers competitive pay, full medical benefits, sign-on and referral bonuses & opportunities for advancement.

https://www.freshexpress.com/fresh-opportunities-we-are-hiring

07/08/2021

WEST NILE VIRUS POSITIVE MOSQUITO SAMPLES REPORTED-
GRAND PRAIRIE TO GROUND SPRAY THURSDAY AND FRIDAY

GRAND PRAIRIE— The City of Grand Prairie reports two West Nile Virus positive mosquito samples and will ground spray on Thursday, July 8, 2021 and Friday, July 9, 2021 depending on weather conditions, starting at 9 p.m. in two areas:

Area 1 is bound by Nottingham Place on the north, Ravenwood Drive on the east, Postbridge Drive on the south, and Prince John Drive on the west.

Area 2 is bound by Woodford Cove Street and Thousand Oaks Court on the north, Belt Line Road on the east, Shady Grove Road on the south, and Gilbert Road on the west

Residents in these areas are advised to stay indoors, keep pets inside, and cover fish ponds during those times. Spraying will be rescheduled if wind speeds are above 10 mph or in the event of rain. A map of these areas is available at www.gptx.org.

All Grand Prairie residents are asked to help eliminate the areas that mosquitoes need to breed by emptying, removing, or covering any receptacle that can hold water. To prevent mosquito bites, residents are advised to use an insect repellent containing at least 30 percent DEET (lower concentration for children) and stay indoors at dawn and dusk.

The City of Grand Prairie conducts regular tests on mosquito samples throughout the city as part of its West Nile Virus surveillance program. For more information on vector control in Grand Prairie, please visit: www.gptx.org/FighttheBite.

07/08/2021

Start changing lives today. Arlington ISD offers a higher-than-average starting salary, a district positioned in the heart of the DFW, and an emphasis on leadership and advancement, you can do more than teach. You can multiply possibilities at Arlington ISD.

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07/07/2021

AMBER ALERT: The San Antonio Police Department has issued an Amber Alert for a 2-year-old who was abducted. Law enforcement believes the child is in grave or immediate danger. Texas plate NTZ6442

07/07/2021

Today we remember the five fallen heroes on the 5-year anniversary 7-7-16 of their ambush. They were shot to death during a protest in Dallas. We will never forget these officers.

Dallas Police Senior Cpl. Lorne Ahrens, Officer Michael Krol, Sgt. Mike Smith, Officer Patrick Zamarippa and DART Officer Brent Thompson

05/09/2021

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