DUNCANVILLE TEXAS
A Perfect Blend of Family, Community & Business
COMMUNITY PROFILE AND MAP DUNCANVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 300 E. Wheatland Rd. | Duncanville, Texas 75116 (972) 780-4990 | www.duncanvillechamber.org
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THE CHAMBER CARES
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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The Chamber Cares
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Mayor’s Welcome
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Chairman’s Welcome
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Chamber Membership is Your Business
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History
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Transportation & Location
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Arts & Entertainment
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Community Calendar
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Duncan Switch Street Market
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Parks & Recreation
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Duncanville at a Glance
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Homes
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Education
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Health Care
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Worship
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Government
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Helpful Numbers
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Benefits of Membership
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Advertiser Index
This is a Town Square Publication created and produced for the Duncanville Chamber of Commerce 300 E. Wheatland Rd., Duncanville, TX 75116 Phone: (972) 780-4990 | Fax: (972) 298-9370 www.duncanvillechamber.org Copyright© 2018 Town Square Publications 155 E. Algonquin Rd., Arlington Heights, IL 60005 www.townsquarepublications.com Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this publication. The Chamber and Town Square assume no responsibility for misinformation. Please contact the Chamber with any additions or corrections. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission of the Chamber and Town Square is prohibited. Chairman, CEO and Publisher | Douglas K. Ray President and Chief Operating Officer | Scott Stone Vice President / Director | Scott Ray Production Manager | Joseph Nugara Editor and Graphic Designer | Gail Gaboda Client Liaison / Content Coordinator | Stefanie Nugara Ad Production Coordinators | Tiffany Hogan and Neila Frontier Directory Coordinator | Michael Sumrak Acquisition Manager | Al Zahringer Advertising Sales | Alan Feinberg
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MAYOR’S WELCOME
WELCOME TO THE CITY OF CHAMPIONS! On behalf of our city council and staff, I would like to welcome you to our great city. We are part of the Best Southwest Partnership, Dallas’ best kept secret! Duncanville is a community with a hometown feeling, a unique quality that distinguishes us from the rest. Yet, we are ideally located in one of the nation’s strongest economic epicenters, located less than 20 minutes from Dallas and Fort Worth. Each day we continue to build a vibrant, inclusive community, driven by a commitment to democratic principles and service above self. We are one of the most beautiful cities in the metroplex, known for being a warm and friendly community. Nestled between I-20 and Highway 67, the City of Duncanville offers quality shopping and fine dining. Duncanville also offers 17 parks including our centrally located Armstrong Park which hosts multiple events throughout the year such as the Christmas parade and tree lighting ceremony, Fourth of July parade and festivities, summer concert series and much more. Excellence in education is the standard in Duncanville. We are proud to be home to one of the largest high schools in the nation. The Duncanville Independent School District
has been recognized by the Texas Education Association for its exemplary schools in the district and numerous state athletic championship titles. After all, we have a history of housing one of the best Girls Varsity Basketball Teams and Coaches in the nation! The Pantherettes have won the Texas State Championship in consecutive years: 2012, 2013, 2016 and 2017, while being led by Head Coach Cathy Self-Morgan. These are just some of the reasons why people call Duncanville home. As you can see, it is easy to fall in love with our city. I am proud of our city and know that you will be too!
Sincerely, Barry Gordon Duncanville Mayor
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CHAIRMAN’S WELCOME
WELCOME TO THE CITY OF DUNCANVILLE Duncanville is a highly successful & proud community, conveniently located just nine miles from Downtown Dallas and within 20 minutes of Fort Worth. Abundant with parks and recreational amenities, restaurants and cafes, access to great medical facilities and a thriving business community, Duncanville is a great place to live, learn, play, work and do business. Accessible from I-20 and Highway 67 is a small “hometown” Texas atmosphere that is close enough for your to take advantage of everything that the booming Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex has to offer. Nicknamed the “City of Champions” based on its long tradition of academic and athletic excellence, Duncanville boasts high-quality educational opportunities and tremendous learning facilities within the school district and other regional establishments. With a history of basketball supremacy in the state, Duncanville has become the basketball capital of Texas with several tournaments throughout the year including the Sandra Meadows Classic and
Great American Shootout. In Duncanville you will find clean, safe neighborhoods plus affordable housing and a business community that encourages entrepreneurship and is conducive to “small business” development. The minute you walk into any store or business, you will immediately sense the warm, friendly community atmosphere found only in Duncanville! At every corner in town, you will also see gorgeous flower beds and beautiful trees welcoming residents and visitors alike. Named a “Tree City USA” community, there are 17 parks, miles of biking and walking trails, state of the art recreational facilities, a five-minute ride to Joe Pool Lake and a number of nearby golf courses. Outdoor enthusiasts have plenty to keep them busy in or around Duncanville. Together, the school district, City of Duncanville and Duncanville Chamber of Commerce have built a community that we can all be proud of for years to come and a town that lives up to its name ... the City of Champions. Linda Dean-Miley 2018 Chairwoman Duncanville Chamber of Commerce
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CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP IS YOUR BUSINESS
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he mission of the Duncanville Chamber of Commerce is “to promote business and community prosperity.” We offer various membership services such as advertising on our LED sign, Constant Contact email blasts and a variety of networking events. We offer the Morning, Meet & Munch” Business Interchange, Networker’s Luncheons and Fun After Five to accommodate everyone’s schedule. Our monthly membership luncheons are another popular way to network and to stay informed of all Chamber activities. We work hard and we play hard to accomplish great things for our members, our schools, our citizens and the City of Duncanville.
