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Grapevine is a city in northeast Tarrant County, Texas
, United States located within the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area
. As of the 2010 census the city population was 46,334. The city's moniker is derived from the native grapes prevalent in the area. In recent years several wineries have opened in Grapevine, and the city has been very active in maintaining its historic downtown corridor. The city is adjacent to Grapevine Lake
, a large reservoir impounded by the Army Corps of Engineers in 1952 and serves as both a source of water and recreational area. Part of Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is located within Grapevine city limits, the largest portion of any municipality bordering the facility. In 2007 CNNMoney.com
rated Grapevine as one of "America's Best Places to Live."
and fellow Republic of Texas Commissioners camped at Tah-Wah-Karro Creek, also known as Grape Vine Springs, to meet with leaders of 10 Indian nations. This meeting culminated in the signing of a treaty of “peace, friendship, and commerce,” which opened the area for homesteaders. The settlement that emerged was named Grape Vine due to its location on the appropriately-named Grape Vine Prairie near Grape Vine Springs, both names an homage to the wild grapes that grew in the area.
The first recorded white settlement in what would become the modern city occurred in the late 1840s and early 1850s. General Richard Montgomery Gano
owned property near Grape Vine and helped organize the early settlement against Comanche
raiding parties before leading his band of volunteers to battle in the American Civil War
. Growth during the 19th century was slow but steady; by 1890 roughly 800 residents called Grapevine home, supported by such amenities as a newspaper, a public school, several cotton gin
s, a post office
and railroad service. The settlement made continued gains early in the 20th century, and on January 12, 1914, the post office altered the town's name to one word, Grapevine. On Easter Sunday, April 1, 1934, Henry Methvin
, an associate of Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow killed two police officers, E.B. Wheeler and H.D. Murphy, during an altercation near Grapevine. A historical marker remains at the intersection of Dove Road and State Highway 114.
Points of historical interest nearby include several cabins near Grapevine Lake previously owned by Jack Ruby
, the man convicted in the murder of presidential assassin Lee Harvey Oswald
.
The population of Grapevine fell during the interwar period as the economy stagnated, though the city was officially incorporated in 1936. Population growth and economic gains resumed to some extent in the decades immediately after the Second World War, though the opening of Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport in 1974 spurred massive development in the area. Prior to the mid-20th century, Grapevine depended heavily upon agricultural production, but quickly transformed into a regional center of commerce because of its proximity to the airport's north entrance. The economic benefits of the airport's construction continue to encourage new levels of development in Grapevine to this day.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 35.9 square miles (92.9 km²), of which 32.3 square miles (83.6 km²) is land and 3.6 square miles (9.3 km²) (9.98%) is water.
, and 1.69% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.56% of the population.
There were 15,712 households out of which 42.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.9% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.0% were non-families. 22.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.14.
In the city the population was spread out with 29.2% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 36.6% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 4.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 100.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.4 males.
According to a 2007 estimate, the median income for a household was $75,995, and the median income for a family in was $89,632. Males had a median income of $53,786 versus $38,844 for females. The per capita income for the city was $31,549. About 3.1% of families and 4.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.7% of those under age 18 and 7.2% of those age 65 or over.
Mall exists as a regional outlet shopping center with many amenities including an indoor ice rink and movie theater. Many of the top brands in fashion and other retail sectors maintain a space within the mall. Embassy Suites Grapevine and the DFW Lakes Hilton complex also lay adjacent to Grapevine Mills and Bass Pro Shops
. In addition to these popular areas, Main Street in historic downtown Grapevine is a center of attraction for many people. City Hall, the Grapevine Convention and Visitor's Bureau, public library, and recreation center are located on Main Street in addition to a myriad of small business. These include antique stores, restaurants, bars, theaters, a park, and many specialty shops. The Grapevine Vintage Railroad
follows a scenic route between Grapevine and the Fort Worth Stockyards
, departing from a station located on South Main Street. The city is also the home of several wineries
and tasting rooms as well as the Texas Wine and Grape Growers Association.
According to the City's 2009 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the top employers in the city are:
GameStop
, a national electronics retailer, is currently headquartered in Grapevine, one of the largest corporate employers in the city.
