City of Duncanville

Duncanville, Texas 2025 Elections & Voting

The slate of offices for the general election includes the council members representing District 1, District 3, District 5, and At-Large. All registered voters in the City of Duncanville will have the opportunity to vote for the At-Large position. Registered voters residing in Districts 1, 3, and 5 will also have an opportunity to vote for their respective candidates.

Voter registration cards may be obtained online and at the Duncanville Public Library. The deadline to register to vote in the May election is April 3, 2025. For more information regarding voter registration, residents may contact the Dallas County Elections Department at (469) 627-VOTE (8683).

Questions concerning voter registration should be directed to the Dallas County Voter Registration Department at (469) 627-VOTE (8683). You can get more information about the upcoming local election by contacting the City Secretary at (972) 780-5017.

Learn more

Read the Champion Newsletter for May 2025 (included with your monthly utility bill) and the
April 28, 2025 Weekly Champion

Join the Email List

West Nile Virus (WNV) Samples Results

Testing conducted by Dallas County Mosquito Control.

April 9, 2025 - No reporting

April 16, 2025 - No reporting

April 23, 2025 - No reporting

April 30, 2025 - Negative

Fight the Bite

To prevent the spread of mosquitoes, residents should remove all areas of standing water. Residents should also report all pools that are not well maintained and abandoned homes where mosquitoes are likely to breed to either City of Duncanville Health Services by calling (972) 780-5000 or through the OurDuncanville app, available on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

Everyone should continue to protect themselves against the West Nile Virus by using insect repellent containing DEET. Citizens are also encouraged to remain indoors during dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are most active.

• Wildcats Basketball Tournament – 3 courts - Saturday, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Sunday, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
  
• American Grappling Jiu-Jitsu Tournament – 3 courts - Saturday 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Sunday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  
• Brodie Rec League – 2 courts - Sunday 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
  
• Masters Adult Basketball League – Off day

Fire Administration

• Attended the Duncanville Lions Club and Rotary Club of Duncanville.
  
• Attended meeting with Vendor on New Hire Training Process Meeting – Human Resources also attended.
  
• Attended Detective David Moon’s retirement ceremony.
  
• Attended the city council Fiscal Year 2026 Budget meeting.
  
• Met with the vendor on the new hire training process. Human Resources also attended this meeting.

The Fire Department responded to 123 calls for service in the past seven days, which included:

• Fires: 2
  • Passenger Fires:
    • Duncanville: 1
  • Structure Fires: 1
    
    • Cedar Hill: 1
• Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Calls: 76
• Accidents: 14

Emergency Management:

This week, the Emergency Management (EM) team participated in the following events:

• The Emergency Management team (EMT) worked with Dallas County Health and Human Services and Duncanville Independent School District to update the Duncanville High School Point of Dispensing (POD) Plan.
  
• EMT met with the North Central Council of Governments on the Best Southwest Cities participation in their Regional Catastrophic Planning Grant Program.
  
• The Emergency Management team observed the Godley School District Child Reunification Drill to provide feedback for their process
  
• The EM team conducted active shooter and severe weather response training at Laurenwood Nursing and Rehabilitation in Duncanville.
  
• The EM team coordinated a meeting with Best Southwest Cities Emergency Management coordinators to discuss tornado siren maintenance.
  
• The EM team discussed emergency management at the City of DeSoto Citizens Fire Academy
  
• The EM team attended the Federation International Football (Soccer) Association (FIFA) World Cup 911 Center Interoperability Showcase and sent notes to both dispatch centers.
  
• The Emergency Management team participated in the “Dallas-Fort Worth Freeze Frenzy” Regional Exercise
  
• The EM team monitored severe weather.

Fire Marshal’s Office

Inspections: 8

• Business: 7
• Food Trucks: 1

Reviews: 10

• Plan Reviews: 10

Miscellaneous: Met onsite to discuss the fire lane for the Wheatland Plaza project.

COMMUNITY CORNER

• On April 21, 2025, police recruits Krystal Hayes and Juan Marin graduated from the Basic Police Academy.
  
• On April 25, 2025, Detective David Moon was celebrated as he retired after 31 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Duncanville and the Duncanville Police Department.
  