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HISTORY
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n spring 1881, the Chicago, Texas & Mexican Central Railroad was completed, connecting Dallas with Cleburne. In the summer of that same year, Charles P. Nance stepped off the train into a field of sunflowers at a place known as Duncan Switch. In October 1881, the U.S. Postal Service gave Nance authorization to create a post office, and he called it “Duncanville.” Within a few months, mail would begin to arrive by rail. By 1883, the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe Railroad purchased the Chicago, Texas & Mexican Central Railroad and constructed a tworoom depot at the rail switch. The community now had two general stores, a congregational hall and a post office – and plans for a cotton gin and a new schoolhouse were being discussed. During the early 1940s, World War II came to Duncanville, and began a new period of change and growth in the area. The Army Air Corps leased land in southwest Dallas County for use as a landing field for flight training. In 1943, the federal government constructed a military complex. By the war’s end, many local farmers had begun to sell off parcels of land for subdivisions and the City of Dallas began to expand its boundaries. When Dallas annexed land within two miles of the city, local residents voted to
officially make Duncanville a city on Aug. 2, 1947. During the 1950s, the majority of newcomers who came to Duncanville arrived as government dependents. The Duncanville military base was now a command site for North American Air Defense, as well as a NIKE missile launch site for North Texas. Duncanville had grown to 3,000 residents. A new subdivision, Fairmeadows, was built, and it featured reasonably priced homes that adjoined two shopping centers. By 1964, Fairmeadows helped the population of Duncanville grow to 10,000 residents. Today the population is 39,457.
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TRANSPORTATION & LOCATION
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trategically bound by Interstate 20 and Highway 67, Duncanville offers convenient access to the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, while remaining peacefully sheltered from big-city congestion. The city sits just to the west of Interstate 35 (a primary north/south route), while Interstate 20 borders the north side of the city. Highway 67 runs directly along the city’s east side. Within minutes of downtown Dallas
and Fort Worth, Duncanville is convenient to two large airports: Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (20 miles) and Love Field (15 miles). Rail service is also nearby for quick connections to downtown Dallas and Interstate 35 – the NAFTA gateway from the south.
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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uncanville is home to a host of entertainment and cultural attractions that will keep the family busy all year-round. Duncanville Community Theatre, located at 106 S. Main St., brings independent, quality live theater to Duncanville and all of the Best Southwest area. Founded in 1988, DCT produces a variety of shows annually; the season runs June 1 to May 31. To find out what is currently in production, visit www.dctheatre.org. Music lovers will enjoy the annual Summer Concert Series in the Poe Hobden Amphitheater in Armstrong Park, compliments of the City of Duncanville. The Museum of International Cultures is a rarity in its category, and captures the imagination of children as well as adults. Dioramas, both life-size and miniature, give a glimpse of far-flung areas from Papua, New Guinea in the South Pacific to Ecuador and Peru. Its colorful gift shop contains items from exotic corners of the world. Olden Year Musical Museum is an amazing experience for the whole family. Recently opened in June 2018, its 16,000 square feet house over 500 pieces of vintage music boxes ranging from pocket size to table size classic phonographs, Hurdy-gurdy pipe organs, early jukeboxes and much more. The collection has pieces from 1790 to today, including a Thomas Edison phonograph and light bulbs.