The facility at 1639 West 23rd Street is located on the property of DFW Airport and in Grapevine. Tenants include China Airlines
, Lufthansa Cargo
, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Historically, Grapevine was the headquarters of a collection of now-defunct air carriers. In 1978 Braniff Place, the final world headquarters for Braniff International Airways
, was built in what is now Grapevine, on the grounds of Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. Following Braniff's 1982 bankruptcy, the structure is now known as Verizon Place. In the 1990s Metro Airlines
maintained its main offices in the city of Grapevine, as did Kitty Hawk Aircargo
for a time.
114 and 121 trisect Grapevine south and slightly west of downtown, before turning due south along the west side of the airport. The highways intersect near Mustang Drive and William D. Tate Avenue and continue together south before meeting SH-183 in Bedford. Grapevine's highways as of 2010 underwent a significant overhaul to improve traffic flow through the area, with heavy construction expected to last until 2014.
, though other major carriers maintain a significant presence. Love Field in Dallas is also relatively close to Grapevine.
provides service to and from Fort Worth along the former Cotton Belt Railroad right-of-way. The service is not intended for commuting and acts more as a tourist attraction due to its slow speeds. However, the city's 50-year commitment to the Fort Worth Transportation Authority
and approval of a half-cent sales tax increase is expected to pay dividends through the introduction of the TEX Rail service to northeast Tarrant County by 2015. New train stations downtown and north of the airport are included in the plans, as is a connection to DART Rail
to provide mass transit service to the eastern half of the metroplex.
Currently, the closest connections to rail are the Farmer's Branch DART Rail station and the Hurst station for the Trinity Rail Express. Amtrak
passenger service is available in both downtown Dallas and Fort Worth.
. A large portion of northwest Grapevine is served by Carroll
ISD, while very small parts are served by Lewisville
and Coppell
ISDs.
has been named both a National Blue Ribbon School and a New American High School
. It was ranked by Newsweek
as the 41st-best high school in the nation in 2007.
Colleyville Heritage High School
also serves a large portion of Grapevine.
is located in Grapevine.
by Republican Jane Nelson
District 12, and in the Texas House of Representatives
by Republican Vicki Truitt
, District 98.
and Kay Bailey Hutchison
; Grapevine is part of Texas' US Congressional 24th District, which is currently represented by Republican Kenny Marchant
.
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Tarrant County, Texas
Tarrant County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 U.S. Census, it had a population of 1,809,034. Its county seat is Fort Worth. Tarrant County is the sixteenth most populous county in the United States and the third most populous in Texas. The county is named in honor...
, United States located within the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area
Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex
The Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington Metropolitan Statistical Area, a title designated by the U.S. Census as of 2003, encompasses 12 counties within the U.S. state of Texas. The area is divided into two metropolitan divisions: Dallas–Plano–Irving and Fort Worth–Arlington. Residents of the area...
. As of the 2010 census the city population was 46,334. The city's moniker is derived from the native grapes prevalent in the area. In recent years several wineries have opened in Grapevine, and the city has been very active in maintaining its historic downtown corridor. The city is adjacent to Grapevine Lake
Grapevine Lake
Grapevine Lake is a freshwater lake located in the north Texas area, approximately northwest of Dallas, Texas. It was impounded in 1952 by the US Army Corps of Engineers when they dammed Denton Creek. The lake's primary purposes are flood control and to act as a water reservoir, with a secondary...
, a large reservoir impounded by the Army Corps of Engineers in 1952 and serves as both a source of water and recreational area. Part of Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is located within Grapevine city limits, the largest portion of any municipality bordering the facility. In 2007 CNNMoney.com
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rated Grapevine as one of "America's Best Places to Live."
History
In October 1843, General Sam HoustonSam Houston
Samuel Houston, known as Sam Houston , was a 19th-century American statesman, politician, and soldier. He was born in Timber Ridge in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, of Scots-Irish descent. Houston became a key figure in the history of Texas and was elected as the first and third President of...
and fellow Republic of Texas Commissioners camped at Tah-Wah-Karro Creek, also known as Grape Vine Springs, to meet with leaders of 10 Indian nations. This meeting culminated in the signing of a treaty of “peace, friendship, and commerce,” which opened the area for homesteaders. The settlement that emerged was named Grape Vine due to its location on the appropriately-named Grape Vine Prairie near Grape Vine Springs, both names an homage to the wild grapes that grew in the area.
