Dallas Morning News (Free subscription) | 10/14/2008
The blaze was reported shortly after 11 a.m. and was cleared about an hour later. No one was injured.
Dallas Morning News (Free subscription) | 10/11/2008
A passer-by called police about 7:45 a.m. Wednesday after spotting the body of Nina Lujan, 27, on the north side of the road, east of Great Southwest Parkway.
Brooklyn Vegan (Free subscription) | 10/08/2008
Duran Duran @ Central Park Summerstage (more by Ryan Muir) DURAN DURAN--SIMON LEBON (vocals), NICK RHODES (keyboards), JOHN TAYLOR (bass), and ROGER TAYLOR (drums)--have announced they will roll out the Red Carpet one last time in 2008 with 11 shows...
Mimi Writes....... (Free subscription) | 10/04/2008
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The following story is true and was written November 2006. Send it to someone you love. I found it late last night. The lump. On the right side. Clearly there. No mistake. I usually don't write posts about things this personal but I feel I have no choice tonight - it just wants to spill out of my pen. So here goes. Maybe you can relate. I've
Dallas Morning News (Free subscription) | 10/03/2008
A federal lawsuit filed this week asks a judge to decide whether Grand Prairie has overstepped its bounds in regulating natural gas compressor stations in the city.
The Houston Business Journal (Free subscription) | 10/02/2008
The parent company of MetroBank NA has filed paperwork with regulators advising that one of its borrowers in the health care industry has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. (MCBI)
Texas Golf (Free subscription) | 09/30/2008
The Texas Senior Open is about a month and a half away, and in 2008 the tournament has a new home after 10 years at South Padre Island Golf Club. Below is the news from the Southern Texas PGA, along with eligibility requirements and qualifying information. After a 10-year run at South Padre Island Golf Club, Texas' premier senior championship is moving to The Clubs of Kingwood in Houston. The
Dallas Morning News (Free subscription) | 09/30/2008
Dallas-Fort WorthTrinity RailwayExpress adds tripsThe Trinity Railway Express will offer new early-morning westbound trips and more eastbound trips in rush hour as well. The changes, along with dozens of others, will take effect Monday. The commuter rail service, which has seen increased ridership for much of this year, also will offer a new late-night trip, leaving Dallas' Union Station at 11:45 p.m....
Mimi Writes....... (Free subscription) | 09/30/2008
Before email, text messaging and iphones, one had to go to an awful lot of trouble to be read. Much more romantic....don't you think? See more Ruby Tuesday entries here. Images: Public domain (1) Vintage romantic oil painting/artist unknown (2) "The Love Letter" 19th century probably Karl Spitz Germany Last 5 posts: Counting Flip Flops On The Wall, Sunday Stealing with Judd Corizan
Dallas Morning News (Free subscription) | 09/29/2008
A 20-year-old Grand Prairie man was sentenced today to more than 391 years in federal prison for committing a string of violent North Texas bank robberies in 2006. Margarito Armijo, a “Grand Prairie bandit” was also ordered to pay $123,000 in restitution at a sentencing hearing before U.S. District Judge Davis C. Godbey. Mr. Armijo and Jason Montes, 21, of Grand Prairie were convicted in April on multiple...
Dallas Morning News (Free subscription) | 09/29/2008
A 20-year-old Grand Prairie man was sentenced today to 391 years in federal prison for committing a string of violent North Texas bank robberies in 2006. Margarito Armijo, a “Grand Prairie bandit” was also ordered to pay $123,000 in restitution at a sentencing hearing before U.S. District Judge Davis C. Godbey. Mr. Armijo and Jason Montes, 21, of Grand Prairie were convicted in April on multiple counts...
Dallas Morning News (Free subscription) | 09/29/2008
Alyssa Anwar didn't mind standing in 90-degree heat for three hours Sunday for the chance to hear teen singing sensation Demi Lovato. "I would have walked here if my mom couldn't take us," the 12-year-old Grand Prairie girl said. Other crazed fans arrived as early as 7 a.m. at the State Fair of Texas' outdoor stage to hear Demi, a 16-year-old Dallas native who is moving toward superstardom. Demi Lovato...
Dallas Morning News (Free subscription) | 09/27/2008
When Ken Ashlock finds something he likes, he sticks with it.He's been the pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Garland for 50 years and a Garland police chaplain since 1962.During those 46 years, he's taught at the academy, presided at graduations, weddings and funerals for his police family, and earned the trust of officers – possibly his toughest task."There's an old saying that's true," said...
Dallas Morning News (Free subscription) | 09/27/2008
The Tuesday meeting will focus on the continuing investigation into excessive amounts of trichloroethylene in homes and businesses near the site at 114 N.E. 28th St.
Dallas Morning News (Free subscription) | 09/25/2008
Grand Prairie will offer SAT test prep classes from 4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 2, 6, 9, 16, 20, 23, 27 and 30. Oct. 2 and 23 will feature a mock exam. The classes will be at the district’s education center, 2602 S. Belt Line Road. $25. The deadline to register is 4 p.m. Sept. Call 972-237-4034 or e-mail debbie .midkiff@gpisd.org.
