Podcasts by Faces of GRAND Prairie, A Community Podcast
The mission of the Faces of Grand Prairie Community Podcast is to put the well-being of the local community ahead of personal or political agendas and create a space for civics education, trust, and mutually beneficial discussions between city officials, business owners, nonprofit organizations, notable residents, and engaged citizens. Join Jenna Pecor as she has uplifting and informative discussions with Grand Prairie residents who are doing amazing things in her community of Grand Prairie, TX. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/facesofgrandprairie/support
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Michelle Madden, President of the GP Chamber of Commerce from 2022-04-22T03:51:30.047568
Michelle Madden is an active community leader and former business owner who decided she could make a positive impact by becoming the President of the Grand Prairie Chamber of Commerce. Michelle ...
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The COPE Initiative from 2021-09-01T20:11:48
On this episode, we talk about COPE, an initiative through the Grand Prairie Police Department that stands for “Community Outreach Partnership and Education.” I talk with City Councilman Jeff Copel...
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Mentors Care - Dena Petty and Crystal Gaither from 2021-08-02T14:59:02
Today, my guests are Dena Petty and Crystal Gaither with Mentors Care. Mentors Care is a 501C3 organization whose mission is to connect high school students who are at risk of not graduating wit...
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Esmerelda Rodriguez, District Director of the Grand Prairie Host Lions Club from 2021-07-28T18:46:17
Today my guest is Esmerelda Rodriguez. Esmerelda retired recently from the Grand Prairie Independent School District as the Parent Involvement Facilitator. Today we talk about her job responsibilit...
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Grand Prairie Mayor Pro Tem and Council Member Mike Del Bosque from 2021-07-11T14:40:26
Today my guest is Grand Prairie Mayor Pro Tem and Councilman Mike Del Bosque. Council Member Del Bosque was elected to represent District 3 in May 2017. We talk about mentorship and how communit...
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VanDella L. Menifee from 2021-07-05T14:40:02
Today my guest is Vandella Menifee. Vandella is retired from a career in the Department of Justice, first starting in the Atlanta Penitentiary System then eventually transferring to the Grand Pr...
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Shebra Hackett from 2021-07-02T19:16:51
My guest today is Shebra Hackett. Among many things she is involved in, Shebra owns an Allstate Insurance Agency in Grand Prairie and we talk today about how she got into the insurance industry ...
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CIVICS SERIES: The Declaration of Independence from 2021-05-31T01:36:08
In this mini-episode, Jenna reads aloud the Declaration of Independence.
https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/declaration-transcript
Candidate Interviews, Grand Prairie June 5, 2021 Runoff Election District 6 from 2021-05-24T14:39:23
Incumbent Jeff Wooldridge answers interview questions for the upcoming run-off election for District 6 in Grand Prairie's City Council Election. Challenger Kurt Johnson declined to participate i...
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Martin Cabellero, President and CEO, Bon Air Service Co. Inc. from 2021-05-18T03:47:15
Today, I talk to Martin Cabellero, President and CEO of Bon Air Service Co. Inc. I caught up with Martin after he was named "Citizen of the Year" for 2020 from the Grand Prairie Chamber of Comme...
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Candidate Interviews, Grand Prairie June 5, 2021 Runoff Election District 8 from 2021-05-16T00:24:28
Incumbent Greg Giessner and Challenger Junior Ezeono answer questions in an interview to help voters know about them prior to the June 5, 2021 City Council Election for District 8. <...
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Scott Jeffries, Director of the Library, Dallas Baptist University from 2021-05-12T02:50:45
My guest today is Scott Jeffries. He’s the Director of the Library at Dallas Baptist University. Today, Scott and I talk about the job of a librarian at a university and some of the day to day help...
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Why Should Local News Matter? from 2021-05-08T14:39:44
Why should local news and local community matter? Jenna talks about why the podcast is GP focused. If you like what I am doing and want to support more of my local interviews with interesting res...
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Julie Harding, How We Can Create Intentional Relationships with our Neighbors from 2021-05-06T05:51:09
My guest today is Julie Harding. Julie and I were friends at a very young age, when we met as across the street neighbors in Grand Prairie as young kids. We talk today about being neighborly and...