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Red Bird Skateland offers the Summer Social Skate and roller hockey, and is available for birthday parties. Red Bird Bowling Lanes offers league play and is great for birthday parties. It is also the site of the Chamber’s annual “Burgers, Bowling & Business” event. In addition, the city and local civic clubs offer a number of city-wide special events and activities there throughout the year. Of course, every Christmas in Duncanville is kicked off by the Christmas parade and tree lighting ceremony. In February, the Lions Club holds its annual Las Vegas Night featuring entertainment, door prizes, auction, food, faux gambling and a chance to hold fellowship with friends. The Duncanville Lions Club hosts two popular annual events in July and October. The Fourth of July Parade, which is held in conjunction with the City’s Fourth of July Stars and Stripes Celebration, and the Smokin’ Blues & BBQ Festival the third weekend in October. Fall is the time for the annual Duncanville Rotary Club Fish Fry and the annual Lions Club Pancake Breakfast. Both are timehonored community events with great food. The Duncanville Chamber of Commerce hosts a concert/auction in September and this year it will be an Elvis Tribute with Kraig Parker and the Royal Tribute Band at Eddie Deen’s Ranch.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
DUNCAN SWITCH Every third Saturday of the month FEBRUARY Lion’s Club Las Vegas Night, last Saturday of the month MARCH Flavor of Duncanville, held during spring break APRIL/MAY Catfish Catch MAY Memorial Day Celebration Chamber Golf Classic Burgers, Bowling & Business
AUGUST-SEPTEMBER Concert Series in the Park SEPTEMBER Chamber Concert/Auction
JUNE Juneteenth
OCTOBER Boo Bash
JULY 4 Lion’s Club Parade & City Stars & Stripes Celebration
DECEMBER Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting
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DUNCAN SWITCH STREET MARKET
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uncan Switch Street Market, the popular monthly marketplace event, recently celebrated its fourth anniversary. “It’s a glimpse to the past that is paving the way of the future, ” said Steve Martin, Duncanville Chamber of Commerce president and CEO, of the phenomenal success of the Duncan Switch market. “The concept harkens back to a time when neighbors came together as a community and business was conducted with a handshake,” Martin said. Held along the Main Street corridor at Center Street, Duncan Switch is immediately adjacent to the railroad switch and the event’s namesake. The idea to host a monthly street market grew out of a need for an event to draw shoppers to the Main Street corridor. Conversations among residents, business owners and business leaders such as Martin and developer Monte Anderson led to the inception of Duncan Switch, the oncea-month open air street market hosting a plethora of vendors, food and community fun. Plans for the open air street market were cemented through community meetings first held at the local Main Street Kitchen’s Deli, an old-fashioned soda fountain and sandwich shop. The first Duncan Switch Street Market was held in April 2014 with 30 open-air tents housing space for entrepreneurs to test the market and grow a following, Martin noted. “And now four years later, we’re still going strong and are looking to how we can continue expansion and growth – possibly expanding from Center to Davis Street.” With a three-fold purpose to drive business to Main Street, to serve as an
incubator for small business entrepreneurs and to promote recycling by encouraging community members to recycle and resell old items stored in garages, the Duncan Switch Street Market has become a vital force in revitalization and driving development of Duncanville’s Main Street Vision. Every third Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., entrepreneurs set up under the shade of tents in a “pop-up retail center environment” to offer everything from homemade barbecue, donuts, old-fashion homemade candies, snow cones, flowers, refurbished signs and homemade crafts to canned goods. Vendors like Vonda Pipkin of Pizzazzy Pickles, a math teacher by day and a pickle maker during her off hours, has grown beyond the markets. Pipkin’s jars of homemade crinkle-cut sweet and spicy pickles are now available in local restaurants and retail distributors like Cox Farms on Main Street. In addition to Pizzazzy Pickles, the market has helped grow businesses like Elite BBQ, Casa de Masa and Kona Ice Snow Cones. The City of Duncanville has been a tremendous partner with the Street Market,” Martin said “It’s all about the community coming together once a month to enjoy the open air and the community.”
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PARKS & RECREATION
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uncanville is home to some of the area’s best parks. The majority of the city’s 17 parks have gone through some type of renovation over the past several years, adding walking trails, playground equipment, picnic tables, benches, and pavilions. With 235 acres of parkland, Duncanville is the ideal destination for outdoor recreation. Armstrong Park is home to the Poe-Hobden Amphitheater, which hosts a summer concert series, July 4 celebration and a variety of citywide special events. The park is also home to Kidsville – a large volunteer-built creative playground. Encompassing the park is a one-mile walking trail that meanders through beautifully landscaped planter beds. A large pavilion is also available to rent for company picnics and gatherings. A special garden area is located off of Wheatland Road in Armstrong Park, which contains an Iris Garden, Perennial Garden and Rose Garden (with 225 different varieties of roses). The gardens are open to the public seven days a week and are definitely worth a visit. Other outdoor recreation opportunities include golf at nearby The Golf Club of Dallas and Thorntree Country Clubs and water activities at Joe Pool Lake (which affords visitors the chance to ski, swim, boat and fish on over 7,500 acres). In addition, Joe Pool Lake is surrounded by four parks, featuring hiking trails that wind through timberland and grasslands. The parks also include 10 miles of mountain bike trails.
