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Heads up
⚠️ PUBLIC NOTICE - CITY OF DUNCANVILLE DRONE FLIGHT SURVEY ⚠️:
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City of Duncanville will be administering a drone flight survey on Wednesday July 31st
relating to the Armstrong Park & E. Wheatland Rd. Survey project. Said flight will be held on Wednesday July 31, 2024, at 9:00 AM
within the boundary of Armstrong Park. For more information please contact: Matt Bryant, Director of Public Works, City of Duncanville, 972-780-5000.
Cedar Hill fire
Congratulations
Traffic alert-reports of auto vs pedestrian accident
UPDATE: HWY 287 is now open.
TRAFFIC ALERT!
Southbound State HWY 287 will be closed at Midlothian Parkway due to an accident investigation. Unknown how long the highway will be closed; we will advise when the roadway is reponed.
Thoughts on deliveries via drone? Super cool? Creepy?
Starting today, July 25, residents may see more drone activity in certain areas of the city.
This traffic is part of Wing’s drone-delivery service with Walmart to deliver household items and goods to doorsteps without landing. The service is conducting test flights and plans to launch on later this summer.
The drones are equipped with low-resolution, black-and-white camera sensors used primarily to assist with navigation and to help ensure the safety and reliability of the operations. There is no live feed of images to anyone — including the safety pilots supervising flights. Drones are regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the City of Mansfield does not have authority regarding flight paths and air space.
Learn more: https://www.mansfieldtexas.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=981
It’s National Tequila Day! Are you celebrating?
⚠️: The City of Duncanville, at the recommendation and in cooperation with Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS), will be conducting ground spraying against mosquitoes on Thursday, July 25 and Friday, July 26, between the hours of 9:00 PM and 5:00 AM, weather permitting. The spraying is being conducted in response to the detection of West Nile Virus in a mosquito trap located in the 75137 zip code. If the weather prohibits spraying on Thursday night, spraying will be conducted on Friday and Saturday nights. Spraying will be performed in the targeted area within the City of Duncanville (click map image in post to view larger map). Residents living within the spray zone are encouraged to remain indoors and bring their pets inside during spraying.
Story continues at: https://www.duncanvilletx.gov/news/whats_new/ground_mosquito_spraying_7-25-7-26
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EN ESPAÑOL: La Ciudad de Duncanville, por recomendación y en cooperación con el Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos del Condado de Dallas (DCHHS), llevará a cabo la fumigación terrestre contra los mosquitos el jueves 25 de julio y el viernes 26 de julio, entre las 9:00 PM y las 5:00 AM, si el clima lo permite. La fumigación se lleva a cabo en respuesta a la detección del Virus del Nilo Occidental en una trampa para mosquitos ubicada en el código postal 75137. Si el clima prohíbe la fumigación el jueves por la noche, la fumigación se llevará a cabo el viernes y el sábado por la noche. La fumigación se llevará a cabo en la zona prevista dentro de la Ciudad de Duncanville (haga clic en la imagen del mapa en el post para ver el mapa más grande). Los residentes que viven dentro de la zona de fumigación se les recomienda permanecer en el interior y que traigan a sus mascotas al interior durante la fumigación.
La historia continúa en: https://www.duncanvilletx.gov/news/whats_new/ground_mosquito_spraying_7-25-7-26
Para leer este artículo en español pulse el botón "Select Language" y seleccione "Spanish/Español".
FYI
Good Morning Panther Family,
As we continue preparing for our 2024-2025 school year, as a reminder all Duncanville ISD students are required to use a clear backpack. Please click on the link below for specific details.
It is Always a Great Day to be a Duncanville Panther!
https://www.duncanvilleisd.org/clearbackpacks
The City of Glenn Heights will host a Joint & General Election on November 5, 2024, for the election of Council Members Place 1, Place 3, & Place 5.
For more information about the Election, how to apply for a place on the Ballot, and to review Candidate Filing Documents, please visit https://www.glennheightstx.gov/230/Elections-Elecciones-Bau-cu.
Happening now
A relief from the heat
What are you ordering?
From running a military base to a hospital, Michael Stewart likes to serve people in a big way.
Stewart is the new president of Methodist Charlton Medical Center in Dallas. He’s returning to the area where he began his healthcare career 20 years ago following his time in the Air Force, where he ran a base.
Stewart said his first goal with Methodist Charlton is to ensure that he and others in the organization demonstrate that they are listening to the needs and wants of the community
These are the best clear backpacks on the market!
Use coupon code CFISD for 20% off + free delivery of our “Guaranteed Tough” clear backpack with a 1-year warranty! Discount ends 7/31/24. In stock now!
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Residents in DeSoto are speaking out about concerns including a battery storage facility & the Mayor Pro Tem vote
DESOTO - There were quite a few citizens who spoke at the DeSoto City Council meeting earlier this week. DeSoto Mayor Rachel Proctor said before comments that citizens were not allowed to speak the normally
What's happening in DeSoto ISD?