The first recorded white settlement in what would become the modern city occurred in the late 1840s and early 1850s. General Richard Montgomery Gano
Richard Montgomery Gano
Richard Montgomery Gano was a physician, Protestant minister, and brigadier general in the army of the Confederate States during the American Civil War.-Early life:...
owned property near Grape Vine and helped organize the early settlement against Comanche
Comanche
The Comanche are a Native American ethnic group whose historic range consisted of present-day eastern New Mexico, southern Colorado, northeastern Arizona, southern Kansas, all of Oklahoma, and most of northwest Texas. Historically, the Comanches were hunter-gatherers, with a typical Plains Indian...
raiding parties before leading his band of volunteers to battle in the American Civil War
American Civil War
The American Civil War was a civil war fought in the United States of America. In response to the election of Abraham Lincoln as President of the United States, 11 southern slave states declared their secession from the United States and formed the Confederate States of America ; the other 25...
. Growth during the 19th century was slow but steady; by 1890 roughly 800 residents called Grapevine home, supported by such amenities as a newspaper, a public school, several cotton gin
Cotton gin
A cotton gin is a machine that quickly and easily separates cotton fibers from their seeds, a job formerly performed painstakingly by hand...
s, a post office
Post office
A post office is a facility forming part of a postal system for the posting, receipt, sorting, handling, transmission or delivery of mail.Post offices offer mail-related services such as post office boxes, postage and packaging supplies...
and railroad service. The settlement made continued gains early in the 20th century, and on January 12, 1914, the post office altered the town's name to one word, Grapevine. On Easter Sunday, April 1, 1934, Henry Methvin
Henry Methvin
Henry Methvin was an American criminal, bank robber and Depression-era outlaw. He is best remembered as the final member of Bonnie and Clyde's gang and whose father, Ivan Methvin, helped arrange their deaths at the hands of a posse headed by Texas lawman Frank Hamer in 1934...
, an associate of Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow killed two police officers, E.B. Wheeler and H.D. Murphy, during an altercation near Grapevine. A historical marker remains at the intersection of Dove Road and State Highway 114.
Points of historical interest nearby include several cabins near Grapevine Lake previously owned by Jack Ruby
Jack Ruby
Jacob Leon Rubenstein , who legally changed his name to Jack Leon Ruby in 1947, was convicted of the November 24, 1963 murder of Lee Harvey Oswald, the alleged assassin of President John F. Kennedy. Ruby, who was originally from Chicago, Illinois, was then a nightclub operator in Dallas, Texas...
, the man convicted in the murder of presidential assassin Lee Harvey Oswald
Lee Harvey Oswald
Lee Harvey Oswald was, according to four government investigations,These were investigations by: the Federal Bureau of Investigation , the Warren Commission , the House Select Committee on Assassinations , and the Dallas Police Department. the sniper who assassinated John F...
.
The population of Grapevine fell during the interwar period as the economy stagnated, though the city was officially incorporated in 1936. Population growth and economic gains resumed to some extent in the decades immediately after the Second World War, though the opening of Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport in 1974 spurred massive development in the area. Prior to the mid-20th century, Grapevine depended heavily upon agricultural production, but quickly transformed into a regional center of commerce because of its proximity to the airport's north entrance. The economic benefits of the airport's construction continue to encourage new levels of development in Grapevine to this day.
Geography
Grapevine is located at 32°56′6"N 97°5′9"W (32.935025, -97.085784).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the city has a total area of 35.9 square miles (92.9 km²), of which 32.3 square miles (83.6 km²) is land and 3.6 square miles (9.3 km²) (9.98%) is water.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 42,059 people, 15,712 households, and 11,312 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,303.0 people per square mile (503.1/km²). There were 16,486 housing units at an average density of 510.7 per square mile (197.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 88.16% White, 2.38% African American, 0.55% Native American, 2.56% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 4.58% from other racesRace (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 1.69% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.56% of the population.
There were 15,712 households out of which 42.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.9% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.0% were non-families. 22.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.14.