For indoor recreation, the Duncanville Recreation Center provides a wide variety of recreational opportunities. The center has a comprehensive workout facility, indoor walking track, two basketball courts, pool tables, ping pong tables and more. The complex includes a game room, teen room (with games and a television) and three meeting rooms. The Duncanville Public Library offers a variety of resources, computer access, Wi-Fi and special programs. In addition to its print and multimedia collection, the library features two quiet study rooms, a children’s area and genealogy and local history areas. The Duncanville Fieldhouse is a 111,000-square-foot state-of-the-art basketball and volleyball training facility featuring six hardwood basketball courts or 10 regulation volleyball courts. It also has a high-performance turf room, strength, cardio rooms, Grill and Snack-shop with ample parking. The Fieldhouse hosts tournaments, college and high school leagues, city youth and adult league, camps and clinics, team training and coach’s clinics. It is also available for corporate events, lock-ins and parties. COMMUNITY PROFILE AND MAP
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DUNCANVILLE AT A GLANCE
Average home value..................................... 159539
POPULATION SUMMARY 2017 Total population.................................... 39,487 2017 Group quarters........................................... 219 2017 Total daytime population...................... 38,210 Workers.......................................................... 17,634 Residents....................................................... 20,576 HOUSEHOLD SUMMARY 2017 households............................................ 13,791 2017 average household size............................ 2.93 2017 families................................................. 10,378 2017 average family size................................... 3.40 HOUSING UNIT SUMMARY 2017 housing units......................................... 14,467 Owner occupied housing units.......................61.5% Renter occupied housing units.......................33.8% Vacant housing units.........................................4.7% MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME 2017............................................................... 56,993 MEDIAN HOME VALUE 2017............................................................. 132,861 PER CAPITA INCOME 2017............................................................... 25,897 MEDIAN AGE 2017................................................................... 36.3 2017 HOUSEHOLDS BY INCOME Household income base................................. 1,3791 <$15,000...........................................................7.5% $15,000-$24,999...............................................9.2% $25,000-$34,999...............................................9.9% $35,000-$49,999.............................................15.2% $50,000-$74,999.............................................21.9% $75,000-$99,999.............................................12.8% $100,000-$149,999.........................................15.3% $150,000-$199,999...........................................4.3% $200,000+.........................................................3.9% Average household income.......................... $74,754 2017 OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE Total.................................................................. 8,899 <$50,000...........................................................2.6% $50,000-$99,999.............................................26.6% $100,000-$149,999.........................................31.7% $150,000-$199,999.........................................18.8% $200,000-$249,999...........................................8.1% $250,000-$299,999...........................................4.5% $300,000-$399,999...........................................5.4% $400,000-$499,999...........................................1.2% $500,000-$749,999...........................................0.2% $750,000-$999,999...........................................0.3% $1,000,000+......................................................0.6%
2017 POPULATION BY AGE Total............................................................... 40,592 0-4.....................................................................6.9% 5-9.....................................................................7.1% 10-14.................................................................7.3% 15-24...............................................................13.1% 25-34...............................................................13.9% 35-44...............................................................12.3% 45-54...............................................................11.9% 55-64...............................................................12.3% 65-74.................................................................9.3% 75-84.................................................................4.2% 85+....................................................................1.7% 18+..................................................................74.5% 2017 POPULATION BY GENDER Males............................................................. 19,318 Females.......................................................... 21,275 2017 POPULATION BY RACE/ETHNICITY Total................................................................ 40,592 White alone....................................................47.2% Black alone......................................................31.2% American Indian alone......................................0.7% Asian alone.......................................................2.1% Pacific Islander alone........................................0.1% Some other race alone....................................15.9% Two or more races.............................................2.8% Hispanic origin................................................37.4% Diversity index................................................... 83.0 2017 POPULATION 25+ BY EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT Total................................................................ 26,620 Less than 9th grade..........................................7.1% 9th-12th grade, no diploma..............................9.6% High school graduate......................................21.9% GED/alternative credential...............................3.1% Some college, no degree................................26.1% Associate degree..............................................5.9% Bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree............................................17.6% Graduate/professional degree..........................8.6% 2017 POPULATION 15+ BY MARITAL STATUS Total................................................................ 31,923 Never married.................................................32.5% Married...........................................................49.0% Widowed...........................................................6.0% Divorced..........................................................12.5% 2017 CIVILIAN POPULATION 16+ IN LABOR FORCE Civilian employed............................................95.3% Civilian unemployed (unemployment rate).......4.7% 2017 EMPLOYED POPULATION 16+ BY INDUSTRY Total................................................................ 20,438 Agriculture/mining............................................0.2% Construction......................................................6.9% Manufacturing..................................................8.3%
