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DUNCANVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 300 E. Wheatland Rd. Duncanville, Texas 75116 (972) 780-4990 www.duncanvillechamber.org COMMUNITY PROFILE AND MAP

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Mayor’s Welcome.....................................................................................................................................5 Chairman’s Welcome...............................................................................................................................6 Chamber Membership...........................................................................................................................7 History........................................................................................................................................................8 Transportation & Location.....................................................................................................................9 Community Calendar.............................................................................................................................9 Arts & Entertainment........................................................................................................................... 10 Parks & Recreation................................................................................................................................ 11 Duncanville at a Glance...................................................................................................................... 12 Homes..................................................................................................................................................... 14 Education................................................................................................................................................ 16 Outdoor Street Market........................................................................................................................ 19 Government........................................................................................................................................... 21 Health Care............................................................................................................................................. 22 Houses of Worship................................................................................................................................ 24 Helpful Numbers.................................................................................................................................. 25 Advertiser Index.................................................................................................................................... 27

Every effort has been made to assure 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.

­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 Website: www.duncanvillechamber.org Copyright© 2015 Town Square Publications 155 E. Algonquin Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60005 www.townsquarepublications.com

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Chairman, CEO and Publisher Douglas K. Ray President and Chief Operating Officer Scott Stone Director Scott Ray Editor Gerry Alger Production Manager Joe Nugara Client Liaison & Content Coordinator Stefanie Mikutis Graphic Designer Gail Gaboda Ad Production Coordinators Tiffany Salerno & David Abraham Directory Coordinator Michael Sumrak Contributing Writer Janice Youngwith Acquisition Manager & 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 16 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! In 2014, the team made it to the state finals for the third season in a row with a 105-game winning streak.

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, David L. Green 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, residents & visitors consider Duncanville a great place to live, learn, play, work and do business. Accessible from I-20 and Highway 67, you will find a small “hometown” Texas atmosphere and can still 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, you will find 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, Great America Shootout and many more.

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 16 parks, miles of biking and walking trails, state of the art recreational facilities, a five-minute ride to Joe Pool Lake, a number of nearby golf courses.

Outdoor enthusiasts have plenty to do 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.

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CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP Chamber Membership is your Business “The mission of the Duncanville Chamber of Commerce is to promote business and community prosperity.” We do this by offering various membership services such as advertising on our LED sign, Constant Contact email blasts, and numerous networking events. We offer the morning 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 In the spring of 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 two-room 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 39,221.

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TRANSPORTATION & LOCATION Strategically 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.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR duncanSWITCH – Every Third Saturday of the Month February – Last Saturday of the month – Lion’s Club Las Vegas Night March – During Spring Break – Flavor of Duncanville May – Chamber Golf Classic May – “Burgers, Bowling & Business” July 4th – Lion’s Club Parade & City “Stars & Stripes” Celebration September – “Big City Music Revue” Concert/Auction December – Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting COMMUNITY PROFILE AND MAP

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Duncanville 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, the 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.

DCT is featured on the cover and was renovated in the fall of 2007. Citizens and guests have enjoyed superb Community Theatre productions for 27 years. In addition, the Summer Concert Series is held each year in the Poe Hobden Amphitheater in Armstrong Park – compliments of the City of Duncanville.

The International Museum of Cultures is a rarity in its category – a museum that 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. It’s an exciting place and its colorful gift shop contains items from exotic corners of the world.

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.

The Chamber also holds its annual “Burgers, Bowling & Business” there. The city and local civic clubs offer a number of city-wide special events and activities throughout the year.

Of course, every Christmas in Duncanville is kicked off by the Christmas parade and tree lighting ceremony, and 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 the Fourth of July Parade in conjunction with the City’s Fourth of July Stars and Stripes Celebration.

Fall is the time for the annual Duncanville Rotary Club Fish Fry and the annual Lions Club Pancake Breakfast. Both are time-honored community events with great food.