In the city the population was spread out with 29.2% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 36.6% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 4.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 100.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.4 males.
According to a 2007 estimate, the median income for a household was $75,995, and the median income for a family in was $89,632. Males had a median income of $53,786 versus $38,844 for females. The per capita income for the city was $31,549. About 3.1% of families and 4.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.7% of those under age 18 and 7.2% of those age 65 or over.
Crime
The Grapevine Police Department is the presiding jurisdiction, located on Dallas Road near downtown Grapevine. Since July 2010, there have been 33 car thefts, 23 assaults, 10 burglaries, and 2 robberies. According to the FBI, as of 2010, 28 registered sex offenders live in Grapevine.Economy
Grapevine's economy is largely centered around tourism of several varieties. Chiefly, travelers arriving and departing from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport remain the majority of visits to the city, benefiting the numerous hotels. Among these facilities, the Gaylord Texan and Great Wolf Lodge stand in a separate class as massive entertainment complexes that offer hotel, convention, and performance space in addition to serving the recreational desires of both locals and tourists alike. Nearby Grapevine MillsGrapevine Mills
Grapevine Mills is a large shopping mall located in Grapevine, Texas, which is located in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Grapevine Mills currently totals over in size. The mall also includes a Bass Pro Shops, although not connected physically. Grapevine Mills opened on October 30, 1997 and is...
Mall exists as a regional outlet shopping center with many amenities including an indoor ice rink and movie theater. Many of the top brands in fashion and other retail sectors maintain a space within the mall. Embassy Suites Grapevine and the DFW Lakes Hilton complex also lay adjacent to Grapevine Mills and Bass Pro Shops
Bass Pro Shops
Bass Pro Shops is a privately held retailer of hunting, fishing, camping and related outdoor recreation merchandise. Bass Pro Shops is known for a large selection of hunting, fishing, and other outdoor gear.-History:The owner, John L...
. In addition to these popular areas, Main Street in historic downtown Grapevine is a center of attraction for many people. City Hall, the Grapevine Convention and Visitor's Bureau, public library, and recreation center are located on Main Street in addition to a myriad of small business. These include antique stores, restaurants, bars, theaters, a park, and many specialty shops. The Grapevine Vintage Railroad
Grapevine Vintage Railroad
The Grapevine Vintage Railroad, is a heritage railroad in Fort Worth, Texas.The railroad operates passenger excursion trains using an 1896-era 4-6-0 steam locomotive and sometimes a diesel engine to pull its 1920s-era coaches. Passengers board in Grapevine and the train operates over a 21-mile...
follows a scenic route between Grapevine and the Fort Worth Stockyards
Fort Worth Stockyards
The Fort Worth Stockyards is a historic district that is located in Fort Worth, Texas, north of the central business district. The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places as Fort Worth Stockyards Historic District in 1976...
, departing from a station located on South Main Street. The city is also the home of several wineries
Winery
A winery is a building or property that produces wine, or a business involved in the production of wine, such as a wine company. Some wine companies own many wineries. Besides wine making equipment, larger wineries may also feature warehouses, bottling lines, laboratories, and large expanses of...
and tasting rooms as well as the Texas Wine and Grape Growers Association.
According to the City's 2009 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the top employers in the city are:
| # | Employer | # of Employees |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport | 16,200 |
| 2 | Gaylord Texan Resort Hotel & Convention Center Gaylord Texan Resort Hotel & Convention Center Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center is a hotel and convention center, opened in Grapevine, Texas minutes from Dallas - Fort Worth, in March, 2004... |
1,800 |
| 3 | Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District is a public school district based in Grapevine, Texas . In addition to most of Grapevine, the district serves most of the city of Colleyville and small portions of northern Euless and Hurst and extreme eastern Southlake... |
1,600 |
| 4 | United Parcel Service United Parcel Service United Parcel Service, Inc. , typically referred to by the acronym UPS, is a package delivery company. Headquartered in Sandy Springs, Georgia, United States, UPS delivers more than 15 million packages a day to 6.1 million customers in more than 220 countries and territories around the... |
1,200 |
| 5 | Baylor Medical Center | 1,000 |
| 6 | GameStop GameStop GameStop Corporation is an American video game and entertainment software retailer. The company, whose headquarters is in Grapevine, Texas, United States, operates 6,500 retail stores throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, Austria, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, New... |
600 |
| 7 | City of Grapevine | 600 |
| 8 | DFW Hilton Hotel Hilton Hotels & Resorts Hilton Hotels & Resorts is an international chain of full-service hotels and resorts founded by Conrad Hilton and now owned by Hilton Worldwide. Hilton hotels are either owned by, managed by, or franchised to independent operators by Hilton Worldwide. Hilton Hotels became the first coast-to-coast... |
400 |
| 9 | CAE | 300 |
| 10 | Harland Clarke | 200 |
GameStop
GameStop
GameStop Corporation is an American video game and entertainment software retailer. The company, whose headquarters is in Grapevine, Texas, United States, operates 6,500 retail stores throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, Austria, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, New...
