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To: Mayor and Members of City Council
From: Aretha R. Ferrell-Benavides, City Manager
Date: August 13, 2021
Subject: Weekly Update
Public Works
Building Inspections
• A total of 1670 single-family rental properties are registered to date; two
properties were registered since the last update. Eighteen inspections were
completed since the last update, twelve passed while six failed. Lack of GFCI
protection and access to the units were the primary reasons for the failures. Five
residential Certificates of Occupancy were issued since the last update. A total of
613 Certificates of Occupancy have been issued since the inception of the
Single-Family Rental Registration Program.
• Since the start of active lien collection in 2019, $315,718.97 has been collected.
$3,368.58 was collected since the last update.
Street Division
• FY21 Mill & Overlay Project #1. Anderson Asphalt completed this contract on
07/30/2021. The Contractor will address “punch list” of cleanup and minor repairs
this week.
• FY21 Mill & Overlay Project #2. Signed contract and NTP have been received.
The Pre-construction meeting with Peachtree Construction is scheduled for
Tuesday, August 17. The map showing location of Mill & Overlay Project #2
streets is at end of the PW update.
• The Concrete Crew and the Asphalt Crew repaired utility cuts at 323 Cardinal
Creek, 1007 Cedar Run, 326 Halo, 702 W. Wheatland, and 607 Eisenhower.
• Sidewalk Crew installed a new inlet at 503 Jellison.
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• The Drainage Crew leader, Bertram Johnson, and Asphalt Maintenance Worker,
Joe Martinez, attended an equipment operating class at Texas A&M.
• The Street Division was called out after hours to remove a fallen tree on
Creekhaven @ Softwood.
• The Asphalt Crew patched three potholes.
• The Asphalt Crew completed driveway connections at 503 Jellison and 350
Linkcrest.
• The Asphalt Crew is scheduled to complete the invert slope modification on Sun
Valley at Aspen this week.
Inlet installation at 503 Jellison
Traffic Division
• Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) on Cockrell Hill at Avenue of the
Stars. Project is currently under construction with a tentative completion date of
August 13, 2021.
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Utilities Division
• Water usage was 35.93 MG this reporting period, August 2, 2021 to August 8,
2021, down from 44.25 MG the previous week. The daily peak water demand
occurred on Saturday, July 7, 2021, when 5.72 MG was used. There were 0.89
inches of precipitation this reporting period.
• There were fifteen (15) hydrants flushed, five (5) valves exercised and an
estimated water loss of 556,384 gallons.
• There were two (2) water main breaks.
• There were four (4) sewer calls reported this week, one hundred and fifty-five
(155) ft of sewer line televised and 7,350 ft of EA Basin sewer line cleaned.
Crews lowered water main for Streets Dept.
• The Solid Waste Dept received seven (7) calls regarding scheduling questions
and also received nine (9) trash, two (2) brush and two (2) recycle and one (1)
call center complaints.
Planning Division
• The following cases were approved at the August 3, 2021 City Council Meeting:
o SUP request for Bed and Breakfast at 415 Hustead Street. (This is a
renewal of existing SUP.)
o SUP request for Drive-Thru at 102 E. Danieldale Road.
o SUP request for Carport at 710 Timber Trail.
o ROW License Agreement at 902 Cambridge Drive.
• The following cases are tracking to the August 17, 2021 City Council Meeting:
o SUP request for Fuel Pumps at 1430 S. Main Street.
o City-initiated rezoning of 14 lots along Highland Drive from Local
Office/Retail to SF-7 Single-Family Residence. This rezoning was a
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recommendation during the Zoning Ordinance update that was approved
in March 2021.
o PD request to allow for Event Center with modified development
standards at 515 W. Center Street. ** This item was tabled at the August
3, 2021 City Council Meeting.
• As of Monday July 12, 2021, the Planning Tech position has been posted online.
o Interviews are scheduled from August 11 to August 13, 2021.
