Attracting Wild Birds

For those of us who enjoy feeding the birds all year long, we thought you might like a few simple Bird Cake Recipes.  Not only are these treats greatly appreciated during the cold winter months, but the birds (especially Woodpeckers) love these t...

Prevent a Litter

We hear over and over how important spay or neuter is for our most beloved family pets.  There are many reasons for this procedure.  Not only does it help reduce the number of animals that end up in a shelter, but there are heath benefit...

Kitty Yoga 9/29 & 10/27

Have you been thinking about adding to your family with that special fur baby?  Here is the purrrrfect opportunity!  The REC of Grapevine and Grapevine Animal Services are partnering to offer some fun filled Yoga classes. These classes w...

Snakes: A Civil Serpent

Snakes:  A Civil Serpent

With warm temperatures and frequent rains, Grapevine Lake and the various creeks and runoffs see rising water levels and some of our neighbors’ homes become unlivable.  No, I don’t mean our human friends next door...

Dog Yoga 9/22 & 10/13

Have you been thinking about adding to your family with that special fur baby?  Here is the purrrrfect opportunity!  The REC of Grapevine and Grapevine Animal Services are partnering to offer some fun filled Yoga classes. These classes w...

Low Cost Vaccine Clinic 11/3

Grapevine Animal Services hosts low cost vaccine clinics on our campus at 500 Shady Brook Dr. in Grapevine on a regular basis.

On Saturday, November 3, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., pet owners from across the community will have a chance to receive low cos...

Grapevine's Economic Development

Home to nearly 3,000 businesses, our economy reflects a balance of successful small businesses serving the Texas market to major corporations that serve the world. From technology to tourism, explore the entrepreneurial energy that is Grapevine, Texas.

TEX Rail Coming Soon...

TEX Rail is a 27-mile commuter rail project being developed by the Fort Worth Transportation Authority (The T) and will be the next passenger rail service coming to Tarrant County. The opening commuter rail line, or initial service section, will extend fr...

Positive West Nile Virus Mosquito Sample

One mosquito sample tested positive for carrying the West Nile Virus in the area of the 1800 block of Hall-Johnson Road. Mosquito control ground spraying will take place within a half-mile radius of the relevant area on Thursday, September 20 at 10pm.

Register to Vote in the November 6 Election

The last day to register to vote is October 9.  Registration forms are available at City Hall, 200 South Main Street (City Secretary's Office) and at the Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way. Please visit VoteTexas.gov to download an appl...

Grapevine Firehouse 1 Has Officially Closed For Scheduled Remodel

The remodel will add more living space for our firefighters along with an adequate number of restroom facilities to accommodate both men and women fire personnel. Additionally, the remodel will allow better protection for our firefighters from carcinogens...

Short-Term Rentals

After a public hearing and deliberation during three separate City Council meetings, on September 4, 2018, the Grapevine City Council adopted an ordinance affirming that short-term rentals (STRs-rentals less than 30 days) are not a permitted use in any zo...

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers CLOSE Fairway Drive

The closure and detour around Grapevine Lake Dam, Fairway Drive, is in effect per the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers until further notice.  There will be limited access points to Silver Lake Marina, Cowboys Golf Club, Grapevine Golf Course, and Roc...

Paycom to Relocate its Texas Operations Center to Grapevine, Texas

The Grapevine City Council and Paycom are proud to announce that Paycom Software, Inc., (“Paycom”) an award-winning U.S.-based human capital management technology provider, will be relocating its Texas operations center to Grapevine, Texas. Oklahoma City-...

TEXRail Train Test Runs

TEXRail trains are required to have completed a number of test hours before being fully operational. TEXRail test runs will begin today from the Grapevine Main Station to the Texan Trail area and back to the  Grapevine Main Station. These runs wi...

City of Grapevine Announces THE TRADE GROUP® Relocating their Headquarters to Grapevine

The Grapevine City Council proudly announces that THE TRADE GROUP®  will be relocating their global headquarters to Grapevine, Texas.  The company has made the Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing private companies  for the...

