City of Duncanville

The Duncanville City Council has approved funding for the City’s first round of Arts Grants, marking an exciting step forward in supporting local creativity and cultural expression. The funding follows the recommendations of the Duncanville Arts Commission, which carefully reviewed applications submitted during the inaugural grant cycle. Continued...

SPIRIT WEEK 2025

City of Duncanville staff came together last week for Spirit Week, balancing their hard work serving the community with a little fun and team-building. From NFL Jersey Day to Champion Friday, employees showed off creativity, teamwork, and city pride, reminding us that when our team works well together, our community benefits most.

Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Proposed Budget

The City is pleased to provide the FY 2026 Proposed Budget in a new, convenient, mobile-friendly, and interactive digital version through the OpenGov platform. This modern tool gives residents, business owners, and stakeholders easy access to the City of Duncanville’s proposed financial plan for the upcoming fiscal year. Designed for transparency and usability, the digital format allows users to explore revenue and expenditure details and departmental goals in a clear, accessible way from any device.

This new format reflects Duncanville’s continued commitment to open government and public engagement. Community members are encouraged to explore the FY 2026 Proposed Budget at their convenience, gain a better understanding of how City resources are allocated, and participate in the civic process. The full interactive budget document is now available online. Click the button below to visit the proposed budget and get to know the new platform.

Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Proposed Budget

Notice of Tax Rates | 2025 Tax Rate and Budget Information

 Hispanic Heritage Month Kick-Off

Vamos a Celebrar!

Join us for the Hispanic Heritage Month Kickoff Party hosted by the Duncanville Arts Commission!

Friday, September 19, 2025 - 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Main Station next to Community Theatre
100 S. Main St., Duncanville, TX 75116

Live Mariachis and Tasty bites

Make it a Weekend!
Stay the night at a Duncanville hotel and keep the celebration going at the Hispanic Heritage Month Festival hosted by the City of Duncanville at Armstrong Park on Saturday!

More music
More food
And more arts!

Bring your friends, family, and your dancing shoes!

Let's honor Hispanic Heritage and culture with a weekend full of unity and unforgettable memories.

Mark your calendar, you don't want to miss it!

Live Jazz Performance

D.L. Hopkins Jr. Senior Center, James Collins Boulevard, Duncanville, TX, USA
Sunday, September 21, 2025
03:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Join us for a musical performance of the traditional American art form Jazz. The event will highlight popular jazz standards and songs from the Great American Songbook that are cherished for a life time.

Our performance is an afternoon event, free of charge, with no alcoholic beverages.

Performance made possible by a grant from the Duncanville Arts Commission andTheDuncanville City Council.

Updated at 2:42 PM on September 12, 2025 Rental Weekly Inspection Report

• A total of 12 rental inspections were scheduled this week: 0 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.
  
• 0 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 83 Total Building inspections this week. 56 inspections passed, 26 failed, 1 canceled.
  
• 35 Building Permits were issued this week.

Health Weekly Inspection Report

• This week, there were 7 total health inspections: 0 were health inspections for the annual renewal, 0 were for a health certificate of occupancy, and 0 were for annual swimming pool inspections. 6 routine health inspections and 1 complaint.

Total fees collected for the week was $14,350.00

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.

Sign up today on our website to make sure you don’t miss a thing!

Read the final Champion Newsletter for September 2025 (included with your monthly utility bill) and the Weekly Champion for September 8, 2025.

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West Nile Virus (WNV) Samples Results

Testing conducted by Dallas County Mosquito Control.

August 20, 2025 - Positive (75116 and 75137 zip codes)

August 27, 2025 - Negative

September 3, 2025 - Negative

September 10, 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.

• Best of Southwest Sports (B.O.S.S.) Regional High School Showcase Week #1 - 6 courts- Thursday 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
  
• Bridge Academy Basketball Camp - 3 courts - Thursday 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
  
• Bridge Academy Basketball Showcase - 6 courts - Sunday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
  
• Sunday Morning 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 to 9:00 PM
  

Emergency Management:

• Emergency Management Team (EMT) attended Dallas-Fort Worth Regional Integrated Public Alert Warning System (IPAWS) meeting to develop a regional framework for IPAWS use.
  
• EMT coordinated the Regional School Safety meeting with all Best Southwest school districts and Charter Schools.
  