, a national electronics retailer, is currently headquartered in Grapevine, one of the largest corporate employers in the city.
The facility at 1639 West 23rd Street is located on the property of DFW Airport and in Grapevine. Tenants include China Airlines
China Airlines
China Airlines is both the flag carrier and the largest airline of Republic of China . Although not directly state-owned, the airline is owned by China Airlines Group, which is owned by the China Aviation Development Foundation...
, Lufthansa Cargo
Lufthansa Cargo
Lufthansa Cargo AG is a cargo airline from Germany, operating worldwide air freight and logistics services on behalf of Lufthansa, of which it is a wholly owned subsidiary. The company is headquartered in Building 451 of the Frankfurt Airport area in Frankfurt, the major hub of Lufthansa...
, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Historically, Grapevine was the headquarters of a collection of now-defunct air carriers. In 1978 Braniff Place, the final world headquarters for Braniff International Airways
Braniff International Airways
Braniff International Airways was an American airline that operated from 1928 until 1982, primarily in the midwestern and southwestern U.S., South America, Panama, and in its later years also Asia and Europe...
, was built in what is now Grapevine, on the grounds of Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. Following Braniff's 1982 bankruptcy, the structure is now known as Verizon Place. In the 1990s Metro Airlines
Metro Airlines
Metro Airlines, originally Houston Metro Airlines, was a commuter airline that was originally headquartered in Houston, Texas, United States, while at a later time it was headquartered on the grounds of Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and in Grapevine, Texas...
maintained its main offices in the city of Grapevine, as did Kitty Hawk Aircargo
Kitty Hawk Aircargo
Kitty Hawk Aircargo was an American cargo airline based on the grounds of Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and in Grapevine, Texas, USA. It operated domestic scheduled overnight freight services, as well as air charter services...
for a time.
Highways
Two grade-separated highways run through the city. State HighwaysState highway
State highway, state road or state route can refer to one of three related concepts, two of them related to a state or provincial government in a country that is divided into states or provinces :#A...
114 and 121 trisect Grapevine south and slightly west of downtown, before turning due south along the west side of the airport. The highways intersect near Mustang Drive and William D. Tate Avenue and continue together south before meeting SH-183 in Bedford. Grapevine's highways as of 2010 underwent a significant overhaul to improve traffic flow through the area, with heavy construction expected to last until 2014.
Airports
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is the main provider of air service to Grapevine and the region at large, providing connections to places around the state, country, and abroad. DFW is the main hub for American AirlinesAmerican Airlines
American Airlines, Inc. is the world's fourth-largest airline in passenger miles transported and operating revenues. American Airlines is a subsidiary of the AMR Corporation and is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas adjacent to its largest hub at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport...
, though other major carriers maintain a significant presence. Love Field in Dallas is also relatively close to Grapevine.