• The week of April 20, 2025, Assistant Chief Ron Wilcots and Lieutenant Ronald McCarty attended the AXON Conference for training and a look at new technology available to police departments.
  
• Thanks to the outstanding teamwork within the Duncanville Police Department, the suspect, who has been in custody since May 7, 2024, for a homicide he committed on May 6, 2024, received a 40-year sentence in prison.
  
• Thanks to the dedicated work of the Duncanville Narcotics Unit, after a lengthy investigation that yielded drugs, stolen guns, a stolen vehicle, and other evidentiary property, a local drug dealer was found guilty and sentenced to 23 years in prison.

PERSONNEL

• The Duncanville Police Department has 6 openings for sworn personnel.
  
• 5 applicants are remaining on the current civil service list.
  
• Applicant Kevin Sanchez accepted a job offer from the Duncanville Police Department and will attend the Tarrant County College (TCC) Basic Police Academy with applicant George Smith.
  
• Lateral Officer Kathyria Delgado and the two academy graduates are currently assigned to in-service training.
• 3 of the 4 officers in field training are progressing and expected to be released from training mid-May, as one will require more training and is scheduled to be released late-May or early June.
  
• 3 recruits are currently attending the basic police academy.
  
• Recruits Tesean Bond and David Perea completed their seventeenth week of Police Academy training. The training for that week focused on Police Driving and Education to effectively operate emergency vehicles, under stressful and non-stressful conditions.

Ongoing Programs:

• Tech Tutors: Tuesdays 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Wednesdays 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM and 7:00 PM to 7:45 PM, Thursdays 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Get help with any of your own devices or on one of our public computers. Our tutors will work with you on smartphones, laptops, e-readers, tablets, and more.
  
• Spanish Conversation Tuesdays, 10:30 AM. Come and practice your Spanish skills with other learners.
  
• Craftastic Tuesdays, at 4:30 PM. Join us every week and try out a different craft each time.
  
• Computer Basics Wednesdays, 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Learn the basics of using a computer. Bring your laptop or borrow one of ours.
  
• Giant Games Saturdays, 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM. We will have some oversized games set up. We currently have Connect 4, Corn Hole, and Axe Throwing (the axes are not real). All ages are welcome.
  
• Maker Time is Saturdays from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. All ages and levels are welcome. Come see what fantastic technology we will have available.

Ongoing Youth Programs:

• Baby Sign Storytime, Tuesdays at 10:15 AM
  
• Crafty Readers, Wednesdays at 4:00 PM
  
• Preschool Storytime, Thursdays at 10:15 AM
  
• Nursery Rhyme Time, Thursdays at 11:15 AM
  

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.

Due to the severe weather forecasts, the BloomFest Music & Arts Festival has been rescheduled for Friday, May 23, from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Armstrong Park.

The decision was made out of an abundance of caution to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all attendees, vendors, and performers. The event will still feature a full lineup of live performances, over 50 market vendors, delicious food and beverage options, photo ops, and more.

We appreciate everyone’s flexibility and look forward to welcoming the community on May 23 for what promises to be a vibrant and exciting evening.

As always, stay connected with all our upcoming events and updates by following us on social media:
@DuncanvilleSpecialEvents on Facebook and Instagram.

We look forward to seeing everyone at BloomFest and celebrating the spirit of Duncanville together!

DCEDC Incentive Grants /Hot Funds/Sponsorships Update

GRANTS

• Duncanville Eats – Signage, $4,330, approved by DCEDC – April 01, 2025
  
• Dolani Investments – 90-day extension for completion of paving and landscaping, approved by DCEDC – April 01, 2025
  
• Encina Restaurant – Infrastructure, $300,000, Approved by City Council – January 7, 2025
  
• 738 N. Main St. – Infrastructure, $1,175,000, Reviewing
  
• Dr. Ricky Fain – Infrastructure, $3,085,735, Reviewing

 HOT FUNDS

• Great American Shootout (GASO) – $60,000, Approved; Processing (PO# 2250149)

SPONSORSHIPS

• Duncanville Independent School District Education Foundation's 2025 Heart of Duncanville 5K Run - $3,000, approved by City Council March 18, 2025
  
• 2025 Property Improvement Program (PIP) Days - $5,000, approved by City Council March 18, 2025

Accounting and Reporting

Week of April 24, 2025, to April 30, 2025:

• Electronic Funds Transfer Payments: 43 invoices were processed, totaling $239,004.37.