• Planning received the following new submittals; staff is currently working with the
applicants towards consideration by P&Z in September:
o PD request to allow for Car Wash, Fuel Pumps, and Mixed-Use
Development with modified development standards at 2 N. Duncanville
Road (parcel adjacent to the McDonald’s on N. Duncanville Rd).
o SUP request for Truck Repair at 410 E. Red Bird Lane.
• Projects tracking for action Fall 2021:
o Merrill Rezoning
o Food Truck Ordinance
o Promotional Events Permit
o Short Term Rental Program
CIP Construction
• Meadowcreek Drainage Improvements – La Banda completed the installation of
the drainage pipe and tied into the existing system. They also moved the existing
fire hydrant to accommodate the additional inlet that will be installed. Their crew
has pulled offsite to allow KEC into return and complete the wall. KEC is
expected to return early next week and will complete the wall in about 2 weeks.
• Green Tree Ln. Water & Wastewater Improvements – FM Utilities completed the
installation of the water main and appurtenances. This week they are performing
the hydrostatic and bacteria tests. Once passed, they will transfer residential
services and decommission the existing water main.
• E. Danieldale Rd Reconstruction & Utility Improvements (Main St. to US-67) –
Due to a utility conflict with DWU’s 54-inch water main, Pavecon has installed all
drainage and sewer utilities until the conflict is resolved. Dunaway is requesting
approval from DWU for an alternative sanitary sewer alignment crossing the
eastbound lanes at Sunset Blvd. In the meantime, Pavecon has commenced the
installation of the 8-inch water main along the north edge of the roadway.
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Below is the tentative schedule for the project milestones:
Milestone Tentative Actual Completion
Completion
Storm & Sewer Under Eastbound Lanes July 2021 July 2021
(EBL
All Utilities Under Westbound Lanes November 2021 In Progress
(WBL)
WBL Paving February 2022 To Be Determined
Water Under EBL May 2022 To Be Determined
EBL Paving Complete July 2022 To Be Determined
Project Complete October 2022 To Be Determined
• The Highway 67 Green Ribbon Construction Project. Staff attended the
Construction Kick-off Meeting with the Contractor on August 10, 2021. According
to the initial project schedule, construction will commence in September 2021
and be completed in March 2022.
Other Construction
• Danieldale Rd Construction from DeSoto City Limits to East of Westmoreland
Road (City of DeSoto Project) - DeSoto is hosting a Virtual Public Meeting with
in-person option on Thursday, August 12, 2021 at 6:30 pm. This project is to
upgrade DeSoto’s segment of Danieldale Road from 2-lanes to 4-lane divided
with bike and pedestrian facilities. For more information, you can go call the City
of DeSoto at (972) 230-9609 or www.desototexas.gov/DanieldaleRd.
• ONCOR Transmission Line Work @ Santa Fe Trail. ONCOR will start replacing
the transmission lines along Santa Fe Trail across the street from Little Bethel
Cemetery. Some of the screening vegetation will be removed during this
process. Staff anticipates little to no impact to traffic traveling along Santa Fe
Trail in this vicinity. Work is expected to start on August 9, 2021.
• ONCOR Transmission Line Work @ W. Camp Wisdom Rd. & N. Cedar Ridge.
On July 29, 2021, Staff met with ONCOR to discuss the upcoming project to
replace transmission lines along Camp Wisdom Rd. Starting from the substation
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on W. Camp Wisdom Rd. to N. Cedar Ridge Rd., the transmission lines will
relocate from the north side of the road to the median in order to prevent
significant vegetation removal in front of the homes. This project is expected to
start in Spring 2022.
• TXDOT I-20 Construction Cockrell Hill Rd. to Hampton Rd. TXDOT is planning
to construct new service roads and ramps from Cockrell Hill Rd. in Duncanville to
Hampton Rd. in Dallas to include new bridges across US-67. Construction in
Duncanville area is limited to a new off-ramp at westbound Cockrell Hill Rd. exit
and a new “Texas U-turn” on the west (Dallas) side of Cockrell Hill Rd. Project is
expected to go out for bid in December 2021 with construction starting mid-2022.