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CIVICS SERIES: Duane Strawn, Director of the Parks, Arts and Recreation Department of Grand Prairie from 2021-04-30T15:20:35
Today my guest is Duane Strawn, director of the Parks, Arts, and Recreation department of Grand Prairie. Duane talks to me today about his background as a landscape architect and how that fits i...
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What is my goal with this podcast? from 2021-04-29T18:43:08
You might be asking yourself, “where is she going with this podcast? What’s the goal?” They are good questions and I want to answer them. I also discuss my mission of keeping the podcast positive a...
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Monica Gonzales, Executive Director of the Pregnancy Resource Center of Grand Prairie from 2021-04-28T16:42:06
Today my guest is Monica Gonzales. She’s the new executive director of the Pregnancy Resource Center of Grand Prairie. Monica and I sat down at the center to discuss what this nonprofit does for...
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Matthew Loh, Owner of Asia Times Square from 2021-04-24T02:29:40
Today my guest is Matthew Loh, owner of Asia Times Square. Asia Times Square at Pioneer and Great Southwest has been in Grand Prairie for about 13 years with Matthew leading its’ vision and mission...
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CIVICS SERIES: Linda Ellis, Superintendent for Grand Prairie Independent School District from 2021-04-24T02:29:26
My guest today is Linda Ellis, superintendent of Grand Prairie Independent School District. She talks with me today about her background in business and education before becoming the superintendent...
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Jenna Answers the Question: "Why Are You Doing This Podcast?" from 2021-04-24T00:07:58
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CIVICS SERIES: Candidate Endorsements and Why They Matter from 2021-04-16T14:20:46
In this mini-episode, I explain political action committees and why they matter in local candidate endorsements. I give 3 questions to consider when researching the endorsements a candidate rece...
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Emily Liles, GPISD Trustee Place 6 from 2021-04-13T00:19:57
Today my guest is Emily Liles. Emily is a Grand Prairie School Board trustee for Place 6. Emily and I talk about a wide variety of topics today including the role of a school board trustee and how ...
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CIVICS SERIES: Emily Liles, GPISD Trustee Place 6 from 2021-04-12T22:19:57
Today my guest is Emily Liles. Emily is a Grand Prairie School Board trustee for Place 6. Emily and I talk about a wide variety of topics today including the role of a school board trustee and how ...
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Greg Giessner, Grand Prairie City Councilman At-Large from 2021-04-03T17:53:22
My guest today is Grand Prairie City Councilman Greg Giessner. Councilman Giessner holds one of the at-large positions which serves the entire city. Recently, he initiated the new Government 101...
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CIVICS SERIES: Greg Giessner, Grand Prairie City Councilman At-Large from 2021-04-03T15:53:22
My guest today is Grand Prairie City Councilman Greg Giessner. Councilman Giessner holds one of the at-large positions which serves the entire city. Recently, he initiated the new Government 101...
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Derrick Kinney, Host of the Podcast Good Money with Derrick Kinney from 2021-03-27T16:23:15
My guest today is Derrick Kinney, host of the podcast Good Money with Derrick Kinney. Derrick is a financial advisor ...
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Savannah Ware, Chief City Planner for Grand Prairie from 2021-03-12T22:46:28
Today I'm talking with Savannah Ware, Chief City Planner for the city of Grand Prairie. Savannah talks with me today about a variety of topics, including zoning, long term planning, and moratoriums...
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CIVICS SERIES: Savannah Ware, Chief City Planner for Grand Prairie from 2021-03-12T21:46:28
Today I'm talking with Savannah Ware, Chief City Planner for the city of Grand Prairie. Savannah talks with me today about a variety of topics, including zoning, long term planning, and moratoriums...
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Monica Saldivar, Nominee for Best New Female Artist - 2020 Tejano Music Awards from 2020-12-10T06:10:27
Today my guest is Monica Saldivar. Monica grew up and lives in Grand Prairie and is a graduate of Dallas Baptist University. She is currently a nominee for Best New Female Artist at the Tejano M...
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Terry Brooks and Charles Luckert from 2020-11-28T16:57:47
My guests today are Terry Brooks and Charles Luckert. Terry Brooks is the trustee for Place 1 of the Grand Prairie Independent School District. Charles Luckert is the founder of the Grand Prairie A...