The Duncanville Chamber of Commerce hosts “Big City Music Revue.” It is a concert night with Sean Mitchell & the Big City Music Revue and a live auction between performance acts.

Offering Great Theatre Since 1988!

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PARKS & RECREATION Duncanville is home to some of the area’s best parks. The majority of the city’s 16 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.

Lakeside Park, located off of Camp Wisdom at Hill City, contains the most fished urban lake that is part of the Neighborhood Fishing Program in the state of Texas. Regular fish stocking is provided by Texas Parks and Wildlife, which brings regular deliveries of catfish in the summer and trout in the winter.

Armstrong Park is home to the Poe-Hobden Amphitheater, which hosts a summer concert series, July 4th 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 multi-media collection, the library features two quiet study rooms, a children’s area and genealogy and local history areas.

The D.L. Hopkins Senior Center is a large building complete with a full kitchen and a multipurpose room with a stage. This allows the center to host a number of senior classes and events. The Senior Center is also available for rental and is an excellent location for wedding receptions, birthday parties, etc.

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DUCANVILLE AT A GLANCE POPULATION Census 2010....................................................38,524 Estimated 2015..............................................39,221 Projected 2020...............................................40,552 Population by Race/Ethnicity Race (2015 estimated) White...............................................................47.9% Black................................................................31.1% Hispanic.........................................................36.5% Other...............................................................21.0% Ethnicity (2015 estimated) Non-Hispanic................................................63.5% Hispanic.........................................................36.5% Diversity Index..............................................82.5% Population by Age Census 2010 14 and younger.............................................23.0% 15-34...............................................................26.6% 35-54...............................................................26.7% 55-64...............................................................12.0% 65 and over....................................................11.8% Median Age (2010)......................................... 35.4 Estimated 2015 14 and younger.............................................21.8% 15-34...............................................................26.9% 35-54...............................................................24.5% 55-64...............................................................12.5% 65 and over....................................................14.2% Median Age (2015)......................................36.0% Source: ESRI BIS EMPLOYMENT SECTOR 2015 Labor Force (Civilian 16+).................19,529 2015 Employed...............................................96.1% 2015 Unemployed............................................ 3.9% 2015 Unemployment Rate............................. 5.3% 2015 – Occupation White Collar...................................................61.2% Managerial/Professional.............................32.4% Sales/Admin. Support.................................28.8% Services...........................................................16.8% Blue Collar......................................................21.9% 2015 – Industry Services...........................................................46.9% Wholesale-Retail Trade...............................15.1% Mfg./Construction/Agriculture.................16.5%

Finance/Ins./Real Estate/Information........9.8% Transportation/ Communication/Utilities..............................5.8% Public Administration...................................5.9% TAX STRUCTURE 2015 Property Tax Rates (per $100 Assessed Value): City...........................................................$0.758447 Duncanville ISD.....................................$1.410000 Dallas County Total..............................$0.663875 School Equalization.............................$0.010000 Parkland Hospital.................................$0.286000 College District......................................$0.124775 Dallas County........................................$0.243100 Total Property Tax Effective Rate......$2.832322 2015 Sales Tax Rates: State Sales Tax.................................................6.25% City Sales Tax....................................................1.00% Community & Economic Development....0.50% Property Tax Reduction.................................0.50% Total Sales Tax Rate........................................8.25% Source: Dallas Central Appraisal District HOUSEHOLDS 2010 Census....................................................13,280 Estimated 2015..............................................13,434 Projected 2020...............................................13,867 2015 Average Household Size ........................2.91 2015 Medium Home Value .................... $175,404 Owner Occupied Homes (2015 Estimated)..........................................60.9% Source: ESRI, Dallas Central Appraisal District INCOME 2015 Median Household...........................$56,002 2015 Average Household..........................$71,416 2015 Per Capita Income.............................$24,822

