| UPCOMING EVENTS | |
August 5: Duncanville City Council Budget Workshop at 2:00p.m. at City Hall, 203 E. Wheatland Rd.
August 5: Keep Duncanville Beautiful Board Meeting at 8:30a.m. at Bob Knight's Fieldhouse, 1700 S. Main Street.
August 8: Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting at 7:00p.m. at City Hill, 203 E. Wheatland Rd.
August 12: Application deadline for Board & Commission appointments. For more information, visit www.duncanville.com.
August 16: Duncanville City Council Meeting at 7:00p.m. at City Hall, 203 E. Wheatland Rd.
August 22: Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting at 7:00p.m. at City Hall, 203 E. Wheatland Rd.
August 22: First Day of School. |
| FEMA Heat Preparedness | | |
Heat kills by pushing the human body beyond its limits. In extreme heat and high humidity, evaporation is slowed and the body must work extra hard to maintain a normal temperature.
Most heat disorders occur because the victim has been overexposed to heat or has over-exercised for his or her age and physical condition. Older adults, young children, and those who are sick or overweight are more likely to succumb to extreme heat.
Conditions that can induce heat-related illnesses include stagnant atmospheric conditions and poor air quality. Consequently, people living in urban areas may be at greater risk from the effects of a prolonged heat wave than those living in rural areas. Also, asphalt and concrete store heat longer and gradually release heat at night, which can produce higher nighttime temperatures known as the "urban heat island effect."
How can I protect myself from extreme heat?
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| Council Seeks Citizens to Serve on City Boards & Commissions | |
 Application Deadline: August 12, 2011
The Duncanville City Council is currently accepting applications from citizens interested in volunteering their service on one of the City's boards or commission.
To be eligible to serve, one must be a resident, qualified voter of the City of Duncanville, and not delinquent in the payment of ad valorem taxes or in the payment of fines to the City.
According to City Secretary Dara Crabtree, vacancies will be reviewed and filled during the summer months for the following boards: Planning & Zoning Commission, Board of Adjustment, Park and Recreation Advisory Board, Library Advisory Board, Sign Control Board, Duncanville Community and Economic Development Corporation, Keep Duncanville Beautiful Board, and Certified Retirement Community Oversight Committee. She also noted that at this time there are no vacancies on the Tri-City Animal Shelter Board; however, some of the boards may have more than one vacancy.
"Applications will be accepted through August 12, 2011. Following the application deadline, the City Council will conduct a brief interview with each applicant. Appointments are then made in August," she added.
Anyone interested in serving is encouraged to forward a completed application to Dara Crabtree, City Secretary, P.O. Box 380280, Duncanville, Texas 75138-0280. An application form can be downloaded from the City website, www.duncanville.com, or obtained by contacting Ms. Crabtree at (972) 780-5017.
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| August 2011 Champion Newsletter | |
- Police Recognition
- Senior Center News
- Curb Appeal Awards
- Police Beats: Vehicle Burglary Prevention Tips
- Bulletin Board and About Town Pictorial Spread
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| Upcoming Programs and Activties | |
 The Duncanville Library, Parks & Recreation Department, and the the Duncanville Fieldhouse are hosting several programs and activities in August. Check out all the City has to offer! Below are activity flyers for the various programs.
Parks and Recreation:
Shining Stars After-School Camp
Parks and Recreation Program Guide
For more information on Recreation Center programs, visit www.duncanville.com/recreation or call (972) 780-5070.
Duncanville Fieldhouse:
Sports Camps ( August 8-12 and August 15-19)
Recreation Basketball League (Fall)
Select Basketball League (Fall)
Volleyball League (Fall)
Registration Form
For more information of Duncanville Fieldhouse programs, visit www.duncanvillefieldhouse.com or call (972) 331-8868.
Library:
Friends of the Duncanville Public Library Used Booksale
For more information on Duncanville Library programs, visit www.youseemore.com/duncanville or call (972) 780-5050. |
| Duncanville Citizen's Police Academy Begins August 30 | | | The Duncanville Citizen's Police Academy will host its 43rd session beginning August 30, 2011. The program is FREE and provides an opportunity for citizens and those that work in the Duncanville community to learn about the Duncanville Police Department and law enforcement.
Classes are held on Tuesdays at the Duncanville Police Dept. from 7:00p.m. to 10:00p.m. The course is 12 weeks long and ends on November 15.
Class subjects include: DWI investigation, Family Violence, Criminal Investigation, Patrol Procedures, and a demonstration by the Duncanville Police Departments Tactical Team.
Applications are available in the Duncanville Police Dept. lobby or by contacting Volunteer Coordinator Randy Cozby or Officer Doug Sisk at (972) 780-5027. |
| Senior Center August Golden Gazette Now Available | | |
Vital (Vi-tal/vahyt-l)
-adjective
1. having remarkable energy, liveliness, or force of personality
2. a description of the members of the D.L. Hopkins, Jr. Senior Center!
To learn more about the numerous activities offered at the Hopkins Senior Center, view the August edition of the Golden Gazette. Click here to view a copy of the Senior Center's newsletter. |
| 2011 National Night Out | | |
 Come join the Duncanville Police Department for the 2011 National Night Event to be held on October 4, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Bob Knight's Fieldhouse, 1700 S. Main Street, Duncanville.
Representatives from the Duncanville Police Dept. and other law enforcement agencies, and other organizations will be present to meet and greet citizens.
For more information, contact Officer Doug Sisk at (972) 780-5027 or dsisk@ci.duncanville.tx.us. To view the event flyer or download the registration form below, click on the links below:
National Night Event flyer
National Night Out Registration Form
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