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Catalytic converter thieves hitting local campuses

: Written by Chris Roark Waxahachie Daily Light Chris Roark Waxahachie Daily Light; Category: Local News Local News; Published: 28 November 2022 28 November 2022

Waxahachie, TX - Catalytic converter thieves have made their way to local school campuses. Tuesday the Waxahachie Police Department received a report of a catalytic converter that had been stolen off a Toyota Tundra that was parked at Wedgeworth Elementary School.

The Village Giving Circle at Texas Women’s Foundation Grants $186,000 to 16 Organizations Supporting the African American Community

: Written by Juliette Coulter Juliette Coulter; Category: Local Local; Published: 14 November 2022 14 November 2022

DALLAS, Texas, November 14, 2022 – On November 6th at Frito Lay headquarters, The Village Giving Circle at Texas Women’s Foundation delivered $186,000 in grants to 16 nonprofit organizations whose missions support the African American community in North Texas.

DESOTO POLICE PEACEFULLY END ARMED STANDOFF IN THEIR HQ PARKING LOT

: Written by Matt Smith Matt Smith; Category: Local News Local News; Published: 14 November 2022 14 November 2022

DeSoto, TX - Earlier Monday afternoon DeSoto Police requested that members of the traveling public avoid the immediate area of their headquarters at 714 E. Beltline Road, but the situation has been resolved without incident and there are no current travel restrictions in place.

What now? Red Oak ISD, Ferris ISD back to the drawing board after bonds fail

: Written by Chris Roark Chris Roark; Category: School News School News; Published: 10 November 2022 10 November 2022

Red Oak, TX - Red Oak ISD leaders now have to figure out alternate ways to address an overcrowding issue since a new middle school won’t be coming anytime soon. Tuesday voters rejected Red Oak ISD’s $94 million bond proposal that would have funded a new middle school.

Duncanville ISD superintendent announces athletics program reassignments after massive UIL penalties

: Written by Alex Cruz, WFAA Staff Alex Cruz, WFAA Staff; Category: School News School News; Published: 10 November 2022 10 November 2022

DUNCANVILLE, Texas — The Duncanville Independent School District's superintendent has announced new reassignments for athletics officials following UIL penalties that included the high school boys basketball 2022 championship being stripped from the team.

Duncanville routs DeSoto in storied Texas high school football rivalry

: Written by SB Live SB Live; Category: School News School News; Published: 29 October 2022 29 October 2022

Dallas, TX - One of the most anticipated high school football matchups in Texas took place in Dallas County on Friday night between the Duncanville Panthers and the DeSoto Eagles.It was a one-sided affair as Duncanville rolled to a 41-17 victory over their rivals.

City of DeSoto in DFW Unveils New Brand Identity

: Written by Matt Smith Matt Smith; Category: Local News Local News; Published: 24 October 2022 24 October 2022

DeSoto, TX - On Tuesday, October 18, 2022, the City of DeSoto unveiled a new brand identity at its City Council meeting, including a new logo, City Flag, and a tagline that reflects the inclusiveness of its culture and inviting atmosphere for all who live in the city.

MISSING: Anthony Bell, Jr., 37, Cedar Hill, Texas (8/9/2021)

: Written by Texas EquuSearch - TXEQ Texas EquuSearch - TXEQ; Category: Local News Local News; Published: 19 October 2022 19 October 2022

CEDAR HILL, TX -- 37-year-old Anthony Clifford Bell, Jr., also known as Pete, was last seen in Waxahachie, Texas on August 9, 2021. His vehicle was discovered in Hillsboro, Texas about a week later.

Trackdown: Help find DeSoto storage unit burglars

: Written by Shaun Rabb Shaun Rabb; Category: Advertising Advertising; Published: 16 October 2022 16 October 2022

DESOTO, Texas - There's been a rash of break-in burglaries at storage facilities across North Texas. Earlier this week, DeSoto police had break-ins at hundreds of units.

New Waxahachie police chief wants to take department “from great to greater”

: Written by Chris Roark Waxahachie Daily Light Chris Roark Waxahachie Daily Light; Category: Local News Local News; Published: 13 October 2022 13 October 2022

Waxahachie, TX - Joe Wiser is putting the finishing touches on his new office, and the new Waxahachie police chief has made a few changes. The desk now faces the window side of the office instead of the door. Eventually Wiser plans to utilize a standing desk. And he’s doing some painting.

Community rallies around high school football coach fighting rare type of cancer

: Written by Erin Jones Erin Jones; Category: Local News Local News; Published: 13 October 2022 13 October 2022

MIDLOTHIAN, Texas -- In Midlothian, the community is coming together to help a beloved high school football coach fighting a rare type of bladder cancer. Wednesday night, they hosted a series of fundraisers.