Prevent Exposure to West Nile Virus
- Written by City of Duncanville City of Duncanville
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 24 August 2020 24 August 2020
Duncanville, TX - On August 18, 2020 Dallas County collected West Nile Virus infected mosquitoes from five traps within Duncanville's 75116 and 75137 zip codes.
Glenn Heights Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Increase September 15
- Written by City of Glenn Heights City of Glenn Heights
- Category: Glenn Heights Glenn Heights
- Published: 24 August 2020 24 August 2020
Glenn Heights, TX - Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Increaseat at the Harvest of Praise Ministry inside the sanctuary. This meeting will also be streamed via telephone and video conference. The proposed tax rate is not greater than the voter approved tax rate.
DeSoto rolls out $2.25 Mil grant/assistance programs for residents and businesses hit hardest by COVID-19
- Written by Matt Smith Matt Smith
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 24 August 2020 24 August 2020
DeSoto, TX - As part of an ongoing effort to provide support to residents and businesses hardest hit during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic, the City of DeSoto has rolled out two new programs on Monday, August 24, 2020, designed to provide both sectors with a combined $2.25 million in Coronavirus relief funds via the CARES Act.
Red Oak receives donations for the school year
- Written by Waxahachie Daily Light Waxahachie Daily Light
- Category: School News School News
- Published: 23 August 2020 23 August 2020
Red Oak, TX - As the first day of the 2020-21 school year grows closer, Red Oak ISD has received various donations from many local organizations and individuals.
Officer rescues baby from hot car in Duncanville
- Written by Briauna Brown Briauna Brown
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 22 August 2020 22 August 2020
Duncanville, TX - Duncanville police are warning citizens about hot car deaths after an officer rescued a baby this week. Just after 5 p.m. Monday, officers responded to the 900 block of Gemini Avenue on a report that a child was left alone in a vehicle.
TEA Report Finds Past Financial Mismanagement and Other Issues Led to DeSoto ISD's $21.6 Million Deficit
- Written by Sophia Beausoleil Sophia Beausoleil
- Category: School News School News
- Published: 20 August 2020 20 August 2020
DeSoto, TX - Misappropriated funds, abuse of the district’s credit card program, and decisions made by past DeSoto ISD leadership are some of the reasons for the district’s poor financial health according to an 18-page final report by the Texas Education Agency.
All Duncanville ISD Students to Start the School Year in Virtual Learning
- Written by DISD DISD
- Category: School News School News
- Published: 19 August 2020 19 August 2020
Duncanville, TX - Starting with the first day of school on Tuesday, Sept, 8, all Duncanville ISD students will begin districtwide in the Virtual Learning program. Students – including those who committed to In-Person Learning during enrollment - will be virtual for the first four weeks of school.
Local McDonald’s owner/operators to partner with Carter BloodCare, Increase accessibility to blood drives through North, Central, East Texas
- Written by Linda Goelzer Linda Goelzer
- Category: Local Local
- Published: 18 August 2020 18 August 2020
Dallas, TX - Local McDonald’s owner/operators and Carter BloodCare are partnering to host over 50 blood drives at McDonald’s locations throughout North Texas this September.
DeSoto's Youth Master Plan Survey
- Written by City of DeSoto City of DeSoto
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 17 August 2020 17 August 2020
DeSoto, TX - Mayors and City Council members across America know their communities’ success depends on the health and well-being of children, youth, and families. Working with colleagues in local government, leaders can strengthen municipal policies, support effective programs, and bring diverse partners to the table in order to make things happen.
Duncanville Police Launch a crime mapping tool
- Written by City of Duncanville City of Duncanville
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 17 August 2020 17 August 2020
Duncanville, TX - Duncanville residents will now be able to utilize a crime mapping tool to be more informed about reported crime within the City of Duncanville. This tool, CrimeMapping.com, interfaces with the Duncanville Police Department’s Records Management System (RMS) to map, list and chart general crime as reported.
Statement from DeSoto Mayor McCowan on TEA Review of ISD Finances
- Written by Matt Smith Matt Smith
- Category: School News School News
- Published: 16 August 2020 16 August 2020
DeSoto, TX - The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has completed its review of DeSoto ISD’s finances. It has been a long, thorough process, and the wait has been a difficult one for those of us who love DeSoto and are eager to move our schools forward.
TEA Report Finds DeSoto ISD Paid $330K to Fictitious Vendors
- Written by Spectrum News Staff Spectrum News Staff
- Category: School News School News
- Published: 16 August 2020 16 August 2020
DeSoto, TX - The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has released the final report of findings and recommendations for sanctions resulting from an investigation of the DeSoto Independent School District’s (DISD) handling of funds.
