City of Duncanville

• There were 72 total building inspections this week. 60 inspections passed, 11 failed, 1 canceled, and 0 partial pass.
  
  
• 50 Building Permits were issued this week.

Health Weekly Inspection Report

• This week, there were 16 total health inspections: 8 for Annual Health Renewal, 2 for the Health Certificate of Occupancy, and 0 for Annual Swimming Pool Inspections. 5 routine health inspections, 0 mobile food unit inspections, and 1 complaint.

Total Fees Collected for the Week: $38,834.75.

Rental Weekly Inspection Report:

• A total of 38 rental inspections were scheduled this week: 0 passed, 38 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.
  
  
• A total of 0 Apartment Unit Inspections for this week have been completed.

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

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. Continued...

City of Duncanville Launches Nationwide Search for Next City Manager

The City of Duncanville has started a nationwide search for its next City Manager and has hired T2 Professional Consulting, LLC to help lead the process. T2 works with cities and other public agencies on executive hiring, leadership development, and organizational planning, and was selected for its experience guiding communities through clear and structured leadership changes. Continued...

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West Nile Virus (WNV) Samples Results

Testing conducted by Dallas County Mosquito Control.

February 18, 2026 - No Results

February 25, 2026 - No Results

March 4, 2026 - Negative

March 11, 2026 - No Results

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 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM, Sunday 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM, Suite #101c, the Center
  
  
• Dallas Prep Media Youth Basketball Tournament 6 courts- Saturday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Sunday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
  
  
• Master’s Pro-am Adult Basketball League, Session I 3 courts - Sunday 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Emergency Management

• Emergency Management Team (EMT) monitored severe weather on March 5, 2026, and worked with Communications teams with the Best Southwest Cities to collect public damage assessment information
  
  

• Emergency Management Specialist Kevin Bradley discussed emergency preparedness at the Cedar Hill Block Party event. The Best Southwest Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) was also in attendance
  
  

• EMT attended Ellis County Emergency Managers Meeting.
  

  
  

• EMT held an annual meeting with Dallas County Emergency Management and the Best Southwest Cities Fire Chiefs/Emergency Management Coordinators.
  
  

• EMT attended the Dallas County Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters Meeting.
  
  

• EMT attended Ellis County Emergency Managers Meeting 

Fire Administration 

• Attended Executive Team meeting.
  
  

• Attended weekly Fire Administration meeting.
  
  

• Attended Lions Club meeting
  
  

• Continued work on the Texas Fire Chiefs Association Best Practices project. Significant progress has been made, and I anticipate completing the project in 2026.
  
  

• Continued work on the Insurance Services Office (ISO) project. An ISO evaluation is scheduled for later in 2026, and completion of the First Due software module onboarding is required before that review.
  
  

• Met with fleet to discuss reserve unit readiness and Emergency Management's new Ford Explorer.
  
  

• Attended Steve Martin's funeral.
  
  

•  Attended the annual Dallas County Emergency Management meeting in the City of DeSoto.

Reviews

Plan Reviews: 16
Design Review Committee Reviews: 4

Inspections

Business: 7 

 Miscellaneous:

• Deputy Fire Marshal Logan Henry completed the Electric Vehicle Safety for the First Responder online course.
  
  

• Fire Marshal David Carpenter and Deputy Fire Marshal Logan Henry attended the Fire Alarm 101 training course hosted by Texas Engineering Extension Service.
  
  

• Fire Marshal and Deputy Fire Marshal investigated a complaint concerning the fire lane condition at the Deerchase Condominiums.

Fire Operations:

The Fire Department responded to 151 calls for service in the past seven days. These included:

Fires: 4

These incidents and totals are consistent with last week’s report:
2 Structure Fires in Duncanville, 1 Grass Fire in Duncanville, 1 Vehicle Fire in Duncanville

Emergency Medical Services: 104

Accidents: 1

Electrical/Natural Gas Hazards: 3

No-emergency/citizen assists: 23

Personnel

• Recruit Joseph Valdez completed week 19 of the North Central Texas Council of Governments Police Academy.
  
  
• Jacqueline Doss, Julio Padron, Ricky Logan, and Aidan Smith completed week 8 of the North Central Texas Council of Governments Police Academy.