APPLY TODAY!

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

• Crew Leader- Utilities
  
• Utilities Maintenance Worker
  
• Streets Maintenance Worker
  
• City Engineer
  
• Human Resources Manager
  
• Meter Technician I
  
• Field Supervisor-Equipment Services
  
• Recreation Center Attendant Part-Time

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

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

Upcoming Senior Center Events:

• Cinco de Mayo Celebration and Loteria – Monday, May 5, 2025 | 10:30 AM
  
• Game Night – Monday, May 5, 2025 | 5:00 PM
  
• Music Bingo with Palm Primary Care – Tuesday, May 6, 2025 | 10:30 AM
  
• Smartphone Class – Tuesday, May 6, 2025 | 1:00 PM
  
• Creative Card Crafting – Wednesday, May 7, 2025 | 1:00 PM
  
• Snack and Learn with Share and Care – Thursday, May 8, 2025 | 10:45 AM
  
• Mother’s Day Breakfast – Friday, May 9, 2025 | 8:30 AM
  
• Ivory Truth Music Performance – Friday, May 9, 2025 | 10:00 AM
  

Keep Duncanville Beautiful

Upcoming Events

Community Clean-Up Day at Quail Run Park - Saturday, May 3, 2025, | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Join the Keep Duncanville Beautiful Board and the community in cleaning up Quail Run Park at 325 N Greenstone Lane. The more litter we remove, the less it ends up in storm runoff into our creeks, waterways, and eventually into the oceans. Clean-up supplies will be provided on-site. Visit https://app.seemylegacy.com to register and to view a list of upcoming volunteer opportunities.

Community Clean-Up Day at Armstrong Park - Saturday, May 10, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Join the Keep Duncanville Beautiful Board and the community in cleaning up Armstrong Park at 100 James Collins Blvd. The more litter we remove, the less it ends up in storm runoff into our creeks, waterways, and eventually into the oceans. Clean-up supplies will be provided on site. Visit https://app.seemylegacy.com to register and to view a list of upcoming volunteer opportunities

PARKS

• Crews assisted with the building of Bloomfest decorations
  
• Staff received an update from Kraftsman that the Big Splash feature could be repaired and reinstalled before May 23, 2025
  
• Crews completed the last day of the Duncanville Independent School District Career and Technical Education Internship
  
• Crews performed weekly Athletic field maintenance and preparations for weekly practices and games
  
• Crews completed the Harrington Park dumpster screen
  
• Crews completed Armstrong Park Gazebo repairs and painting
  
• Staff responded and resolved SeeClickFix concerns at Lions Park, and removed feces from Kidsville playground
  
• Crews hosted City Forester interviews for the vacant position
  
• Crews installed the Perry Weather Station and integrated it into the Splashpad
  
• Crews completed Armstrong Park restroom repairs.
  
• Crews installed irrigation to decorative street hanging baskets

Projects

• Continued Harrington Park construction
  
• Completed repairs of Highway 67 irrigation
  
• Completed Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Green Ribbon Grant application
  
• Started Xplor Recreation Software implementation

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

Regular Meeting – Monday, May 12, 2025 | 6:30 PM | Lions Park, 1099 S. Peach St.

 The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board wants to hear from you!

Join us at Lions Park, 1099 S. Peach St., on Monday, May 12, 2025, at 6:30 PM, for a community input meeting for your neighborhood park. What do you like about our parks? What do you want to see improved in our parks? What amenities are you looking for? We look forward to seeing you there! Can’t make the meeting for your neighborhood park? Contact us at (972) 780-5070 or [email protected].

Recreation Center

New Class! Archery with Aidan (AWA) – Registration is now open for Archery!
Classes will be held every Tuesday

• Beginner class (Ages 12-17) 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
  
• Advanced Class (Ages 18+) 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Class Highlight –
Brazilian Soccer Camp – Monday, June 2, 2025 – Friday, June 6, 2025
Registration is now open! Experience a summer camp where soccer, fun, expert coaching, and skill development create a safe, enriching adventure that builds character and life skills. Claim your spot and level up this summer! Contact the Recreation Center at (972) 780-5070 for more information.

