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...

Keep ‘Em Inside; Keep ‘Em Safe

It is a common practice and misconception that cats NEED to go outside to live happy lives.  This just isn’t the case and it seems that the risks outweigh the benefits greatly.  Here at Grapevine Animal Services, we take multiple lost ca...

PetSmart Adoptions Hit 100

In late March 2018 we began a partnership with PetSmart Charities to help more Grapevine cats find that purrfect forever homes.  Our cats have been traveling to the PetSmart Southlake location for a over half a year now and we have been so overjo...

Low Cost Vaccine Clinic 1/19

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...

Holiday Giving Options for Homeless Animals

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 ...

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...

TEXRail Testing to Ramp Up

In preparation for the January opening of TEXRail commuter rail, Trinity Metro will be increasing the number of test runs beginning Thursday, December 13, for the next two weeks in order to comply with Federal Railroad Administration requirements. &nb...

Traffic Switch & Ramp Closure

Beginning Tuesday, November 13, southbound FM 2499 access to DFW International Airport/eastbound SH 114 will switch from a right exit to a left exit. This change will be in place for an extended amount of time as NorthGate Constructors work in the area. A...

Short-Term Rentals Ordinance Update

Following a months-long study and observation period, enforcement of the ban on short-term rentals was set to take effect on October 22. On October 18, the City was served with a lawsuit challenging the ban on short-term rentals and requesting that a temp...

Boat Ramp & Road Closures Due to High Water

Meadowmere Lane and the Minnow Loop area are closed. The Vineyards Campground & Cabins is no longer accepting any new reservations through December 31.

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-...

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.

Grapevine Library Card Holders Now Have Access to more than 30,000 Films, For Free

Organizing 101

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.

Scholastic Teachables: Printable Lessons, Activities, and Worksheets

Save hours of prep time with our online treasure trove of ready-to-go lessons and activities for every grade, subject, and skill level. Our teacher-created lesson plans and activity sheets mean content you’ll love from a source you can trust.

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...

Email Scams

Email scams are on the rise, with criminals targeting specific employees in order to scam them out of money.  In many of the cases, employees THINK they are getting an email from their boss at work. In one instance, a worker opened an email suppo...

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...