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Bryan Parra, Grand Prairie ISD School Board Trustee from 2020-09-05T04:42:13
My guest today is Bryan Parra. Bryan is a current Grand Prairie ISD School Board Trustee representing Place 2 and an elementary assistant principal in DISD. Bryan grew up on the East Coast but m...
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CIVIS SERIES: Bryan Parra, Grand Prairie ISD School Board Trustee from 2020-09-05T02:42:13
My guest today is Bryan Parra. Bryan is a current Grand Prairie ISD School Board Trustee representing Place 2 and an elementary assistant principal in DISD. Bryan grew up on the East Coast but m...
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Gold Medal Olympian Jennifer McFalls, Head Softball Coach at University of Kansas from 2020-08-30T22:51:02
Today my guest is Jennifer McFalls. Jennifer is a South Grand Prairie High school alumni and one of it’s most accomplished athletes. She was a softball player who went on to play for Texas ...
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Rodney Anderson, Former Texas Representative from 2020-07-30T04:58:13
Today my guest is Rodney Anderson. Rodney is a life-long Grand Prairian who graduated from Grand Prairie High School in 1986, and received his Bachelor’s Degree in Real Estate from UTA in 1...
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CIVICS SERIES: Rodney Anderson, Former Texas Representative from 2020-07-30T02:58:13
Today my guest is Rodney Anderson. Rodney is a life-long Grand Prairian who graduated from Grand Prairie High School in 1986, and received his Bachelor’s Degree in Real Estate from UTA in 1...
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Carson Kidd, Co-founder and Co-owner of Moravian Coffee from 2020-05-07T21:52:22
We are continuing our Entrepreneur Week with a discussion no entrepreneur can live without – coffee! Today, I welcome Carson Kidd, Cofounder and CoOwner of Moravian Coffee. Carson and ...
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Sophia Whitehead, Owner of Local Bunny Farm, "Dallas Bunny Love" from 2020-05-05T22:29:37
Hello listeners and welcome to Entrepreneur Week! My guest today is Sophia Whitehead. Sophia has a dear place in my heart – she is my daughter Avery’s sister...I met her when she was 4...
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Todd Mayo, Financial Advisor with Farmers Insurance from 2020-04-30T22:00:55
Todd Mayo has a history of working with the community of Grand Prairie in the financial planning industry. Todd talks to me today about a variety of financial topics, including estate planning, ...
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Tiffany and Nathan Ross, SiteGuard Inspection Services from 2020-04-28T20:15:05
Today, I'm talking with Tiffany and Nathan Ross, owners of Siteguard Inspection Services in Grand Prairie. Nathan was able to join us at the end after he was finished with an inspection. Tiffany...
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Christian Pryor, SGPHS Class of 2020! from 2020-04-17T18:10:06
Today on the podcast I welcome Christian Pryor. Christian is a senior at South Grand Prairie High School. He's spent his high school career in a number of activities, from Theater, to DECA, Nati...
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Coltrane Lins, GPHS Senior Class of 2020! from 2020-04-14T20:49:27
Welcome back to GPISD Seniors Week on the podcast! Today, I’m welcoming Coltrane Lins. Coltrane is a Senior at Grand Prairie High School. He’s a member of Show Choir and has been involved in Sco...
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Samantha Vargas, SGPHS Senior Class of 2020! from 2020-04-13T21:53:52
Welcome to GPISD Seniors Week on the podcast! Today, I’m welcoming South Grand Prairie High School senior Samantha Vargas. Samantha is Senior Lieutenant for the Cheyennes, a member of the N...
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Randy Jennings, Sports Writer for the Dallas Morning News and Alumni of GPHS from 2020-04-10T18:37:19
Before we were social distancing, Randy Jennings and I sat down on a beautiful day outside the Summit to talk about his long career as a sports writer and journalist. He worked for The Grand Pra...
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Jonathan Richards, SGP Alum and Emmy Winning Event Cameraman from 2020-04-09T18:56:54
Today, I'm joined by long-time friend Jonathan Richards. Jonathan and I have known each other from when we were youth at Inglewood Baptist Church. Jonathan has been in television production and ...