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TRANSPORTATION Major Roadways Serving Duncanville Interstate 20 Interstate 35 Highway 67 SPUR 408 Air Service DFW International Airport (25 minutes) Dallas Love Field (20 minutes) Dallas Executive Airport (5 minutes) Rail Service Burlington Northern/Santa Fe Projected 2020 Median Household........$65,804 Projected 2020 Average Household.......$80,566 Projected 2020 per Capita.........................$27,953 Source: ESRI 2015 Households by Income $150,000 or more............................................. 9.5% $100,000 to $149,999....................................19.5% $75,000 to $99,999.........................................16.3% $50,000 to $74,999.........................................16.4% $35,000 to $49,999.........................................14.6% $25,000 to $34,999........................................... 9.3% $15,000 to $24,999........................................... 7.7% Below $15,000................................................... 6.9% Source: ESRI COST OF LIVING Duncanville’s cost of living is 4.4% less than National Average EDUCATION Graduate or Professional Degree.................. 9.2% Bachelor’s Degree...........................................18.0% Associate’s Degree............................................ 5.7% Some College...................................................24.8% Completed High School................................25.0% Source: ESRI SCHOOL DISTRICT Duncanville ISD incorporates all of Duncanville as well as portions of Dallas, Cedar Hill and DeSoto ISD Campuses Elementary Schools..............................................9 Intermediate Schools...........................................3 Middle Schools......................................................3 High Schools...........................................................1 Alternative Schools...............................................2 2013-2014 Texas Academic Performance Report Met Standards Campuses Met Standard......................................11 Earned Distinctions................................................. 5 Total Enrollment 2014-2015.......................13,074 Student to Teacher Ratio.............................17 to 1 ISD Annual Operating Budget....... $122,060,373 (2014-15 School Year) Source: Duncanville ISD and TEA website Area Institutions of Higher Education University of North Texas Dallas Dallas Baptist University Mountain View College Cedar Valley College (2 Campuses)

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS Number of Banks...................................................12 Number of Credit Unions....................................... 2 GOVERNMENT SERVICE Type of Local Government...... Council/Manager Number of Council Members............................... 7 Number of Full Time City Employees..............258 Number of Municipal Police...............................61 Number of Firemen...............................................52 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......................................... 1 (Charlton Methodist Hospital) Number of Beds................................................ 317 24-Hour Emergency Care................................ Yes Maternity / Neonatal Care............................... Yes Cancer Center..................................................... Yes Skilled Nursing Facilities......................................2 RECREATION Parks..........................................................................17 Acres of Park Land...............................................240 Baseball / Softball Fields......................................14 Playgrounds............................................................12 Soccer Fields...........................................................16 Tennis Courts..........................................................24 Walking / Jogging Trails......................................... 3 Football Fields.......................................................... 1 Libraries..................................................................... 1 Recreation Centers.................................................. 1 Senior Centers.......................................................... 1 Bowling Facilities..................................................... 1 Duncanville Fieldhouse (Basketball/Volleyball etc.)................................... 1 Roller Skating Facilities.......................................... 1 Hotel Rooms.........................................................491 Golf Courses w/in 10 miles.................................... 8 Lakes w/in 5 miles................................................... 1 OTHER Tree City USA Keep Texas Beautiful Affiliate Inclusive Community COMMUNITY PROFILE AND MAP

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HOMES “Trees 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 – 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 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 graduates: Duncanville High School is one of the few public high schools in the state of Texas 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 ISD is a public school system that includes 18 campuses for grades K-12.

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, 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. U

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Duncanville High School’s Pantherettes, under the nationally acclaimed leadership of athletic director and head coach Cathy Self-Morgan, consistently play at the top levels of girls’ basketball. In 2013-2014, the Pantherettes advanced to the state basketball tournament ending their season with a 33-1 record. Their only loss came in the State Championship game, which ended a 105 game winning streak. In 2014-2015, the team again returned to the playoffs. Coach SelfMorgan 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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STREET MARKET duncanSWITCH celebrates historic one-year anniversary It’s a glimpse to the past that is paving the way of the future.

