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DUNCANVILLE, TX – The city of Duncanville is gearing up for a sizzling event this summer with the inaugural “Red, White, & BBQ” cook-off.

The celebration will kick off on Thursday, July 4, extending through Saturday, July 6, at Armstrong Park located at 100 James Collins Boulevard.

This year’s Independence Day Celebration promises to be a fun-filled event for the whole family, with activities and entertainment.

There will be live performances by Extended Play and Cruel Summer which will add to the festive atmosphere.

Gates open at 1:00 PM, and the fireworks display will begin at 9:30 PM.

Beginning Thursday, the event will kick off with a parade at 9:00 a.m., a celebration at 1:00 p.m., and conclude with festive Fireworks.

The event aims to bring BBQ enthusiasts from near and far to participate in a fun friendly cook-off.

With a guaranteed payout of $10,000, the competition is expected to attract a wide array of participants, eager to showcase their grilling skills.

The entry fee for the main cook-off is $250, covering four meat categories: chicken, ribs, pork, and brisket.

In addition to the main event, there will be a special Friday night steak jackpot, with an entry fee of $25, adding an extra layer of excitement for both participants and attendees.

Registration is currently open, and interested participants can sign up through a provided QR code or by visiting the Duncanville Recreation Center.

The event is organized by the City of Duncanville in partnership with the Champions Barbecue Alliance, ensuring a professionally run competition with industry-wide standards and judging criteria.

In addition to the cook-off, the event will feature live entertainment, food vendors, and activities for all ages, making it a family-friendly affair.

Spectators can look forward to a festive atmosphere with a patriotic theme, reflecting the event’s timing just after Independence Day.

Admission is free, but wristbands are required.

Wristbands will be available for pickup starting Wednesday, June 5, at the Duncanville Recreation Center.

For more information visit the City of Duncanville website.

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BOSTON – The Dallas Mavericks are now down 2-0 in the NBA Finals to the Boston Celtics after losing 105-98 in Game 2 on Sunday.

The Celtics continue to show why they have been called the best team in the NBA as multiple Boston players scored in the game 2 win.

Jayson Tatum scored 18 points but finished with a double-double adding 12 assists to the win over the Mavs.

Jrue Holliday finished with 26 points and 11 rebounds, Derrick White scored 18 points, and Jaylen Brown pitched in with 21 points.

Kristaps Porzingis came off the bench and delivered 12 points.

Boston remained near flawless from the free throw line, shooting 95 percent.

“That’s why they are the No. 1 team in the NBA with the No. 1 record,” said Mavericks star Luka Doncic.

“They have a lot of great players. Basically, anybody can get off.”

 Doncic scored 32 points with 11 rebounds and 11 assists — the first NBA Finals triple-double in Dallas franchise history.

While Doncic led the Mavs in scoring, Kyrie Irving finished with 16 points, Daniel Gafford with 13, Derrick Jones Jr. with 11, and P.J. Washington scored 17.

“It’s not all on him. It’s a team,” said Dallas coach Jason Kidd of Doncic.

“He put us in a position. He was really good tonight. Unfortunately, we just couldn’t get over the hump. We’ve got to find someone to join Luka and (Kyrie Irving) in that scoring category.”

Doncic was questionable before Game 2 battling chest, knee, and ankle injuries. 

Games 3 and 4 are Wednesday and Friday in Dallas.

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A 5,000-gallon diesel tanker truck that caught fire yesterday afternoon after the engine ignited has now been cleaned up and removed from a DeSoto intersection.

Local authorities explained that residents were able to return home after firefighters were able to diminish the fire.

“As of 9:45 PM Friday: While all hazards related to the DeSoto Diesel Tanker Truck Fire have been mitigated, and residents were allowed to return to their homes, it will be a bit longer before the intersection of Parkerville and Cockrell Hill Roads will be reopened,” said DeSoto Communication Manager Matt Smith.

“DeSoto Fire informed us that while the burned out tanker truck is safe and secure, the remaining diesel fuel in it, is still very hot and will be allowed to cool. That is what is preventing the intersection from being opened earlier.”

The cleanup of the intersection was completed at about 1:45 AM and the intersection of Parkerville and Cockrell Hill Roads was reopened to traffic according to DeSoto Police.

The traffic lights at the intersection are flashing red due to damage from the fire and should be treated as a four-way stop until city repairs are completed.

Friday afternoon, the city was notified of a smaller size tanker truck that had been engulfed in flames due to the engine catching fire.

From there the fire traveled and quickly engulfed the truck.

DeSoto Police said the driver made it out alive and was not hurt.

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A tanker truck has caught fire in DeSoto at the intersection of S Cockrell Hill and W Parkerville Road.

Residents in the area were urged to evacuate after a 5,000-gallon tanker truck carrying diesel fuel caught fire this afternoon according to DeSoto Fire Chief Bryan Southard.

The City of DeSoto issued an evacuation notice for residents within the following area: from W Parkerville Rd to Summerside Dr to the north, Richard Pittman Dr to the south, Elerson Rd to the east, and Keswick Dr to the west.

DeSoto Police confirmed that the female truck driver was not injured in the fire.

She told fire officials that she noticed smoke coming out of the engine while sitting at a red light.

The fire moved from the engine to the tank.

“Due to the fuel that was on fire, we basically had to let it burn,” said Southard.

Fire trucks from Duncanville, Cedar Hill and Dallas fire departments were called in to help battle the blaze.

Emergency services are still on the scene working to help ensure public safety.

Nearby residents that have been evacuated will be allowed back in the area once the DeSoto Fire Department deems it is safe to return to their homes.

Residents had been advised to leave the area promptly and follow any instructions from emergency personnel.

Chief Southard expects that it will take the rest of the day to clean up.

Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

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