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Dr. Bill Skaar, Pastor at First Baptist Church Grand Prairie from 2020-04-07T13:05:28
Today, I talk with Dr. Skaar, the pastor of First Baptist Church in Grand Prairie. Dr. Skaar has been with FBCGP for many years and has a deep connection to this city. He and I talk about how CO...
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Cleve Doyen, Managing Partner of Brothers Transport, LLC from 2020-03-29T16:30:18
Today, we have a special episode starting our third season, an interview with Cleve Doyen, co-owner and Managing Partner of Brothers Transport. Cleve is a graduate of South Grand Prairie High Sc...
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Best of Seasons 1 and 2 from 2020-03-26T03:23:03
We are nearing almost 1,000 downloads - it's so very exciting! As I get ready to start Season 3, I wanted to go back through the episodes and find my favorite parts of the interviews. I want to ...
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Mini-Episode: Spring Preview! from 2020-03-02T16:10:23
Join me today in a mini-episode where I talk about things coming up in the city of Grand Prairie over the next few weeks! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/facesofgrandprairie/messa...
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Robin Brown, GPHS Alum and Owner of JFK Custom Tours in Dallas, TX from 2020-02-29T23:13:35
Today, I welcome my guest, Robin Brown. Robin is a proud 1972 Graduate of Grand Prairie High School, and has a long history with the city of Grand Prairie. His family were the first mortici...
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Out of Town Guest Mike Geer, Manager of the Aransas County Airport in Rockport, TX from 2020-02-25T04:11:02
On today's episode we have a special out of town guest, Mr. Mike Geer. Mike is the manager of the Arasas County Airport in Rockport, TX, as well as a veteran of the United States Airforce, and was ...
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Albert Sanchez, Co-Owner of Betos Mexican Restaurant from 2020-02-22T17:28
My guest today is Albert Sanchez. Albert is a co-owner and founder of Betos Mexican Restaurant, a lifelong Grand Prairie resident and graduate of South Grand Prairie High School. Today, Albert t...
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Mike Medrano, Managing Partner of the Texas Roadhouse in Grand Prairie from 2020-02-20T17:38:56
Today, my guest is Managing Partner of the Texas Roadhouse in Grand Prairie, Mr. Mike Medrano. Mike has been the managing partner of the GP Roadhouse for the past 19 years - and as a sidenote, h...
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Bonnie Cockrum, President-Elect of the Grand Prairie Historical Organization from 2020-02-18T03:56:35
Today, I am talking with Bonnie Cockrum, a long-time volunteer and President-Elect of the Grand Prairie Historical Organization. Recorded at the new GPHO Museum, we talk about the recently renov...
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Rick Herold, Retired Director of GP Parks and Recreation from 2020-02-14T16:17:07
Today, my guest is the very interesting and entertaining man, Rick Herold. Rick is the retired Director of the Grand Prairie Parks and Recreation Department, and has been instrumental in creating f...
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Steve Pryor, Former GPISD School Board Trustee and 1310 The Ticket Alum from 2020-02-12T17:32:47
Today, I am interviewing Steve Pryor. Steve is a Grand Prairie resident, an original employee of the Ticket radio station and a former GPISD School Board Trustee. He talks to us today about how he ...
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Lana Kluge, SGPHS Alum from 2020-02-10T19:00:52
On today’s episode, I invited Lana Kluge to talk about being an active and involved alum, as well as her super-cool job as a travel agent specializing in Disney Destinations. This episode is spo...
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Suzana Delgado-Gray, Executive Director, Grand Prairie YMCA from 2020-02-07T22:22:49
Today, my guest is Suzana Delgado-Gray, she is the Vice President of Operations and Executive Director of the Grand Prairie YMCA. Suzana has been with the YMCA for 10 years and came to our branch w...
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Face of the Past Mose Jordan, The First Black Grand Prairian from 2020-02-06T05:26:20
Mose Jordan was not only the first Black Grand Prairian, he was also the first freed slave to own land in Grand Prairie. In this episode, we discuss what we know about his life after he settled her...
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Grand Prairie Chief of Police Daniel Scesney from 2020-02-04T00:01:38
Today I am speaking with Chief Daniel Scesney of the Grand Prairie Police Department. Though Chief Scesney has only officially been chief for about two weeks, he's been an officer with the GPPD ...