That’s how Steve Martin, Duncanville Chamber of Commerce president and CEO, describes the phenomenal success of the duncanSWITCH Outdoor Street Market, just recently celebrating an historic first anniversary.

“It’s a step back in time with an eye to the future,” says Martin, who explains how on one Saturday each month tents rise up along the Main Street corridor at Center Street to form the duncanSWITCH Street Market, immediately adjacent to the railroad switch and the market’s namesake. “The concept harkens back to a time when neighbors came together as a community and business was conducted with a handshake.”

According to Martin, a retired 40-year business owner and 36-year Chamber volunteer, the idea to host a monthly street market had its origins years ago when he and Monte Anderson, award-winning innovative developer known for restoring the historic Belmont Hotel on Fort Worth Avenue in North Oak Cliff, leader of the Design Studio Group and founding president of the Congress of New Urbanism North Texas Chapter, first discussed the need for a market or event to draw shoppers to the Main Street corridor. Out of the Duncanville Design Studio came duncanSWITCH, the once-a-month open air street market hosting a plethora of vendors, food and community fun.

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Market has become a vital force in revitalization and driving development of Duncanville’s Main Street Vision.

Practical 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.

“From that group and meetings with the city, we held the first duncanSWITCH Street Market in April, 2014 with 30 open-air tents housing space for entrepreneurs to test the market and grow a following,” explains Martin. “Just one year later, we’re going strong, have almost doubled in size, and are looking to how we can continue expansion and growth – possibly expanding from Center to Davis Street.”

One Saturday every month from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., business in Duncanville takes a step back in time as 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 pickles.

Vendors like Vonda Pipkin of Pizzazzy Pickles, a math teacher by day at nearby Seagoville Middle School and pickle maker during her off hours, tempt shoppers with samples and sales.

Pipkin’s jars of homemade crinkle-cut sweet and spicy pickles are a popular monthly staple at the market, with the brand’s popularity growing and public attention leading to deals with local restaurants and retail distributers.

In addition to Pizzazzy Pickles, the market has helped grow businesses like Tilly’s Old Fashion Candies, Elite BBQ, Casa de Masa and Kona Ice Snowcones.

The duncanSWITCH Market is part of a larger grassroots effort to revitalize the city. Duncanville Design Studio – a group of 20-plus business owners, city leaders and residents, meets once a month and is now a committee operating in partnership with the Chamber. The group’s vision to rejuvenate and enliven the city through low-cost, small scale project ideas has resulted in the development of city bike lanes, renovation of city parks, restoring old homes and painting a mural of Duncanville’s history on the Duncanville Feed Store. Other current projects include an Artists’ Bureau, and renovation of the old Feed Store on Main Street near the site of the duncanSWITCH Market.

Martin, a 40-year resident of Duncanville, says it’s all about the community coming together to decide how Duncanville should look in the future. He says the market’s long-term sustainability is supported by its simple, free-flowing design – only one Main Street lane is closed during the market to keep traffic flowing through the corridor. ●

313 South Cedar Ridge Road Duncanville, Texas 75116

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Contact us for all your travel needs!

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GOVERNMENT The City of Duncanville was incorporated in 1947 and operates under a councilmanager form of government – the most popular form of municipal government in the United States. Under Duncanville’s council-manager form of government, five singlemember 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 just completed their 2016 planning retreat and adopted a new Mission Statement. The city council’s mission is to “Build a vibrant, inclusive organization, driven by a commitment to democratic principles and service before self.”

They also adopted four pillars that support the Mission Statement and serve to frame future Council decision-making and organizational action to lead Duncanville to its bright and vibrant future. The four pillars are: (1) Most engaged citizens in America; (2) Best housing values in Texas; (3) Be the basketball capital of Texas; (4) Be the “edutainment” capital of Texas.

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HEALTH CARE Duncanville offers 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 Community and Senior Healthcare is abundant.

