DeSoto’s Electric Provider Oncor informed us early this morning that the rolling power outages have been discontinued in our region.
- Written by City of DeSoto City of DeSoto
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 18 February 2021 18 February 2021
DeSoto, TX - DeSoto’s Electric Provider Oncor informed us early this morning that the rolling power outages have been discontinued in our region. Oncor reports that DeSoto has approximately 150 accounts that are still without power, but this number is down significantly from the past few days.
WINTER STORM IMPACT UPDATE FROM THE CITY OF DESOTO FOR WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2021
- Written by Matt Smith Matt Smith
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 17 February 2021 17 February 2021
DeSoto, TX - DeSoto’s temporary warming & overnight shelter moved on Wednesday to the Faith Bible Church, 1437 W Pleasant Run Rd, DeSoto, TX. The City of DeSoto has closed its site at the DeSoto Recreation Center.
City of Duncanville Announces Closure of City Hall and Facilities Due to Inclement Weather
- Written by Alex Hamby Alex Hamby
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 16 February 2021 16 February 2021
Duncanville, TX (February 16, 2021 – Due to inclement weather, the City of Duncanville has closed City Hall as well as the Recreation Center, Library and Duncanville Fieldhouse. Each of these facilities is expected to be closed through Wednesday, February 17, 2021 with a planned delayed opening on Thursday, February 18, 2021.
WINTER STORM IMPACT UPDATE FROM THE CITY OF DESOTO FOR MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2021:
- Written by Matt Smith Matt Smith
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 15 February 2021 15 February 2021
DeSoto, TX - Many residents in our region have been without power for extended periods of time. Some outages are done by Texas power grid operator ERCOT on a rotating basis to prevent the Texas power grid from crashing. Others are due to extreme weather.
Oncor has asked customers to be prepared to be without power for an extended period of time.
- Written by City of Glenn Heights City of Glenn Heights
- Category: Texas Texas
- Published: 15 February 2021 15 February 2021
The Texas power system is currently facing an unprecedented shortfall of electric generation. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has requested Oncor and utilities across the state to implement controlled power outages to reduce high demand and protect the integrity of the electric grid.
Breaking: Storm Closes DeSoto's City Hall Monday Many workers go remote, Garbage service halted
- Written by Matt Smith Matt Smith
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 14 February 2021 14 February 2021
DeSoto, TX - The impact of the Winter Storm system that has hit the DFW area and the broader region is already being felt in DeSoto. There will be several closures or service interruptions of note on Monday, February 15, 2021.
Dallas police search for suspect linked to deadly shooting near Cedar Hill Preserve
- Written by Jozelyn Escobedo (WFAA) Jozelyn Escobedo (WFAA)
- Category: Local Local
- Published: 11 February 2021 11 February 2021
Dallas, TX - A man was shot and killed Tuesday morning in Dallas and police are working to find the suspect responsible. Authorities said around 1:30 a.m. officers responded to a shooting call in the 7300 block of Pineberry Road.
5 fatalities confirmed in pileup crash on I-35W in Fort Worth; 75-100 vehicles involved, officials say
- Written by Jennifer Prohov (WFAA) Jennifer Prohov (WFAA)
- Category: Local Local
- Published: 11 February 2021 11 February 2021
Ft. Worth - Around 75 to 100 vehicles were involved in a massive pileup crash Thursday morning on Interstate 35W in Fort Worth, including several 18-wheelers, officials said. At least five people have been confirmed dead. The total number of injuries remains unknown, Fort Worth police said.
Lancaster firefighter dies of cancer at 31 years old
- Written by Tiffany Liou Tiffany Liou
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 10 February 2021 10 February 2021
Lancaster, TX - On a Saturday morning in January, from Mansfield to Arlington, cars stopped as a funeral procession passed by. It was lined with fire engines and police cars from multiple departments. The procession headed to Globe Life Field, the home of Brandon Peterson's favorite baseball team.
WHS hires Tolleson as head football coach
- Written by Daily Light Report Daily Light Report
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 09 February 2021 09 February 2021
Waxahachie, TX - The Waxahachie ISD Board of Trustees voted Monday evening to hire Shane Tolleson as the next head coach of the Waxahachie Indians football program.
Cedar Hill Officer Buys Camera to Help Burglary Victim Feel More Secure
- Written by NBCdfw NBCdfw
- Category: Advertising Advertising
- Published: 06 February 2021 06 February 2021
DeSoto, TX - Cedar Hill police officer Michell Martinez used her own money to buy a resident a security camera after someone stole the catalytic converter off her car.
Texas Municipal League Recognizes Lancaster Mayor & Council
- Written by City of Lancaster City of Lancaster
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 05 February 2021 05 February 2021
Lancaster, TX - The Texas Municipal League Institute (TMLI), sponsored by the Texas Association of Mayors, Councilmembers and Commissioners (TAMCC) and Texas Municipal League (TML), is set to recognize City of Lancaster Mayor and Councilmembers for earning the prestigious Certified Municipal Official (CMO) designations.