Duncanville Public Library Community Needs Assessment: We need YOU to help make your library even better! Take a survey or join an upcoming focus group. Check the library website for more information https://libraryiq.mysocialpinpoint.com/duncanville-public-library-community-needs-assessment.

Children can practice reading to trained therapy dogs during the popular Read to Dogs program on Saturday, March 21, at 2:00 PM.

Adults, stop by on Monday, March 16, 3:00 – 5:00 PM to get job help from Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas. Find out about hiring events, job resources, and more.

Families looking for Spring Break options have plenty to do at the Duncanville Public Library. Use Beanstack (https://duncanvilletx.beanstack.com) for the “Spring Into Reading” Reading Challenge or attend one of the special programs.

Monday, March 16:

• Emerald Isle Songs and Stories 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM. Enjoy songs and tales of the Emerald Isles and make an Irish-themed craft.
  
  
• Monday Matinee 2:00 PM. Drive into the library…sort of! Join us for a showing of Cars (G), featuring your very own cardboard car.
  
  
• Lego Maniacs 4:30 PM. Children have fun creating and building with LEGO bricks!
  
  
• Chess Club 6:30 PM. Play chess with others. All ages and levels are welcome to play. Come enjoy a game that has been played for over 1,500 years!

Tuesday, March 17:

• Baby Bookworms Storytime 10:15 AM. Storytime fun for the smallest. For babies 0 – 18 months and a caregiver.
  
  
• Cathy’s Critters 2:00 PM. Join us for a mini petting zoo with rabbits and other small animals outside the library!
  
  
• Anime Afternoon 4:30 PM. Geared toward tweens and teens, this program will feature an anime film (Yu-gi-oh! [PG]), during which the participants are encouraged to draw. Stick around after the movie to talk about all things anime!

Wednesday, March 18:

• Teddy Bear Picnic 11:15 AM. Today’s the day the teddy bears have their picnic! Bring your favorite teddy bear or stuffed animal, some snacks, and a blanket. Enjoy a storytime about bears while you and your best stuffy friend snack and bask in the sunshine!

Thursday, March 19:

• Preschool Storytime 10:15 AM. Storytime fun for ages 3 – 6 and a caregiver.
  
  
• Toddler Storytime 11:15 AM. Storytime fun for toddlers. Open for ages 0 – 3 and a caregiver.
  
  
• Make It Take It! 2:00 PM. Join the library for a fun craft that you can make and take home! We will be using comic books to create recycled comic book art!

Friday, March 20:

• Pajama Storytime (10:15 AM). This all-ages storytime is perfect for the whole family! Join us for wiggles, books, and a fun craft.
  
  
• Friday Flicks (2:00 PM). Enjoy a fun afternoon of cinema entertainment, featuring Elio (PG), complete with popcorn!

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.
  
  

• Computer Basics, Tuesdays at 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM. Learn the basic concepts of using a computer. Chromebooks are available or bring your own device.
  
  

• Tech Tutors, Wednesdays at 7:00 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 – 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.
  

• Extra Maker Time sessions are offered on Friday, March 23, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM.

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 6 – 11 and their families or caregivers.
  
  

• LEGO ® Maniacs, Mondays at 4:30 PM– 7:30 PM. Come play with Legos!
  
  

• Baby Bookworms, Tuesdays at 10:15 AM. Come play with your child in our discovery stations. Kids explore early concepts and fine motor skills throughout interactive play. Ages 0 – 3 years and a caregiver.
  
  

• Game On! Tuesdays 6:00 PM – 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. Storytime 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.
  

Applications are now open for the DCEDC Design Incentive Grant Program, an initiative designed to support local businesses through financial assistance for exterior and interior design improvements, and more. The Design Incentive Grant application window has been extended through April 1, 2026. For more information and a copy of the grant guidelines, please visit the Economic Development’s ‘Local Incentives’ webpage at https://www.duncanvilletx.gov/cms/one.aspx?pageId=74321.

Staff assisted the Communications and Marketing team with recruitment and introduction of local small businesses to participate in the new Conexion Campeona Spanish social media campaign.

