City of Duncanville

On Tuesday, December 2, 2025, Mayor Pro Tem DeMonica Gooden hosted an All-District Town Hall at the D.L. Hopkins Jr. Senior Center. Residents received updates and information from City Administration, City Departments, and Oncor.

• There were 55 total building inspections this week. 39 inspections passed, 16 failed, 0 canceled, and 0 partial passes.
  
• 64 Building Permits were issued this week: 5 complete, 34 fees due, 4 in review, 15 issued, 4 issued and complete, and 2 resubmittals.

Health Weekly Inspection Report

• This week, there were 6 total health inspections, 0 billing in person for Annual Health Renewal, 1 for the Health Certificate of Occupancy, and 0 for Annual Swimming Pool Inspections. 6 routine health inspections, 0 complaints.

Total Fees Collected for the Week: $5,931.50

Rental Weekly Inspection Report

• A total of 24 rental inspections were scheduled this week: 7 passed, 17 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.
  
• 7 Single Family Rental Certificates of Occupancy have been reissued.
  
• A total of 1 Apartment Unit Inspection for this week has been completed.

Installation of new LED display at S. Main St. and E. Wheatland Rd. is now expected to take place in December.

City of Duncanville Launches MGO Platform for Resident Services

Beginning October 1, 2025, the City of Duncanville will launch My Government Online (MGO), a new service request platform that will make it easier than ever for residents, businesses, and stakeholders to connect with City services. Continued...

Read the Weekly Champion for November 17, 2025.

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West Nile Virus (WNV) Samples Results

Testing conducted by Dallas County Mosquito Control.

November 12, 2025 - No Results

November 19, 2025 - No Results

November 26, 2025 - Negative

December 3, 2025 - No Results

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.

• Church Service - Wednesday 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Sunday, 10:30 AM -12:30 PM, Suite #101C, the Center
  
• North American Grappling Associates Jiu-Jitsu Tournament -6 courts Saturday 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  
• Masters Adult Basketball League - 1 court - Sunday 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM (Session IV Playoffs)
  

Emergency Management

• Emergency Management Team (EMT) held a monthly Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) meeting. Taught radio use to CERT members.
  
• EMT conducted the Duncanville Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Winter Weather Training for city EOC staff.
  
• EMT attended weekly DeSoto Aquatics & City of DeSoto Recreation Center (ARC) staff coordination meeting.
  
• EMT conducted a monthly Integrated Public Alert and Warning System alert test.
  
• EMT conducted a monthly Outdoor Warning Siren test.

Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

• EMS Division Chief Bragg attended the Texas State EMS Conference in Fort Worth.
  
• Firefighters Casey Vincent and Riley Deaton both graduated from Paramedic school and passed their National Registry Paramedic Exam on their first attempt. The Department has applied for its state licenses and will begin the Field Training Officer assessment process once those licenses are approved.

Fire Administration 

• Attended the weekly City Executive team meeting.
  
• Attended Duncanville Firefighters Riley Deaton and Casey Vincent’s paramedic graduation at Dallas College. This is a challenging program; kudos to Firefighters Riley Deaton and Casey Vincent for completing it.
  
• Attended the monthly Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), which was held on Monday, December 1, 2025, evening, reviewing radio communications.
  
• Attended a regional Electric Vehicle Working Group meeting on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, to ensure best practices are followed for these very challenging types of fires.
  
• Attended a City of Duncanville Holiday Lights Parade logistics meeting in preparation for the city’s celebration on Friday, December 5, 2025, evening.
  
• Meeting with Duncanville Lions Club, Friday, December 5, 2025.
  
• Attended a Civil Service Commission meeting on Thursday, December 4, 2025, evening concerning the recent Captain and Engineer promotional exams regarding several test questions on both exams.

Reviews

• Plan Reviews:15

Inspections:

• Business: 8
• Fire Alarm Acceptance:2
• Food Truck(s): 2

 Miscellaneous:

• Fire Marshal David Carpenter was called out to investigate a fire on November 27, 2025.
  
• Fire Marshal David Carpenter and Deputy Fire Marshal Logan Henry attended the monthly Paramedic Continuing Education.

