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Time to celebrate in the ‘Christmas Capital of Texas’

Jake O'Donnell
Jake O'Donnell
Jake O'Donnell
Sports Reporter · Bloomington, IL

Jake, a former collegiate athlete, graduated from Illinois State University and has spent the last 5 years covering sports for various local publications. His insider's perspective on the local sports scene helps him craft compelling stories that connect with fans and players alike.

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Sports Reporter · Monday, November 2, 2026 at 9:15 AM · 1 min read
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Time to celebrate in the ‘Christmas Capital of Texas’ — Peoria Sports news

They say everything’s bigger in Texas. And you could say that adage applies to the way Grapevine celebrates the holiday season. This suburb of roughly 50,000 residents in the middle of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex is known as the Christmas…

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