Champions Cove Active Senior Apartment Community is one of many Senior Housing options and Good Life Senior Living is under construction. 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 just named as one of America’s Top 100 Small Businesses.

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Commitment to Care A cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming.

At Cancer Institute of Dallas, 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 multidisciplinary environment. Cancer Institute of Dallas 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 (972) 283-2389 or visit www.cancerinstitutedallas.com

310 East Highway 67 • Duncanville, TX 75137 301 Ovilla Rd., Suite 100 • Red Oak, TX 75154 4927 Lake Ridge Pkwy., Suite 100 • Grand Prairie, TX 75052 Physicians are employees of HealthTexas Provider Network, an affiliate of Baylor Scott & White Health. ©2015 Baylor Scott & White Health. BID HTPN_2561 5.15

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HOUSES OF WORSHIP Duncanville’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 spirituality embraced by yesterday’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 also assist with disaster relief programs.

Our churches work together for the betterment of the community, as a community, standing together as a collective hole.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 543 E. FREEMAN STREET DUNCANVILLE, TEXAS 75116

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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: Driver’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) 780-5003 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 Job Line..........................................(972) 780-5006 Planning & Zoning........................ (972) 780-5016 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 COMMUNITY PROFILE AND MAP

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POLICE Administration............................... (972) 780-5038 Animal Control............................... (972) 223-6111 Auto Pound..................................... (972) 227-5188 Crime Prevention........................... (972) 780-5027 Crime Victim Advocate.....(972) 780-5037, Ext. 0 Internal Affairs................................ (972) 780-4912 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 FIRE Administration.................................(972) 780-4920 Fire Station (West Camp Wisdom).................(972) 780-4923 Fire Station #2 (South Main Street).....................(972) 780-4922 CITY COUNCIL (MAY 19, 2015) ** Mayor: David Green ..................... (972) 780-0348 At-Large: Patrick Harvey.............. (972) 296-5031 District 1: Dennis L Schwartz...... (469) 567-0780 District 2: Steven Rutherford...... (972) 296-2669 District 3: Leslie Thomas.............. (214) 773-2682 District 4: Ron Dotson, MD.......... (972) 298-2120 District 5: Johnette Jameson...... (972) 780-8887 **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 Enchanted Memories on the Hill......................................(972) 780-9333 Duncanville Fieldhouse..................(972) 331-8868 Hilton Garden Inn............................(972) 283-9777 Holiday Inn Express.........................(972) 298-8000 Lion’s Club Center ...........................(214) 557-1581 Motel 6...............................................(972) 296-0345

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ADVERTISER INDEX A&R Limitless.............................................................................................................................. 19 Advantage Academy................................................................................................................ 18 American Eagle Credit Union................................................................................................. 15 Cancer Institute of Dallas......................................................................................................... 23 City View Tacos..............................................................................................................................3 Cody & Sons Plumbing, Heating & Air.................................................................................. 19 Duncanville Community Theatre........................................................................................... 10 Duncanville Fieldhouse............................................................................................................ 28 Duncanville I.S.D. Education Foundation............................................................................ 16 Duncanville Independent School District........................................................................... 17 First Presbyterian Church......................................................................................................... 24 Fix the Cause Chiropractic....................................................................................................... 22 Good Life Senior Living and Memory Care............................................................................2 Laurenwood Nursing & Rehabilitation................................................................................. 22 Mountain View College............................................................................................................ 18 State Farm Insurance Agency - Jim McDonald................................................................... 15 Travel Agents of Duncanville.................................................................................................. 20

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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!

FEATURES & SERVICES • Six Basketball Courts • Ten Volleyball Courts • Weight & Fitness Room • Meeting Rooms • Banquet Hall w/ Viewing Area • High Performance Turf Room • Fitness Hill • Cafe & Concession Area

• Before & After School Program • Date Nite • Zumba • Cheer Dance • Karate • Boxing • Jiu-Jitsu • Soccer/Futsal • Yoga • 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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