Fire Operations:

The Fire Department responded to 156 calls for service in the past seven days. These included:

Fires: 2
1 Grass Fire in Duncanville
1 Cooking Fire Duncanville
1 Miscellaneous Fire in Duncanville
3 Structure Fires in Duncanville
2 Structure Fires in Cedar Hill

Emergency Medical Services: 97
Accidents: 6

Community

On Tuesday, November 25, 2025, the Police Department hosted an UNIDOS meeting and turkey giveaway. The UNIDOS program serves our Hispanic community by helping bridge the gap between the Duncanville Police Department and residents, offering information and support in Spanish.

Personnel

• Recruits Nahum Escudero and Lazaro Castro completed week 120 of the Tarrant County College Police Academy.
  
• Recruit Joseph Valdez completed week 5 of the North Central Texas Council of Governments Police Academy.
  
• The Criminal Investigation Division took delivery of new Wireless Closed-Circuit Television (WCCTV) camera assets. Assets will be deployed in high crime areas and will integrate via AXON FUSUS, to the Real Time Information Center (RTIC) soon. What is FUSUS? FUSUS is a camera integration platform that allows monitoring video feeds from multiple public and privately owned sources in one place, all in real time. FUSUS provides the potential for police and other community members to jointly reduce and prevent crime using real-time information.
  

Upcoming Events:

The Duncanville Public Library will close at 4:30 PM on Friday, December 5, 2025 to accommodate the parade route for the Holiday Lights in the Park celebration and parade. If you live in Duncanville and have a Duncanville Public Library card, you can request a pickup or delivery of library materials. This service operates on Wednesdays. To request a pickup or delivery, please contact the Duncanville Public Library in person or call 972-780-5050.

The next blood drive at the Duncanville Public Library is Monday, December 8 (10 AM – 4 PM).

We're celebrating Jane Austen's 250th anniversary with a party. Join us at the Duncanville Public Library on Saturday, December 13 (1:00 PM - 3:00 PM) for Craft & Creativity: A Jane Austen Holiday! Try quilling, ornament making, and other Regency-inspired crafts. Enjoy coloring pages from Jane Austen's world...manga-style! Sip hot apple cider and listen to Austen film music...and more!

Need help with a job search? Talk to a Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas representative at the library on Monday, December 15, 2025, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Find out about hiring events, job resources, and more.

Our Chess Club program is on Monday, December 15, 2025 at 6:30 PM. Enjoy a classic game that has been played for over a thousand years! All ages and levels are welcome to play.

Need some ideas for your holiday reading? November is Native American Heritage Month. Explore the traditions, languages, and stories of Native Americans with a Libby e-book or audiobook! Libby is available to Duncanville Public Library cardholders.

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.
  
• 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.
  
• 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.
  

 Business Retention, Expansion & Recruitment Activities:

• C.H. Guenther Duncanville Manufacturing Plant – 672 Big Stone Gap Road, Duncanville, Texas  

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 // Approved by City Council – October 21, 2025
  
• Kim and Jenny’s Cafe- Incentive Agreement, $135,000, Approved by DCEDC – September 8, 2025 // Approved by City Council – October 21, 2025
  
• Railroad Flats Property – Unanimous approval of the sale of the property for the development of townhomes (owner-occupied) – Approval Date: October 27, 2025 // City Council public hearing November 18, 2025.

Special Events 

Holiday Lights in the Park

 Holiday Lights in the Park is set for this Friday at Armstrong Park, bringing a full evening of holiday fun for our community. The event will begin at 5:00 PM and will feature visits with Santa Larry, letters to Santa, kid activities, food trucks, and market vendors offering a variety of food, gifts, and holiday items for families to enjoy throughout the evening.

The Holiday Lights Parade will step off at 6:30 PM, followed by the official tree lighting ceremony after the parade concludes. The night will end with a festive drone show at around 8:40 PM, creating a memorable finish to the event. Residents are encouraged to follow the City’s social media channels for up-to-date event information, weather updates, parking details, and any schedule adjustments. 

Stay Connected

Additional event details, including parade participant information, entertainment highlights, and volunteer opportunities, will be shared soon. Residents are encouraged to stay tuned and follow the City’s official social media channels for the latest updates.

Accounting and Reporting

Week of November 27, 2025, to December 19, 2025:

Electronic Funds Transfer Payments: 102 invoices were processed, totaling $2,024,343.41.