• Emergency Management Team served as Event Director for the Dallas 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb. Four Duncanville Firefighters completed the climb.
  
• EMT held monthly Best Southwest Community Emergency Response and conducted fire extinguisher training for about 20 members.
  
• Emergency Management Team conducted a site walkthrough at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Duncanville to get recommendations on severe weather shelter locations
  
• EMT participated in the Dallas County VOAD (Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster) meeting.

Fire Administration 

• Attended Rotary Club of Duncanville meeting.
  
• Attended the Computer Assisted Dispatch – Records Management System meeting in Cedar Hill, Texas.
  
• Attended the Regional Fire Chiefs meeting.
  
• Attended Regional Emergency Medical Services Training Officer candidate interview.
  
• Attended City Comprehensive Plan meeting.
  
• Met with Interim City Manager Richard Abernethy to discuss the Outdoor Warning System.
  
• Devoted time to the Texas Fire Chiefs Association Best Practices project and the Insurance Services Office (ISO) project.
  
• Attended the 9-11 Evening of Remembrance event.

Reviews

• Plan Reviews: 31
• Design Review Committee Reviews: 3

Inspections

• Business: 11

Miscellaneous

Attended monthly Paramedic Continuing Education.

Deputy Fire Marshal Logan Henry passed his Plan Examiner exam 1, as well as his Inspector exam 1.

Fire Operations:

The Fire Department responded to 152 calls for service in the past seven days. These included:

Fires: 2

• 1 Vehicle Fire in Duncanville
  
• 1 Grass Fire in Duncanville

Emergency Medical Services: 114
Accidents: 15

PERSONNEL

• Recruit Victor Gonzalez graduated from the North Central Texas Council of Governments Police Academy on Monday, September 8, 2025.
  
• Recruits Nahum Escudero, Lazaro Castro, and Quincy Denham completed week 8 of the academy.
  
• On Tuesday, September 2, 2025, Class #64 of the Citizens’ Police Academy officially began. The program welcomed a new group of community members eager to learn about the inner workings of law enforcement. Over the coming weeks, participants will engage in hands-on activities, presentations, and ride-alongs designed to provide insight into the daily operations, challenges, and responsibilities of the police department. The Citizen’s Police Academy continues to serve as a vital bridge between officers and the community, fostering transparency, trust, and mutual understanding.
  
• Criminal Investigative Division Detectives were able to issue an arrest warrant for a 2009 Sexual Assault after new DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid) evidence allowed the investigation to be reopened.
  

Upcoming Events:

• Monday, September 15, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas. Talk with a representative from Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas. Find out about job listings, job fairs, and hiring events. Learn about other tools and resources for job opportunities.
  
• Monday, September 15, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM: Chess Club. All ages and levels are welcome to play.
  
• Saturday, September 20 (2:30 PM – 3:30 PM): Read to Dogs. Children practice reading to trained therapy dogs.

Ongoing Adult Programs:

• Craftastic, 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.
  
• Computer Basics, Wednesdays from 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM. Learn the basics of using a computer. Please bring your laptop or borrow one of ours.
  
• Tech Tutors, Wednesdays from 7:00 PM - 7:45 PM. Get help with your own devices or on one of our public computers.
  
• 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 (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) 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 and 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 in kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grades.
  
• 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! Thursdays at 3:30 PM – 5:30 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.

Economic Development Director Victor Barrera attended the Retail Live South-Central conference in Austin on September 4, 2025. The event provided an opportunity to promote local development opportunities and engage with national retail partners.

On September 9, 2025, Economic Development staff participated in the InterFace DFW (Dallas-Ft. Worth) & North Texas Retail conference. The team gained insights into current retail trends and strengthened connections with real estate professionals in the region.

Excitement Builds for the Best Southwest Hispanic Heritage Fest

The City of Duncanville is proud to host the Best Southwest Hispanic Heritage Fest on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Armstrong Park. This annual celebration highlights the vibrant traditions, music, food, and culture of the Hispanic community and brings together residents and visitors from across the region.

The festivities begin with the parade at 3:00 PM, featuring community groups, schools, cultural organizations, and businesses. We encourage participation in the parade to showcase the spirit and diversity of Duncanville.

Please note: All vendor applications are now closed as we gear up for next weekend’s celebration.

