City of Duncanville

Rental Weekly Inspection Report

• A total of 21 rental inspections were scheduled this week: 9 passed, 12 failed, and 0 were canceled. The primary reasons for the failed inspections were the absence of GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) protection, missing carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, inadequate ground rods, and water heaters that did not meet current code standards.
  9 Single Family Rental Certificates of Occupancy have been reissued, and there are 0 apartment units this week, and zero complaints.

Building Weekly Inspection Report

• There were 74 Total Building inspections this week. 53 inspections passed, 18 failed, 1 canceled and 2 partial pass (Partial pass is when one phase of an inspection is done at a specific address but has not yet passed all inspections.)
  
• 58 Building Permits were issued this week.

Health Weekly Inspection Report

• This week, there were 26 total health inspections: 19 contacts were made for health inspections for the annual renewal, 3 is for a health certificate of occupancy, and 0 were for annual swimming pool inspections. 1 routine health inspections, 0 Food Unit Inspections for the event and 3 complaints addressed.

Total Fees Collected for the Week: $15,986.65

This Weekend's Garage Sales

• 919 Thistle Green Ln, Duncanville, TX 75137
  
• 727 Athenia Way
  
• 746 Fairwood Pl, Duncanville, TX 75116
  
• 718 Cliffwood Cir., Duncanville, TX 75116
  
• 1183 Lombard Ln., Duncanville, TX 75137
  
• 1810 Cedar Hill Rd., Duncanville, TX 75137
• 110 Forest Ln., Duncanville, TX 75116
  
• 207 Magnolia Ln., Duncanville, TX 75137
  
• 1431 Cardinal Creek Dr., Duncanville, TX 75137
  
• 718 Astaire Ave., Duncanville, TX 75137
  
• 435 E. Cherry Street, Duncanville, TX 75116
  
• 711 W. Camp Wisdom Rd., Duncanville, TX 75116
  
• 351 Shorewood Dr., Duncanville, TX 75116
• 203 Frank Keasler Blvd., Duncanville, TX 75116
• 1376 Green Hills Ct., Duncanville, TX 75137
  
• 1106 De Haviland Ave., Duncanville, TX 75137
• 303 W. Davis St., Duncanville, TX 75116
• 619 Thrush Ave., Duncanville, TX 75116
• 243 W. Center St., Duncanville, TX 75116
• 806 Acton Ave., Duncanville, TX 75137
  
• 555 Dawson Dr., Duncanville, TX 75116
• 622 E. Cherry St., Duncanville, TX 75116
  
• 523 Sun Valley Dr., Duncanville, TX 75116
• 922 Georgeland Dr., Duncanville, TX 75116
  
• 242 Larry Dr., Duncanville, TX 75137
  
• 1526 Limetree Ln., Duncanville, TX 75137
• 329 Merribrook Trl., Duncanville, TX 75116

City of Duncanville Launches MGO Platform for Resident Services

Beginning October 1, 2025, the City of Duncanville will launch My Government Online (MGO), a new service request platform that will make it easier than ever for residents, businesses, and stakeholders to connect with City services. Continued...

Duncanville Charter Election - November 4, 2025

To help residents better understand the proposed amendments, the City invites the community to attend a Charter Election Town Hall on Thursday, October 16, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the D.L. Hopkins Jr. Senior Center.

The City of Duncanville will hold a Charter Election on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, as part of the countywide election run by the Dallas County Elections Department. Continued...

Important Update for Duncanville Residents

The September edition of The Champion will be the final printed newsletter delivered to homes. Beginning in October, the City will transition to mostly digital updates.

To continue receiving important news, events, and information, we encourage all residents to subscribe to our weekly email newsletter. This is the best way to stay connected and informed about what’s happening in Duncanville.

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West Nile Virus (WNV) Samples Results

Testing conducted by Dallas County Mosquito Control.

September 17, 2025 - Negative

September 24, 2025 - No update

October 1, 2025 - No update

October 8, 2025 - Negative

Fight the Bite

To help stop the spread of mosquitoes, residents should get rid of any standing water around their homes. You should also report dirty pools or abandoned homes where mosquitoes might be breeding. To report, call Duncanville Health Services at (972) 780-5000 or use the OurDuncanville app, found in the Apple App Store or Google Play.

To protect yourself from West Nile Virus, use bug spray with DEET. It's also a good idea to stay inside during dawn and dusk, when mosquitoes are out the most.

