DeSoto ISD Receives Donation from Errol Spence Jr.
- Written by Dallas Weekly Dallas Weekly
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 02 May 2020 02 May 2020
DeSoto, TX - DeSoto Independent School District is proud to announce the donation of 16,000 bottles of water for its student meal program by Unified World Champion boxer, Errol Spence Jr., one of DeSoto’s hometown sports heroes.
David Martin Long hacked three women to death in Texas because he was “tired of hearing” them bicker
- Written by Jerry Brown Jerry Brown
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 01 May 2020 01 May 2020
Lancaster, TX - Before I Die examines the case of serial killer David Martin Long who was eventually brought to justice after viciously hacking three women to death at their home in a suburb of Dallas, TX.
DeSoto ISD audit blames $21.6M money woes on mismanagement; ex-chief cites no wrongdoing on his part
- Written by Eva-Marie Ayala Eva-Marie Ayala
- Category: School News School News
- Published: 01 May 2020 01 May 2020
DeSoto, TX - Investigators found that the DeSoto school district was short $21.6 million over three years because of bad planning, incompetence, excessive spending and potential fraud under the previous administration.
Some places begin to re-open in Texas, View these facts about safety
- Written by City of Lancaster City of Lancaster
- Category: Texas Texas
- Published: 01 May 2020 01 May 2020
Lancaster, TX - As some places begin to re-open in Texas, please view these fast facts about precautionary measures and safety. #StaySafeLancaster
After Lancaster teen dies from COVID-19, family members continue battling the virus
- Written by Shaun Rabb Shaun Rabb
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 30 April 2020 30 April 2020
Lancaster, TX - Family members of the 17-year-old Lancaster girl who died from COVID-19 say nearly everyone in her immediate family has also tested positive, making the grieving process even more difficult.
DeSoto church members honor healthcare heroes
- Written by Dan Godwin Dan Godwin
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 29 April 2020 29 April 2020
Dallas, TX - Members of a DeSoto church came together to honor healthcare workers fighting the coronavirus. It’s always worth remembering those who are putting themselves at risk every day to defeat the coronavirus and keep people safe.
Re-Opening Texas Leaves Workers with Tough Decisions
- Written by Maria Guerrero Maria Guerrero
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 29 April 2020 29 April 2020
Cedar Hill, TX - As North Texas businesses prepare to re-open on Friday, many employees will be weighing COVID-19 risks and their need for a paycheck and unemployment benefits.
TSTC resuming hands-on instruction to limited students on May 4
- Written by Dr. Kristina Campos-Davis Dr. Kristina Campos-Davis
- Category: Texas Texas
- Published: 29 April 2020 29 April 2020
(STATEWIDE) - Texas State Technical College (TSTC) is welcoming a limited number of students, faculty, and staff back to our 10 campuses on Monday, May 4. These students are being allowed back onto campus because they are studying in programs that require them to complete hands-on lab work in order to finalize their semester.
Life High School Waxahachie Hosts Surprise ‘Drive-In Parade’ for Class of 2020
- Written by Maureen Wiegert Maureen Wiegert
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 28 April 2020 28 April 2020
Waxahachie, TX - Having your school close your senior year of high school in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis is definitely disappointing for students and their families. That’s why Life High School Waxahachie (LHSW) wanted to find a new way to celebrate the class of 2020.
Restaurants, Malls, Retail Stores Can Reopen May 1, Bars, Gyms Later, Abbott Says
- Written by Frank Heinz and Ben Russell, NBCdfw Frank Heinz and Ben Russell, NBCdfw
- Category: Texas Texas
- Published: 28 April 2020 28 April 2020
During a news conference in Austin Monday afternoon, Abbott said restaurants, malls, retail stores and movie theaters can reopen on May 1 but will be limited to 25% of their capacity. Museums and libraries are included, but interactive stations and exhibits must remain closed. Within malls, the governor said all food courts, play areas and interactive displays also must remain closed.
DESOTO EDC TO PURSUE LEGAL ACTION AGAINST FORMER CEO JEREMIAH QUARLES
- Written by Matt Smith Matt Smith
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 27 April 2020 27 April 2020
DeSoto, TX - On Monday, April 27th, the DeSoto Economic Development Corporation (DEDC) approved a motion directing its legal counsel, the law firm of Nichols, Jackson, Dillard, Hager & Smith, LLP, to pursue action against former DEDC Chief Executive Officer Jeremiah Quarles for monies that he was determined to have unlawfully received.
Governor's Report to Open Texas and other documents
- Written by City of DeSoto's Facebook Page City of DeSoto's Facebook Page
- Category: Texas Texas
- Published: 27 April 2020 27 April 2020
Texas - Several Key COVID-19 Documents from the State and Dallas County The Governor's Address on Reopening Texas generated several major documents. We also have the State of Texas COVID-19 Situation Summary and the Dallas County COVID-19 News Release for April 27th. This is a lot of material but we wanted you to have access to everything!
