Texas Women’s Foundation’s 35th Annual Luncheon Featured America Ferrera, Raised $926K with Thousands in Attendance
- Written by Juliette Coulter - The Coulter Group Juliette Coulter - The Coulter Group
- Category: Local Local
- Published: 07 October 2020 07 October 2020
DALLAS, Texas, October 7, 2020 – Texas Women’s Foundation held its 35th Annual Luncheon, presented by Toyota and powered by The Dallas Mavericks, on September 29, featuring a conversation with America Ferrera, award-winning actress, director, producer, TheNew York Times best-selling author and activist.
Motorcycle and Tractor Trailer Collide in Ovilla; police report is pending
- Written by Waxahachie Daily Light Waxahachie Daily Light
- Category: Ovilla Ovilla
- Published: 07 October 2020 07 October 2020
Ovilla, TX - On Thursday Oct. 1, officers from the Ovilla Police Department responded to an accident involving a tractor trailer and a motorcycle partaking on both sides of FM 664, with an official police report yet to be released.
DeSoto Senior Drive-Thru Health Fair - October 13th
- Written by City of DeSoto City of DeSoto
- Category: Events Events
- Published: 05 October 2020 05 October 2020
DeSoto, TX - Drive-Thru and pick up valuable resource packets from the comfort and safety of your vehicle! This year’s event will be a social distancing event with participants attending the entire fair in their vehicles held in the parking lot at the DeSoto Senior Activity Center.
Nonprofit joins forces with local bank to assist DeSoto ISD families
- Written by Tyler Carter Tyler Carter
- Category: School News School News
- Published: 05 October 2020 05 October 2020
DeSoto, TX - Initially, a lack of funding jeopardized the annual DeSoto ISD Back to School Fair, but a local nonprofit has partnered with Comerica Bank to bring the event back to life. Comerica teamed with DeSoto-based 501c3 We the Village to provide grant funding totaling over $7,000 to purchase supply packs for registered families, the district said in a news release.
Ellis County resident to hold book signing on book about Chad Littlefield, friend of American Sniper
- Written by Waxahachie Daily Light Waxahachie Daily Light
- Category: Ovilla Ovilla
- Published: 03 October 2020 03 October 2020
Ovilla, TX - Ellis County resident Judy Littlefield opens up about her son Chad Littlefield in her new book, who everyone knows as the friend of the ‘American Sniper’ and who died tragically alongside him.
Cedar Hill ISD Recognizes Eva Hernandez During National Custodial Worker’s Day
- Written by CBSdfw CBSdfw
- Category: School News School News
- Published: 03 October 2020 03 October 2020
Cedar Hill, TX - It’s National Custodial Worker’s Recognition Day and one North Texas school district didn’t have to think long about the person worthy of some accolades. It’s been nearly a quarter-century since Eva Hernandez arrived at Cedar Hill High School.
Manager of Court Services for DeSoto receives Extraordinary Achievement Award
- Written by Tyler Carter Tyler Carter
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 02 October 2020 02 October 2020
DeSoto, TX - Jeremey Leonard, Manager of Court Services, for the City of DeSoto Municipal Court, has been recognized with the Extraordinary Achievement Award by the Texas Court Clerk’s Association.
City of Midlothian to Purchase Downtown Lawson Buildings
- Written by City of Midlothian City of Midlothian
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 02 October 2020 02 October 2020
Midlothian, TX - The City of Midlothian has agreed to purchase two properties located at 301 and 211 West Main Street at North 7th Street in Midlothian. Being bought in support of the Downtown Master Plan,
Two Arrested in Connection to Police Chase From DeSoto to Dallas
- Written by NBCdfw NBCdfw
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 02 October 2020 02 October 2020
DeSoto, TX - Two individuals have been apprehended and a stolen truck has been returned to its owner after a police chase from DeSoto to Dallas on Thursday, police say.
Police chief finalists head to Victoria for meet-and-greet, interviews
- Written by Morgan Theophil Morgan Theophil
- Category: Glenn Heights Glenn Heights
- Published: 30 September 2020 30 September 2020
Victoria, TX - three finalists for Victoria’s next police chief each said they would prioritize building relationships within the community if selected for the job. The finalists — Robert Arredondo Jr., major for the Dallas Police Department; Rich Austin Jr., chief of police for the city of Milton, Georgia; and Vernell Dooley Jr., chief of police for the city of Glenn Heights
DeSoto ISD Receives Donations to Recover PPE Supply Destroyed in Recent Fire
- Written by NBCdfw NBCdfw
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 30 September 2020 30 September 2020
DeSoto, TX - An outpouring of generosity is helping a North Texas school district keep students and staff safe as classrooms reopen for the new school year. The DeSoto Independent School District says Dallas-based health care company Medcillary donated 50,000 KN95 masks to the district.
San Marcos Narrows Chief Search to Two
- Written by City of San Marcos City of San Marcos
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 29 September 2020 29 September 2020
San Marcos, TX - The City of San Marcos has narrowed down its search for the next Chief of Police to two finalists. From the original nationwide pool of 92 applicants, five candidates participated in the first round of interviews last week.
