Jo Ann Holt

The Duncanville Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Tuesday morning at the Wexford Townhomes.

Yardbird Southern Table & Bar, the restaurant known for its award-winning fried chicken and modern take on Southern hospitality, is featuring the Battle of the Birds in July. The annual, month-long culinary competition, July 1-31, features six limited-edition chicken sandwiches inspired by the distinct flavors and cultures of the cities Yardbird calls home.

Patty Granville stars in Hello Dolly! at Garland Summer Musicals July 17-26, with performances at the Granville Arts Center.

NBA Star-Detroit Pistons forward and Duncanville native-Ron Holland II will return to his hometown to host Ready for Greatness: DFW Back-to-School Experience at Duncanville HS. The event will be Saturday, July 25, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Sandra Meadows Arena, Duncanville High School, 900 West Camp Wisdom Road in Duncanville.

Dust off those boots and saddle up, North Texas. The 37th Texas Black Invitational Rodeo rides into Fair Park Coliseum at 7 p.m. this Saturday, July 25. Presented by the African American Museum, Dallas, the family-fun event features cowboys and cowgirls competing in bronc and bull riding, steer roping, barrel racing, and more.

Duncanville community turned out in large numbers to celebrate America 250! and Independence Day with Red, White & Goals!, a weekend of festivities July 3-4 at Armstrong Park. After Friday’s soccer match, July 4th kicked off with the annual Duncanville Noon Lions Club Parade at 9 a.m. Photos of the award-winning floats are courtesy of Greg Zylka; with the photo of the Duncanville Chamber Man & Woman of the Year by Jacquelyne Harvey.

Terra brunch diners at Eataly Dallas are in for a special treat this month, with Sugar & Sage Bakery collaborating in a special Terra Takeover for August weekends. The Dallas bakery’s delicious sweet and savory pastries will be available at Terra for weekend brunch (10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.) now through Aug. 23.

Pei Wei Asian Diner celebrated National Mango Day July 22 by launching their new Honey Mango Chili Chicken. Chris Waits and I were invited to try the limited-time entrée along with a few other items at the Grand Prairie location.

Photo Elvis Has Left the Building Company courtesy Duncanville Community Theatre

Finalists for the Big Tex® Choice Awards presented by Karbach Brewing Company were announced today by the State Fair of Texas. Winners will be crowned on Tuesday, August 18, in the categories of Best Taste – Savory, Best Taste – Sweet, Best Taste – Sipper, and Most Creative.