Rail
The aforementioned Grapevine Vintage RailroadGrapevine Vintage Railroad
The Grapevine Vintage Railroad, is a heritage railroad in Fort Worth, Texas.The railroad operates passenger excursion trains using an 1896-era 4-6-0 steam locomotive and sometimes a diesel engine to pull its 1920s-era coaches. Passengers board in Grapevine and the train operates over a 21-mile...
provides service to and from Fort Worth along the former Cotton Belt Railroad right-of-way. The service is not intended for commuting and acts more as a tourist attraction due to its slow speeds. However, the city's 50-year commitment to the Fort Worth Transportation Authority
Fort Worth Transportation Authority
The Fort Worth Transportation Authority is the operator of the bus system in Fort Worth, Texas and Richland Hills, Texas popularly known as The T...
and approval of a half-cent sales tax increase is expected to pay dividends through the introduction of the TEX Rail service to northeast Tarrant County by 2015. New train stations downtown and north of the airport are included in the plans, as is a connection to DART Rail
Dallas Area Rapid Transit
The Dallas Area Rapid Transit authority is a transit agency based in Dallas, Texas . It operates buses, light rail, commuter rail, and high-occupancy vehicle lanes in Dallas and 12 of its suburbs...
to provide mass transit service to the eastern half of the metroplex.
Currently, the closest connections to rail are the Farmer's Branch DART Rail station and the Hurst station for the Trinity Rail Express. Amtrak
Amtrak
The National Railroad Passenger Corporation, doing business as Amtrak , is a government-owned corporation that was organized on May 1, 1971, to provide intercity passenger train service in the United States. "Amtrak" is a portmanteau of the words "America" and "track". It is headquartered at Union...
passenger service is available in both downtown Dallas and Fort Worth.
Bus
The Convention and Visitor's Bureau operates the Grapevine Visitor's Shuttle between points of interest within the city. Additional information including stops and pricing can be found here.Bicycle
The majority of Grapevine's transportation infrastructure is centered around the automobile, though amenities for bicycles can be found. A bicycle route runs along the length of Dove Road beginning at the intersection of Dove and North Main Street, connecting Grapevine and Southlake. Additionally, the Cotton Belt trail runs parallel to State Highway 26, from the Colleyville city limits to downtown Grapevine. Other bicycle paths can be found at the various city parks, most notably the trail from Parr Park to Bear Creek Park. An unpaved scenic trail also begins at Rockledge Park on the north side of Grapevine Lake and continues into Flower Mound along the shore.Local government
The structure of the management and coordination of city services is:| Department | Director |
|---|---|
| City Manager | Bruno Rumbelow |
| Assistant City Manager | Jennifer Hibbs |
| Assistant City Manager | Harold (Tommy) Hardy |
| Administrative Services Director | John F. McGrane |
| Municipal Court Judge | David Florence |
| Parks and Recreation Director | Douglas M. Evans |
| Public Works Director | Matthew A. Singleton |
| Police Chief | Edward Salame |
| Fire Chief | Steve Bass |
| City Secretary | Linda Huff |
| Development Services Director | Scott Williams |
| Personnel Director | Carolyn Van Duzee |
| Director of Golf | James M. Smith |
| Executive Director, Convention and Visitors Bureau | P. W. McCallum |
| Library Director | Janis Roberson |
| High School Senior of 2012 | Mikayla Collins |
School Districts
Most of Grapevine is served by the Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School DistrictGrapevine-Colleyville Independent School District
Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District is a public school district based in Grapevine, Texas . In addition to most of Grapevine, the district serves most of the city of Colleyville and small portions of northern Euless and Hurst and extreme eastern Southlake...
. A large portion of northwest Grapevine is served by Carroll
Carroll Independent School District
The Carroll Independent School District is an independent PK-12 school district serving the city of Southlake, Texas and portions of northwest Grapevine, far northern Colleyville, and eastern Westlake.-History:...
ISD, while very small parts are served by Lewisville
Lewisville Independent School District
Lewisville Independent School District is a 127-square mile school district based in Lewisville, Texas covering all of Lewisville, The Colony, Flower Mound, Highland Village, Copper Canyon, and Double Oak as well as portions of Plano, Carrollton, Frisco, Hebron, Coppell, Grapevine and Argyle.The...
and Coppell
Coppell Independent School District
The Coppell Independent School District is a public school district based in Coppell, Texas .The district includes most of Coppell and small parts of Grapevine, Irving and Lewisville....
ISDs.
Public High schools
Grapevine High SchoolGrapevine High School
Grapevine High School is a public secondary school at 3223 Mustang Drive in Grapevine, Texas, United States. The school is a part of the Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District.GHS is located in the northeast region of Tarrant County....
has been named both a National Blue Ribbon School and a New American High School
New American High Schools
The New American High Schools initiative, started in 1996 under the direction of the United States Secretary of Education Richard W. Riley, is a national recognition program for United States secondary schools.-Description:...