The Iconic Salt Lick BBQ Coming to Grapevine

The City of Grapevine boasts a long tradition of providing diverse dining experiences for its citizens and visitors.  The City has cleared the way for the award–winning Salt Lick BBQ to join the Grapevine, Texas family.  Once c...

Kubota Tractor Corporation Unveils Their North American Headquarters in Grapevine, Texas

Kubota Tractor Corporation unveiled its new North American Headquarters building in Grapevine today with a ribbon cutting ceremony with Governor Greg Abbott, Masatoshi Kimata, President and Representative Director of the Kubota Group, along with State and...

Grapevine Fire Department Brings Lifesaving Technology to Grapevine Citizens

The Grapevine Fire Department has partnered with the PulsePoint Foundation to launch life-saving technology to the citizens of Grapevine via the PulsePoint Respond app.  Grapevine citizens who are CPR-trained are asked to download this free mobil...

Kubota Tractor & Credit Corp relocates their Corporate Headquarters to Grapevine, Texas

Governor Greg Abbott announced today that Kubota Tractor and Credit Corporations will relocate their corporate headquarters from Torrance, California to GRAPEVINE, TEXAS. Kubota’s headquarters relocation is projected to create at least 344 new jobs and $5...

Recycling - "WHAT GOES WHERE"

Recycling - Need To Know Where It Goes? Use the "WHAT GOES WHERE" New Web Search. Search for how to properly dispose of hazardous and non-hazardous household items.

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Critterman's Original Safari

Join us Thursday, September 20 at 7:00 pm for the program that started it all. Critterman will bring animals such as a hissing cockroach, land tortoise, legless lizard, hedgehog, rose hair tarantula, blue tongued skink, and Burmese python.

Great Courses Library Collection Now Available Online

While there are many professors who are great, some stand out as exceptionally insightful and impressively thorough, bringing home tough concepts in a way that makes subjects accessible and interesting. These professors make learning an adventure to be ex...

Muzzy: Language Learning for Kids

Foreign language learning program for children that includes games, cartoons, and lessons for French, Spanish, English, German, Italian, Chinese, and Korean. You will need your library card number to use this resource.

Library Time Machine

Each month will transport us to a new decade, beginning with the 1920s. Smooth Brew Barbershop Quartet kicks off the celebration by singing us back through the decades in old-fashioned style. Watch the library calendar for a live radio show, sock hop, hul...

Honoring a Promise

June 12 marks 14 years since a drunk driver killed Grapevine Police Officer Darren Medlin in the line of duty.  Officer Medlin was a brother and friend to fellow officers, and so much more to the family he left behind.  While Darren live...

Live Fire Cinema Range

Grapevine Police are getting a new level of firearms training.  The department will receive the only full-sized digital projection shooting center in the country that combines cinema-sized video screens and live fire. 

On Tuesday, Februar...

Motorcycle Challenge

Great work by members of the Traffic Unit for a job well-done at the annual Capital of Texas Police Motorcycle Chute Out in Pflugerville.  Sergeant Easley placed 1st in Novice Individual Speed Harley Electra Glide. Senior Officer Hardin earned 7t...

VIPS Awarded for Service

It is no secret that the jobs of Grapevine Police personnel are easier, and the entire police department is better, because of the invaluable work of our Volunteers In Police Service (VIPS.) These volunteers dedicate their time, energy, and knowledge to h...

Police Chief Retiring

Grapevine’s longest-serving Police Chief will retire after 34 years in law enforcement.Chief Eddie Salame began his career with Fort Worth Police in 1984. He joined the Grapevine Police Department in 1991 and served as Assistant Chief or Chief f...

Awards Banquet

Grapevine Police Officers and Dispatchers earned top honors from the Department at the 2017 Grapevine Police Awards Banquet.  Each year, officers and personnel are recognized for outstanding service throughout the year.  Awards include C...