BUSINESS VISITS: 

• Hairmosa Beauty Academy & Hermosa Be You- 928/930B South Cedar Ridge Drive
  
  
• El Rico Chamoyon- 710 North Main Street
  
  
• The Beauty Library- 150 East Highway 67, Suite 210
  
  
• Builders First Source – 1018 North Duncanville Road

Grants and Incentives

(currently in process)

• Take Out Burgers – Signage Grant, $3,800, Approved by DCEDC– September 8, 2025
  
  
• 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.

Accounting and Reporting

Week of March 05, 2026, to March 11, 2026

Electronic Funds Transfer Payments: 32 invoices were processed, totaling $99,082.37.

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

• Recreation Center Attendant – Part Time
  
  
• Mechanic
  
  
• City Engineer
  
  
• School Crossing Guard
  
  
• Public Works Project 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 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

• Ivory Truth Music Performance – Friday, March 13, 2026 - 10:00 AM
  
  

• Alley Cats Bowling – Monday, March 16, 2026 - 9:30 AM
  
  

• Healthy Sweet Bites – Monday, March 16, 2026 - 1:30 PM
  
  

• Book Group – Tuesday, March 17, 2026 - 10:30 AM
  
  

• Bagel Social – Wednesday, March 18, 2026 - 9:00 AM
  
  

• Mystery Lunch – Wednesday, March 18, 2026 - 12:00 PM
  
  

• Medicare Talk with Advocate Financial – Wednesday, March 18, 2026 - 12:45 PM
  
  

• Coffee with the Mayor – Thursday, March 19, 2026 - 12:00 PM
  
  

• Health Talk with Molina Healthcare – Thursday, March 19, 2026 - 12:45 PM
  
  

• Bingo with United Healthcare – Friday, March 20, 2026 - 10:30 AM
  
  

• Medicare Talk with United Healthcare – Friday, March 20, 2026 - 12:00 PM

PARKS

• Staff conducted storm inspections across parks following rain events.
  
  

• Crews continued mulching and landscape maintenance at multiple city facilities.
  
  

• Staff completed playground inspections at 12 locations across the park system.
  
  

• Staff removed graffiti from Lions Park playground slide.
  
  

• Crews cleaned debris and trash buildup at Waterview Park after lake overflow.
  
  

• Crews performed bed maintenance at the Recreation Center and Memorial Park.
  
  

• Crews watered tulip bulbs throughout city beds.
  
  

• Crews installed new plant material at the Paul Frederiksen Memorial bed.
  
  

• Staff completed post-emergent applications at Lakeside, Service Center, and Fire Station 1.
  
  

• Staff completed Top Choice applications at Harrington fields 13, 14, BBI 1, 6, 7, and batting cages.
  
  

• Crews installed new Turf Tank anchors at Harrington and protected them with irrigation boxes.
  
  

• Crews re-anchored soccer goals at Harrington and organized goal net sizing.

Recreation Center

Program Highlight

This week, the Recreation Center would like to highlight the Active Stars Cheer Program. The Varsity Active Stars were rolling and stunting all over the gym, showing off their hard work, teamwork, and growing skills. Coach Amara does a fantastic job bringing the team together while keeping the athletes focused, motivated, and engaged throughout practice.

Programs like Active Stars Cheer continue to build confidence, teamwork, and athletic development, and we are proud to see these athletes improving each week.

Member Spotlight

The members of the Duncanville Recreation Center are the backbone of our daily operations. From lobbies filled with laughter and stories about memories from years past, to young men and women learning how to play pool or beginning their fitness journeys, the center is always full of life.

The diversity of our members, combined with a family-friendly, competitive, and hardworking spirit, is what truly makes our recreation center special. Their energy, dedication, and sense of community are what help make Duncanville the City of Champions.

Programs/Camps Coming Soon

Programs

• TaiChi: First Class – April 6, 2026 5:30 PM - 6:15 PM Recreation Center Teen Room
  
  
• Ping Pong Instruction: Starting in April. First class April 10, 2026
  
  
• NFL Youth Flag Football League: Finalizing Contract to submit to the City Manager
  
  
• The Brush Club Art Program is currently in talks with an instructor to discuss details

Camps

•  Kidokenetics Camp: March 16- 20, 2026
  
  
• Brazilian United Soccer Camp: June 22 – 26, 2026 

Upcoming Events

Mother and Son, The Dynamic Duo
Mark Your Calendar: March 14, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Join us for a high-energy afternoon designed just for moms and their favorite sidekicks! Guests will enjoy a delicious pizza lunch, exciting games, and a live magic show that will leave kids wide-eyed with amazement. With plenty of surprises along the way, this event is perfect for laughing together, playing together, and making moments that turn into lifelong memories. Registration for mothers and their daring duos is now available.

