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DUNCANVILLE POLICE RESPOND TO MAJOR MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT; CYCLIST DECLARED DECEASED
- Written by Officer Doug Sisk Officer Doug Sisk
- Created: 08 May 2021 08 May 2021
Duncanville, TX - On May 7, 2021 at approximately 4:14 PM Duncanville Police Officers were dispatched to a major accident at the intersection of W. Wheatland Rd. and Santa Fe Tr. involving a motorcycle. The motorcycle rider was found lying in the roadway suffering from potential life-threatening injuries.
1 dead in Duncanville shooting, police say
- Written by Jake Harris Jake Harris
- Created: 27 April 2021 27 April 2021
Duncanville, TX - One person was fatally shot in Duncanville Monday afternoon, police say. Duncanville police were called to 1110 Explorer St. shortly after 1 p.m. Monday about a "potential disturbance" between two people.
Duncanville Names New Assistant City Manager
- Written by Alex Hamby Alex Hamby
- Created: 26 April 2021 26 April 2021
Duncanville, Texas – The City of Duncanville is pleased to announce the naming of Robert D. Brown, Jr. as the new Assistant City Manager for the City of Duncanville. Duncanville’s former Police Chief for the past 14 years comes to this new role with a deep understanding of the community, the city, and its operations.
DUNCANVILLE RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS GOVERNOR’S COMMUNITY ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
- Written by Alex Hamby Alex Hamby
- Created: 23 April 2021 23 April 2021
Duncanville, Texas – Keep Texas Beautiful (KTB) has recognized Duncanville as one of ten winners of the 2021 Governor’s Community Achievement Awards (GCAA) for outstanding community improvement. KTB, in partnership with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), has awarded the GCAA to Texas communities for more than 50 years.
DUNCANVILLE WELCOMES NEW CONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
- Written by Alex Hamby Alex Hamby
- Created: 15 April 2021 15 April 2021
Duncanville, Texas – The City of Duncanville is pleased to announce and welcome Agustin “Gus” Garcia as the City’s Director of Economic Development. Mr. Garcia will be focused on community development and economic opportunity here in Duncanville.
Duncanville Marine Honored for Saving Drowning Child
- Written by Demetrius Harper Demetrius Harper
- Created: 18 March 2021 18 March 2021
Duncanville, TX - A Marine from Duncanville was honored Thursday with the Navy and Marine Corps medal for saving a young boy caught in a rip current on a North Carolina beach.
City of Duncanville Council and Staff Mourn the Passing of Assistant City Manager Paul Frederiksen
- Written by City of Duncanville City of Duncanville
- Created: 15 March 2021 15 March 2021
Duncanville, Texas – Duncanville Mayor Barry L. Gordon, the City Council, City Manager Aretha R. Ferrell-Benavides, and staff are stunned and heartbroken after learning of Assistant City Manager Paul Frederiksen’s unexpected passing on Friday, March 12, 2021.
City of Duncanville Lifts Water Usage Restrictions
- Written by Alex Hamby Alex Hamby
- Created: 21 February 2021 21 February 2021
Duncanville, TX – As a result of the winter storm that brought freezing temperatures and power outages that impacted Texas and the City of Duncanville, a STAGE 3 – Water Warning was initiated on Thursday, February 18, 2021. The Water Warning required businesses and citizens to conserve water as the city’s water reserve dropped to 37%.
City of Duncanville to Distribute Free Water to Those Impacted by Winter Weather
- Written by Alex Hamby Alex Hamby
- Created: 20 February 2021 20 February 2021
Duncanville, TX (February 20, 2021) – The City of Duncanville will be providing free bottles of drinking water to those without home water supply. Residents in need can pickup water on Sunday, February 21, 2021, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the D.L. Hopkins Senior Center located at 206 James Collins Blvd, Duncanville, TX 75116.
ORDER OF MAYOR DUNCANVILLE BARRY L. GORDON
- Created: 19 February 2021 19 February 2021
Duncanville, TX - Summary: The City of Duncanville, Dallas county and the North Texas region has experienced an unprecedent winter weather events. The accumulation of snow and extreme low temperatures has significantly impacted the municipal water system with household business and city water line ruptures.
