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Also on today's calendar: Built for More Dallas-Area Men's Series featuring Chris Seidman and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Grand Prairie residents invited to meet finalists for fire chief position (kxxv.com) — Grand Prairie residents can meet the three finalists for fire chief at a community event this Wednesday, Oct. 7, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. With longtime Chief Robert Fite retiring later this year, the city is asking locals to learn about each candidate's background and leadership style and offer feedback before a final decision is made.
2. Texas upcoming events Oct 05 (lemonwire.com) — Grand Prairie residents have two notable shows coming up at Texas Trust CU Theatre: Los Parras on October 10 and the Metaphor: ReFantazio Orchestra Concert on October 9. This statewide roundup also highlights many other concerts and sports events across Texas between October 5 and 11, with links to buy tickets if you're planning a quick trip.
3. Fort Worth-area high school football Week 7 schedule: See where teams will play (star-telegram.com) — Grand Prairie football fans can circle Thursday, October 8, when Irving Nimitz visits Grand Prairie at 7 p.m. and South Grand Prairie faces Irving at Ellis Stadium. The full Week 7 schedule also lays out dozens of other Fort Worth-area high school and private school matchups through Saturday, helping you plan which games to catch.
4. Barbara Horton Smith - (arkadelphian.com) — Family and friends in Grand Prairie are mourning Barbara Horton Smith, who passed away peacefully on Sept. 15, 2026, in the city. Remembered for her warm smile, strong faith and decades-long Boeing career, she leaves behind children in Mansfield, Grand Prairie and Arlington, along with six grandchildren and extended family across Texas and Arkansas.
5. 5 multifamily deals you may have missed last week (multifamilydive.com) — A major apartment investor has bought the 350‑unit Lakeside Villas complex in the Dallas submarket of Grand Prairie, renaming it Sol Riverside and planning upgrades. The property, near key highways and DFW Airport, offers one- and two-bedroom units plus pools, fitness center and a bark park, signaling continued confidence in Grand Prairie's rental market.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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