On Tuesday, June 23, 2026, Jacqueline Doss, Julio Padron, Ricky Logan, and Aidan Smith graduated from the North Central Texas Council of Governments Police Academy. Pictured (left to right): Assistant Chief Wilcots, Sgt. Green, Lt. McCarty, Officer Doss (Graduate), Officer Padron (Graduate), Officer Logan (Graduate), Officer A. Smith (Graduate), Assistant Chief Byrd, Officer Williams & Officer McMiller
Building Inspections
There were 66 building inspections.
50 Building Permits were issued.
Health Weekly Inspection Report
This week, there were 5 health inspections, 0 for Annual Health Renewal, 0 for the Health Certificate of Occupancy, and 1 Annual Swimming Pool Inspection. 3 routine health inspections, 1 mobile food unit inspection, and 0 complaints.
Total Fees Collected for the Week: $94,357.
West Nile Virus (WNV) Sample Results
Testing conducted by Dallas County Mosquito Control.
- May 20, 2026 - Negative
- May 27, 2026 - Positive
- June 3, 2026 - Negative
- June 24, 2026 – Positive with spraying conducted by Dallas County on Thursday, June 25, 2026, between 9:00 PM and 5:00 AM. The area sprayed was south of Camp Wisdom, east of N. Clark Rd., north of W. Wheatland Rd., and west of N. Main St.
To protect yourself from West Nile Virus, use bug spray with DEET. It's also a good idea to stay indoors during dawn and dusk, when mosquitoes are most active.
Rental Weekly Inspection Report
A total of 22 rental inspections were scheduled: 0 passed, 22 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, and ground rods and water heaters not up to current code.
0 Single Family Rental Certificates of Occupancy have been reissued.
A total of 14 Apartment Unit Inspections have been completed. There were 0 complaints.
CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE
We are looking for dedicated, community-minded people to serve on our Boards and Commissions and ad hoc committees. These volunteer positions offer a valuable opportunity to assist in local decision-making by providing input on important issues, helping shape the future of the City of Duncanville. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences who are passionate about civic engagement and public service. If you are interested in making a meaningful impact, we invite you to apply and join us in this important work.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING
Email Newsletter Updates
DUNCANVILLE FIELDHOUSE
BOSS Summer Camp Week #3
Monday through Friday 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
6 courts + rooms
Church Service
Wednesday, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM, and Sunday, 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Suite #101c, the Center
Family Ties Basketball Tournament
Friday 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, and Sunday 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
3/4/5 courts
Master’s Pro-am Adult Basketball League, Session II
Sunday 4:00 PM to 8:00PM
2 courts
Total visitors: 7,106 | Revenue for the week: $34,475
Total B.O.S.S. Summer Camp registrations: 250
DUNCANVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Emergency Management Services (EMS)
- Continued to participate in daily Regional World Cup coordination calls
- Attended Duncanville Independent School District Safety and Security meeting
- Taught Stop the Bleed training to Duncanville Library staff. Picture attached.
- Taught emergency preparedness to Duncanville Police Citizen Alumni Association and hosted their meeting at Duncanville Fire Station 1. Picture attached.
- Held the Duncanville July 4th planning meeting. Attended DeSoto July 4th planning meeting.
- Participated in the Parker County Tornado Response After Action Review as both the Emergency Management Coordinator and Emergency Management Specialist deployed to assist with the response.
- Attended the Ellis County Emergency Managers Meeting.
Fire Administration
- Station 2 Committee met on June 25, 2026, to gather feedback on firefighter preferences, and can then resume receiving bids once this is clarified.
- Held a meeting with City leadership on June 15, 2026, to share Station 2’s foundation concerns with pictures. Senior leadership stated that the station remodel will continue, and the foundation will be addressed separately.
- Tri-City fire chiefs met with the Southwest Regional Communications Center (SWRCC) to discuss changes to ProQA (Emergency Medical Services calls) on June 22, 2026.
- Chief Leary is addressing some issues with the new Brush Truck with the vendor.
Fire Marshal
Reviews
- Plan Reviews: 7
- Design Review Committee reviews: 3
Inspections
- Business: 2
- Food Truck: 3
- Fire Alarm Acceptance: 3
- Fire Sprinkler Acceptance: 1
Fire Operations
The Fire Department responded to 151 calls for service. These included:
Emergency Medical Services: 113
Fires:
Hazardous Situations:
- Vehicle accidents: 3
- Smoke investigation: 1
Public Service:
- Lost person: 1
- Person in distress: 1
- Citizen assists: 2
- Citizen lift assists: 8
No Emergency:
- Malfunctioning alarm: 6
- Accidental alarm: 3
- Box alarms in Tri-cities canceled before arrival: 10
- Law enforcement support: 1
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DUNCANVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT
- On Tuesday, June 23, 2026, Jacqueline Doss, Julio Padron, Ricky Logan, and Aidan Smith graduated from the North Central Texas Council of Governments Police Academy.
DUNCANVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
It’s not too late to join the Summer Reading Club at the Duncanville Public Library! The Summer Reading Club is open to all ages. Unearth a story this summer, have fun reading, and pick up prizes along the way, including Treasure Chest items (for ages 4 – 18) and books. Read and log 600 minutes between June 6 and July 31 to be entered into the grand prize drawing! Track your reading with Beanstack. Visit https//duncanvilletx.beanstack.com or stop by the Duncanville Public Library to get help with Beanstack.
The TexasAmerica250 exhibit is now on display at the Duncanville Public Library! This exhibit highlights historically significant Texas Treasures from the State Archives, encouraging all Americans to explore the story of the Lone Star State over the past 250 years. This is a great way for Texans of all ages to learn more about the state’s role in U.S. history.
On Tuesday, June 30 (2 – 3 PM), create your very own masterpiece with our guests from the Dallas Museum of Art! This event is ideal for children of all ages.
Summer Program Highlights
- Monday Matinees and Friday Flicks
- Enjoy a fun afternoon of cinema entertainment for children, complete with popcorn! Mondays (12 noon – 2 PM) and Fridays (2 – 4 PM).
- Tuesdays @ 2 PM
- Special guests for June include Bernie the Bug Lady’s Bug Show, a bubble show with Miss Sparkles, dinosaur gardening with Dallas, Texas A&M AgriLife, and a craft with the Dallas Museum of Art.
- Teen Advisory Guild
- Teens aged 14 – 18, are you ready to make your voice heard and have fun? Come share your ideas, plan awesome events for teens, and earn volunteer hours. Wednesday, July 8 and 22 (5 – 6 PM).
- Pop In…
- Pop in for some creative time on Wednesday, July 1 and 15 (5 – 7 PM)! Paint with acrylics and contribute to the Community Art Project on display inside the library! Ideal for adults and teens, but open to all ages.
- Bored? Games!
- Wednesdays (2 – 4 PM). Unplug and enjoy playing some fun board games such as Jenga, Battleship, Sorry!, and more. Ideal for children aged 6 – 11, but open to all ages.
- Thursday Threads
- Want to grow your sewing skills? Learn to work with buttons, zippers, elastic, and more in these beginner-friendly project-based tutorials! Thursdays (3 – 5 PM). Limit 3 per session. Age 14 and up welcome. Sign up in person or contact the library by phone (972-780-5050).
Ongoing Adult Programs
- Tech Tutors, Wednesdays at 7 – 7:45 PM. Get help with any of your own devices or on one of our public computers.
- Maker Time, Saturdays at 3:30 – 5:30 PM. Use the makerspace to work on your creative projects.
- Additional Maker Time sessions are offered on Friday, June 12 and 26 (3:30 – 5:30 PM).
Ongoing Youth Programs:
- Baby Bookworms, Tuesdays at 10:15 AM.
- Storytime fun for the smallest! Ages 0 – 3 years and a caregiver.
- Game On! Tuesdays (6 – 7:30 PM): Teens aged 12-18 can enjoy board games or console games (Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5) together.
- Preschool Story Time, Thursdays at 10:15 AM. Story time fun for ages 3 – 6 and a caregiver.
- Toddler Story Time, Thursdays at 11:15 AM. Story time fun for toddlers. Open to ages 0 – 3 and a caregiver.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Duncanville Open Rewards – Shop Local Campaign
Earn 10% Cash Back during the months of May and June at local small businesses in Duncanville.
Download the Open Rewards App on your mobile device and support the local economy.
Made possible by the Duncanville Community and Economic Development Corporation
Search for Open Rewards on the App Store and Google Play Store.
As part of the business recruitment and attraction strategy for commercial retail sites, the Economic Development staff attended the ICSC Las Vegas retail convention (May 18–20), one of the largest retail real estate events in the world, representing Duncanville with a two-person staff delegation supported by our real estate advisory partners at Catalyst Commercial. Combined, the team conducted approximately 15 brand meetings, site discussions, and organizational connections across the three-day event. A detailed summary of outcomes, contacts, and follow-up actions will be published next week and incorporated into the department's upcoming semi-annual report.
