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Cheers Grand Prairie! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What changes are coming to Grand Prairie's newly sold Sol Riverside complex?
  • Grand Prairie family and friends remember the life of Barbara Horton Smith.
  • Which college runners are coming to compete in Grand Prairie October 17?

Also on today's calendar: Built for More Dallas-Area Men's Series featuring Chris Seidman and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 89 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 88, low: 67.
  • Friday: Very warm with plenty of sun, with a high of 90 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 5 multifamily deals you may have missed last week (multifamilydive.com) — An apartment community in Grand Prairie has just been acquired by American Landmark Apartments, which plans upgrades and a rebranding to Sol Riverside. Located near major highways and job centers, the 350-unit complex will see targeted improvements aimed at enhancing resident amenities while boosting long‑term investment value in the Dallas–Fort Worth market.
   

2. Barbara Horton Smith - (arkadelphian.com) — Grand Prairie residents are mourning Barbara Horton Smith, who passed away here on September 15, 2026, after a life devoted to family, faith, and helping others. Born in Arkansas and longtime Boeing employee, she is survived by children in Mansfield, Grand Prairie, and Arlington, along with six grandchildren who remember her as "Mama Barb."
   

3. Raise the Black: A Fantastic Fall for Pirate Athletics (southwestern.edu) — College cross country fans in Grand Prairie can catch Southwestern's men's and women's teams racing Dallas Baptist University here on October 17. Both squads are off to strong starts, highlighted by a women's meet win and a second‑place men's finish, while soccer, football, and volleyball programs are also enjoying early‑season success.
   

4. Defense Speak Interpreted: The Impact of Venture Capital-backed Defense Contractor Firms (iconnect007.com) — A venture-backed defense firm has recently opened a 105,000-square-foot missile factory in Grand Prairie, adding the city to a short list of new high-tech weapons manufacturing hubs. The broader article explains how companies like this are reshaping U.S. defense contracting, with massive VC funding, automated factories, and new Pentagon contracts that could influence jobs, local investment, and future industrial growth in Grand Prairie.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Looking to rehoming my son's dog , he is not able to keep her.
    He is in school all day and unable to take care of her . Looking for a loving home, Noki is 7 months , (husky/ lab mix ) has all her vaccinations… (Nextdoor Royal Valley Estates)
  • Huskies roaming around Parkside drive… I know a puppy was also found yesterday .
    Does anyone recognize these pups? UPDATE: We scanned and found a chip and the owner has collected her pups! (Nextdoor Woodside Dr)
  • Family Dollar posted a job opening for Assistant Manager II in Grand Prairie. Apply here.
  • Smoothie King posted a job opening for Team Member in Grand Prairie. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Grand Prairie here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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