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Balch Springs Police Academy: July 2022 Update

The Balch Springs Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association recognizes an Officer or Employee of the Department and a Civilian each month. The Officer/Employee is nominated by a citizen or fellow officer/employee for an action or characteristic above and...

Texas Broadband Survey

The Texas Broadband Development Office (BDO) is seeking input from residents on their broadband needs and experience by county. This input will help form a statewide broadband plan. It will also assist the Texas BDO in competing for Bipartisan Infrastruct...

City Council Redistricting 2022

Resulting from the 2020 Federal Census, the City of Balch Springs’ single member council districts were found to be sufficiently out of population balance, which required redistricting. To comply with the “one-person, one-vote” principle established by th...

Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program

What is CERT?

The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program educates citizens regarding disaster preparedness relative to hazards that could impact our area, and provides basic disaster response skills training. These skills include fire safety, lig...

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Volunteer at the Balch Springs Animal Shelter

Volunteer opportunities at the Balch Springs Animal Shelter

Volunteers are a necessary part of any successful animal shelter. Animals need attention, love and care every day. The more exposure to different people, the better it is for the adoptability of t...