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CIVICS SERIES: Grand Prairie Chief of Police Daniel Scesney from 2020-02-03T23:01:38
Today I am speaking with Chief Daniel Scesney of the Grand Prairie Police Department. Though Chief Scesney has only officially been chief for about two weeks, he's been an officer with the GPPD ...
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Mini-Episde - Announcements and Shout-Outs! from 2020-01-31T19:05:47
On this mini-episode, I am bringing you announcements and giving you some homework - the good kind I promise! We discuss our upcoming episodes, new methods to listen to the podcast, we listen to ou...
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Mini-Episode - Announcements and Shout-Outs! from 2020-01-31T18:05:47
On this mini-episode, I am bringing you announcements and giving you some homework - the good kind I promise! We discuss our upcoming episodes, new methods to listen to the podcast, we listen to ou...
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Dr. Rhonda Brown-Crowder from 2020-01-27T16:26:57
Today I’m bringing you an interview with a business owner, a PhD, a wife and a mother, Dr. Rhonda Brown-Crowder. You can find her on Facebook by searching Dr. Rho on the Go! And boy, is she ever...
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Tammy Chan, Coordinator and Case Manager for the Grand Prairie Homeless Outreach Organization from 2020-01-23T04:18:30
Welcome to this special episode of the podcast where I talk to a woman I’ve greatly admired from afar, Tammy Chan. She’s the founder, coordinator and Case Manager of the Grand Prairie Homeless O...
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Dr. Vern Alexander, Deputy Superintendent of Student Services for GPISD from 2020-01-20T18:53:16
Today, I’m bringing you an interview with Dr. Vern Alexander. Dr. Alexander is a long-time educator and leader within GPISD who I was honored to get the opportunity to sit down and talk with. He ta...
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Happy Holidays from us at the Faces of Grand Prairie Podcast! from 2019-12-24T19:34:30
Listen to this great editorial comment from the Grand Prairie Daily News from December 19, 1976. Happy holidays!! See you in 2020! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/facesofgrandpr...
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Face From the Past - Alexander MacRae Dechman, Founder of Grand Prairie from 2019-12-18T03:10:17
Learn a little about our founder, A.M. Dechman, on this mini-episode of faces from the past!
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Mini-Episode: Christmas Events in Grand Prairie Over The Years from 2019-12-05T18:21:15
In this short segment, I talk about some of the Christmas events I found in our newspapers over the years. Leave us a voice message about what Christmas traditions you remember in Grand Prairie ...
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What Is This Podcast? And Upcoming Holiday Events in GP from 2019-12-02T23:21:17
Who am I and why am I doing this show? What is this podcast about? Who will be guests on this podcast? Here is a chance to hear why I started this and what I hope to discuss on this show - and YOU ...
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Jeff Copeland, City Councilman At-Large and Mayor Pro Tem from 2019-06-08T04:39:01
I am so excited to welcome my guest and friend, Mayor Pro Tem Jeff Copeland! Jeff is a native Grand Prairian and graduate of South Grand Prairie High School. Jeff has worked in the title industr...
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CIVICS SERIES: Jeff Copeland, City Councilman At-Large and Mayor Pro Tem from 2019-06-08T02:39:01
I am so excited to welcome my guest and friend, Mayor Pro Tem Jeff Copeland! Jeff is a native Grand Prairian and graduate of South Grand Prairie High School. Jeff has worked in the title industr...
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Grand Prairie Mayor Ron Jensen from 2019-05-03T17:08:17
Listen to Grand Prairie Mayor Ron Jensen as he tells us a bit about his background, both in business and as a youth who grew up in this town. We learn about how he decided to become Mayor, what ...
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CIVICS SERIES: Grand Prairie Mayor Ron Jensen from 2019-05-03T15:08:17
Listen to Grand Prairie Mayor Ron Jensen as he tells us a bit about his background, both in business and as a youth who grew up in this town. We learn about how he decided to become Mayor, what ...
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Faces of GRAND Prairie, A Community Podcast (Trailer) from 2019-05-02T15:08:17
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Faces of GRAND Prairie, A Community Podcast (Trailer) from 2019-05-02T15:08:17
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