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Traffic Advisory
The following projects will have traffic impacts starting the evening of Friday, March 14:
DUNCANVILLE - Weather permitting, all lanes of eastbound I-20 will be closed and detoured to the frontage roads from near the Duncanville Road/North Main Street exit (MM 462) and Cockrell Hill Road from 10 p.m. Friday, March 14 to 5 a.m. Saturday, March 15 as part of an ongoing corridor improvement project. Drivers can expect delays in the corridor and should be alert to slower traffic. The overall project is expected to complete in early 2025, weather permitting.
| | To best prepare Police, Fire, and 911 Dispatch personnel to respond to active shooter/active attacker events, the cities of Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville, and Lancaster joined forces for a large full-scale training exercise. The exercise took place all day Wednesday February 28, 2025 at Valley Ridge Park in Cedar Hill, Texas. Over the course of the day, 81 Police Officers, 45 Fire Personnel, and 12 Southwest Regional Communication Center (SWRCC) Dispatchers participated in multiple attack scenarios. Continued... | | |
Gerardo Barraza-Ortiz, a Mexican national illegally living in the United States, was sentenced to more than 21 years in federal prison for his role in trafficking over 48 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine, announced Acting U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Chad E. Meacham. Continued...
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Voter registration cards may be obtained online and at the Duncanville Public Library. The deadline to register to vote in the May election is April 3, 2025. For more information regarding voter registration, residents may contact the Dallas County Elections Department at (469) 627-VOTE (8683).
Early voting will be conducted Tuesday, April 22, 2025, through Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at the Duncanville Library Conference Rooms at 201 James Collins Blvd., Duncanville, TX 75116.
Early Voting
April 22-25, Tuesday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
April 26, Saturday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
April 27, Sunday, 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
April 28-29, Monday, Tuesday, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Election Day Voting is May 3, 2025, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Questions concerning voter registration should be directed to the Dallas County Voter Registration Department at (469) 627-VOTE (8683). You can get more information about the upcoming local election by contacting the City Secretary at (972) 780-5017.
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Now Hiring
FIREFIGHTERS
CIVIL SERVICE ENTRANCE EXAM TESTING DATE:
Saturday, March 29, 2025
REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be a minimum of 21 years of age and shall not have reached their 36th birthday
- Must possess a high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate
- Must possess a valid Class C Texas Driver license and possess a good driving record
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Must have Basic Firefighter certification through the Texas Commission on Fire Protection & must be certified as an EMT through the Texas Department of State Health Services OR must be certified as a Paramedic through the Texas Department of State Health Services.
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ASSISTANT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
SALARY RANGE
$94,992.41 - $137,738.99
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Economic Development, Urban Planning, Public Administration,
Business Administration, or a related field, and four (4) years of related work experience. An
equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be accepted on a year for year basis.
The total qualifying equivalent combination is eight (8) years.
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INTERN
SALARY RANGE
$31,200.00 - $52,000.00
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Requires a High School Diploma and current, active enrollment in an accredited college/university curriculum, majoring in Human Resources or a related program. The selected candidate must dedicate at least six-months to the internship, working at least 20 hours per week in the office.
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UTILITIES MAINTENANCE WORKER
SALARY RANGE
$37,393.41 - $60,922.09
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
High School Diploma or GED.
- 1-year experience in maintenance and/or construction in water utilities, or a closely related field preferred.
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Keep Duncanville Beautiful
Joint Meeting
Duncanville Public Library - Meeting Rooms
201 James Collins Blvd, Duncanville, TX 75116
To submit a comment via email and for your comments to be read, the following information is required:
- Submit a comment by 4:00 pm on Monday, March 17, 2025.
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Email kdb@duncanville.com
- Email Title: Public Comment – March 17th
- First and Last Name; and address.
- The Board Secretary will still set a two-minute time limit on the comments as they are read.
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Prescription: Murder
Duncanville Community Theatre
106 South Main Street, Duncanville, TX, USA
In this inspiration for the hit TV series, Columbo, a brilliant psychiatrist and his mistress hatch a plot to murder his possessive wife. Among perfect alibis, bizarre impersonations and dueling wits, Lt. Columbo carefully concocts the perfect trap to solve the case.
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Hazardous Household Waste
206 James Collins Boulevard, Duncanville, TX
Items Accepted:
Chemical products for home use,
Paint and home repair products
Lawn & garden chemicals
Aerosol sprays
Pool chemicals
Craft & hobby supplies
Cleaners & polishes
Batteries of all kinds
Automotive fluids & oil filters
Fluorescent light tubes
Computers, cell phones, small electronics
Items Not Accepted:
Business or commercial waste
Containers larger than 5 gallons
Tires
Explosives or ammunition
Shock sensitive materials
Smoke detectors or other
Radioactive materials
Medical waste
Common trash or recyclables
Construction debris
TV's and large appliances
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Duncanville Drawing Club
Duncanville Public Library
201 James Collins Blvd., Duncanville, TX 75116
Come draw with us! Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just starting out, you’ll find a welcoming group, helpful tips, good coffee, sweet treats, and plenty of creative fun.
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Duncanville City Council Meeting
City Council Briefing Room and City Council Chamber
Duncanville City Hall - 203 E. Wheatland Rd., Duncanville, TX 75116
(972) 780-5000
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
4:30 PM – Executive Session
6:00 PM -- Work Session/Briefing
7:00 PM - Regular Session
or immediately following the 6:00 pm Work Session/Briefing
This is an open meeting conducted in-person and will be broadcast by website and social media channels.
To submit a comment via email the following information is required:
- Submit a comment by 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 18, 2025.
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Email city.secretary@duncanvilletx.gov
- Email title: Public Comment – Tuesday, March 18, 2025
- First Name, Last Name, and Address
| | Photo: On Tuesday, March 11, 2025, Duncanville Police Department held its inagural UNIDOS kickoff event. This program, which is intended for the Hispanic community, focuses on bridging the gap between the police department and the community by bringing resources in Spanish to attendees. | | Stay up-to-date on City activities and projects for Fiscal Year 2024-2025! This week, the City Manager updates the Duncanville Mayor and City Council on departmental activities and other significant items of interest. To keep the public better informed, the City is pleased to make this update available to Duncanville's residents, businesses, and stakeholders. | | |
REMINDER: Place trash, recycling, brush, and bulk debris at the curb/alley no earlier than 12:01 AM and no later than 7:00 AM on scheduled collection days.
No construction materials will be picked up. These items must be disposed of by the contractor or taken to Skyline Landfill for a $35 fee.
Notify Republic Services within 24 hours if your solid waste debris has not been collected: (972) 225-4207.
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WEEK THREE
March 17 - March 21
Place at Front Curb or Alley
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Republic Services Online Account
One simple tool to manage your recycling, waste, and account needs.
Visit RepublicServices.com/Account to sign up for the online portal or download the app.
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