Business Visits:
- Sunflower Dental, Dr. Danielle Franklin - 202 West Center Street, Suite 107
- Day Drink Wine & Cocktail Lounge - 215 West Camp Wisdom Road, Suite 5
Grants and Incentives (currently in process)
- Kim and Jenny’s Cafe- Incentive Agreement, $135,000, Approved by DCEDC – September 8, 2025 // Approved by City Council – October 21, 2025
- Parklane Investments dba Corinth Properties- Chapter 380 Sales Tax Incentive, Up to $150,000 over 5 years, Approved by DCEDC – December 15, 2025. Approved by City Council on February 3, 2026.
- Railroad Flats Property – A Chapter 380 Agreement with Pagaso California Construction Corp was approved by the City Council on March 3, 2026, as part of the purchase and redevelopment of this vacant parcel in the Downtown District. The proposed development will add housing units to the trade market by constructing up to 34 townhomes for sale. The proposed project must still secure site plan approvals and an amendment to the existing Planned Development zoning ordinance by the Planning Commission and City Council.
- Resolution approving the amendment to the incentive agreement with BCVCR Holdings, LLC was authorized by City Council on April 7, 2026. Red Bird Bowling Lanes, Inc- Infrastructure & Pavement Design Incentive Grants, $30,000, Approved by DCEDC- May 18, 2026.Approved by City Council on June 16, 2026.
- A2Z Trading LLC DBA JZ Embroidery- Infrastructure, Landscaping, Pavement, Signage, & Paint Design Incentive Grants, $30,000, Approved by DCEDC- May 18, 2026. Approved by City Council on June 16, 2026.
- Lin and Jen’s Hats On LLC- Signage Design Incentive Grant, $2,500, Approved by DCEDC- May 18, 2026. Approved by City Council on June 16, 2026.
- People Folks LLC- Infrastructure & Signage Design Incentive Grants, $22,742, Approved by DCEDC- May 18, 2026. Approved by City Council on June 16, 2026.
FISCAL SERVICES
Accounting and Reporting
- Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) invoices processed: 50; total payment: $1,071,665.
- Check invoices processed: 47; total payment: $145,778.
HUMAN RESOURCES
The City hired no new employees.
The Human Resources Department is currently recruiting for the following positions:
- Meter Technician I
- Mechanic
- Economic Development Manager
Interested candidates may review current openings, including job descriptions, and apply online at Current Openings.
The Police and Fire Departments are actively recruiting candidates for entry-level Civil Service positions.
PARKS AND RECREATION
D.L. Hopkins Jr. Senior Center
Become a member today! The minimum age to join is 50. For more information, contact the Senior Center at (972) 707-3864.
Upcoming Events
Bingo with United Healthcare – Friday, June 26, 2026 - 10:30 AMMedicare Talk with United Healthcare – Friday, June 26, 2026 - 12:00 PMIce Cream Social with Luminary – Wednesday, July 1, 2026 - 12:15 PMCreative Card Crafting – Wednesday, July 1, 2026 - 1:00 PM
PARKS
- Staff citywide mowing, park maintenance, and landscape operations across parks and public facilities.
- Athletics staff wrapped up spring soccer operations and began transitioning fields for summer activities and renovations.
- Crews completed several beautification and maintenance projects, including improvements to the Community Theater, athletic field preparation, and landscape bed maintenance throughout the city.
- Staff mowed athletic fields at Harrington, Alexander, Lakeside, and Lions Parks, as well as common areas, the Old Annex Building, Old Tax Office, and Pyburn Park.
- Staff completed site cleanup and clipping removal following mowing operations to improve park appearance.
- Crews completed park inspections, storm debris and limb removal, and addressed maintenance concerns, including wasp nest treatment at Willow Run Park.
- Staff began seasonal ant bait applications throughout park facilities.
- Staff applied herbicides to cracks, crevices, decomposed granite areas, and landscape beds along Main Street and other public facilities.
- Staff applied a turf irrigation enhancer to athletic fields to improve water efficiency and turf performance during the summer months.
- Staff prepared athletic fields for upcoming high school summer league games and continued transitioning fields into the summer renovation period.
Recreation Center
Camp Highlight – Kidokinetics
This week, the Kidokinetics program is hosting its first camp at the Duncanville Recreation Center. Camp activities take place Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and feature engaging programs such as "Nothing But Nets" and "Hoops, Scoops, and Shots."
Designed to build coordination, confidence, and motor skills, Kidokinetics offers a variety of multi-sport and play-based activities that keep participants active and engaged. Although the camp currently consists of two participants, both campers are having a great time and enjoying the unique Kidokinetics experience.
Program Highlight – Open Gym Basketball
The Recreation Center's Open Gym Basketball program continues to provide guests and members with opportunities to stay active and enjoy recreational play throughout the week. Dedicated open gym basketball times are offered weekly in the mornings/afternoons, Wednesday evenings, and Saturdays, allowing participants to enjoy pickup games and utilize the full court space.