• 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (ages 9 to 14)
  
• 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (ages 7 to 14)
  
• 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM (ages 4 to 6)

Upcoming Events

Movies in the Park feat. Black Panther – Saturday, May 10, 2025 | 8:30 PM
Join us on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the Poe-Hobden Amphitheater at Armstrong Park for Movies in the Park featuring Black Panther. Admission is FREE. Don’t forget to bring your blanket or lawn chair. Contact the Recreation Center at (972) 780-5070 for more information.

Memorial Day Ceremony – Monday, May 26, 2025 | 10:00 AM
The City of Duncanville, in partnership with American Legion Post 81 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7843, respectfully invites you to the Memorial Day Ceremony, which will be held Monday, May 26, 2025, beginning at 10:00 AM at Memorial Park. Santa Fe Trail and Main Street road closures will start at 8:00 AM. Contact the Recreation Center at (972) 780-5070 for more information.

Update

The Planning and Zoning Department has engaged planning consultants to support and assist during staffing shortages. These consultants will review and advise on planning-related matters as required. The Economic Development staff is responsible for gathering information and facilitating its transfer to the consultants.

Items scheduled for Tuesday, May 6, 2025, City Council meeting:

• Public Hearing - Request for Specific Use Permit for Duncanville High School, 900 West Camp Wisdom Road
  
  • The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval at the January 13, 2025, meeting
    
  • Request deferred from Tuesday, February 4, 2025, the City Council meeting to Tuesday, March 18, 2025, City Council meeting.
    
  • Request deferred from Tuesday, March 18, 2025, City Council meeting to Tuesday, April 1, 2025, City Council meeting
    
  • Approval of Ordinance tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 2025, City Council meeting

Items scheduled for Tuesday, May 12, 2025, Planning and Zoning meeting:

• Proposed New Development at the Corner of Cockrell Hill Road and Danieldale Road (Life School)
  •  The applicant was scheduled for the June 3, 2024, Planning and Zoning (P&Z) Commission meeting for Planned Development (PD) request; the item was removed from the agenda; future date to be determined.
  •  A Town Hall Meeting occurred on August 13, 2024.
  • Staff met with the applicant on August 26, 2024. Additional items are required before the applicant can be scheduled for a Planning and Zoning (P&Z) Commission meeting.
  • The city emailed the applicant on September 6, 2024. City staff commented that a consulting firm will review traffic impact analysis; however, the firm will be expected to contract with the City of Duncanville after the turn of the fiscal year. To expedite the review, the City staff would be open to agreeing with the applicant to contract a firm to review the traffic impact analysis.
  • The applicant submitted a plat application on September 20, 2024. A third party is currently reviewing the plat.
  • On October 10, 2024, the applicant submitted a traffic impact analysis from a third-party reviewer to the city.
  • On October 22, 2024, there was a meeting between staff and applicants.
  • The city agreed to hire a third party to review the project's zoning and engineering.
  • The third party met with staff on December 17, 2024, to discuss comments.
  • The third-party reviewers met with staff and the applicant on January 14, 2025, to discuss the latest comments.
  • Planning & Zoning Public Hearing Tentatively scheduled for May 12, 2025

• Crews repaired two asphalt utility cuts on Rita Lane and North Greenstone Lane.
  
• Crews poured concrete on Dawson Drive and North Alexander Avenue
  
• Crew set up traffic control devices for the Lodema Lane block party.
  
• Crews cleaned 50 drainage grates at various locations throughout the city.
  
• Crews cleaned six drainage headwalls at various locations throughout the city.
  
• Crews repaired 34 potholes at various locations throughout the city.

• The new SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) system is under construction. There is no water usage report available from April 21, 2025, to April 27, 2025
  
• There was an estimated water loss of 113,750 gallons.

Other Construction

Texas Department of Transportation TxDOT is constructing new service roads and ramps from Cockrell Hill Road in Duncanville to Hampton Road in Dallas, including new bridges across US-67. This project also includes construction by TXDOT of a Texas U-Turn at US 67 and Cockrell Hill Road on the southwest side of the bridge, which is projected to be completed by Fall 2024, barring any unforeseen conditions. The entire project is estimated to have a completion date of September 2025.