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Marlon Goff Named Duncanville Director of Economic Development
The City of Duncanville has selected Marlon Goff as its new Director of Economic Development, effective Monday, May 4, 2026. Goff brings more than 25 years of experience in local government and…
Midlothian Pet Owners: Hollywood Feed Opens May 2
Great news for local Midlothian pet owners, Hollywood Feed recently announced the opening date for its newest location in Texas. The healthy and holistic pet food and supply retailer will open its…
New Duncanville Assistant Police Chief Robert “Bobby” Byrd
The Duncanville Police Department is proud to announce the promotion of Lieutenant Robert “Bobby” Byrd to the position of Assistant Chief of Police. The promotion was effective March 8. Assistant…
Duncanville Starts National Search for New City Manager
The City of Duncanville has started a nationwide search for its next City Manager. They have hired T2 Professional Consulting, LLC to help lead the process. T2 works with cities and other public…
Duncanville Library Seeks Community Input through Survey
The City of Duncanville Public Library seeks community input to help guide the future of the organization and its services. They launched a comprehensive community engagement effort that invites…
Methodist Midlothian Offers Mako SmartRobotic Joint Replacement
Methodist Midlothian Medical Center is the latest healthcare provider in the region to offer Mako SmartRobotic for total knee and hip replacement, transforming how these surgeries are performed by…
Update on Bob’s Bags Ministry in Duncanville
Visiting with Bob Cawthon, who started Bob’s Bags–a ministry to help the homeless–was inspirational last fall. We reported on the mission, now sponsored by First Christian Church of Duncanville, in…