Women’s History Month Fireside Chat
Mark Your Calendar: March 26, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Celebrate Women’s History Month with an inspiring fireside chat! Enjoy delicious food, hear from guest speakers, and connect with fellow attendees through networking opportunities. Come join us for an evening of meaningful conversation, empowerment, and community.

Easter Eggstravaganza
Mark Your Callender: Saturday, March 28, 2026 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Join us for the Easter Eggstravaganza, a fun-filled afternoon the whole family will love! With 15,000+ Easter eggs spread across the park, children will enjoy an exciting egg hunt divided by age groups, ensuring everyone has a chance to join the fun. The hunt will kick off with the exciting sound of the horn from the Duncanville Fire Department fire truck! Enjoy games, music, delicious food, and a special visit from the Easter Bunny. This FREE community event is the perfect way to spend a beautiful Easter Saturday afternoon with family and friends.

Special Events

Planning for the BloomFest Music & Arts Festival, scheduled for May 9, 2026, continues to move forward as the Special Events Team finalizes key components of the festival. Staff is nearing completion of the Main Stage entertainment lineup, which will feature a variety of musical performances throughout the day, and is currently working on programming for the Community Stage to showcase additional local talent, performances, and community participation.

Another exciting element of this year’s event, the BloomFest Band Battle, continues to generate strong community engagement. Public voting remains open and residents are encouraged to participate by viewing the finalist band videos and casting their votes. The Top 3 bands will be selected to perform live at BloomFest, helping build excitement leading up to the festival.

Vendor recruitment and event logistics planning are also progressing as staff continues coordinating with performers, vendors, and community partners to ensure a vibrant and successful event experience.

In addition to BloomFest preparations, the Special Events Team is also preparing to launch announcements for Duncanville’s July 4th weekend celebration. The official Save the Date for the Independence Day weekend festivities will be released tomorrow, and residents are encouraged to stay tuned for more details as planning continues.

Staff will continue providing updates as both events progress.

Learn more about BloomFest 2026 at http://www.eventeny.com/onsite/survey/?e=25703&s=2099

• The Planning & Zoning department will present one 1 item at the March 17, 2026 City Council meeting.
  
  

• The Planning & Zoning Commission will meet on Monday, March 9, 2026, at City Hall, 203 East Wheatland Road, Duncanville, Texas 75116, in Council Chambers. The briefing will start at 6:30 PM, and the meeting will start at 7:00 PM. There are three items on the agenda.

• Crew repaired 18 potholes throughout the city.
  
  
• Crew repaired the guard rail on East Danieldale Road and Cockrell Hill Road.
  
  
• Crews cleaned the debris from the creek behind Woodacre Circle.
  
  
• Crews removed fallen tree limbs from the railroad crossing behind Merribrook Trail.
  
  
• Crews poured concrete on Explorer Street for a utility repair.
  
  
• Crews cleaned the storm pipe on Linkview Drive.
  
  
• Crews removed hanging tree limbs from the roadway on East Camp Wisdom Road.
  
  
• Crews removed fallen tree limbs from the roadway on Cripple Creek Drive.

Summit Pump Generator

• ·    The generator certification was completed on Thursday, March 5, 2026, including load bank testing. However, real-world testing of the generator failed. Staff will hold an on-site meeting on March 12, 2026, with the contractor, design engineer, and generator company to discuss options.

• From March 2-8, 2026, 25,817,550 gallons of water were pumped. The estimated water loss for that week was 848,359 gallons, including one water leak on Magnolia Lane.
  
  
• Public Works Director Bryant has been invited to join an American Water Works Association webinar on March 31st to discuss ASTERRA’s leak detection technology and its benefits for the City. Registration for this webinar is now open and can be completed by clicking this link: Using AI + Advanced Satellite Technology to Reduce NRW | AWWAW.