FY21 Mill & Overlay #2 Map
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Director Updates on Council Requests
Date Requestor Subject Remarks
Rec’d
08/06/2021 Mr. Contreras Requesting permit We have a 900 sq ft
information for a project accessory building permit
under construction at that was issued on
Meadowglen Dr. 06/09/2020 by the previous
building official. On
06/01/2021 the owner
contacted the Building
Official and requested an
extension (due to COVID
delays) which was granted.
The new permit expiration
date is 11/28/2021.
(Permit #20-1576) This
property is zoned SF7 and
has a total lot area of
11,362 square feet. The
new zoning ordinance
development standards
allows a maximum of
1,000 sq ft for accessory
buildings.
Neighborhood Services Updates on Council Requests
Date Rec’d Requestor Subject Remarks
06/14/2021 Mr. Koontz Follow-up on house on Hill
Abatement pending for
Terrace overgrown vegetation in
alley.
06/23/2021 Mr. Contreras Possible boarding house Abatement pending for illegal
on Trail Ridge outdoor storage.
07/08/2021 Mr. Contreras Possible code violations along Investigating RV parking on
*on behalf of Longworth unimproved surface. Illegal
citizen’s contact outside storage.
07/12/2021 Mr. Koontz Code violations along Abatement pending for illegal
*on behalf of Candlelight outdoor
citizen’s contact storage and dilapidated
fencing.
07/29/2021 Mayor Gordon Code violation on Shorewood The property has been
*on behalf of mowed. Property is in
citizen’s contact compliance.
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7/30/2021 Mr. Cooks Code violations on Delphi The property has come into
compliance. The Commercial
trailer on the street and the
commercial trailers in the
back yard have been
removed. The open storage
has been removed.
Police Department
FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL ZONE ENFORCEMENT:
Day/ Date Traffic Stops Citations Warnings
Monday/ August 2 nd 17 4 14
Tuesday/ August 3rd 16 6 10
Wednesday/ August 4th 34 9 25
Thursday/ August 5th 24 10 14
Friday/ August 6 th 23 8 15
TOTALS = 114 37 78
PERSONNEL
• Four officers are currently in field training.
• Two police cadets are currently in a basic police academy at the North Central
Texas Council of Governments and are slated to graduate October 1st.
• Ralston Marshal has successfully completed the department’s hiring process for
the position of police officer. He is set to start employment on August 23, 2021,
and will attend a basic police academy at the North Central Texas Council of
Governments beginning August 30th.
• The Duncanville Police Department still has a current civil service list. Our
Training and Personnel division is still processing candidates from the current
civil service list, which is active until October 13th, or until exhausted.
• A prospective candidate for the open position of Animal Control Officer has
successfully progressed through the department’s hiring process and a start date
is being discussed with Human Resources.
COMMUNITY CORNER
• The first week of school is behind us but the Duncanville Police Department will
continue its enforcement efforts in the school zones. The Duncanville Police
Department is asking all drivers to :
1. Obey all traffic laws in and out of the school zones.
2. Observe all traffic signage, posted along the roadway.
3. Be aware of your surroundings.
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4. Take extra caution anytime there are children around.
• Good News! Good News! The Duncanville Police Department is proud to
announce it will host its 2nd annual Open House event on October 9th, 2021 from
10 am - 2 pm. We’d love to have the entire community come out, meet us and
have a great time!
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• The Duncanville Police Department received an invitation to support Bondage
Breaking Ministries in an effort to assist families within our community by
providing school supplies to students on August 7th. The goal was to help our
future leaders become successful in the upcoming school year by providing
some of the resources they’ll need this year. It was an awesome experience for
all who were involved. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of such a great
event.
We are currently taking applications for the Duncanville Police Department’s 60th Citizen
Police Academy! This session will begin August 24, 2021.
In 1991, the Duncanville Police Department was one of the first agencies within the
State of Texas to offer such a forum for citizens to learn about their police department;
how they operate and why they operate in a manner that may not be obvious to most,
and much more.