During the June 17, 2024, DeSoto Independent School District Board Meeting, trustees voted to select new officers following the recent election cycle. Because the district did not have an election in May, officers were selected in June per the Board’s operating guidelines.
The following trustees were appointed leadership positions on the Board:
President: Chasiti McKissic
Vice President: James Durham
Secretary: Cynthia Watson-Banks
Read more here:
https://www.desotoisd.org/news/newsroom/de_i_s_d_school_board_elects_new_officers
RECALL
Flights are grounded and more
The cause, exact nature and scale of the outage was unclear, but several airlines and large companies across the globe reported major tech disruptions on Friday.
Who’s going?
US 67 CLOSES, DETOURS AT COCKRELL HILL RD. JULY 19
DALLAS CO - As part of an ongoing corridor improvement project, the following closures are scheduled from 10 p.m. Friday, July 19 to 6 a.m. Saturday, July 20:
All lanes of north and southbound US 67 will be closed at Danieldale Road. Follow signed detours at the Cockrell Hill Road exits.
The northbound US 67 on-ramp from Danieldale will be closed.
The southbound US 67 off-ramp to Danieldale will be closed.
Drivers should plan ahead for extra travel time in this corridor.
The overall project is expected to complete in early 2025, weather permitting.
DALLAS COUNTY HHS CONFIRMS DESOTO MOSQUITO SAMPLES TEST POSITIVE FOR WEST NILE VIRUS: Ground Spraying by Dallas County Scheduled in Parts of DeSoto Late Night July 17TH & 18TH, Weather Permitting.
The Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) laboratory has confirmed that mosquito samples in DeSoto have tested positive for West Nile Virus. The samples were collected from mosquito traps from the DeSoto 75115 zip code. In conjunction with the Dallas County municipalities, mosquito abatement teams are responding by treating impacted areas. DCHHS has scheduled ground spraying in DeSoto on July 17, 2024, 9:00pm to 5:00am, and July 18,, 2024, 9:00pm to 5:00am, weather permitting.
A map is attached and spray areas are posted online. For better resolution and the ability to zoom in and zoom out please reference the County’s online map at http://www.dallas.leateamapps.com/PublicMap/
Dallas County Health and Human Services encourages residents in affected areas to be a part of the solution by eliminating insect breeding areas and larvae before they develop into adult, flying mosquitoes. Standing water can be treated with EPA-approved larvicides (aka Mosquito Dunks) that are available from the Action Center in City Hall at no charge.
• DEET All day, every day: Whenever outside, use insect repellents that have the active ingredient DEET or other EPA-registered repellents and always follow label instructions. • Dress: Wear long, loose, and light-colored clothing outside.
• Drain: Drain or treat all standing water in and around your home or workplace where mosquitoes could lay eggs.
• All Day long: Day, Dusk and Dawn -Limit your time outdoors mosquitos are active anytime day or night.
Residents should remain inside during the time sprayers are in the area. Spraying will not be conducted in the event of wind speeds more than 10 mph or during inclement weather. A detailed map of the spray area can be viewed below.
Please note that spraying is handled by Dallas County and NOT the City of DeSoto. If you need additional information about West Nile Virus and its prevention, visit the County’s website at https://www.dallascounty.org/departments/dchhs/communicable-diseases/west-nile-virus.php
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EL HHS DEL CONDADO DE DALLAS CONFIRMA QUE MUESTRAS DE MOSQUITOS DE DESOTO DIERON POSITIVO PARA EL VIRUS DEL NILO OCCIDENTAL:
Fumigación terrestre programada por el Condado de Dallas en partes de DeSoto a última hora de la noche del 17 al 18 de julio, si el tiempo lo permite.
El laboratorio de Salud y Servicios Humanos del Condado de Dallas (DCHHS) ha confirmado que las muestras de mosquitos en DeSoto han dado positivo para el Virus del Nilo Occidental. Las muestras fueron recogidas de trampas de mosquitos del código postal DeSoto 75115. Junto con los municipios del condado de Dallas, los equipos de lucha contra los mosquitos están respondiendo con el tratamiento de las zonas afectadas. DCHHS ha programado la fumigación terrestre en DeSoto el 17 de julio de 2024, de 9:00pm a 5:00am, y el 18 de julio de 2024, de 9:00pm a 5:00am, si el clima lo permite.
Se adjunta un mapa y las zonas de fumigación están publicadas en línea. Para una mejor resolución y la posibilidad de acercar y alejar la imagen, consulte el mapa en línea del Condado en Las zonas de pulverización se publican: http://www.dallas.leateamapps.com/PublicMap/
Salud y Servicios Humanos del Condado de Dallas anima a los residentes en las zonas afectadas a ser parte de la solución mediante la eliminación de las zonas de cría de insectos y larvas antes de que se conviertan en adultos, mosquitos voladores. El agua estancada puede ser tratada con larvicidas aprobados por la EPA (también conocidos como Mosquito Dunks) que están disponibles en el Centro de Acción en el Ayuntamiento de forma gratuita.
