The City of Davenport's CFO is leaving to become city manager of a Dallas suburb
- Written by Graham Ambrose Graham Ambrose
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 21 February 2020 21 February 2020
Davenport - A top staffer in Davenport is leaving the Quad-Cities for Texas. Brandon Wright, Davenport’s chief financial officer and assistant city administrator, will become the city manager of DeSoto, Tex., a growing suburb of Dallas.
Midlothian city council member, Art Pierard, killed in car accident
- Written by Daily Light report Daily Light report
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 20 February 2020 20 February 2020
Midlothian, TX - A message from Midlothian mayor, Richard Reno: It is with a heavy heart that I report the City of Midlothian was notified on early Thursday morning, February 20, 2020 that Midlothian City Council Member Art Pierard was killed in a motor vehicle accident.
Ross out as Red Oak head football coach
- Written by Bill Spinks Bill Spinks
- Category: School News School News
- Published: 19 February 2020 19 February 2020
Red Oak, TX - Head football coach Chris Ross has informed Red Oak Independent School District that he intends to step down after two seasons with the Hawks to pursue an opportunity as head coach at Lucas Lovejoy.
Breaking News: Davenport IA CFO Brandon Wright named DeSoto's New City Manager
- Written by Matt Smith Matt Smith
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 19 February 2020 19 February 2020
DeSoto, TX - The DeSoto (Tx) City Council has selected the City of Davenport’s (IA) CFO Brandon Wright to be DeSoto’s next City Manager.
Red Oak Police Department hosts “Coffee with Command Staff”
- Written by Patrick Clarke Patrick Clarke
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 18 February 2020 18 February 2020
Red Oak, TX - The Red Oak Police Department is set to host its monthly “Coffee with Command Staff” event as it continues its community relations efforts.
It's Time Texas Community Challenge - Saturday, February 29th
- Written by City of DeSoto City of DeSoto
- Category: Events Events
- Published: 18 February 2020 18 February 2020
DeSoto, TX - More and more DeSoto residents have been working out and making healthier choices since the City of DeSoto began participating in the "It's Time Texas Community Challenge."
M/WBE & Local Business Workshop - March 26
- Written by City of DeSoto City of DeSoto
- Category: Events Events
- Published: 18 February 2020 18 February 2020
On Thursday, March 26, 2020, the City of DeSoto will host an M/WBE Local Business Workshop with participation from the Cities of Cedar Hill, Duncanville, and Lancaster for all area residents interested in doing business with these cities and looking to find out about future procurement opportunities.
Heart of Duncanville 5K Walk & Run Saturday, February 29th
- Written by Duncanville Education Foundation Duncanville Education Foundation
- Category: Events Events
- Published: 16 February 2020 16 February 2020
Duncanville, TX - Come to the Heart of Duncanville 5K Walk and Run race at Main Street & Ben Franklin starting at 8:00 am benefitting the Duncanville Education Foundation.
‘It shouldn’t have happened’: Waxahachie woman says her dog got sick, died after release from quarantine at local SPCA
- Written by Patrick Clarke Patrick Clarke
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 16 February 2020 16 February 2020
Waxahachie, TX - A Waxahachie family is seeking answers after their dog left a 10-day quarantine with a local shelter, was rushed to an emergency vet and ended up dead that very night.
This DeSoto man lost 140 pounds after his daughter was diagnosed with a diet-related condition
- Written by Sonia Azad Sonia Azad
- Category: Peace. Love. & Eatz Smoothie Bar Peace. Love. & Eatz Smoothie Bar
- Published: 16 February 2020 16 February 2020
DeSoto, TX - If you know James McGee, you know you’ll likely find him in a kitchen. “I started cooking when I was in high school,” McGee said.
His relationship with food wasn’t always so healthy.
It's All About Music: A Musical Theater Performance - February 22nd
- Written by DeSoto Parks and Recreation Department DeSoto Parks and Recreation Department
- Category: Events Events
- Published: 16 February 2020 16 February 2020
DeSoto, TX - The DeSoto Parks and Recreation Department presents the "It’s All About Music" musical theater performance starring Kisha Grandy (from Kirk Franklin and the Family). Reminisce on the hits and classics from the past to present in Jazz, Pop, Gospel, Rhythm and Blues.
Retail Rushes to Retain Relevancy in Redevelopment
- Written by Lisa Brown Lisa Brown
- Category: Business Business
- Published: 15 February 2020 15 February 2020
Cedar Hill, TX - After the passing of a new liquor law, Spec’s Wine Spirits & Finer Foods has leased a 16,770-square-foot junior anchor space at Cedar Hill Pointe for a new location. Spec’s is expected to open during the second quarter of 2020 at the regional-draw center located at the northwest corner of US Highway 67 and Pleasant Run Road.
