Police impersonator at large after raping woman in Grand Prairie, police say
- Written by Tom Steele Tom Steele
- Category: Grand Prairie Grand Prairie
- Published: 18 June 2018 18 June 2018
Grand Prairie, TX - A man pretending to be a police officer raped a woman he pulled over in Grand Prairie this weekend, police say. The woman was driving in the 4000 block of East Jefferson Street around 1 a.m. Saturday
Denton and DeSoto get one-year state 7-on-7 bans after postgame altercation
- Written by Callie Caplan Callie Caplan
- Category: School News School News
- Published: 18 June 2018 18 June 2018
Denton, TX - The Denton and DeSoto 7-on-7 football teams have received one-year bans from Texas State 7on7 Organization participation because of a postgame altercation Saturday, Denton coach Billy Miller said on Sunday.
Groundbreaking for New Fire Station 2 and Fire Administration Building
- Written by City-wide Announcements City-wide Announcements
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 18 June 2018 18 June 2018
DeSoto, TX - Construction will begin soon on a new fire station in DeSoto. This new station will replace DeSoto’s current station 2 located on Belt Line Road. Funding for the new station was approved by voters in the 2014 Bond Referendum.
Wherley Makes Transition To Lancaster ISD Chief Of Police
- Written by Rita Cook Rita Cook
- Category: School News School News
- Published: 17 June 2018 17 June 2018
Lancaster, TX - There is a new Lancaster Independent School Police Chief in town and he knows the city well. Chief Cliff Wherley took the oath of office for the new position on May 29 and will begin the job on June 18, 2018.
Families outraged by water quality; Carroll Water Co claims it’s ‘good water’
- Written by Andrew Branca Andrew Branca
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 17 June 2018 17 June 2018
Waxahachie, TX - Three years is a long time to wait for a clean glass of water, but that has been the reality for Jacob Moore and his family. With no solution to stabilize the quality of water brought into his Waxahachie house,
'This moment is a dream': Errol Spence Jr. barely breaks a sweat in knockout win in front of Cowboys royalty
- Written by Jon Machota Jon Machota
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 17 June 2018 17 June 2018
Frisco, TX - Errol Spence Jr. only needed one round Saturday night. Fighting in front of a sellout hometown crowd inside the Ford Center at The Star, the IBF welterweight champion retained his belt by knocking out undefeated challenger Carlos Ocampo with one second left in the first round.
Mavs Basketball Academy - June 25-29
- Written by City of DeSoto City of DeSoto
- Category: Events Events
- Published: 15 June 2018 15 June 2018
DeSoto, TX - The Dallas Mavericks Hoop Camp will be held at the DeSoto Recreation Center on June 25 - June 29. Register your child today for $250 per camper. Each Camper will receive a voucher for two tickets to a preseason game,
Creekside Church sponsors mobile pantry
- Written by Patty Hullett Patty Hullett
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 15 June 2018 15 June 2018
Midlothian, TX - Creekside Church in Midlothian is broadening its local ministry programs to include a once-a-month food service to area citizens needing assistance. The “Mobile Pantry Express” kicked-off its initial successful month of service in May.
4th of July 2018 Celebration
- Written by City of DeSoto City of DeSoto
- Category: Events Events
- Published: 15 June 2018 15 June 2018
Lancaster, TX - This year the cities of DeSoto and Lancaster are again joining forces to celebrate our nation’s independence. DeSoto and Lancaster’s July Fireworks Festival will take place in Lancaster at the Helen Giddings Amphitheater,
Ferris business leaders establish new chamber of commerce to serve local businesses
Ferris, TX - The Ferris Area Business Association recently underwent a rebranding to better serve local businesses. Welcome the newly established Ferris Chamber of Commerce to the Ellis County business community.
BSW Juneteenth Celebration - June 16
Duncanville, TX - The Best Southwest Juneteenth Celebration is being hosted by Duncanville this year. Join us on Saturday, June 16, 2018 at Armstrong Park, 100 James Collins Blvd., Duncanville from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Midlothian Lions Club hosts semiannual Pancake Breakfast and blood drive - June 16
Midlothian, TX - The Midlothian Lions Club is serving unlimited pancakes, sausage, orange juice and coffee to benefit local youth. The semiannual pancake breakfast will be held from 7—10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 16 at the Midlothian Civic Center, located at Main Street and Eleventh Street.