• GASO (Great American Shoot Out) IIIV Basketball Tournament - 6 courts - Saturday 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  
• Bridge Academy Basketball Camp 2 courts - Thursday 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
  
• Church Service - Wednesday 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Sunday, 10:30 AM -12:30 PM, Suite #101C, the Center
  
• Masters Adult Basketball League - 3 courts – Sunday 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
  
• Area Codes Scouting Service Basketball Camp - 2 courts - Sunday 4:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  

Emergency Management:

• Emergency Management Team (EMT) conducted Duncanville Hispanic Heritage Festival After Action Meeting and sent out notes to special event team.
  
• EMT assisted with the City of Lancaster’s mass notification system migration.
  
• EMT held monthly Community Emergency Response Team meeting.
  
• Emergency Management Team held monthly Community Emergency Response Team meeting.
  
• EMT held monthly Community Emergency Response Team meeting.
  
• Emergency Management Specialist Kevin Bradley attended the City of DeSoto’ National Night Out to share preparedness information. Emergency Management Coordinator Lauren Sanchez attended the City of Duncanville’s National Night Out to share information and provide hands-only Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) practice.

Fire Administration 

• Attended the Rotary Club of Duncanville meeting and the Duncanville Lions Club meeting.
  
• Attended planning meeting for Holiday Lights in the Park Christmas celebration in Armstrong Park.
  
• Attended City of Duncanville’s National Night Out.
  
• Attended a North Texas Council of Government class on In-Building Communications System Forum in Arlington.
  
• Continued working on the Texas Fire Chiefs Association Best Practices project and on the Insurance Services Office (ISO) project.

Reviews

Plan Reviews: 55
Design Review Committee Reviews: 0

Inspections

Business: 8
Sprinkler Acceptance: 3
Fire Alarm Acceptance: 2
Vent Hood Acceptance: 2

Miscellaneous

• Attended National Night Out at the Duncanville Recreation Center.
  
• Attended the first planning meeting for the Duncanville Christmas Event.

Fire Operations:

The Fire Department responded to 153 calls for service in the past seven days. These included:

Fires: 4

1 Trash Fire in Cedar Hill
1 Cooking Fire in Duncanville
1 Grass Fire in Duncanville
1 Vehicle Fire in Duncanville

Emergency Medical Services: 98
Accidents: 15

PERSONNEL

• Recruits Kevin Sanchez and George Smith graduated from the Tarrant County College Law Enforcement Academy on Wednesday, October 8, 2025.
  
• Recruits Nahum Escudero, Lazaro Castro and Quincy Denham, completed week 12 of the academy.
  
• The Duncanville Narcotics Unit conducted an extensive investigation and identified a Mexico sourced methamphetamine courier. The subject was determined to frequently trafficking bulk quantities of methamphetamine around the Duncanville area and was also determined to be maintaining a stash house in the City of Duncanville. On October 1, 2025 and in collaboration with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the individual was interdicted and found in possession of 162 kilograms of methamphetamine, $120,000, and a handgun. The methamphetamine had a street value of up to $3.2 million.
  
• On October 7, 2025, the Duncanville Police Department hosted a National Night Out event. This community-focused gathering aimed to strengthen relationships between law enforcement and local residents, promote public safety, and build a stronger, more connected community. Families and neighbors came together to enjoy food, music, games, and activities, while also getting to know the officers who serve their city. The event highlighted the importance of collaboration and communication in keeping Duncanville safe and welcoming for all.
  

Duncanville residents, paid nonresidents, and city staff with a Duncanville Public Library card now have access to Kanopy—a passport to a world of captivating films and TV series! All you need is your library card. Find out more via https://duncanvilletx.kanopy.com/

Upcoming Events:

Fall Break October 13 – 17, 2025 is just around the corner! In addition to ongoing youth programs, stay for our 2:00 PM special programs.

• Monday: Hispanic Heritage Trivia Challenge.
  
• Tuesday: Movies & Popcorn (“How to Train Your Dragon” | PG).
  
• Wednesday: Teen Art Studio. Teens aged 12-18, get creative using air dry clay!
  
• Thursday: Kids build with wooden Keva planks.
  
• Friday: Express yourself on canvas and add to the art gallery in the library at the Community Art Painting Project!

Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 18 (2:00 PM) for the popular Read To Dogs program, where children practice reading to trained therapy dogs.

Ongoing Adult Programs:

• Craftmatic, Tuesdays at 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM. Craft something fantastic by hand! Create with paper crafts, collage, and other simple projects. For adults, but open to all ages.
  
• Tech Tutors, Wednesdays at 7 PM – 7:45 PM. Get help with any of your own devices or on one of our public computers.
  