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2017 EMPLOYED POPULATION 16+ BY INDUSTRY (CONTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;D) Wholesale trade...............................................3.7% Retail trade.....................................................12.9% Transportation/utilities.....................................5.4% Information........................................................1.7% Finance/insurance/real estate..........................7.8% Services...........................................................48.0% Public administration........................................5.1% 2017 EMPLOYED POPULATION 16+ BY OCCUPATION Total................................................................ 20,440 White collar....................................................59.2% Management/business/financial....................13.0% Professional....................................................19.6% Sales.................................................................9.7% Administrative support...................................16.9% Services...........................................................18.9% Blue collar.......................................................21.9% Farming/forestry/fishing...................................0.0% Construction/extraction....................................4.2% Installation/maintenance/repair.......................3.1% Production.........................................................6.5% Transportation/material moving.......................8.1% TRENDS: 2016-2021 ANNUAL RATE (DUNCANVILLE) Population.......................................................0.80% Households.....................................................0.69% Families...........................................................0.68% Owner HHs......................................................0.79% Median household income.............................1.85% Source: ESRI COST OF LIVING The cost of living in Duncanville is 3% lower than the national average. Source: AreaVibes SCHOOL DISTRICT Number of campuses............................................ 18 Student enrollment........................................ 12,761 Total employees............................................... 1,690 Number of teachers............................................ 825 Number of aides................................................. 129 Texas Education Agency.....................Met Standard Earned distinctions................................................. 5 Total revenues..................................... $129,319,090 Total expenditures............................... $132,436,067 Source: Duncanville ISD website GOVERNMENT SERVICE Type of local government..............Council/Manager Number of council members................................... 7 Number of full time city employees................... 243 Number of police (including chief)........................ 52 Number of fire (including chief)............................ 49 Planning and zoning commission.........................yes City master plan.................................................. Yes
UTILITIES Electric provider.................................... Deregulated Natural gas provider...........................Atmos Energy Water source..........................Dallas Water Utilities Water/sewer/garbage set-up/billing.............................City of Duncanville Telephone provider................................ Deregulated HEALTH CARE Hospitals within 2 miles (Methodist Charlton)....... 1 Number of licensed beds.................................... 317 24-hour emergency care..................................... Yes Maternity/neonatal care..................................... Yes Cancer services................................................... Yes Skilled nursing facilities......................................... 2 RECREATION Parks...................................................................... 17 Acres of park land............................................... 240 Baseball/softball fields......................................... 14 Playgrounds........................................................... 13 Soccer fields.......................................................... 15 Tennis courts (including school district)................ 24 Walking/jogging trails............................................ 3 Libraries.................................................................. 1 Recreation centers.................................................. 1 Senior centers......................................................... 1 Bowling facilities.................................................... 1 Duncanville Fieldhouse........................................... 1 Roller skating facilities........................................... 1 Hotel rooms......................................................... 490 Golf courses within 10 miles.................................. 8 Lakes within 5 miles............................................... 1 FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS Number of banks/ATMs........................................ 11 Number of credit unions......................................... 2 AREA INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION Cedar Valley College Dallas Baptist University Mountain View College Northwood University University of North Texas at Dallas TRANSPORTATION Major roadways serving Duncanville IH 20, IH 35, Hwy. 67, and SPUR 408 Air service DFW International Airport Dallas Love Field Rail service (Class B) Burlington Northern/Santa Fe OTHER Tree City USA Keep Texas Beautiful Affiliate Inclusive Community
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HOMES
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rees Not Traffic is a slogan that local Realtors continue to use when talking to prospective homebuyers. Duncanville offers a beautiful landscape that matches any budget and lifestyle. It is a pleasant blend of old and new, offering a diverse cross-section of housing â&#x20AC;&#x201C; from condominiums to single-family homes to residential estates. Shade-lined streets, wooded lots and rolling hills make all areas of Duncanville desirable. From the affordable to the incredible, homes range in price from $70,000 to $500,000. Champions Cove is an upscale gated senior living community. The three-story multifamily complex offers 153 one-and two-
bedroom units and features a 12,000-squarefoot clubhouse, a 30-seat surround sound theater, a salon, a billiards room, an Italian coffee bar, a library, Artisan Alley, an internet lounge, a pharmacy and a local bank. Real estate professionals and mortgage company representatives are available to help with residential and corporate relocation. Interior designers, award-winning homebuilders and easy access to construction materials combine to make building and remodeling in Duncanville a breeze. For anyone looking for a variety of housing options, friendly neighbors, abundant activities and one of the best school systems in Texas, Duncanville is the place to live.
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EDUCATION
AT DUNCANVILLE ISD, YOU CAN DO IT ALL! Duncanville ISD offers a unique opportunity to its students: Duncanville High School is one of the few public high schools in the state where students can complete required courses, participate in extracurricular activities and learn a specific skill or trade without transferring to a separate campus. Duncanville ISD’s Career and Technical Education program is housed at the high school, allowing students to participate in traditional student life while pursuing any number of career fields. Duncanville High School also houses a Collegiate Academy where students have the opportunity to graduate with both a high school diploma and an associate degree at no cost. Duncanville ISD is a public school system that includes 18 campuses for Pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district is home to more than 59,000 residents and serves more than 13,000 students. Enrollment comes from Duncanville, parts of Dallas, DeSoto and Cedar Hill. The district has nine elementary schools, three intermediate schools, three middle schools, one comprehensive high school and two alternative campuses. Duncanville ISD benefits from the strong support of area residents. In November 2014,
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voters overwhelmingly passed a $102.545 million bond referendum to build two new elementary schools, upgrade security and update existing facilities. The referendum also allows the district to put the latest technology in the hands of students and teachers. In recent years, Duncanville ISD has produced National Merit Scholarship finalists, appointments to elite military academies, such as West Point and the Air Force Academy, and national awards in journalism, photography and SkillsUSA competitions. Duncanville ISD has a rich history in producing award-winning marching bands. In 2014-2015, the Duncanville High School marching band was one of the top 10 bands to in Division 6A to compete in the state band competition. The band recently celebrated 36 consecutive years receiving superior ratings at University Interscholastic League competition. Duncanville High School’s Pantherettes, under the nationally acclaimed leadership of head coach Cathy Self-Morgan, consistently play at the top levels of girls’ basketball. The Pantherettes were back-to-back 6A State Champions in 2015-2016 and 2016-2017. Coach Self-Morgan also celebrated a historic milestone – reaching her 1,000th career win. Whether it’s academic, fine arts, athletics or pursuing a skill or trade, Duncanville ISD students “can do it all!” HIGHER EDUCATION Duncanville is conveniently located near several colleges and universities: University of Texas Arlington, Dallas Baptist University, Southern Methodist University and Texas Christian University are all within a 30-minute drive. Campuses associated with the Dallas Community College District, Cedar Valley College and Mountain View College, are nearby. The DCCD offers competitive tuition rates and multiple academic and technical disciplines.
