Grand Prairie, Texas, is situated in Tarrant, Dallas, and Ellis Counties. It was settled in 1863 and got its first post office in 1877, while it was called Deckman and had a name change when, tradition has it, a famous actress stepped off the train there and exclaimed, "My, what a grand prairie!"
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The official municipal website of Grand Prairie, Texas offers the government, its department, employment opportunities, demographics, and community information. GPTV, featuring live and archived programming of city council meetings, may also be accessed through the site.
http://www.gptx.org/
Guests can make, view and change reservations for this Grand Prairie Comfort Suites hotel. Site also features information about hotel services and rooms.
http://www.comfortsuites.com/hotel-grand_prairie-texas-TXB25
Grand Prairie Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber is a member-owned organization of business people investing their resources in community development programs. An overview of the organization and member benefits are discussed, along with a meeting and event schedule, and information on starting a business in Grand Prairie, Texas.
http://www.grandprairiechamber.org/
Grand Prairie Independent School District
GPISD operates thirty-nine campuses, including twenty-five elementary schools, seven middle schools, two ninth-grade centers, three high schools, and two alternative education campuses, each of which are profiled here, along with a variety of details relating to the district in general, such as a budget summary, performance reports, and a district calendar.
http://www.gpisd.org/
Quality Inn & Suites Grand Prairie
An overview of the Quality Inn & Suites in Grand Prairie, Texas. Offers photographs and a description of the facilities, services and amenities, as well as reward programs, special offers, and arrangements for groups and meetings.
http://www.qualityinn.com/hotel-grand_prairie-texas-TX365