• Sewing Tutorial, Saturdays at 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM. Join this small-scale sewing tutorial. Sign up in person or call us. Limit 3 per session.
  
• Maker Time, Saturdays at 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM. Use the makerspace to work on your creative projects.

Ongoing Youth Programs:

• Homeschool Hangout, Mondays at 10:30 AM. Calling all homeschoolers! Join us in a space where students can engage in fun STEAM activities…or hang out with each other! For children aged 6 –11 and their families or caregivers.
• LEGO® Maniacs, Mondays at 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Come play with Legos!
  
• Baby Play, Tuesdays at 10:15 AM. Come play with your child in our discovery stations. Kids explore early concepts and fine motor skills all through interactive play. Ages 0 – 3 years, accompanied by a caregiver.
  
• Preschool Literacy Games, Tuesdays at 11:15 AM. Develop your child’s early literacy skills through alphabet, vocabulary, word work, and phonemic awareness games. Ages 3 – 6 and a caregiver.
  
• Crafty Readers, Wednesdays at 4:30 PM. Come hear a story and make a craft for children. Grades Kinder, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd.
  
• Preschool Story Time, Thursdays at 10:15 AM. Story time is fun for ages 3 – 6 and a caregiver.
  
• Nursery Rhyme Time, Thursdays at 11:15 AM. Story time, nursery rhymes, fingerplays, & songs. Ages 3-6 years, accompanied by a caregiver.
  
• Game On! Tuesdays at 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM. Teens aged 12-18 can enjoy board games or console games (Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5) together. 
  

Department Updates

The Economic Development department is partnered with CoStar, a commercial real estate information company that provides real estate professionals with comprehensive data on commercial listings available for sale and lease. They offer detailed information about each property and its market, including transaction history, property ownership, and management company contact information. The following link will take you directly to the Property Search page on the City of Duncanville website: Property Search - City of Duncanville.

Duncanville Community and Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC) Updates:

GRANTS :  (currently in process) 

• Take Out Burgers – Signage Grant, $3,800, Approved by DCEDC– September 8, 2025 
• RedBird Skateland – Pavement Grant, $6,871.50, Approved by DCEDC – September 8, 2025 
• Kim and Jenny’s Cafe- Incentive Agreement, $135,000, Approved by DCEDC – September 8, 2025 

Special Events

 The City of Duncanville invites everyone to mark their calendars for Holiday Lights in the Park, happening Friday, December 5, 2025 at Armstrong Park! This festive community tradition will feature dazzling lights, live entertainment, the annual parade, and a special visit from Santa Larry.

Applications are now open for both vendors and parade participants. Local businesses, organizations, and community groups are encouraged to join the celebration and showcase their holiday spirit.

Stay connected and up to date with all the latest event announcements, lineup reveals, and community features by following the City of Duncanville on social media.

We look forward to kicking off the holiday season with our community at this magical event!

Accounting and Reporting

Week of October 2, 2025, to October 8, 2025: Electronic Funds Transfer Payments: 43 invoices were processed, totaling $654,209.19.

Read the

•  June 2025 Monthly Financial Report
• July 2025 Monthly Financial Report

APPLY TODAY!

The Human Resources Department is currently recruiting for the following positions:

• Accountant III
• Maintenance Worker I - Liter

The Human Resources Department is currently recruiting. Interested candidates may review current openings, including job descriptions, and apply online at Current Openings.

The Police and Fire Departments are actively recruiting candidates to fill vacancies within their Civil Service entry-level positions.

Become a member today! The minimum age to join is 50. For more information, contact the Senior Center at (972) 707-3864.

Upcoming Events

• Ivory Truth Music Performance – Friday, October 10, 2025 - 10:00 AM
  
• Loteria – Monday, October 13, 2025 - 10:30 AM
  
• Culinary Creations – Monday, October 13, 2025 - 1:30 PM
  
• Haunted Castle Café – Monday, October 13, 2025 - 4:00 PM
  
• Bagel Social – Wednesday, October 15, 2025 - 9:00 AM
  
• Bingo with Unified Care Hospice – Wednesday, October 15, 2025 - 10:30 AM
  
• Rummage Sale – Thursday, October 16, 2025 - 8:30 AM
  
• State Fair – Thursday, October 16, 2025 - 3:00 PM
  
• Benefits Counseling – Friday, October 17, 2025 - 9:00 AM
  
• Bingo with United Healthcare – Friday, October 17, 2025 - 10:30 AM
  
• Breast Cancer Awareness with the Pink Diamonds – Friday, October 17, 2025 - 12:45 PM

PARKS

• Crews completed major field prep and cleanup at Lakeside, Lions, and Alexander Park, including dragging infields, clearing weeds, and prepping for scheduled games.
  
