Authorities seek witness from fatal crash in Ferris
- Written by Chris Roark Waxahachie Daily Light Chris Roark Waxahachie Daily Light
- Category: Ferris Ferris
- Published: 17 December 2021 17 December 2021
Ferris, TX - The Texas Department of Public Safety is wishing to speak to the driver of a vehicle who witnessed a fatal crash last month in Ferris. Around 6:15 p.m. Nov. 15 a 2020 Ford Explorer was traveling east on FM 664 near the intersection of Jimmy Birdwell Boulevard around 6:05 p.m. and approached a small hillcrest on an unlighted road, according to the DPS.
Winter Break Activities at the DeSoto Library!
- Written by DeSoto Library DeSoto Library
- Category: Events Events
- Published: 17 December 2021 17 December 2021
DeSoto, TX - Looking to warm up your winter break with fun? Look no further than the DeSoto Public Library and our Annual Winter Break Camp! There are plenty of fun activities for school-aged children during the DeSoto ISD winter vacation.
DeSoto Police at DeSoto High School
- Written by DeSoto Police Department DeSoto Police Department
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 17 December 2021 17 December 2021
DeSoto, TX - There is a heavy police presence at the DeSoto High School in response to a trend on social media. A number of school districts around the country are responding to an anonymous threat on TikTok that seemingly warns against students attending class today.
Red Oak ISD launches Hawk Parent University
- Written by Daily Light Report Daily Light Report
- Category: School News School News
- Published: 15 December 2021 15 December 2021
Red Oak, TX - Red Oak ISD Superintendent Brenda Sanford re-opened district campuses to parents in November this year after 20 months of COVID protocols had the doors open to only staff and students.
Local Business Owner Delays Grand Opening Because of Supply Chain Issues
- Written by Vince Sims - NBC Vince Sims - NBC
- Category: Business Business
- Published: 15 December 2021 15 December 2021
DeSoto, TX - Tara McDaniel has big plans for her coffee lounge in DeSoto. "Heritage Coffee Lounge is an upscale unique coffee concept," McDaniel said. She started construction with a blank slate.
Women’s STEAM Academy at Balch Springs: Inspiring innovation. Cultivating excellence!
- Written by The Hud The Hud
- Category: Balch Springs Balch Springs
- Published: 15 December 2021 15 December 2021
Balch Springs, TX - At Young Women’s STEAM Academy at Balch Springs, the staff is committed to ENGAGE communities, EQUIP themselves, and ENGINEER learning environments that EMPOWER girls to EXCEL!
Breaking News from DeSoto PD: Investigation underway for Monday suspicious death on Marisa Lane/Public's help sought
- Written by Matt Smith Matt Smith
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 14 December 2021 14 December 2021
DeSoto, TX - DESOTO POLICE INVESTIGATING SUSPICIOUS DEATH ON MARISA LANE - Police Seeking Additional Information from The Public. DeSoto Police are investigating the death a woman in her 50’s who was found unresponsive Monday afternoon in her home on the 1100 block of Marisa Lane in DeSoto.
DeSoto Ready for Jan 1st Launch of "Fair Chance" Employment Policy for Justice Involved Applicants
- Written by Matt Smith Matt Smith
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 13 December 2021 13 December 2021
DeSoto, TX - When the DeSoto City Council passed its new “Fair Chance” Employment at its April 6th meeting, the action was viewed as a bold step towards employment fairness and made DeSoto just one of a few Texas government bodies to adopt such a policy.
City ready for disaster, Hunter tells club
- Written by Bill Spinks Waxahachie Daily Light Bill Spinks Waxahachie Daily Light
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 12 December 2021 12 December 2021
Midlothian, TX - The Dallas Cowboys avoided a disaster in Landover, Md. on Sunday. However, the real thing is something that Midlothian is continually striving to be as prepared as possible for, the city’s emergency management coordinator said last week.
Duncanville City Council Unanimously Votes to Approve New Single-Member District Boundaries
- Written by Alex Hamby Alex Hamby
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 10 December 2021 10 December 2021
Duncanville, TX (December 10, 2021) – On Tuesday, December 7, 2021, the Duncanville City Council unanimously approved a preliminary new map of the City’s five single-member districts for the next ten years. Per the City Charter, a final vote on the proposed map will occur during the December 21, 2021, City Council meeting.
FATALITY CRASH IN RED OAK
- Written by Red Oak Police Department Red Oak Police Department
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 07 December 2021 07 December 2021
Red Oak, TX - On Monday, December 6th, 2021 at around 6:36 PM, dispatchers at the Northern Ellis Emergency Dispatch center received a 9-1-1 call in reference to a major accident involving a single vehicle and a subject on a bicycle in the 500 block of N. IH-35E southbound service road.
House fire displaces Red Oak family
- Written by Chris Roark Waxahachie Daily Light Chris Roark Waxahachie Daily Light
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 07 December 2021 07 December 2021
Red Oak, TX - A family was displaced after a house fire that occurred Monday morning in Red Oak. Firefighters responded to a call around 5:45 a.m. on Sycamore Circle. “The homeowner smelled smoke and heard the smoke detectors go off, so she got her kids out of the house safely,” Fire Chief Ben Blanton said.