The Department will hold its 60th Citizen Police Academy beginning August 24th. This is
a 11-week commitment, each Tuesday night from 7 pm – 10 pm. Attendees will be
exposed to topics such as:
• Patrol Techniques
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• SWAT Operations
• Criminal Investigations
• Traffic Enforcement/Investigation
• Distracted Driving
Applicants must either live or work in Duncanville, be at least 21 years of age, and must
fill out an application to attend. Applications are available at the Duncanville Police
Station Lobby or on-line at https://www.duncanville.com/departments/police/crime-
prevention/citizen-police-academy/.
CHIEF UPDATES ON COUNCIL INQUIRIES
Date Received Requestor Subject Remarks
Personnel of the Duncanville Police
Department, along with a code
compliance officer, responded to
Abandoned
718 Delphi Drive and met with the
Vehicle and
Councilman resident to address concerns from
8/3/2021 Possible Code
Cooks the neighbors, as well as several
Violations On
observed violations. A follow up
Delphi Drive
visit has shown violations have
been rectified with the truck and
trailer having been moved.
Duncanville Police Officers
conducted directed traffic
enforcement in the area of North
Alexander Avenue. The traffic
Speeding division has also placed its JAMAR
Mayor
8/6/2021 Cars/Road Technology, Law Enforcement
Gordon
Bumps Radar, equipment in the area to
objectively measure the prevalence
of speeders in the area. The
device will be out for several days
before data is retrieved.
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Parks and Recreation
Parks:
• The Parks Maintenance crew replaced damaged wood at Kidsville playground.
• The Athletics crew worked on grading of Alexander Park softball infields. The
crew also continues to trim trees at Harrington Park.
• The Irrigation crew rebuilt a drinking fountain at Armstrong Park.
• Keep Duncanville Beautiful hosted a clean-up event at Waterview Park and there
was another clean-up by community members at the Ladd property.
• The mowing company continues to stay on schedule with no anticipated delays.
2021 City of Duncanville Mowing Schedule
Week of August 9th Week of August 16th Week of August 16th Cont'd
Alexander Park (athletic fields) 110 S. Clark Rd. Fire Station #2
Alexander Park (less athletic fields) 1110 N. Main St. Freeman St.
Chris Paris Park 115-259 N. Merrill Ave./E. Center/E. Cherry (Railroad Flats) Gaynor Ave.
Downtown Medians (Center to Davis) 1835 Meadowcrest Dr. Greenbriar Ln.
Harrington Park (athletic fields) 1839 Straus Rd. Highmore Dr.
Harrington Park (less athletic fields) 218 E. Danieldale Rd. Hill City Blvd.
Lakeside Park (athletic fields) 306 W. Camp Wisdom (future Fire Station) Hustead St.
Lakeside Park (less athletic fields) 435 E. Danieldale Rd. Hwy. 67 service rd. - 200 & 300 blks
Lions Park (athletic field) 730 I-20 (Alexander & I-20) IH 20 trash
Lions Park (less athletic fields) 805 W. Wheatland Rd. (across from Rotary Park) James Collins
Little Shenandoah Park Alexander Dr. Jellison Blvd.
Memorial Park Armstrong Park Keywe Place Circle
Nichols Park Avenue of the Stars Library/Recreation Center
Oriole Park Cambridge Circle Municipal Service Center(irrigated)
Penn Springs Park Camp Wisdom Rd. Municipal Service Center(non-irrigated)
Pyburn Park Casa Grande Place N. Main St.
Railroad Park Cedar Ridge Dr. Oriole Blvd.
Red Bird Park (back) City Hall/Police Dept. Quail Run Park
Red Bird Park (front) Cockrell Hill Rd. S. Main St.
Rotary Park Danieldale Rd. Santa Fe Trl.
Waterview Park (lake & creek area) Dow Ross Blvd. Senior Center
Willow Run Park Duncanville Fieldhouse W. Wintergreen Rd. (Main T to Hwy 67)
Duncanville Rd. Walnut Circle
Eon Bldg. Wheatland Rd.