. It was ranked by Newsweek
Newsweek
Newsweek is an American weekly news magazine published in New York City. It is distributed throughout the United States and internationally. It is the second-largest news weekly magazine in the U.S., having trailed Time in circulation and advertising revenue for most of its existence...
as the 41st-best high school in the nation in 2007.
Colleyville Heritage High School
Colleyville Heritage High School
Colleyville Heritage High School is a public secondary school in Colleyville, Texas, United States, a city in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The school is a part of the Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District....
also serves a large portion of Grapevine.
Private schools
The Faith Christian SchoolFaith Christian School (Texas)
Faith Christian School is a private school in Grapevine, Texas, U.S.A.-Athletics:FCS participates as a member of TAPPS.FCS has maintained a "rivalry" with the Gainesville State School, a Texas Youth Commission maximum-security juvenile detention facility...
is located in Grapevine.
State government
Grapevine is represented in the Texas SenateTexas Senate
The Texas Senate is the upper house of the Texas Legislature. There are 31 members of the Senate, representing 31 single-member districts across the state with populations of approximately 672,000 per constituency. There are no term limits, and each term is four years long. The Senate meets at the...
by Republican Jane Nelson
Jane Nelson
-Biography:Jane Gray Nelsonis a businesswoman and former teacher who represents Texas Senate District 12, encompassing parts of Denton and Tarrant counties...
District 12, and in the Texas House of Representatives
Texas House of Representatives
The Texas House of Representatives is the lower house of the Texas Legislature. The House is composed of 150 members elected from single-member districts across the state. The average district has about 150,000 people. Representatives are elected to two-year terms with no term limits...
by Republican Vicki Truitt
Vicki Truitt
Vicki Truitt is a Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing District 98 since 1999.Truitt owns a small health care consulting company focusing on medical staff development...
, District 98.
Federal government
At the federal level, the two U.S. Senators from Texas are Republicans John CornynJohn Cornyn
John Cornyn, III is the junior United States Senator for Texas, serving since 2003. He is a member of the Republican Party. He was elected Chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee for the 111th U.S. Congress....
and Kay Bailey Hutchison
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Kathryn Ann Bailey Hutchison, known as Kay Bailey Hutchison , is the senior United States Senator from Texas.She is a member of the Republican Party. In 2001, she was named one of the thirty most powerful women in America by Ladies Home Journal. The first woman to represent Texas in the U.S....
; Grapevine is part of Texas' US Congressional 24th District, which is currently represented by Republican Kenny Marchant
Kenny Marchant
Kenny Ewell Marchant is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 2005. He is a member of the Republican Party. The district includes several wealthy areas around Dallas and Fort Worth.-Early life, education and career:...
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Media
- Grapevine is mentioned in the National Geographic Channel special, The Real Bonnie and Clyde. The historical marker (located at Dove Road and Highway 114) where Bonnie, Clyde, and Henry Methvin shot two Grapevine police officers is shown..
- An episode of true crime show SnappedSnappedSnapped is an American true crime television series that airs on the Oxygen Network. Snapped debuted on August 6, 2004 and is produced in conjunction with Jupiter Entertainment.-Synopsis:...
is set in Grapevine. - Some scenes from the film Tender MerciesTender MerciesTender Mercies is a 1983 American drama film directed by Bruce Beresford. The screenplay by Horton Foote focuses on Mac Sledge, a recovering alcoholic country music singer who seeks to turn his life around through his relationship with a young widow and her son in rural Texas...
are also set in Grapevine. - Miracle Dogs Too was filmed in Grapevine in 2006
Notable residents
- Jaret ReddickJaret ReddickJaret Ray Reddick is an American singer-songwriter, musician, composer, and voice actor, best known as the lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and lead songwriter for the Grammy Award-nominated pop punk band Bowling for Soup. He plays a Music Man Axis that has a flag of Texas design on...
