Mayor Ron Jensen on March 2025 announced the completion of phase 2 improvements at Tyree Park and outlined a slate of spring events and services for Grand Prairie residents, including the State of the City address, a dinosaur exhibit at Epic Central, vendor registration for the city’s Farmer’s Market, the Badges and Books community event, and free tax-preparation assistance from AARP.

The mayor said phase 2 of Tyree Park is finished and open to residents, listing a new multipurpose court, a new playground, a fitness court, expanded trail development and new lighting. "We can't wait for everyone to enjoy these amazing new upgrades," Jensen said in his monthly mayor’s message.

Jensen promoted the 2025 State of the City address, scheduled for Thursday, March 6, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Grand Prairie Events and Convention Center. He also pointed listeners to grandprairiechamber.org/events for ticket information.

The mayor highlighted a family-oriented exhibit at Epic Central running March 8–23 that will feature life-size animatronic dinosaurs, and noted the second annual Dino Fest on Saturday, March 15. Epic Central’s multiweek exhibit, Jensen said, includes a full day of dinosaur-themed activities on March 15.

He encouraged merchants interested in selling produce, handmade goods or other items to apply to be vendors at the Grand Prairie Farmer’s Market ahead of its 2025 opening day on Saturday, April 5. Application and registration information is available at gptx.org/farmersmarket.

Chef Tiffany Deary, identified in the message as the chef behind a new restaurant at Epic Central, described the forthcoming Radici Wood Fired Grill as an "everyday eatery" where "all pasta is made in house" and where open-fire cooking techniques are central to the menu. "There is no flavor that you can get that can substitute that," Deary said.

Jensen also promoted the 11th annual Badges and Books event, set for Saturday, March 8, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Grand Prairie main library. The mayor said residents can meet officers from the Grand Prairie Police Department and staff from the city libraries and view equipment and vehicles used by law enforcement and first responders.

For residents needing tax help, Jensen said volunteers from AARP are offering free tax-preparation assistance for low-income and elderly residents. Sessions are scheduled at the Veterans Park Event Center, 925 Conover Drive, on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. through April 14. Appointments are available by calling (972) 237-7540.

For more information on events and services mentioned in the mayor’s message, Jensen directed listeners to the Grand Prairie Proud podcast on YouTube, the Grand Prairie Chamber events page, and the city website.