‘It will change Ovilla’: TxDOT receives feedback on proposed expansion to FM 664
- Written by David Dunn David Dunn
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 09 March 2019 09 March 2019
Waxahachie, TX - Widening Farm-to-Market Road 664 from two to four lanes is not supposed to displace many residents’ properties, according to Donna Simmons, Texas Department of Transportation Public Information Officer.
2 Arrested in String of Armed Robberies Near Oak Cliff Schools: PD
Dallas, TX - Dallas police say two men, ages 18 and 17, have been arrested and charged in connection with a string of recent armed robberies outside Dallas Independent School District campuses in Oak Cliff.
Cedar Hill schools superintendent on leave amid investigation just 13 months into the job
- Written by Eva-Marie Ayala, Eva-Marie Ayala,
- Category: School News School News
- Published: 07 March 2019 07 March 2019
Cedar Hill, TX - Cedar Hill ISD Superintendent Billy Snow has been placed on administrative leave while the district looks into an unspecified claim against him.
Family Camp Out - March 16th -17th
- Written by Lancaster Live Lancaster Live
- Category: Events Events
- Published: 07 March 2019 07 March 2019
Lancaster, TX - Pack your tents, flash lights, and sleeping bags and get ready to create memories that will last a lifetime! Activities will include bounce houses, face painting, nature walks, and archery.
Four candidates file to run for mayor
- Written by Daily Light Daily Light
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 07 March 2019 07 March 2019
Midlothian, TX - The recently opened election filing to fill the surprise seat as the Midlothian mayor closed Tuesday. The filing period for a special election that will selected the next mayor for the City of Midlothian opened Feb. 22,
DeSoto ISD Looks To Combat Criticism Over Questionable Spending With Documentary
- Written by CBSDFW CBSDFW
- Category: School News School News
- Published: 06 March 2019 06 March 2019
DeSoto, TX - DeSoto ISD, under fire for questionable spending uncovered by the CBS 11 I-Team, is combating criticism by releasing its own docuseries.
Duncanville High School student killed in crash
- Written by Fox 4 News Fox 4 News
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 06 March 2019 06 March 2019
Duncanville, TX - A student at Duncanville High School was killed Sunday in a car crash along Interstate 20. The crash happened on the I-20 frontage road just past Willoughby Boulevard around 2:30 a.m.
Family Dollar closing 390 stores; some remaining locations to sell alcohol
- Written by Gary Dinges Gary Dinges
- Category: National National
- Published: 06 March 2019 06 March 2019
Family Dollar is the latest struggling retailer to announce plans to shutter stores. The discount chain, which has been owned by Dollar Tree since 2015, said this week it will close 390 locations in 2019.
Area Cities Test Emergency Sirens As Tornado Season Approaches
- Written by Joshua C. Johnson Joshua C. Johnson
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 06 March 2019 06 March 2019
Best Southwest Cities - If you hear a tornado siren this afternoon don’t dismay. The weather today calls for clouds and a high of 58 degrees, but no tornadoes are in sight.
DeSoto Public Library Celebrates Autism Awareness Month - April 5th
- Written by DeSoto Library DeSoto Library
- Category: Local Events for Special Needs Local Events for Special Needs
- Published: 06 March 2019 06 March 2019
DeSoto, TX - DeSoto Public Library Celebrates Autism Awareness Month with an "All The Colors of The Spectrum Dance Party" on April from 6:30 to 8:30 PM.
Raising Childen with Special Needs
- Written by Frank Bentley Frank Bentley
- Category: About This Section About This Section
- Published: 06 March 2019 06 March 2019
The Anatomy of A Special Needs Child - 18.5% of Ameican Children under 18 are Special Needs Children. That doesn't mean they aren't smart, talented, or capable. Just that they have specific challenges that a "Normal" child would not face.
Charlottesville City Council Shares Background on City Manager Candidates (Includes current DeSoto CM)
- Written by Pete DeLuca Pete DeLuca
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 06 March 2019 06 March 2019
Charlottesville, Virginia - After months of closed-door meetings, Charlottesville City Council is lifting the curtain and shedding some light on the three finalists competing to serve as the next city manager.
