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What’s close to the ILC
Learn more about things to do in nearby cities.
Dallas ➜
Fort Worth ➜
Arlington ➜
Duncanville ➜
Cedar Hill ➜
Grand Prairie ➜
Restaurants Nearby
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Low Budget Things to Do
Armstrong Park, 315 E. Wheatland Rd, Duncanville
Kidsville (16,000 sq ft wooden playground), paved walking track, recreation area, and tennis courts — Free.
Cedar Ridge Preserve, 7171 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas
Natural habitat of 600 acres featuring about 9 miles of trails, butterfly gardens, and picnic areas. Closed Mondays — Suggested donation $3.
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center at Cedar Hill, 1206 W FM 1382, Cedar Hill
Hike miles of trails, see 100+ species of birds and rare dogwood trees and native orchids. Closed Sundays — Free.
Fort Worth Stockyards, 140 East Exchange Avenue, Fort Worth
The epicenter of Fort Worth’s “Cowtown” culture. Galleries, restaurants and shops, many in original structures. Real-live cattle drive comes through town
daily 11:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Select Family Fun Play for three pages of activities, some with cost. — Free to poke
around.Stockyards Museum in Livestock Exchange Building is worthwhile — $2 admission, 12 and under free.
Groceries
ALDI, 333 S Cedar Ridge Dr, Duncanville — Discount grocery, bring your own bags
Cox Farms Market, 1026 S. Main Street, Duncanville, TX — Health foods, fresh vegetables and fruit
Sprouts, 362 E FM 1382, Cedar Hill, TX 75104 — Natural and organic grocery store
Tom Thumb, 633 W Wheatland Rd, Duncanville, TX 75116
donates a percentage of your purchase to
SIL when you designate #1003 SIL, as your charity at their service desk, and use your Reward Card for store discounts. Registration form.
Grocery Clearance Center, 3107 S Cockrell Hill Rd, Dallas, Texas 75236 — Discounted foods
Walmart Supercenter, 7075 W Wheatland Rd, Dallas, TX 75249
Thrift Store Recommendations
New2You Thrift Store, 320 S Clark Rd, Cedar Hill, Texas 75104
Soaring Eagle Thrift Shop, 107 Executive Way Suite 101, Desoto TX 75115
The Turn • Around Resale Store, 7125 S. Polk Street Dallas, TX 75232
Associated with Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship: Turn • Around Agenda Program
TV Fashion Outlet, 319 Cedar Ridge Duncanville, Texas 75116
All new women’s clothing priced at $10 or less, including Macy's, HSN, QVC, and boutique merchandise.
Thrifty Station, 202 E. Cherry St., Duncanville, TX 75116
Supports Duncanville Outreach Ministry
These recommendations are based on the community’s input. The ILC does not officially recommend or promote any businesses here. Please contact each business or organization directly for more information.
Churches in the Metroplex
Looking for a Church in the Metroplex?
These churches have been recommended by your colleagues at the International Linguistics Center.
Local Christian radio stations:
KCBI 90.9 FM
KLTY 94.9 FM
KVTT 1110 AM
Local classical radio station
WWR 101.1 FM
ARLINGTON
Arlington Chinese Bible Church
Eden Road Community Church
Cedar Hill
DALLAS
Mountain Creek Community Church
DESOTO
DUNCANVILLE
Crossroads of Life (Assembly of God)
Duncanville's First Baptist Church
GRAND PRAIRIE
IRVING
Schools
Dallas Area School Options
The following list of schools is to help International Linguistic Center (ILC) families be aware of educational options in the area around the ILC. Many families find the public schools to be satisfactory, while some prefer Christian or Private schools. Contact schools directly for detailed costs.
Contact Chyrl Mullins, Wycliffe/SIL Educational Consultant, for more information about the schools.
Public and Private Schools
Duncanville
Irving
Private Schools:
Stonegate Christian Academy
-Upper School Campus
-Lower School Campus
Midlothian
Ovilla
Private Schools
Ovilla Christian School
Waxahachie
Private Schools:
Waxahachie Preparatory School
High School/College Dual Credit
Mountain View College & Trinidad Garza Early College High School
Charter Schools
Charter schools are independent public schools allowed freedom to be more innovative, while being held accountable for improved student achievement.
Advantage Academy
North Duncanville, Grand Prairie and Waxahachie
Faith Family Academy Charter Schools
Oak Cliff and Waxahachie
Life Schools
Cedar Hill, Dallas-Oak Cliff, Dallas – Mountain Creek, Lancaster, Red Oak, and Waxahachie
UME (University Model of Education) Preparatory Academy
Meets at The Verge Church
Cedar Hill Collegiate Middle and High School – grades 7-12
Cedar Hill
For other charter schools go to txcharterschools.org
Homeschooling
Local Co-ops
SALT Educational Co-op
DasCHE Dallas Christian Home Educators
Matthew Road Academy A University Model School
SACC South Arlington Christian Coop
GPBC Sonshine Club and homeschool group
Sonshine Club is more of a mother's day out/homeschool supplement program than a co-op. (Members pay a monthly cost but do not have to teach). They meet on Thursdays during the school year from 9:30am-2:20pm. Contact - Tyra Martin (682)597-7146. Location – Grand Prairie Bible Church
On-line schools:
University of Nebraska Independent Study High School
Northstar Academy
Texas Virtual Academy
County Colleges
Cedar Valley College
Mountain View College
Tarrant County College