This year’s entertainment lineup will feature:

• Jangueo – high-energy rhythms and Latin beats
  
• Tejano Queen Forever – a tribute to Tejano music legends
  
• Los Tigrillos – closing the evening with their iconic Norteña sound

Residents and guests are encouraged to register their attendance, sign up to participate in the parade, or apply as a vendor by visiting the link provided:  https://www.eventeny.com/events/duncanvilles-fiesta-patrias-16581/

To stay informed about festival updates, schedules, and special event announcements, please follow Duncanville Special Events on Facebook and Instagram (@Duncanville Special Events).

The Best Southwest Hispanic Heritage Fest is a true community celebration, and we look forward to welcoming everyone to Armstrong Park on September 20 for a day full of music, food, and family fun.

Business Retention, Expansion and Recruitment Activities

9/5/2025: Cabinetworks Group 515 Big Stone Gap ED staff met with Human Resources Staff to request a formal site visit and small group tour of the plant.

Duncanville Community and Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC) Updates:

GRANTS

• 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

Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Reinvestment Zone Board Updates:

• Conversation is a continuation of strategy and vision for the TIRZ for the newly seated group of board members.

Accounting and Reporting

Week of September 4, 2025, to September 10, 2025: 

Electronic Funds Transfer Payments: 24 invoices were processed, totaling $891,791.79.

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:

• Fieldhouse Building Attendant
  
• Recreation Center Attendant (Part Time)
  
• Crew Leader – Park Maintenance

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. The next police test will be August 23, 2025.

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

Upcoming Events

• DFW Cars and Toy Museum – Tuesday September 9, 2025: 9:00 AM
  
• Goldenaires – Wednesday September 10, 2025: 10:00 AM
  
• Birthday Celebration – Wednesday September 10, 2025: 12:00 PM
  
• Painting with a Twist – Wednesday September 10, 2025: 1:00 PM
  
• Snack and Learn with Share and Care – Thursday September 11, 2025: 10:45 AM
  
• Flu Shot Clinic with Tom Thunm – Thursday September 11, 2025: 11:00 AM
  
• Blue Goose – Thursday September 11, 2025: 4:00 PM
  
• Line Dance Performance – Friday September 12, 2025: 10:00 AM
  
• Loteria with Iris – Monday September 15, 2025: 10:30 AM
  
• Healthy Bites – Monday September 15, 2025: 1:30 AM
  
• Bingo with Palm Primary Care – Tuesday September 16, 2025: 10:30 AM
  
• Bagel Social – Wednesday September 17, 2025: 9:00 AM
  
• Bingo with Centerwell – Wednesday September 17, 2025: 10:30 AM
  
• Bingo with Duncanville Rehab – Thursday September 18, 2025: 10:30 AM
  
• Reading with Linda – Friday September 19, 2025: 11:00 AM

PARKS

• Crews repaired and reinforced damaged pipe and cable at Harrington Park (concrete poured and painted).
  
• Crews completed re-installation of bollards at Lions Park.
  
• Staff cleared debris from Lakeside bridge to restore water flow.
  
• Crews picked up and removed large tree limbs from Lakeside Park using brush truck.
  
• Staff completed bed maintenance and mulching at the Senior Center.
  
• Crews assisted Streets Department with foul pole installation at Alexander Park.
  
• Staff met with Stihl representatives to demo battery-powered equipment.

Harrington Bond Project Updates

• Dean Construction just completed pouring soccer concession stand piers, foundation will follow after curing period.
  
• Soil conditioning has been completed at soccer concession stand.
  
• Utility & Sewer taps have been completed at soccer concession stand.
  
• Irrigation repairs are in progress at soccer concession stand where they trenched to connect sewer.
  
• Baseball concession stand is vertical, interior & exterior walls are complete. Interior wiring is in progress.
  
• Exterior brick fade is in progress at the baseball concession stand.
  
• Trail bridge lumber trust has been delivered.
  
• The trail bridge is still pending.

Texas Department of Transportatioin (TxDOT) Green Ribbon Project

• The 60% rendering is being prepared for submittal.

Recreation Center

Weekly Highlight

Video Teaser Recordings (15 to 30 Seconds)

Over the past week and continuing into this week, staff has been actively recording 15 to 30-second teaser videos to promote several upcoming fall and spring events hosted by the City of Duncanville.