Fire Station #1 Willow Wood Place
*Schedule is subject to change due to weather and staff availability.
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Top Row: Waterview Park clean-up volunteers; Bottom row: Ladd Property clean-up
volunteers
Fieldhouse:
• Fieldhouse Blue Gym RFP bid - bids were opened on Tuesday, July 20 at 2:00p
– two bids received, waiting on Procuremet to schedule follow-up meetings.
• Fieldhouse AC issues - RTU #5 Compressor #2 needs to be replaced + RTU #3
Compressor #1 is locking up, awaiting quote.
• Fieldhouse Exterior Doors issues - doors are repaired.
• Fieldhouse LED sign repair - installation scheduled for August 2021.
• Fieldhouse basketball goals need repair/replacing - lift arms, waiting on parts to
be delivered.
• Fieldhouse Phase II improvements update:
Install fence & gates - project is complete.
Light wall overlay & install – installation in progress.
Plaza & walkway overlay – working on bids to drill canopy holes in concrete
and planning several pattern options.
Mister fan system design & install - installation is complete.
Landscape install - project complete.
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Outdoor furniture purchase – Identifying sources for 8 tables w/ 32 chairs +
umbrellas, 9 bar top tables w/ 36 chairs, 8 umbrellas, and 6 garbage cans.
Plaza camaras – working with the Police Department, IT & Knight Security to
install additional cameras.
Received two bids to resurface the existing overlay located at both Fieldhouse
entrances, working with Procurement on the 3rd bid.
Plaza painting - received a quote from Stephens Painting, working on
additional quotes.
• Preparing Fieldhouse Phase III improvement list for discussions with Economic
Development.
• Upcoming Events:
B.O.S.S. Summer Camp – Mon. – Fri., 6:30a - 6:00p (3 courts)
Driven Elite Basketball Camp – Mon. &Tues. 9:00a - 6:00p (1 court)
TB5 Reports Basketball Camp – Sat. 9:00a - 5:00p (6 courts)
Masters Basketball League – Sun. 5:00p - 9:00p (3 courts)
Senior Center:
• Staff continues to routinely sanitize the facility and equipment.
• The Senior Center continues to offer curbside meal pickup and deliveries. For
more information, contact the Senior Center at 972-780-5073.
Curbside lunch pickup at D.L. Hopkins Jr. Senior Center
Recreation Center:
• Staff continues to routinely sanitize the facility and equipment.
• Upcoming Events:
Movies in the Park (Spider-Man Homecoming) – Saturday, September 4, 2021
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration – Saturday, September 11, 2021
Duncanville 300 Jr. Grand Prix – Saturday, September 25, 2021
Duncanville’s Fall Bazaar – Saturday, October 2, 2021
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Upcoming Event Flyers
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Fire Department
• The Fire Department currently has one vacancy, however we received a two
week notice from one of our Firefighters who is leaving to go to Farmers Branch
FD at the end of August.
• Our interview board will hold interviews the week of August 23rd – August 27th for
all remaining applicants on our current Civil Service Eligibility List.
• Duncanville Fire Department units responded to 150 calls for service in the past
week (07/30/2021 – 08/05/2021), which included one building fire in Cedar Hill,
112 medical calls and 22 motor vehicle accidents.
• Chief Ryan is attending the Pinnacle EMS Leadership Conference in Phoenix
Arizona, August 9th – 13th.
• Chief Rohde and Chief Chase are currently in Wisconsin at the Pierce
Manufacturing Plant checking off on the final inspection process of our newest
Engine, Engine 271. She’s a beauty!
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Economic Development
• Visits with representatives interested in potential food truck park.
• Discussed work skills initiatives with representatives from DISD.
• Multiple telephonic meetings with potential entertainment and food venue
operators.
• Finalizing budget for EDC.
• Visit/Meeting with sports tourism developer.
• Visits with several local business owners.
• Conducted interviews of applicants for the Executive Assistant position.
• Continued work on DCEDC website revamp.
