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Duncanville Police Investigating Shooting With One Fatality, One Injured

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:31:00 GMT

On April 12, 2026, at approximately 12:03 a.m., Duncanville Police officers were dispatched to Red Bird Lanes, located at 1114 S. Main Street, in reference to a reported shooting.

Republic Services Launching Trash and Recycling Cart Pilot Program in Duncanville – April 2025

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Republic Services, in partnership with the City of Duncanville, is launching a Trash Cart Pilot Program in early April 2025 for 300 selected homes. This initiative introduces wheeled trash and recycling carts designed to improve efficiency, enhance neighborhood cleanliness, reduce issues like litter and pests, and to collect customer input.

Statewide Test of Emergency Alerting Systems

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:55:00 GMT

On Thursday, April 2, 2026, at the request of Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), a statewide test of emergency alerting systems will occur between 10:00 AM and 12:30 PM. As part of this drill, local jurisdictions across Texas may test systems used to notify the public during emergencies. Because jurisdictions across the region may participate in this test, you may receive more than one test alert on your phone and hear outdoor warning sirens during the testing window.

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE CITY OF DUNCANVILLE, TEXAS CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:12:00 GMT

TAKE NOTICE that the City Council of the City of Duncanville, Texas, shall convene on May 5, 2026 at 7:00 p.m., at Duncanville City Hall, 203 E. Wheatland Road, Duncanville, Texas 75116. During such meeting, the City Council will consider the passage of one or more ordinances authorizing the issuance of certificates of obligation, in one or more series, in an amount not to exceed TWELVE MILLION DOLLARS ($12,000,000) for the purpose of paying contractual obligations to be incurred for

Lieutenant Robert “Bobby” Byrd Promoted to Assistant Chief of Police

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 22:06:00 GMT

The Duncanville Police Department is proud to announce the promotion of Lieutenant Robert “Bobby” Byrd to the position of Assistant Chief of Police, effective Sunday, March 8, 2026.

Duncanville Public Library Invites Community Input Through Survey and Focus Groups

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:37:00 GMT

The City of Duncanville Public Library is launching a comprehensive community engagement effort that invites residents to help shape the future of library services through an online survey and a series of focus groups. This initiative is designed to gather detailed feedback about how people use the library today and what they would like to see in the years ahead, including new programs, services, technologies, and more.

Atmos Energy Utility Assistance

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 18:45:00 GMT

Winter Storm Fern brought heavy snow, ice, and record-low temperatures throughout many of the areas that Atmos Energy serves from Jan. 23 through Jan. 27. Because of the prolonged cold, your natural gas usage may have increased as your heating system, water heater, fireplace, and other gas appliances worked harder to keep your home comfortable. This increased usage may result in a bill that’s higher than what you typically see.

City of Duncanville, Texas receives GFOA's Distinguished Budget Presentation Award

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 16:49:00 GMT

Government Finance Officers Association is pleased to announce that City of Duncanville, Texas received GFOA's Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its budget.