As summer temperatures continue to rise, staff have seen increased use of the indoor basketball courts as residents seek a comfortable, air-conditioned environment to stay active and connect with others through structured open gym play and pickup basketball.
Upcoming Camps
B.O.S.S. Summer Camp – Ongoing Kidokinetics Camp – Active Brazilian United Soccer Camp – July 6–10
Concerts in the Park
Prince Djae and the Vibe Crew – June 27th - CANCELED.
Special Events
Red, White, & Goals | July 3 & 4, 2026
The City of Duncanville is preparing for one of its largest annual celebrations as Red, White, & Goals: 4th of July returns on Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4, bringing two full days of family-friendly entertainment, community pride, and patriotic celebration to our residents and visitors.
Event Registration
Community response has been outstanding, with residents continuing to register for complimentary admission wristbands. Due to limited event capacity, preregistration remains strongly encouraged to ensure entry.
Wristband pickup is now underway at:
- Duncanville City Hall
- Duncanville Recreation Center
Residents simply present the QR code from their registration confirmation to receive their event wristbands.
Thursday, July 3 – Red, White & Goals Soccer Celebration
The festivities begin Thursday with a celebration centered around the world's game as Duncanville embraces the excitement surrounding FIFA.
Activities include:
- Family soccer activities and interactive games
- Community watch party
- Music and entertainment
- Food vendors
- Family-friendly activities
- Community gathering spaces to celebrate together.
The July 3 festivities are designed to bring residents together while showcasing Duncanville as a welcoming destination for sports, recreation, and community engagement.
Friday, July 4 – Independence Day Celebration
The celebration continues on Independence Day with a full day of patriotic festivities, including:
- Duncanville Lions Club Independence Day Parade beginning at 9:00 AM.
- Amusement rides and carnival attractions
- Food vendors
- Live entertainment
- Family activities
- Community engagement booths
- Patriotic programming throughout the day
- A spectacular fireworks finale to conclude the celebration
This year's event continues to expand the family experience by offering activities for all ages from morning through the evening fireworks display.
Tourism & Community Impact
Hotel partners, including Hampton Inn & Suites and Holiday Inn Express, have established special room blocks to encourage overnight visitors and promote Duncanville as a destination for Independence Day festivities.
The expanded two-day format is expected to increase:
- Visitor spending
- Hotel occupancy
- Restaurant traffic
- Local business exposure
- Community engagement
Community Partnerships
Red, White & Goals continues to be a collaborative effort involving numerous City departments, community organizations, sponsors, volunteers, and the Duncanville Lions Club. Their support is instrumental in creating a safe, organized, and memorable celebration for thousands of attendees.
Final Preparations
Staff continues final event preparations, including:
- Wristband distribution
- Vendor coordination
- Volunteer scheduling
- Public safety planning
- Event logistics
- Marketing and community outreach
Residents are encouraged to register for wristbands, invite family and friends, and join us as Duncanville celebrates Independence Day with two unforgettable days of entertainment, community pride, and patriotic fun.
PUBLIC WORKS
Construction Notice
The City of Duncanville is starting construction! Please anticipate increased traffic and delays in the area. Construction will begin on April 25, 2026, with an estimated completion in mid-May 2027. Please note that rocky soil conditions and weather can impact the scheduled timeline.
Who: Residents of Duncanville
What: Project: The project consists of the reconstruction of roadway paving, drainage, water, wastewater, sidewalk, and pedestrian improvements.
Where: North Cedar Ridge Drive from Cathy Self-Morgan Way/Middale to W. Camp Wisdom Road.
When: April 25, 2026, through mid-May 2027.
Why: To repair the roadway and utilities that have exceeded their lifetime and provide better service and safety to the residents and public.
Contacts:
Duncanville Service Center
972-780-4900
C. Joy Barfield, Project Manager
972-331-2208
Alan Brown, Right-of-Way Manager
972-707-3872
Street Division
- Crew cleaned four storm drain basket inlets at the intersection of Clark Road and West Wheatland Road.
- Crews completed two utility asphalt repairs located on Birdwood Drive and Summit Ridge Drive.
- The crew repaired two potholes in the Forest Lane Alley.
- Crews performed four utility drainage locates citywide.
- The crew repaired 18 potholes at various locations throughout the city.
- The crew removed a fallen tree and associated debris from the roadway at Hill City Drive and Pelt Place.
- Crews completed the reshaping of an open ditch line on North Royal Oak Drive.
Utilities Division
- From June 15-21, 2026, 33,981,400 gallons of water were pumped. There was an estimated loss of 210,000 gallons of water.