• Crew began verticutting and sprinkler flagging on soccer fields at Harrington Park, (Fields 1–6, 10–12), followed by debris mowing.
  
• Crews performed extensive bed maintenance and trimming across multiple sites including Fieldhouse, Waterview, Costco, City Hall, and 67 & Main.
  
• Crew applied Attrimmec growth regulator and SedgeHammer herbicide to various locations.
  
• Crews removed annual flowers and performed seasonal cleanups at multiple facilities: Police Department, Annex, James Collins, and Gazebo.
  
• Crews repaired fencing, bollards, and playground surfacing at Lakeside Park and Kidsville.
  
• Crews installed a new cable-to-pipe system and welded gate locks at Lakeside.
  
• Crews assisted with trail spraying at Lakeside and Quail Run, and underpass cleanup at I-20 & Cockrell Hill.
  
• Staff coordinated fish restocking at Lakeside Park.

Recreation Center

Weekly Highlight

This past weekend, we proudly hosted our second event in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month at Armstrong Park, and it was a tremendous success! More than 300 attendees gathered for an unforgettable evening filled with music, culture, and community. The energy was electric as San Antonio-based bands, including the Art Tijerina Band and Grupo Rodeo, delivered outstanding live performances. The event also highlighted an exciting display of 12 Lowrider cars, a diverse selection of local retail and food vendors, and bounce houses that kept kids entertained all night long.

We were honored to welcome several distinguished guests whose presence made the evening even more special, including Mayor Contreras and Council Members Joe Veracruz, Don McBurnett, and DeMonica Goodin. By the end of the night, it was clear that everyone left with smiles on their faces and a little extra pep in their step. We’re already looking forward to welcoming new, talented performers for next year’s celebration!

Ready Set Grow
We are excited to offer a 5-week plant propagation course in collaboration with Cox Farms. Dr. Taylor will lead the class, teaching the scientific principles behind growing plants from seeds, cuttings, and division. The course will also include hands-on, on-site plant propagation experience.

Upcoming Events

Armstrong Park

• October 11, 2025 – Movies in The Park: Monster House & Hocus Pocus (Double Feature) – 7:00 PM
• November 8, 2025 – Movies in The Park: Red Tails & Behind Enemy Lines (Double Feature) – 5:30 PM
• December 6, 2025 – Concerts in The Park: Christmas Carols in The Park – Lovely Lady S / Winter Bazaar – 6:00 PM
• December 20, 2025 - Movies in The Park: Home Alone & Santa Clause (Double Feature) – 7:00 PM
  

Duncanville Fieldhouse

• October 24 - Boo Bash - 6:00 PM

Recreation Center

• December 13 – Cookies with Santa – 6:00 PM

1. The Planning and Zoning Department is preparing for our Comprehensive Plan Road Show, an initiative designed to bring the City to a location near you. We are in the process of coordinating with various departments to highlight their departments and the work they do as it relates to the city. We look forward to engaging with residents about the Comprehensive Plan and the exposure of other City departments.
   
2. The City of Duncanville Planning and Zoning Department is developing new programs to assist new businesses in navigating the development process. Stay tuned for more details, we’re here to support your success.
3. The Planning and Zoning Department will be updating the Planning and Zoning webpage with new links, helpful documents, and resources with the plan to rollout everything on November 3, 2025. These updates are intended to make navigating the Planning and Zoning webpage easier, more efficient, and have information readily available for residents and businesses. Please check the website for updates. #WeAreOpenforBusiness #PlanningAheadWithPurpose

Street Division

• Crew trimmed low-hanging branches over the sidewalk on Graystone Place.
  
• Crew removed a fallen tree obstructing the roadway on Jungle Drive.
  
• Crews completed concrete utility repairs on West Wheatland Road, Orange Street, Meadowglen Drive, and Lime Leaf Lane.
  
• Crew began repairing asphalt patches at the Ida Vista Court cul-de-sac. However, the work has been temporarily postponed. Due to survey work inside the Ida Vista Court cul-de-sac, the jobsite is secured with barricades until further notice.

Utilities Division

• From September 29 to October 5, 2025, 40,885,190 gallons of water were pumped. The estimated water loss for that week, including main breaks, leaks, and flushed hydrants, was 1,028,996 gallons.
  
• Hydromax USA continues to exercise valves and GIS (Geographic Information System) locate all the water distribution valves across the city. *The Hydromax trucks are white with the company logo on them. The Utilities Division will have personnel with Hydromax to assist with locating valves when needed.