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DUNCANVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION 710 S. Cedar Ridge Dr. Duncanville, TX 75137 Phone: 972.708.2000
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uncanville offers a variety of health care facilities and wellness professional services. These include dentistry, eye care, diagnostics, alternative medicine, rehabilitation, home health care, counseling, pharmaceuticals and even pet medical services. Methodist Charlton Medical Center (3500 W. Wheatland) is the leading site for health care. As a part of the nonprofit Methodist Health System, Methodist Charlton Medical Center is a modern teaching and full-service general acute care community hospital that has served the thriving community in far southwest Dallas County since 1975. Methodist Healthcare Systems recently became a part of the Mayo Clinic Care Network. Duncanville is a Certified Retirement
Ratcliff Youth and Family Services Helping Others Help Themselves
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Phone: 972-298-0200
926 S. Cedar Ridge Duncanville, TX
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Community and senior health care is abundant. Champions Cove Active Senior Apartment Community is one of many senior housing options. Good Life Senior Living is an assisted and memory care facility and Graceful Arms Senior Living are two other great Senior Care facilities with assistance. Rehabilitation and assisted living centers such as The Laurenwood Nursing Home complete the spectrum of Senior Living. Fix the Cause Chiropractic is one of many chiropractor services also available in the City of Champions. Ben Franklin Apothecary is a leader in pharmaceutical service and still offers free delivery. You can also step back in time and enjoy lunch or a soda from Kitchen’s Deli located inside the Ben Franklin store which was recently named as one of America’s Top 100 Small Businesses.
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Commitment to Care A cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. At Baylor Scott & White Cancer Institute, our experienced and trained medical staff will be there to help every step of the way. We opened our first office in Southwest Dallas in 1996 and believe that cancer care is best delivered in a multi-disciplinary environment. Baylor Scott & White Cancer Institute has an on-site diagnostic imaging center, radiation therapy, and a full infusion suite. Maria Juarez, MD • Maryada Reddy, MD • Binu Nair, MD • Neelema Pinnapureddy, DO • Alan Slomowitz, MD
For an appointment or for more information call 469.800.9300 or visit CancerInstituteDallas.com
310 East Highway 67 • Duncanville, TX 75137 301 Ovilla Rd., Suite 100 • Red Oak, TX 75154 Physicians are employees of HealthTexas Provider Network, a member of Baylor Scott & White Health. ©2018 Baylor Scott & White Health. BID HTPN_4022 1.18
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uncanvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history is tied to its churches. Little Bethel was the first church in the settlement that would become Duncanville, and several of the churches established in the 19th century are still around today. The values and spiritually embraced by yesterdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s founding fathers remain a strong foundation for the diverse faith community. A representation of nearly every faith denomination is available to Duncanville citizens with over 50 houses of worship. As a community, Duncanville residents serve others through mission work in outreach ministries, canned food drives, clothing collections and assist with disaster relief programs. Our churches work together for the betterment of the community, as a community, standing together as a collective whole.
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GOVERNMENT
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he City of Duncanville was incorporated in 1947 and operates under a council-manager form of government – the most popular form of municipal government in the United States. Under Duncanville’s council-manager form of government, five single-member district council members represent the residents in their geographic districts. One council member is elected at-large, as is the mayor, to represent all citizens. The council hires a city manager, who is responsible for administering and coordinating municipal operations and programs on a daily basis. While the entire city staff strives to provide quality services to residents, the Duncanville Police Department is one of the most well-trained and efficient operations in the nation. Additionally, two fire stations house our highly trained firefighters and paramedic staff. Both departments boast exceptional response times. One of Duncanville’s most prized assets is its citizens and their diversity. Notably,
Duncanville was one of the first cities in Texas to become an NLC Inclusive Community. The goal of this community focus is to celebrate diversity throughout the city and to persuade people of all ethnicities, religions, and classes to join together for citywide responsibility. The Duncanville City Council recently completed its 2018 planning retreat and reconfirmed the adopted Mission Statement to “Build a vibrant, inclusive organization, driven by a commitment to democratic principles and service before self.” They also adopted six “capstones” or long-range strategic goals. The six Capstones are: 1. Most engaged citizens in America. 2. Create high quality neighborhoods and parks. 3. Preserve the Main Street and historic city center area. 4. Create multi-modal transportation alternatives. 5. Grow Duncanville (culture, sports, technology). 6. Become a “best-practices” organization.
