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GameStop announces closure of at least 150 stores

GameStop Corp., a Grapevine-based retailer, announced plans Thursday to close at least 150 stores by the end of the year. In the gaming company’s fourth quarter and 2016 fiscal year earnings report, it showed that the closings are a result of the company’s shift to focus on technology brands and collectibles, and away from video […]

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Grapevine SEO Geek Posted on March 25th, 2017

Republicans pull health care legislation from vote in U.S. House

By Abby Livingston WASHINGTON—With Friday’s decision to pull the American Health Care Act from a vote, U.S. House Republicans came up short in their singular promise to voters for over seven years: repealing former President Obama’s 2010 health care law. Democrats had soundly opposed the measure U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan and President Donald Trump […]

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Grapevine SEO Geek Posted on March 24th, 2017

Red Flag Warning issued for Tarrant County

The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a Red Flag Warning for Tarrant County until 7 p.m. today. A Red Flag Warning means that extreme fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and dry vegetation can contribute to extreme fire behavior. Avoid all outside burning […]

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Grapevine SEO Geek Posted on March 24th, 2017

Fashion show, live music and barbecue: 4 things to do in Grapevine, Colleyville and Southlake this weekend, March 24-26

Friday, March 24 Lunch with the Girlz The Colleyville Woman’s Club’s 32nd annual fashion benefit luncheon features a runway-style show with professional models and local designers Abi Ferrin, the Askari Collection, Elizabeth Anyaa, Nardos Design and the Samina Mughal Collection. The event also includes silent, live and online auctions. 9:30 a.m. (registration and silent auction), […]

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Grapevine SEO Geek Posted on March 23rd, 2017

Texas state Sen. Konnie Burton looks to slow process for commuter rail projects

Sen. Konni Burton, R-Colleyville, filed a bill to slow down the process of building commuter rail projects by adding an additional step—an election. Burton’s Senate Bill 385 would prohibit commuter rail transportation projects from accepting federal funds without holding an election first. “Given the incentives local governments have to spend tax payer dollars and authorize debt […]

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Grapevine SEO Geek Posted on March 23rd, 2017

New retail, restaurant development in works along Northwest Highway in Grapevine

Westwood Land Development recently acquired 11.34 acres of land at the corner of Northwest Highway and Ruth Wall Road in Grapevine from Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center. The property is located across the street from Westwood’s other mixed-use development, Grapevine Station, which features Starbucks, Mesa Grapevine and Palio’s Pizza Cafe. Chris Leighton, a broker […]

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Grapevine SEO Geek Posted on March 22nd, 2017

Duff O’Dell: A Q&A with the Grapevine City Council Place 6 candidate

Duff O’Dell, a retired Delta Air Lines Inc. executive, is running for re-election to the Grapevine City Council Place 6 seat in the May 6 election. Community Impact Newspaper sent O’Dell a series of questions. Her written responses, edited for publication style, are below. 1. Why are you running for Grapevine City Council? The post Duff O’Dell: A Q&A […]

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Grapevine SEO Geek Posted on March 22nd, 2017

Two new restaurants coming to Grapevine’s Main Street

At Tuesday’s joint Grapevine City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, two restaurants were approved, both of which will be located on historic downtown’s Main Street. San Daniele Kristopher Colig and Kelly Boynton-Colig will open San Daniele at 129 S. Main St., Grapevine. The restaurant will have two levels. San Daniele’s lower level will function […]

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Grapevine SEO Geek Posted on March 22nd, 2017

Texas Senate passes property tax bill state leaders love, local officials oppose

By Brandon Formby The Texas Senate on Tuesday approved a controversial bill that seeks to curb the growth in property taxes that local government agencies like cities and counties levy on landowners. Senate Bill 2, which passed in an 18-12 vote, could require taxing entities to hold an election if the amount of operating and maintenance […]

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Grapevine SEO Geek Posted on March 21st, 2017

Here is how House Public Education Committee chair wants to change the Texas A-F system

Updated 2:03 p.m., March 21 Each of the superintendents testifying on the bill were supportive of the changes the legislation would implement to the A-F rating. Superintendents came from districts small and large including Dallas ISD, Hudson ISD, Stafford Municipal School District and Alief ISD to speak on House Bill 22. Dallas ISD Superintendent Michael […]

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Grapevine SEO Geek Posted on March 21st, 2017