Glimpse of history: New mural unveiled in downtown Midlothian
- Written by Bill Spinks Bill Spinks
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 17 September 2020 17 September 2020
Midlothian, TX - Last year, the Midlothian Downtown Business Association came up with an idea for a historic mural on the wall of a downtown business. With a few weeks of hard work from an artist with local connections, the mural is now on full display.
Cedar Hill National Night Out Drive-Thru
- Written by City of Cedar Hill City of Cedar Hill
- Category: Events Events
- Published: 17 September 2020 17 September 2020
Cedar Hill, TX - Decorate your car, make signs, honk your horn in a parade style drive-thru National Night Out. First responders, city leaders and elected officials will be at these 5 locations to show our support for our communities for this 2020 National Night Out:
Life School Opens its Doors for Face-to-Face Learners
- Written by Maureen Wiegert Maureen Wiegert
- Category: Local Local
- Published: 15 September 2020 15 September 2020
Dallas, TX - For the first time since the abrupt closing of all schools across North Texas last March, Life School is reopening its doors for students who have elected to return to in-person learning on Monday, September 14th.
DeSoto's Document Shredding Event Cancelled
- Written by City of DeSoto City of DeSoto
- Category: Events Events
- Published: 15 September 2020 15 September 2020
DeSoto, TX - We are sorry to report that the Document Shredding Event rescheduled to September 19th was cancelled on September 1st due to concerns about the health and safety of our workers and volunteers who were scheduled to operate the event.
Opinion: Why gyms are essential in the age of COVID-19
- Written by Rep.Tom Oliverson Rep.Tom Oliverson
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 11 September 2020 11 September 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally changed how we look at the world. A simple trip to the store now involves donning a mask, talking to employees with face shields, and socially distancing yourself from fellow shoppers. This comes as our medical professionals have identified ways to live a relatively normal life while mitigating the chances of contracting the virus.
Music in the Park Concert Series - September 25
- Written by City of Cedar Hill City of Cedar Hill
- Category: Events Events
- Published: 10 September 2020 10 September 2020
Cedar Hill, TX - Free music series featuring local bands. September 25th, The Vinyl Stripes, will be 100% virtual - more info to come. October 2nd, Moving Colors, live option still TBD based on safety regulations - more details to come.
DeSoto City Council examines local marijuana enforcement policy
- Written by David Wilfong, North Dallas Gazette David Wilfong, North Dallas Gazette
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 06 September 2020 06 September 2020
DeSoto, TX - The use of marijuana and related products such as CBD has received a lot of attention in recent years. In some states, the local government has legalized cannabis altogether, though it remains a violation under existing federal law.
Midlothian doc’s license suspended
- Written by Bill Spinks Bill Spinks
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 05 September 2020 05 September 2020
Midlothian, TX - The Texas Medical Board on Thursday suspended the license of a Midlothian physician who was arrested a month ago on a charge of online solicitation of a minor.
Supporters Rally Behind Resigned DeSoto ISD Superintendent
- Written by Yona Gavino Yona Gavino
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 05 September 2020 05 September 2020
DeSoto, TX - Dozens of community members lined the streets outside the DeSoto Administration Building on Saturday and shouted their support for recently resigned district Superintendent D’Andre Weaver.
Acting superintendent at DeSoto ISD under fire for racist and transphobic Facebook posts; board members call for emergency removal
- Written by Jobin Panicker, Alex Rozier (WFAA), Matt Howerton Jobin Panicker, Alex Rozier (WFAA), Matt Howerton
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 03 September 2020 03 September 2020
DeSoto, TX - The newly appointed acting-superintendent for DeSoto Independent School District is under fire for past social media posts, and now two board members want him replaced immediately.
Warehouse Fire Destroys DeSoto ISD’s Personal Protective Equipment, Donations Needed
- Written by CBSdfw CBSdfw
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 01 September 2020 01 September 2020
DeSoto, TX - DeSoto ISD is asking for donations from the community after most of their Personal Protective Equipment went up in flames. The fire at the district’s Plant Services building at 200 W. Parkerville Road, which houses the supplies happened at 4:30 a.m. Tuesday.
Statement on resignation of DeSoto ISD Superintendent D'Andre Weaver from Mayor Curtistene S. McCowan
- Written by Matt Smith Matt Smith
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 31 August 2020 31 August 2020
DeSoto, TX - I was both shocked and saddened to learn of the resignation of DeSoto ISD Superintendent Dr. D’Andre Weaver. I respect the Superintendent’s decision to resign and would like to thank him for giving so much of himself over the past two years while trying to make DeSoto’s schools a better place for our children to learn and to be all that they can be.
