City of Duncanville

• There were 72 Total Building inspections this week. 54 inspections passed, 14 failed, 0 canceled and 4 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 18 Total Health Inspections, 4 Billing in Person for Annual Health Renewal, 4 for the Health Certificate of Occupancy, 0 for Annual Swimming Pool Inspections.8 Routine Health Inspections, 1 complaint, 1 Follow up inspection.

Total Fees Collected for the Week: $18,881.24 

• A total of 16 rental inspections were scheduled this week: 8 passed, 8 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.
  
• 8 Single Family Rental Certificates of Occupancy have been reissued, and there are 0 apartment units this week, and zero complaints.

Installation of new LED display at S. Main St. and E. Wheatland Rd. is expected to take place during the first half of November 2025.

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.

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West Nile Virus (WNV) Samples Results

Testing conducted by Dallas County Mosquito Control.

October 1, 2025 - No update

October 8, 2025 - Negative

October 15, 2025 - Positive

October 22, 2025 - Positive

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.

• SportsKind Basketball League - 2 courts - Tuesday 6:00 PM to 10:00 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
  
• Boo Bash City Halloween Party - 6 courts - Friday 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM and the Center
  
• Athletes of Tomorrow Basketball - 1 court- Sunday 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
  
• Masters Adult Basketball League - 3 courts- Sunday 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
  

Emergency Management:

• Emergency Management Team (EMT) attended the Ellis County Public Information Office (PIO) meeting.
  
• EMT facilitated a coordination call for Duncanville Outdoor Warning Siren Repair planning.
  
• EMT coordinated with the City of Lancaster for a new mass notification system setup.
  
• EMT honored the City of DeSoto COAD (Community Orgs Active in Disaster) members at the City of DeSoto Faith Leaders Breakfast alongside City of DeSoto Mayor Rachel Proctor
  
• Emergency Management Team met with Duncanville Independent School District Police Chief Stephen Max Geron for tabletop exercise planning.
  
• The City of Duncanville Emergency Operations Center (EOC) hosted the State Basic Public Information Office (PIO) course. Regional Emergency Management Specialist Kevin Bradley attended the training.
  
• EMT taught Emergency Preparedness class to the City of DeSoto Staff.

Fire Administration 

• Attended the Fire Administration Weekly Staff Meeting.
  
• Captain and Engineer promotional exams were taken on October 21, 2025. Awaiting final review from Human Resources.
  
• City Council adopted the 2021 Fire Code and Building Code on October 21, 2025. This will help in efforts to be an Insurance Services Office Class 1 City.
  
• Continued meetings on the implementation of the Tyler Computer Assisted Dispatch-Record Management System to go live on November 18, 2025.
  
• Duncanville Fire Chief Chris Connealy provided a plaque recognizing our Sister Fire Department – Monasterlo di Savigliano.
  
• Attended a meeting with Duncanville Lions Club and Rotary Club of Duncanville.
  
• Continued working on the Texas Fire Chiefs Association Best Practices project and on the Insurance Services Office (ISO) project.

Reviews

• Plan Reviews: 27
  
• Design Review Committee Review: Canceled

Inspections:

• Business: 6
  
• Food Trucks: 1
  
• Vent Hood Acceptance Test: 1

 Miscellaneous:

Fire Marshal David Carpenter and Deputy Fire Marshal Logan Henry completed the Records Retention Training course.

Fire Marshal David Carpenter attended the City Council meeting for Council Consent regarding moving to the 2021 International Fire Code.

Fire Operations:

The Fire Department responded to 186 calls for service in the past seven days. These included:

Fires: 7

2 Vehicle Fires in Duncanville
1 Structure Fire in Cedar Hill
2 Cooking Fires in Duncanville
1 Dumpster Fire in Duncanville
1 Brush Fire in Duncanville

Emergency Medical Services: 116
Accidents: 18

PERSONNEL

• Recruits Nahum Escudero and Lazaro Castro completed week 14 of the academy.
  