- DEET Todo el día, todos los días: Siempre que esté al aire libre, utilice repelentes de insectos que tengan el ingrediente activo DEET u otros repelentes registrados por la EPA y siga siempre las instrucciones de la etiqueta. - Vístase: Lleve ropa larga, holgada y de colores claros en el exterior.
- Drene: Drene o trate toda el agua estancada en su casa o lugar de trabajo y sus alrededores donde los mosquitos puedan poner huevos.
- Durante todo el día: De día, al atardecer y al amanecer: Limite el tiempo que pasa al aire libre Los mosquitos están activos a cualquier hora del día o de la noche.
Los residentes deben permanecer en el interior durante el tiempo que los fumigadores estén en la zona. La fumigación no se llevará a cabo en caso de vientos de más de 10 mph o durante las inclemencias del tiempo. A continuación se muestra un mapa detallado de la zona de fumigación.
Tenga en cuenta que la fumigación es manejado por el Condado de Dallas y NO la Ciudad de DeSoto. Si necesita información adicional sobre el virus del Nilo Occidental y su prevención, visite el sitio web del condado en https://www.dallascounty.org/departments/dchhs/communicable-diseases/west-nile-virus.php.
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FYI
SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS UNDERWAY AT US HIGHWAY 287 EXIT RAMP AND FM 663
Be aware that road work is beginning Thursday, July 18, at the southwest corner of FM 663 and Highway 287 to prepare for TxDOT to modify the intersection to provide a planned dual right-turn lane on the exit ramp from southbound US Highway 287 at FM 663.
The immediate impact to citizens is that the current sidewalk on the west side of FM 663 will terminate at the QT property. Crossing for pedestrians for FM 663 will begin at the Harvest Hill Road intersection. The controlled pedestrian crossing will no longer be available at Highway 287 and FM 663 intersection for the western and eastern ramps. Southern and northern pedestrian crossings will remain the same.
This project is being undertaken to relieve congestion on the southbound Highway 287 off ramp. As work progresses on this project, updates will be provided. Please use utmost caution when driving in this area.
The DeSoto Independent School District will host a job fair to hire staff for the 2024-2025 academic year from 3 pm to 7 pm on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, in the DeSoto ISD Belt Line Conference Center located behind the district’s administration building at 200 East Belt Line Road in DeSoto.
Read more and register here:
https://www.desotoisd.org/news/newsroom/de_soto_i_s_d_to_host_july_job_fair
Dress code for Red Oak ISD
Make note of calendar change for Duncanville ISD
Congratulations to Dr. Lewis!
There’s a new way to get around Mansfield!
Downtown Midlothian is undergoing a revitalization-new businesses are being built, the new City Hall/Library plans to open this fall, and city officials are invested in preserving the charm Midlothian residents love.
Tonore explained that the Midlothian El Primos will take a year to build as he is building a new building in an old shell.
Multiple agency police activity in the 100 block of E. Ridgeway Drive. This will be an ongoing investigation and officers will be at the scene throughout the morning, but there is no danger to the public. More information will be released at a later time. Thank you.
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Newly renovated suite at Hyatt Hill Country
Kevin brings an update on this morning's storms, and the cooler temperatures expected later this afternoon!
Early voting/election coverage
One of DeSoto Eagles Coach talks about "all purpose back" Tre Wisner!
Congratulations to Duncanville for winning state!!!!
Desoto wins big over Cedar Hill 45-20!
Fire in Mansfield as seen from Midlothian 287 & Harvest Hill
Let's talk about Black Friday sales and shopping local
Today's press conference regarding Glenn Heights Amber Alert Monday.
Battle of Beltline results...at Tri City Animal Shelter with DeSoto Mayor Proctor and Cedar Hill Mayor Mason
Reader' Choice announcement
2021 Readers Choice Voting Round
An update on Reader’s Choice Awards & how to nominate your favorite local business. What are YOU waiting for?
Working on bringing you more videos-here’s a quick clip with our Publisher Marlon Hanson. What questions do you have?
DeSoto thanks veterans with In n Out
Costco Duncanville gas line
Tornado event in Ellis County Monday night and touring the area with County Commissioner Paul Perry.. Thank you Paul!
Focus Daily News is the official paper of record for DeSoto, Duncanville, Cedar Hill, Lancaster and Glenn Heights, Texas. The newspaper is dedicated to the southern suburbs of the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex. It publishes a combination of local news, state news, national news and opinions. Focus Daily also covers high school football, local school news, community events and legal notices affecting residents.
