New Principal announced in ROISD
- Written by Daily Light Daily Light
- Category: School News School News
- Published: 05 June 2020 05 June 2020
Red Oak, TX - Red Oak ISD is welcoming Fabian Garcia to the family as the new Red Oak Middle School Principal. Garcia is entering ROISD with 20 years of educational experience, including the past four years as assistant principal in Manor ISD.
TSTC, City of Ennis Poised for Productive Future
- Written by Daniel Perry Daniel Perry
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 05 June 2020 05 June 2020
Red Oak, TX - More than 20 miles separate the city of Ennis from Texas State Technical College's North Texas campus in Red Oak in Ellis County. Ennis can count more than 3.6 million workers within a 60-mile radius of the city.
Statement on George Floyd killing and aftermath from DeSoto Mayor Curtistene S. McCowan
- Written by Matt Smith Matt Smith
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 04 June 2020 04 June 2020
DeSoto, TX - There have been many times in history that our nation has faced tragedy and imminent threats, yet each time we came together as one to get through it. However, the divisions that we are experiencing today are potentially more dangerous than the deadly Pandemic that has claimed more than 100,000 American lives.
Message from the Glenn Heights Chief of Police
- Written by V.E. Dooley V.E. Dooley
- Category: Glenn Heights Glenn Heights
- Published: 03 June 2020 03 June 2020
Glenn Heights, TX - The events of the last week are a clear, strong call for change, and have reminded us that we still need to continue to work to better understand, acknowledge, and appreciate one another.
JUNE 9TH TOWN HALL MEETING: DESOTO, POLICE & COMMUNITY TOGETHER (P.A.C.T)
- Written by City of Desoto City of Desoto
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 03 June 2020 03 June 2020
Desoto, TX - DeSoto Police Chief Joseph Costa, DeSoto Police & Clergy Chair Rev. Caesar Rentie will be joined by Mayor Curtistene McCowan, Members of the City Council, and City Manager Brandon Wright for a Town Hall Discussion on how DeSoto Police and community members can continue to work together to build stronger relations.
Life School Teachers Host Drive-Through Summer Send-Off for Students
- Written by Maureen Wiegert Maureen Wiegert
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 03 June 2020 03 June 2020
Red Oak, TX - At Life School Red Oak (LSRO) Elementary, teachers, staff, and families reconnected through a summer send-off drive-through parade on Friday, May 22. Though the school year ended with an unexpected turn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the LSRO school spirit was strong as staff adopted the social media trend of drive-through parades to celebrate their students’ resilience.
Message from the Red Oak Police Chief
- Written by Garland Wolf Garland Wolf
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 31 May 2020 31 May 2020
Red Oak, TX - I don’t know one police officer who isn’t filled with a combination of rage, disappointment and embarrassment after watching the video of the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Add to that the many protests and injuries to officers and civilians around the country, and it’s enough to leave even the toughest cops in a puddle of despair.
16-year-old arrested for Preston Hollow woman’s murder
- Written by Shaun Rabb and Blake Hanson Shaun Rabb and Blake Hanson
- Category: Local Local
- Published: 31 May 2020 31 May 2020
Dallas, TX - Dallas police arrested a 16-year-old who they believe is responsible for the murder of a North Dallas woman in her driveway. Leslie Baker was murdered on Memorial Day while sitting in her car in the Preston Hollow neighborhood.
A Message from Desoto's Police Chief to his Officers
- Written by Chief Costa Chief Costa
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 30 May 2020 30 May 2020
DeSoto, TX - I had a chance to review the video of the Minneapolis Incident. I could not believe what I was seeing!! It disturbed me very much, and, as I continued to watch, I became angry and more upset with not only the main officer, but with all of the officers at the scene.
STATEMENT FROM MAYOR CURTISTENE S. MCCOWAN ON MONDAY’S NATIONAL DAY OF MOURNING & LAMENT:
- Written by Matt Smith Matt Smith
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 29 May 2020 29 May 2020
DeSoto, TX - Last Monday I took part in a Memorial Day Remembrance Service at DeSoto’s Military Memorial at Nance Farm that was organized by our Veterans Affairs Committee.
EASING COVID-19 BURDEN ON DESOTO RESIDENTS & BUSINESSES
- Written by Matt Smith Matt Smith
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 29 May 2020 29 May 2020
DeSoto, TX - The DeSoto City Council is taking action to assist businesses and residents hit especially hard by COVID-19. Two new programs being offered to DeSoto businesses and residents include a small business grant of up to $5,000 and relief for certain water and sewer customers.
Local colleges move forward with plans; K-12 districts wait and see
- Written by Bill Spinks Bill Spinks
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 29 May 2020 29 May 2020
Waxahachie, TX - With on-campus classes canceled for the rest of the 2019-2020 school term because of the COVID-19 pndemic, school districts and institutions of higher education across the state of Texas know their buildings will be closed well into the summer.