• On October 17, 2025, the City of Duncanville Narcotics Unit conducted an operation that resulted in the seizure of one kilogram of methamphetamine and the identification of a Mexico-sourced bulk distributor.
  

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:

Are you an adult looking to grow as a writer? Come to the next Writers’ Group session on Monday, November 3, 2025 (6:00 PM – 7:30 PM) to help read and critique new material.

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.

Business Retention, Expansion & Recruitment Activities:

• No updates this week. 

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 16, 2025, to October 22, 2025:
Electronic Funds Transfer Payments: 49 invoices were processed, totaling $414,985.93.

Read the

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

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

• Accountant III
  
• Maintenance Worker I- Liter
  
• Deputy City Secretary
  
• Crew Leader – Horticulture
  
• Crew Leader – Mowing
  
• Building Official
  
• Recreation Center Attendant (Part Time)
  
• City Engineer

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

• Loteria with Iris – Monday, October 27, 2025 - 10:30 AM
  
• Mercado Juarez Restaurant – Monday, October 27, 2025 - 4:00 PM
  
• Halloween Bingo with Centerwell – Friday, October 31, 2025 - 10:30 AM
  
• Costume Contest – Friday, October 31, 2025 - 12:00 PM

PARKS

• Crews applied fertilizer to all athletic fields.
  
• Crews mowed medians along Hwy 67 and Main Street.
  
• Crews prepped Lions Field for games.
  
• Staff painted soccer fields at Harrington Park.
  
• Crews cleaned decomposed granite around exercise equipment, trimmed trees with low limbs, repaired and painted the gazebo, and sprayed weeds along the brick walkway at Armstrong Park.
  
• Staff blew out the parking lot and walkways at City Hall.
  
• Crews painted the women’s restroom, welded the door, and secured the restroom capstones at Lakeside Park.
  
• Staff reattached restroom capstones at Harrington Park.
  
• Crew trimmed trees along the trail at Willow Run Park.
  
• At the Main Street corridor crew watered hanging baskets, performed detailed bed maintenance, sprayed cracks/crevices, and trimmed Sunshine Ligustrum near the pet shop and Ben Franklin entries.
  
• Crews pulled weeds by hand and applied Fusilade II Herbicide to Jasmine Grass at the new fire station.
  
• Crew mowed turf, repaired a damaged bed, trimmed Texas Sage, and fixed brick edging at Hwy 67 and Main.
  
• Staff performed general bed maintenance and herbicide application at Ferguson Circle.

Recreation Center

Weekly Highlight

 The Duncanville Recreation Center finalized a partnership with the Northeast Texas Girl Scouts. Through this agreement, the Center will offer programs that help Scouts earn badges, support Gold Award projects, and provide monthly meeting space. In return, the Girl Scouts will volunteer at community events and participate in select recreation programs.

Program Update

The Active Stars Cheerleading Program is back in action this week after Fall Break and off to a fantastic start! Each division —JV, Varsity, and All Stars —has more than 25 participants, showcasing the program’s continued growth and enthusiasm.

Upcoming Events

Armstrong Park

• 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 approved 2 projects at this week’s City Council. We are excited to continue helping these new businesses open and contribute to encouraging businesses in Duncanville.

Street Division

• Crew removed a low-hanging branch on Swan Ridge Drive.
  
• Crew repaired 21 potholes across multiple locations within the city.
  
• Crew cleared leaf debris from rain gutters on Roma Drive.
  
• Crew identified and marked two utility locations on Camp Wisdom Road and Bow Creek Drive.
  
• Crews completed sidewalk, curb, and gutter replacements on Katherine Court, Shannon Drive, and Meadowglen Drive.
  
• Crews assisted with 3 events on Saturday, October 18, 2025 : Duncan-Switch, the Duncanville High School football game, and the Battle of the Bands.

Utilities Division

• From October 13-19, 2025, 39,289,340 gallons of water were pumped. The estimated water loss for that week, including main breaks, leaks, and flushed hydrants, was 442,065 gallons.
  
• Staff held a preconstruction meeting with Hydromax USA last week to discuss and coordinate work for this new fiscal year, 2025-2026.