, lead singer for the band Bowling for SoupBowling for SoupBowling for Soup is an American pop-punk band which originally formed in Wichita Falls, Texas in 1994... - Norah JonesNorah JonesNorah Jones is an American singer-songwriter and occasional actress.In 2002, she launched her solo music career with the release of the commercially successful and critically acclaimed album Come Away With Me, which was certified a diamond album in 2002, selling over 20 million copies...
, actress, born in Brooklyn, New York, lived in Grapevine as a child. - Jaimie AlexanderJaimie AlexanderJaimie Alexander is an American actress best known for portraying Jessi on the TV series Kyle XY and Sif in the 2011 superhero film Thor.-Early life:...
, actress, born in Greenville, TexasGreenville, TexasGreenville is the county seat, and the largest city, of Hunt County, Texas, in the United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 25,557....
, she lived in Grapevine from age 4 to age 18. - Joe Bob BriggsJoe Bob BriggsJohn Irving Bloom , who uses the pseudonym Joe Bob Briggs, is a syndicated American film critic, writer and comic performer.-Early years:...
, film critic - Jenna DewanJenna DewanJenna Lee Dewan-Tatum , better known by her birth name Jenna Dewan, is an American actress, dancer, and former model.-Early life:...
, actress - Amy MillerAmy MillerAmy Miller is a filmmaker and social justice activist. She is the director of two films, Myths for Profit and The Carbon Rush . Miller is a producer/director with Wide Open Exposure, the production company she founded...
, actress - Reggie RolleReggie RolleReggie Rolle is an American actor who portrayed Damon Henderson, the Green Lost Galaxy Ranger, in Power Rangers: Lost Galaxy. He attended Apple Valley High School in Minnesota. He graduated in the same class as actress Maria Thayer....
, actor
Places
- Bass Pro ShopsBass Pro ShopsBass Pro Shops is a privately held retailer of hunting, fishing, camping and related outdoor recreation merchandise. Bass Pro Shops is known for a large selection of hunting, fishing, and other outdoor gear.-History:The owner, John L...
- Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Fellowship ChurchFellowship ChurchFellowship Church is an evangelical Christian megachurch located in Grapevine, Texas, a suburb of Fort Worth, that is affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention. FC is one of the largest and fastest-growing churches in the United States, with an estimated attendance exceeding 20,000...
- Gaylord Texan
- Grapevine Mills MallGrapevine MillsGrapevine Mills is a large shopping mall located in Grapevine, Texas, which is located in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Grapevine Mills currently totals over in size. The mall also includes a Bass Pro Shops, although not connected physically. Grapevine Mills opened on October 30, 1997 and is...
- Lake Grapevine
- Hilton DFW Lakes Hotel and Conference Center
- Historic Downtown
- Great Wolf Lodge
- 9/11 Flight Crew Memorial
Sister cities
Krems an der Donau, Lower AustriaLower Austria
Lower Austria is the northeasternmost state of the nine states in Austria. The capital of Lower Austria since 1986 is Sankt Pölten, the most recently designated capital town in Austria. The capital of Lower Austria had formerly been Vienna, even though Vienna is not officially part of Lower Austria...
Parras de la Fuente, Coahuila
Coahuila
Coahuila, formally Coahuila de Zaragoza , officially Estado Libre y Soberano de Coahuila de Zaragoza is one of the 31 states which, with the Federal District, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico...
Kingdom of Scotland LivingstonLivingston, Scotland
Livingston is a town in West Lothian, Scotland. It is the fourth post-WWII new town to be built in Scotland, designated in 1962. It is about 15 miles west of Edinburgh and 30 miles east of Glasgow, and is bordered by the towns of Broxburn to the northeast and Bathgate to the northwest.Livingston...
, West Lothian
West Lothian
West Lothian is one of the 32 unitary council areas in Scotland, and a Lieutenancy area. It borders the City of Edinburgh, Falkirk, North Lanarkshire, the Scottish Borders and South Lanarkshire....
, Scotland
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
External links
- City of Grapevine Official Website
- Historic Downtown Merchants Association Website
- Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District
- Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau
- Grapevine Courier newspaper
- Krems, Austria Becomes Sister City to Grapevine
- Brief history of Grapevine
- Headlines and community information about Grapevine from The Dallas Morning News
- Historic photos of Grapevine hosted by the Portal to Texas History