These short, engaging video clips aim to provide residents with firsthand insight into what they can expect at each event. Our goal is to create a more dynamic and accessible way to inform the public, combining visuals, audio, and direct messaging to generate excitement and awareness.

CPR Class Update – September

This month, our CPR/First Aid class reached 6 individuals, which is a strong turnout considering the common challenge of attracting participants who aren't required to take the class for work.

We recognize that voluntary sign-ups can be difficult to generate, making this number especially encouraging. Dr. Chandler continues to do an outstanding job marketing and promoting the class, helping to raise awareness of its value and importance within the community.

Her efforts are making a real impact—not just in numbers, but in potentially life-saving knowledge being shared.

Class Spotlight

This week, we’re thrilled to highlight our Zumba class, led by veteran instructor Vanessa Cortez, who has been bringing energy and expertise to the Duncanville Recreation Center on and off since 2012.

With an average of 10 participants each week, her classes are known as one of our most fast-paced and high-energy dance fitness offerings. If you pass by the Aerobics Room on a weeknight, you’re likely to hear the lively Latin beats and feel the vibrant energy pouring out of the class.

We’re thankful to have passionate instructors like Vanessa as part of our Recreation family, motivating participants to stay active while bringing plenty of smiles and laughter along the way.

Upcoming Events

Armstrong Park

• September 13 - Arts Commission Presents Movie in The Park:  A Million Miles Away - 7:30PM
  
• September 27 R&B Concert: Memphis Soul - 7:00 PM
  
• October 4 - Hispanic Concert Hispanic Heritage Month Band TBA - 7:00 PM
  
• October 11 - Movies in The Park: Hocus Pocus/Monster House - 7:00 PM
  
• November 8 - Movies in The Park: Lone Survivor/Benghazi 13 Hours - 5:30PM
  
• November 22 Concert in The Park: TDB - A Christmas Carol Band - 7:00 PM
  
• December 20 - Movies in The Park: Home Alone and Santa Claus - 6:00 PM

Duncanville Fieldhouse

• October 24 - Boo Bash - 6:00 PM

Recreation Center

• December 13 - Cookies With Santa - 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
  
• December 17 - Family Game Night - 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
  

1. On September 30, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Committee will possibly be adopting the Comprehensive Plan with Matt Horn of MRB Group. The governing bodies have presented their concerns during the briefing. City Council is scheduled to decide if they will adopt the Comprehensive Plan on September 30, 2025, City Council Special Meeting.
   
2. The Planning and Zoning Commission APPROVED Case#2025-00008, an application for a Specific Use Permit to allow for the use of “Animal Services” for property located at 202 W. Center Street, Duncanville, Dallas County, Texas.
3. The Planning and Zoning Commission APPROVED Case#2025-000015, an application for a Zoning Change from Planned Development (PD) to Duplex Residential District (TF-7) on land located at 400 E. Center, City of Duncanville, Dallas County, Texas.
   
4. The City of Duncanville Planning Department is revamping our services, and we look forward to implementing changes and improvements that will cultivate a healthy, collaborative environment between staff, developers, and the community. #WeAreOpenForBusiness

Street Division

• Crews removed trees from the creek behind Rocky Creek Drive.
  
• Crew identified and marked one utility drainage location.
  
• Crews poured concrete on Shamrock Drive and South Cedar Ridge Drive.
  
• Crew cleaned and trimmed trees at the creek near Danieldale Road.
  
• Crews repaired 22 potholes around the city.
  
• Crews performed hot mix repairs on the alley behind Hill Terrace Drive.
  
• Road striping will begin on September 22, 2025, and is expected to last approximately four days.
  
• McMahon began panel replacement in the northbound lanes on Duncanville Road on September 8, 2025.
  
• Crew placed traffic control devices for the varsity football game at Duncanville High School on Friday, September 5, 2025.

Utilities Division

• From September 1-7, 2025, 37,168,380 gallons of water were pumped. The estimated water loss for that week was 2,161,680 gallons, including main breaks and leaks.
  
• Hydromax USA continues to exercise valves and GIS (Geographic Information System) locate all the water distribution valves across the city. This project is scheduled to be completed by mid-September 2025. *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.