Faces of Grand Prairie Media Group

07/30/2025

Wow, Grand Prairie Real Estate showed up!

Huge thanks to everyone who joined us at Beto’s for our Real Estate Industry Happy Hour — the energy, connections, and conversations about bringing GP real estate back home were incredible.

If you missed this one… don’t make the same mistake twice. 👀
Our next mixer is coming soon — and trust us, you’re going to want to be in the room.

Tag your real estate friends who need to be part of the next one!

07/26/2025

"A major factor in that hesitation is fear — not just political fear, but fear of legal backlash in an increasingly litigious culture. Elected officials know that every action could trigger lawsuits, injunctions, or personal liability claims, creating an environment where doing nothing often feels safer than doing what’s right.

In both the Arredando and Del Bosque cases, one truth stands out: tax-paying, rule-following citizens are ignored, with the hope that officials will be forgiven over time and that things will just blow over. Leaders are calculating a risk based on the good graces and mercy of the public, who to this point have often been willing to move past things. But patience appears to be running thin with many Grand Prairians — even among the most avid supporters."

https://open.substack.com/pub/facesofgrandprairie/p/when-the-charter-falls-short-character?r=5kh7d7&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

07/26/2025

Six Flags Over Texas has been undergoing a massive transformation — and it shows. Today, I’m taking you on a mini-tour of some of the updated areas of the park and sharing my vision for future entertainment venues on this channel.

https://open.substack.com/pub/facesofgrandprairie/p/faces-of-grand-prairie-explores-the?r=5kh7d7&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

07/26/2025

What does “do something” mean? What is the Grand Prairie public asking for?

Let’s talk about that.

07/26/2025

2.E. Deliberation Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits (§§ 551.076; .089). The deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices; or a security audit.

07/25/2025

"We value our city council and school board members and the service they provide, but some of the behavior we’ve seen suggests that respect for the community may not be mutual. And make no mistake — this concern is not held by just a few people; it reflects the overwhelming sentiment of Grand Prairians who are paying close attention.

It’s time to stop letting immaturity and disregard for rules and decorum define the work of our city. Stop letting bullies set the tone.

Share with your fellow Grand Prairians - use and feel free to post the logo on your social media to show support for maintaining high behavioral standards for our leaders representing our city."

https://open.substack.com/pub/facesofgrandprairie/p/grandprairiedeservesbetter-its-time?r=5kh7d7&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

07/25/2025

The Heart of the Warrior: One Mascot’s Story of Spirit and Tradition
Warrior Pride never fades. 💛❤️
In 2002, Stephanie Sugg carried the Warrior mascot tradition with pride — feathers, bells, and Friday night lights at the Gopher Bowl. Two decades later, she’s sharing never-before-seen VHS footage and memories of what Warrior pride truly meant.

Were you a Grand Prairie mascot? Share your photos and memories — let’s inspire the next generation to keep this tradition alive.

🎥 Watch now: https://open.substack.com/pub/facesofgrandprairie/p/the-heart-of-the-warrior-one-mascots?r=5kh7d7&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

A look back at South Grand Prairie’s Warrior mascot legacy — and how one alum’s story can inspire today’s students to carry it forward.

07/25/2025

"This moment isn’t only about one councilmember. It’s about what kind of leadership and culture Grand Prairie chooses to uphold. Do we accept deflection to voters as the only accountability? Or do we expect council and city administration to set and enforce standards now?

As a real estate agent myself — and as a woman who owns this publication — this incident also raises personal concern. If public confrontations go unchecked, what message does that send to professionals, residents, or anyone who speaks up in this city?

What do you think? Should the council and city manager take action under the authority they already have? Share your thoughts in the comments."

https://open.substack.com/pub/facesofgrandprairie/p/who-holds-grand-prairie-councilmembers?r=5kh7d7&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

07/25/2025

New Episode of United Voices for Grand Prairie! 🎙️

This week, co-hosts Jean Bondy and Patti Brock from Grand Prairie United Charities sit down with Sascha Vetter of Atypical Insights to talk about how nonprofits can use AI to save time, simplify their work, and amplify their impact.

From marketing to grant writing, Sascha breaks down practical ways to make AI less intimidating — and more useful — for small teams and big missions.

Listen now and join the conversation:
https://open.substack.com/pub/facesofgrandprairie/p/united-voices-for-grand-prairie-episode?r=5kh7d7&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

A hands-on conversation about using AI for marketing, grant writing, and everyday nonprofit tasks — featuring real examples and practical tips from a live demo.

07/24/2025

I just got off the phone with Mayor Jensen, who asked me to report that he’s added an agenda item to the next meeting to take a vote to formally censure Councilman Del Bosque.

If you read our article below, this is what is in the power of the council to do, according to the city charter. Call your local council member and give them your opinion on this matter. We should also be reaching out to Bill Hills, our city manager.

https://open.substack.com/pub/facesofgrandprairie/p/who-holds-grand-prairie-councilmembers?r=5kh7d7&utm_me

The recent security video showing Councilman Mike Del Bosque confronting a real estate agent has raised new questions for GP: Who is responsible for addressing councilmember misconduct?

07/24/2025

"This moment isn’t only about one councilmember. It’s about what kind of leadership and culture Grand Prairie chooses to uphold. Do we accept deflection to voters as the only accountability? Or do we expect council and city administration to set and enforce standards now?

As a real estate agent myself — and as a woman who owns this publication — this incident also raises personal concern. If public confrontations go unchecked, what message does that send to professionals, residents, or anyone who speaks up in this city?

What do you think? Should the council and city manager take action under the authority they already have? Share your thoughts in the comments."

https://open.substack.com/pub/facesofgrandprairie/p/who-holds-grand-prairie-councilmembers?r=5kh7d7&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

07/23/2025

We’re chatting about CHATGPT tomorrow on the Nonprofit channel with Open AI Expert Sasha Vetter…. You won’t want to miss this episode!

It will ONLY be available for subscribers - subscribing is FREE, so do it now!

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