Republic Services Servicing all of your recycling and waste needs, whether commercial or residential.
Visit RepublicServices.com or call 972-225-4207
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HELPFUL NUMBERS
EMERGENCY Fire, Police, Ambulance...................................... 911 Water................................................(972) 780-5010 After-Hours Water Emergency..........(972) 780-4959 FBI.....................................................(972) 559-5000 Poison Control...................................(800) 222-1222 Suicide Crisis Center.........................(214) 828-1000 Domestic Violence Hotline...............(800) 799-7233 NEWCOMER INFORMATION Atmos Gas.........................................(972) 934-9227 Auto Tags/Titles................................(214) 653-7811 Chamber of Commerce.....................(972) 780-4990 Charter Cable....................................(866) 937-2427 DPS: Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s License........................(469) 272-9301 Republic ...........................................(972) 225-4207 Property Tax.......................................(214) 653-7811 ONCOR Electric.................................(888) 313-4747 U.S. Post Office.................................(972) 780-1695 Passport Information......................(972) 780-1438 Voter Registration *..........................(214) 637-7937 Water/Trash/Sewer Setup................(972) 780-5010 *Voter Registration application cards available at City Hall NEWSPAPERS DMN..................................................(214) 745-8383 Focus.................................................(972) 223-9175 DUNCANVILLE ISD 710 S. Cedar Ridge, 75137 Administration..................................(972) 708-2000 Natatorium........................................(972) 708-2370 School Board Carla Fahey.......................................(972) 296-3452 Tom Kennedy.....................................(972) 709-8376 Philip McNeely..................................(214) 952-6582 Marlies Peregory...............................(972) 849-6110 Janice Savage-Martin......................(214) 535-5123 Elijah Granger ..................................(972) 567-9982 Renee McNeely................................(972) 709-7824 TOURISM Duncanville Fieldhouse.....................(972) 331-8868 Cedar Hill State Park.........................(972) 291-3900 Community Theatre...........................(972) 780-5707 Cedar Ridge Preserve........................(972) 293-5150 International Museum of Cultures....(972) 708-7406
Joe Pool Marina................................(972) 299-9010 Lynn Creek Marina............................(817) 640-4200 Red Bird Lanes..................................(972) 298-7143 Red Bird Skateland...........................(972) 298-7400 HOSPITAL Charlton Methodist Hospital............(214) 947-7777 CITY OFFICES City Hall.............................................(972) 780-5000 City Manager....................................(972) 780-5069 Assistant City Manager....................(972) 780-5004 City Secretary....................................(972) 780-5017 Building Inspections..........................(972) 780-5041 Building and Sign Permits, Certificates of Occupancy Code Services...................................(972) 780-5040 Code Enforcement, Garage Sale Permit Economic Development....................(972) 780-5090 Finance..............................................(972) 780-5094 Health Inspector................................(972) 780-4963 Hopkins Senior Center......................(972) 780-5073 Municipal Court................................(972) 780-5055 Parks/Athletics..................................(972) 780-5072 Personnel..........................................(972) 780-5012 Planning & Zoning.............................(972) 707-3871 Public Library.....................................(972) 780-5050 Public Relations................................(972) 780-5043 Public Works.....................................(972) 780-5015 Recreation Center.............................(972) 780-5070 Service Center...................................(972) 780-4900 Special Events...................................(972) 780-5074 Utility Billing.....................................(972) 780-5010 After-Hours Water Emergency..........(972) 780-4959 POLICE Administration..................................(972) 780-5038 Animal Control..................................(972) 223-6111 Auto Pound........................................(972) 298-9932 Crime Prevention...............................(972) 780-5027 Crime Victim Advocate..........(972) 780-5037, Ext. 0 Internal Affairs..................................(972) 780-4905 Jail....................................................(972) 780-5039 Non-Emergency Dispatch.................(972) 223-6111 Records.............................................(972) 780-5024 Tri-Cities Animal Shelter...................(972) 291-5335 Warrants ............ (972) 780-5092 or (972) 780-5068
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FIRE Administration..................................(972) 780-4920 CITY COUNCIL (May 2018) ** Mayor: Barry Gordon At-Large: Patrick LeBlanc District 1: Dennis L Schwartz District 2: Don McBurnett District 3: Leslie Thomas District 4: Mark D. Cooks District 5: Johnette Jameson **Meets 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month OTHER HELPFUL NUMBERS AARP.................................................(888) 687-2277 Better Business Bureau....................(214) 220-2000 Dallas Central Appraisal District......(214) 631-0910 Dallas County General (Including DBA’s)..................(214) 653-7099 Health & Human Services.................(214) 819-2000 MY RIDE-Dallas................................(972) 855-8084 Records.............................................(214) 653-7131 Section 8 Housing.............................(214) 819-1871 Tax Office (Property/Vehicle).............(214) 653-7811 Duncanville Outreach Ministries..........................(972) 296-4986 Evictions............................................(214) 589-7000 Home Instead Rides for Shut-Ins.............................(972) 262-7787 HUD...................................................(214) 767-8300 MADD...............................................(214) 744-6233 Meals on Wheels..............................(214) 689-2639 Project Duncanville...........................(214) 206-0198 American Red Cross..........................(469) 471-6565 Red Cross..........................................(214) 678-4800 Salvation Army..................................(214) 630-5611
