Springtime Coyote Sightings

As flowers begin to bloom and the grass becomes green, wildlife all over the Grapevine area becomes more active.  

Coyotes are adapted to living in suburban and urban areas and can be found in cities large and small across the United States. &...

National Pet ID Week Results

We take pet identification seriously at Grapevine Animal Services.  After all, animals with identification will make it home more often and sooner than animals left without ID.  We know from experience that very few cats that enter the s...

Holiday Closure--5/28

On Monday, May 28, 2018, Grapevine Animal Services will be closed to the public in observance of Memorial Day.  Don't worry, our hard working staff is behind the scenes caring for our cats and dogs.  We will reopen for normal business ho...

Donate to Grapevine's 4-Legged Friends

If you have ever visited an animal shelter you know that there are a lot of well-deserving animals waiting for homes.  While you can't take them ALL home, you can make a difference in their daily quality of life.  Donate an item such as ...

Ducks...In My Pool?!

In Grapevine, we are blessed with many water-ways, open spaces, and of course the lake!  This means we have an abundance of wild neighbors inhabiting our neighborhoods and sharing our spaces.  And because springtime is upon us, we are go...

Low Cost Vaccine Clinic 7/14

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

On Saturday, July 14, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., pet owners from across the community will have a chance to receive low cost v...

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...

Loan a Life Jacket Program

The Grapevine Fire Department implemented the Loan a Life Jacket program last summer, making life jackets available to those who visit Grapevine Lake without this life-saving tool.  With every loanable jacket in use most every day last summer, th...

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...

SummerBlast Fireworks

Beginning Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend, Grapevine's SummerBlast features fun for the entire family, including spectacular fireworks shows EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT (and on July 4), special exhibits, dining, shopping and more.

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.  Construction is ...

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.

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.

TumbleBooks

Read-Along picture books and games for children. Access using library card number.

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...

Live Online Homework Help

Students K - 12 can connect to tutors for one-to-one homework help sessions in math, science, social studies and English.  All they need to access this service is a Grapevine Public Library card number. The tutors are certified teachers, universi...

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...

Santa Cops

The spirit of giving can be felt across Grapevine, as citizens and businesses help the Grapevine Police Department spread holiday cheer to the families they serve.

The Santa Cops program delivers toys to economically disadvantaged children in the community...

Officer Released From Hospital

Grateful only begins to describe the moment Senior Officer RJ Hudson is released from the hospital.  Doctors, nurses, therapists, friends, family, and a stream of north Texas police officers so long -- people had to circle around the building -- ...

Higher Learning

While our citizens most often see the officers on patrol, or the officers who host or attend community events, one Sergeant who works primarily behind a desk is getting some very public attention.  

Tarleton State University is featuring Sgt. Rich...

Fraud Alert

Grapevine Police are investigating a scam targeting an elderly woman in our city.

A man claiming to be with “Global Consumer Awards” (and falsely claiming to be working for Publishers Clearing House) first contacted the woman by phone, ...

College Bound

Sporting his new UNT t-shirt in the Mean Green colors, Miguel Gomez proudly shows off his acceptance letter from the University of North Texas.  

"I am so excited that I got accepted because it means all that hard work paid off," explain...

Silent Hero Award

Telecommunicator Robin Herzig accepted the Silent Hero Award at the Association of Public Safety Communications Officials (APCO)/National Emergency Number Association (NENA) Texas Public Safety Conference in Galveston.

The Silent Hero Certificate of Recogn...