Waxahachie teacher hurt in devastating crash determined to be there for daughter's birth
- Written by Natalie Solis Natalie Solis
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 28 April 2021 28 April 2021
WAXAHACHIE, Texas - A Waxahachie high school biology teacher is still recovering seven months after a devastating crash. He wasn’t expected to live, but the determined dad wasn’t going to miss a major milestone: the birth of his daughter.
ROISD police chief part of statewide leadership planning group
- Written by Daily Light Report Daily Light Report
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 27 April 2021 27 April 2021
RED OAK — On Feb 4, Red Oak ISD Police Chief Phillip Prasifka joined 22 other police chiefs representing a wide variety of law enforcement agencies in Texas at Sam Houston State University.
High school chefs learn to adapt during pandemic
- Written by BRIAN SCOTT DALLAS BRIAN SCOTT DALLAS
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 27 April 2021 27 April 2021
CEDAR HILL, Texas — The large, industrial kitchen Carlie Munoz works in is filled with chefs preparing ingredients and others clearing out old stock to see what they need to order for the week ahead. Unlike many restaurants, they only prepare to open shop for one day each week.
1 dead in Duncanville shooting, police say
- Written by Jake Harris Jake Harris
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 27 April 2021 27 April 2021
Duncanville, TX - One person was fatally shot in Duncanville Monday afternoon, police say. Duncanville police were called to 1110 Explorer St. shortly after 1 p.m. Monday about a "potential disturbance" between two people.
ROISD wins four Best in Category state awards for communications
- Written by Daily Light Report Daily Light Report
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 26 April 2021 26 April 2021
Red Oak, TX - The Red Oak ISD Communications team won 10 Gold Stars, with four (4) earning Best in Category in the state from the Texas School Public Relations Association (TSPRA) in its annual Star Awards. They also received three Silver Stars. The ROISD Education Foundation won two Gold Stars, one Best in Category and one Silver Star.
Duncanville Names New Assistant City Manager
- Written by Alex Hamby Alex Hamby
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 26 April 2021 26 April 2021
Duncanville, Texas – The City of Duncanville is pleased to announce the naming of Robert D. Brown, Jr. as the new Assistant City Manager for the City of Duncanville. Duncanville’s former Police Chief for the past 14 years comes to this new role with a deep understanding of the community, the city, and its operations.
ONE DESOTO COMES TOGETHER TO CELEBRATE JUSTICE AND UNITY
- Written by City of DeSoto City of DeSoto
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 23 April 2021 23 April 2021
DeSoto, TX - The murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin in May of 2020 evoked worldwide outrage and national protests. It shook our nation to its core. When it became clear that a verdict in the prosecution of Mr. Chauvin would soon be handed down,
DUNCANVILLE RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS GOVERNOR’S COMMUNITY ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
- Written by Alex Hamby Alex Hamby
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 23 April 2021 23 April 2021
Duncanville, Texas – Keep Texas Beautiful (KTB) has recognized Duncanville as one of ten winners of the 2021 Governor’s Community Achievement Awards (GCAA) for outstanding community improvement. KTB, in partnership with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), has awarded the GCAA to Texas communities for more than 50 years.
Signing Day for Life High School Oak Cliff Athletes
- Written by Maureen Wiegert Maureen Wiegert
- Category: Local Local
- Published: 23 April 2021 23 April 2021
Dallas, TX - Two Life High School Oak Cliff (LHSOC) seniors signed commitment letters to continue their athletic success in college starting in the fall. Elijah Sheppard-Ruth will join the track team at UNT Dallas while Kyron Smith will play basketball for Mountain View College.
19-year-old found dead inside car in DeSoto
- Written by Fox 4 News Fox 4 News
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 23 April 2021 23 April 2021
DESOTO, Texas - Police in southern Dallas County are looking for the person who shot and killed a 19-year-old man. The victim was found inside a car in a neighborhood in DeSoto.
Five years later, Missy Bevers murder remains a mystery
- Written by Bill Spinks Waxahachie Daily Light Bill Spinks Waxahachie Daily Light
- Category: Terri "Missy" Bevers Terri "Missy" Bevers
- Published: 16 April 2021 16 April 2021
Midlothian, TX - Five years later, it remains a murder that mystifies the Midlothian Police Department, the Texas Rangers and the FBI. And family members are still asking for closure.
DESOTO 2021 CITIZENS POLICE ACADEMY BEGINS SEPTEMBER 7
- Written by City of DeSoto City of DeSoto
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 16 April 2021 16 April 2021
DeSoto, TX - Every Tuesday night, beginning September 7 through November 30, DeSoto residents will get an up-close and "behind-the-scenes" look at the DeSoto Police Department's operations, personnel, equipment, and procedures.