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:

• Maintenance I - Streets
  
• Maintenance Worker II - Mowing
  
• Crew Leader - Mowing
  
• Crew Leader – Streets
  
• Park Maintenance – Part-Time

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

• Share and Care Meeting – Monday, December 8, 2025 - 10:00 AM
  
• Bingo with Staff – Monday, December 8, 2025 - 10:30 AM
  
• Ozona – Monday, December 8, 2025 - 4:00 PM
  
• Collin Street Bakery – Tuesday, December 9, 2025 - 9:00 AM
  
• Goldenaires Performance – Wednesday, December 10, 2025 - 10:00 AM
  
• Birthday Celebration – Wednesday, December 10, 2025 -12:00 PM
  
• Painting with a Twist – Wednesday, December 10, 2025 - 1:00 PM
  
• Snack and Learn with Share and Care – Thursday, December 11, 2025 - 10:45 AM
  
• Pocket Sandwich Theater – Thursday, December 11, 2025 - 5:30 AM
  
• Ivory Truth Music Performance – Friday, December 12, 2025 - 10:00 AM
  
• Grand Prairie Outlet Mall – Friday, December 12, 2025 - 10:00 AM

PARKS

• Crews continued seasonal bed maintenance, mulching, and plant cutbacks across multiple sites.
  
• Athletics assisted with leaf clean-up at City Hall and the Armstrong Park area.
  
• Crews removed soccer goals as we transition into the winter off-season.
  
• Crews cut back spider lilies, mulched flower beds, and trimmed trees at various locations.
  
• Crews continued cold-weather transition work and associated seasonal projects.
  
• Crews began preparing and recovering athletic fields for possible winter tournaments and charter school league play.
  

Recreation Center

Weekly Highlight

This week, we would like to shine a spotlight on our outstanding Recreation Center staff. Our team represents a diverse group of English and Spanish-speaking professionals who consistently go above and beyond for our community.

In addition to their point-of-sale responsibilities, they provide a truly holistic approach to customer service. Their work includes assisting with membership and rental applications, maintaining a clean and welcoming atmosphere, and supporting all community events offered to our residents.

Our staff’s commitment to efficiency, consistency, and deep knowledge of our services, including both tangible and non-tangible offerings, helps ensure the highest level of support for everyone who walks through our doors.

Please join us in recognizing the exceptional efforts of our team: Noel Garcia, Ms. Tenequa Curry, Karla Cabello, Edgar Barraza, Baron Brasfield, Walter Harper, Aidan Pennebaker, Bryant Turner, and Tremaine Oliver.

Thank you all for your dedication and service!

Santa Letters

The Duncanville Recreation Center is excited to offer our annual Santa Letter activity once again, beginning the afternoon of Tuesday, December 2, 2025. A special Santa Mailbox will be in the library side foyer of the recreation/library building. Letter templates will be available for children to fill out and drop directly into the mailbox for mailing.

We look forward to helping our young residents share their holiday wishes with Santa!

Upcoming Events

Armstrong Park

• 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 Claus (Double Feature) – 7:00 PM

Recreation Center

• December 13, 2025 – Cookies with Santa – 6:00 PM
  
• January 1 - January 31, 2026 – Membership Drive

• The Planning and Zoning Department will have a Planning & Zoning Commission meeting on Monday, December 8, 2025, at 7:00 PM inside the Council Chambers at City Hall, 201 East Wheatland Road, Duncanville, Texas 75116.

• Crew completed an asphalt drive approach tie-in on Summit Ridge Drive.
  
• Crews laid hot mix on Meadowglen Drive.
  
• Crew removed a broken tree branch from the roadway on South Clark Road.
  
• Crews poured concrete on Shannon Drive, Morning Dove Drive, and Horne Street.
  
• Crew removed debris from the roadway at Cockrell Hill Road/Flamingo Way following a vehicle accident.
  
• Crew picked up barricades and cones following the Duncanville High School football game.
  
• Crew removed traffic control devices from Shamrock Drive.

From November 24-30, 2025, 32,202,140 gallons of water were pumped. The estimated water loss for that week was 1,801,476 gallons, including one water main break and hydrant flushing.

Cedar Ridge Drive Improvements

On October 8, 2025, staff held a bid opening for the Cedar Ridge Drive Roadway Improvements Project. The project will be awarded to the lowest bidder at the City Council meeting on December 16, 2025.