• Researched marketing initiative pricing.
• Began researching and compiling landlords/property owners of key
redevelopment areas.
Certificate of Occupancy – Applications Received – WEEKLY (EDC)
• Law office - 603 N. Cedar Ridge Dr. Suite # 300 (New Occupancy)
• Owens Media Production LLC - social media marketing, ad agency, advertising,
business services for profit and non-profit, meeting/trainings - 112 Wes
Jespersen Way (New Occupancy)
• Storage and office space for solar company - 802 Mercury Ave. Suite # A (New
Occupancy)
• Duncanville Police Santa Cop- storage for items for Santa Cop.... toys, games,
stuffed animals, and clothes - 444 N Main St. (New Occupancy)
• Construction foundation repair, drainage systems - 802 Mercury Ave. Bldg. B
(New Occupancy)
Certificate of Occupancy – Certificate Issued – WEEKLY (EDC)
• General auto repair - suspension, braking system, drivetrain, tires, air
conditioning - 1218 Crestlane Dr. Suite # 13 Daniels Automotive LLC Phone
(Change of Location)
• Polish'D - nail salon - 719 S Cockrell Hill Rd. Suite # 104 (New Occupancy)
• DFW Appliance Discount - appliance rental and repair, rent to own would be
majority of business along with repair - Crest Lane Dr. Suite # 18 (New
Occupancy)
• KC Graphics & Foto'graphy - design, print, copy, photography services - 436 N
Main St. (New Occupancy)
• Precious Memories Mortuary - funeral home, chapel visitations, funeral
ceremonies, wake gatherings, funeral arrangements, counseling, embalming -
803 S Cedar Ridge Dr (New Occupancy)
• Convenience - 454 E Wheatland Rd. (New Occupancy)
• Beauty by Bossladii - Wigs & Hair Extensions (Retail), Hair Braiding and
Extension Services - 214 S Main St. Suite # 102 B (New Occupancy
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Information Technology
- In June of 2021, the Information Technology Director completed his training
program with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of
Government and is now a Certified Government Chief Information Officer
(CGCIO). The 12-month course lays the foundation for assessing and
addressing some of the most critical issues facing IT leadership in the public
sector. The purpose of the program is to equip leaders with the requisite tools to
manage and improve organizational technology assets and address important
topics such as IT governance, project management, and risk assessment and
management.
- The Public Works and Information Technology departments are finishing up
implementing Tyler Technologies EnerGov solution and plan to Go-Live” the
week of September 7th. EnerGov will take the place of MyGov and add another
piece to the city’s overall Electronic Resource Planning (ERP) system.
- The Utility Billing and Information Technology departments are finishing up
implementing Tyler Technologies Munis UBCIS module (water billing software)
and planning on a Go-Live the week of September 27th. As with EnerGov, this
will add to the city’s overall ERP system and prepare the town for future
Advanced Metering Infrastructure initiatives.
Human Resources
• Employee and retiree health care open enrollment begins next Wednesday,
August 18, 2021 and goes through August 27, 2021.
• We are processing the backgrounds to hire six new employees, which includes
two new Code Compliance Officers.
• We hired five new employees this week.
o One full-time
o Four part-time
• Posted two new job openings.
o Police Chief
o Managing Director of Financial Services
Library
Crafter’s Guild is back on Saturdays at 3pm! They will be making zippered bags on
August 14th.
The Library will be closed on Wednesday August 25th for install of and training on the
new PC reservation and print management software!
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In the News
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
� Duncanville City Manager Talks About Navigating Challenges
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Duncanville City Manager Aretha R. Ferrell-Benavides has been in office almost six
months now. She was scheduled to take office Feb. 22, but began ...
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Tuesday, August 10, 2021
� MU defensive backs Rakestraw, Brown share connection from high school
Columbia Missourian
The two came to Missouri from Duncanville High School in Texas. Brown came in 2019,
and Rakestraw came a year later. They kept in touch during ...
