5 People in Custody After Two High-Speed Chases in Dallas County
Dallas County - Five people are in custody after two high-speed chases in Dallas County late Sunday and early Monday morning. Three people are in custody after leading Dallas County sheriff's deputies on a high-speed chase Sunday night.
First flood, then fire: Tutor’s classroom set to reopen after 2 major calamities — with help
- Written by Bill Spinks Bill Spinks
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 31 December 2019 31 December 2019
Red Oak, TX - Diana Phillips has been through not one, but two disasters that have affected her efforts to tutor local students. First, a heavy downpour in September 2018 collapsed the roof of Teachers Who Tutor in Ovilla,
Duncanville City Council Amends Solid Waste Ordinance After Feedback from Residents
- Written by April Reiling April Reiling
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 31 December 2019 31 December 2019
DeSoto, TX - At the December 17, 2019 City Council meeting, the Duncanville City Council amended the Solid Waste ordinance after receiving input from residents.
DESOTO CONTINUES TO BUILD RECOGNITION FOR TOP ACCOUNTING PRACTICES
- Written by Matt Smith Matt Smith
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 30 December 2019 30 December 2019
DeSoto, TX - In 2019 the City of DeSoto received two high profile financial recognitions from one of the most respected government finance organizations in the nation. And it wasn’t the first time that this has happened.
Cedar Hill Fire Department is now Hiring. Apply NOW, multiple positions available
- Written by Cedar Hill Fire Dept. Cedar Hill Fire Dept.
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 28 December 2019 28 December 2019
Cedar Hill, TX - Cedar Hill Fire Department is looking for quality people to join our team. multiple Immediate Openings!
Lancaster Retires, Hires K9 Officers
- Written by Rita Cook Rita Cook
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 26 December 2019 26 December 2019
Lancaster, TX - K-9 officer Rex began his career with the Lancaster Police Department in October 2012. So, when it was time for Rex to retire, his partner Sergeant Stoney Logan knew there would be no comparison. He still had to find a replacement.
Midlothian PD warns public about gift card scams ahead of Christmas, likely started in Florida
- Written by Frank Bentley Frank Bentley
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 23 December 2019 23 December 2019
Midlothian, TX - The Midlothian Police Department is urging the public to be on the lookout for gift card scams this holiday season. “If you are getting last-minute Christmas gift cards, beware of fake barcodes,” the department warned.
Red Oak ISD, Businesses Celebrate Early Christmas with Foster Families
- Written by Focus News Staff Focus News Staff
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 22 December 2019 22 December 2019
Red Oak, TX - Red Oak area businesses partnered with Red Oak Independent School District’s Community and Family Services to bring extra joy to dozens of district students currently in foster care and the families providing that care.
Glenn Heights Police Make Interesting Stops
- Written by Rita Cook Rita Cook
- Category: Glenn Heights Glenn Heights
- Published: 21 December 2019 21 December 2019
Glenn Heights, TX - A simple traffic stop can turn into so much more. A few weeks ago the Glenn Heights Police Department stopped a vehicle in the 500 block of East Bear Creek Road at around 1:30 a.m. for an unreadable license plate.
DeSoto High School Band Wins National Award of Excellence
- Written by Hannah Jones Hannah Jones
- Category: School News School News
- Published: 21 December 2019 21 December 2019
Desoto, TX - The DeSoto High School band has been named the national winner of the Dr. William P. Foster Project Award of Excellence. The award recognizes quality programs serving historically underappreciated student populations.
Myles Place Foundation Launch Party! - January 4th
- Written by Myles Place Foundation Myles Place Foundation
- Category: Events Events
- Published: 19 December 2019 19 December 2019
DeSoto TX, - Myles Place Foundation (MPF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the inclusion of ALL individuals and families with different abilities. Myles Place Foundation was created in honor of a superhero Myles Houston.
Midlothian man who impregnated preteen, tried to get her an abortion is sentenced to 50 years
- Written by Tom Steele Tom Steele
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 18 December 2019 18 December 2019
Midlothian, TX - An Ellis County man who impregnated a preteen girl has been sentenced to 50 years in prison. Paul Jon Flanigan, 37, of Midlothian pleaded guilty last week to continuous sexual abuse of a child, Ellis County officials announced Tuesday. He will not have the possibility of parole.