Social Security..................................(800) 772-1213 State Comptroller’s Office Tax ID & Sales Tax Permit.................(972) 709-4357 Online: wwwwindowstatetxus/taxpermit Texas Department of Human Services Food Stamps/Medicaid.....................(972) 709-8075 WIC...................................................(214) 670-6875 Texas Workforce Commission Dallas................................................(972) 709-5377 Grand Prairie.....................................(972) 264-5881 United Way.......................................(214) 978-0000 Vital Statistics Birth/Death Certificates Dallas (City).......................................(214) 670-3092 Grand Prairie (State).........................(214) 875-2100 Online: wwwdshstxus Marriage License Downtown Dallas.............................(214) 653-7559 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday-Friday East Dallas***..................................(214) 321-3182 North Dallas***................................(214) 904-3032 Justice of the Peace Offices*** 7201 S Polk, Dallas...........................(972) 228-0280 1411 W Beltline, Richardson............(972) 231-1439 841 W Irving Blvd., Irving..................(214) 589-7000 ***Call for office hours LOCAL RENTAL FACILITIES Best Western....................................(972) 283-3000 City Parks and Facilities....................(972) 780-5070 Duncanville Fieldhouse.....................(972) 331-8868 Hilton Garden Inn..............................(972) 283-9777 Holiday Inn Express...........................(972) 298-8000 La Quinta...........................................(972) 298-4600 Lion’s Club Center ............................(214) 557-1581 Motel 6..............................................(972) 296-0345
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BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP
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our Chamber does many things for the business and professional communities and general public which they might not be able to do alone. Your Chamber provides services and benefits that completely overshadow your costs – that is, your membership investment – when you hire the Chamber. BROCHURES DISPLAYED Members may display business cards or brochures in the Chamber office. WEBSITE: CHAMBERMASTER All members are listed by name and business category at www. duncanvillechamber.org. Your listing includes a link to your homepage, Hot Deals and job postings are available too. NETWORKERS & LEADS GROUP The “Morning Meet & Munch” group meets at 7:30 a.m. on the third Wednesday of the month at the Chamber, and is a great opportunity to network and generate new business and leads within the community. NETWORKING LUNCHEON A Networker’s Lunch is held on the first Thursday of the month at various restaurant locations. FUN AFTER FIVE BUSINESS CARD CONNECTIONS Once a month members get together at a Chamber member business to enjoy great food from local restaurants and network in a relaxed atmosphere.
MARKETING ON LED SIGN Great marketing opportunities exist in advertising on Duncanville’s LED sign, an opportunity exclusive to Chamber members. Weekly rates are as low as $25, or $75 for four weeks. MONTHLY LUNCHEON Monthly membership luncheons are held to educate, entertain and provide networking opportunities to new and current members. New members attend their first luncheon at no charge. EMAIL ADVERTISING Extensive advertising exposure exists in Email Blasts through Constant Contact with over 400 recipients. This advertising opportunity is exclusive to Chamber members and is $50 per email blast. You receive two free Constant Contact email blasts with a new membership. REFERRALS Members’ names and phone numbers are distributed to thousands of people inquiring each year about goods, services, shopping and visiting opportunities. RIBBON CUTTINGS Upon request, new members can host a ribbon cutting supported by the Chamber Networkers. The Chamber will provide you information and we post the event and photos on our Facebook and Twitter pages.
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ADVERTISER INDEX
1-800-PLUMBER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Advantage Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Baylor Scott & White Cancer Institute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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City of Duncanville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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City View Tacos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Ratcliff Youth and Family Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Republic Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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State Farm â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Joshua Thibodeaux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Sunflower Dental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Travel Agents of Duncanville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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The Duncanville Fieldhouse is more than just a gym. Maybe we should call it a “Life Enhancement Center”. Call now and create an experience and memories of a life time!
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Six Basketball Courts Ten Volleyball Courts Weight & Fitness Room Meeting Rooms Banquet Hall w/ Viewing Area • High Performance Turf Room • Fitness Hill
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Cafe & Concession Area After School Program Zumba Metro S.A.F.E Summer Camp • Dance Studio • Personal Training • Basketball/Volleyball Skills Training
With a State-Of-The-Art facility, the Duncanville Fieldhouse hosts tournaments of all types, College and High School leagues, camps, clinics, team training, and coach’s clinics. It is also available for corporate events, lock-ins, and parties!
1700 S. Main Street • Duncanville, TX 75137 972-331-8868 • www.DuncanvilleFieldhouse.com
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