� Duncanville's quarterback duel between newcomers off to strong start on first day of
practice
The Dallas Morning News
James, a senior, transferred to Duncanville from Corsicana. ... at 3:30 p.m. because
school has already started and that is when its athletic period falls.
� Oregon Ducks 2022 Football Commitment List
Sports Illustrated
Cameron Williams on Instagram (@ball_out_cam56)/Oregon Athletics. Vitals: 6'7", 320
pounds. High School: Duncanville High School (Duncanville, ...
Monday, August 9, 2021
� Meet Kendra King-Smith, Rising Star honoree
McKnight's Senior Living
... the industry, joining the Duncanville Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in
Duncanville, TX, as executive director, a position she still holds today.
� Arkansas commitment Mani Powell transfers to Fayetteville
247Sports
Shiloh Christian and Jordan Crook of Duncanville (Texas). "He's trying to bring in
family,” Powell said of Arkansas head coach Sam Pittman following his ...
Sunday, August 8, 2021
Mater Dei season opener canceled due to positive COVID-19 tests
USA TODAY High School Sports
Mater Dei's season opener against Centennial High School has been ... open its 2021
season against Texas powerhouse Duncanville High School.
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Saturday, August 7, 2021
High school football: No. 1 Mater Dei's season opener canceled after two
Centennial players test ...
MaxPreps
Should the schedule stand as is, a trip to Texas to face No. 14 Duncanville (Texas)
would be the program's season opener Aug. 27. At the Trinity ...
� Oregon State Football: Zeriah Beason Nabs Spot On Earl Campbell Tyler Rose
Award Watch List
Building the Dam
And for Duncanville, Texas' own Zeriah Beason, simply being born in the great state of
Texas is enough to check off one of the criteria on the watch list ...
� National recruiting big board: The 10 most impactful uncommitted 2022 prospects
The Athletic
Bryce Anderson, S. The particulars: Four-star prospect from Beaumont (Texas) West
Brook Ranking: No. 48 overall, No. 3 safety. The ...
Friday, August 6, 2021
� Police Team With Task Force To Recover 17 Stolen Trucks, SUVs From Illegal
Texas Chop Shop
CBS Dallas / Fort Worth
READ MORE: Massive Backup On I-30 In Rowlett After Police Chase Ends When
Minivan Crashes ... full sized SUV's that had been reported stolen from Coppell, Dallas,
Desoto, Duncanville, Lancaster, Mesquite, and Waxahachie.
� Zeriah Beason Named To Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Watch List
OSU Beavers
Beason, who hails from Duncanville, Texas, played in all seven games for the Beavers
in 2020, making five starts. He caught 16 passes for 148 yards ...
� JJ Hollingsworth Enjoys Arkansas' Cookout, Ready For Senior Season
KLRT - FOX16.com
While at Arkansas on Saturday he saw the Class of 2022 grow by one when
Duncanville (Texas) linebacker Jordan Crook committed. “It was a pretty ...
� SI All-American Reveals Top 99 Seniors for 2022; UW Pursued 17
Sports Illustrated
Edge Omari Abor, Duncanville (Texas) High School — undecided. 32. QB Connor ... OT
Collin Sadler, Greenville (S.C.) High School — Clemson. 35.
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Thursday, August 5, 2021
� Juneteenth Now An Official City Holiday In Duncanville
CBS Dallas / Fort Worth
DUNCANVILLE, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) – The Duncanville City Council has adopted
Juneteenth as a City holiday. “I was pleased to make the motion ...
� Unveiling the 2022 Preseason SI99 Football Prospect Rankings
Sports Illustrated
Mater Dei -- Oklahoma. 31. Edge Omari Abor, Duncanville (Texas) High School --
undecided. 32. QB Connor Weigman, Cypress (Texas) Bridgeland ...
� Longhorns Recruiting Tracker: Rising LB Eoghan Kerry Includes Texas in Top Five
Sports Illustrated
JULY 25, 8 PM UPDATE: The Texas Longhorns are set to land a big-time ... in
Duncanville (Duncanville, TX) offensive tackle, Cameron Williams.
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