Local News
Police shot man outside DeSoto hotel after domestic disturbance call
- Written by Jack Beavers Jack Beavers
- Published: 09 June 2019 09 June 2019
DeSoto, TX - The Dallas County Sheriff's Office is investigating a police shooting at a DeSoto hotel parking lot early Sunday.
18-year-old arrested in fatal shooting of recent DeSoto graduate
- Written by Kaley Johnson Kaley Johnson
- Published: 05 June 2019 05 June 2019
DeSoto, TX - An 18-year-old has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old recent DeSoto graduate in Dallas. Leroy Hawkins III recently graduated from DeSoto High School and played football at the school.
Recent DeSoto grad killed in Dallas shooting
- Written by Fox 4 News Fox 4 News
- Published: 04 June 2019 04 June 2019
DeSoto, TX - A 17-year-old was shot and killed in a Downtown Dallas parking lot overnight. Police said two men were sitting in a car at The Lot on Akard and Federal streets just after midnight Tuesday. Another man approached them and fired shots through the window
DeSoto police investigate fight between husband, wife that ended in bloodshed
- Written by Loyd Brumfield Loyd Brumfield
- Published: 28 May 2019 28 May 2019
DeSoto, TX - DeSoto police are investigating a shooting that wounded a man Monday night in what investigators say was a domestic disturbance.
With paid parental leave, it’s a new day in DeSoto and in Texas
- Written by Candice Quarles Candice Quarles
- Published: 23 May 2019 23 May 2019
DeSoto, TX - It gives me such great pride to say that as of last month, DeSoto is the first city in North Texas to guarantee paid parental leave for city employees. It was a long road to get here. When I first brought this matter to the city council’s attention in 2017, I knew it was a pretty progressive initiative.
The Next Fourth Friday Concert features OUR MUSIC presented by Lyric Stage
- Written by DeSoto Arts Commission DeSoto Arts Commission
- Published: 11 May 2019 11 May 2019
DeSoto, TX - Lyric Stage presents Our Music, a Memorial Day weekend concert highlighting local musical talent and Celebrating the music of America that shaped the sounds of the stage.
Armed robber found dead hours after being shot in DeSoto
- Written by Fox 4 News Fox 4 News
- Published: 11 May 2019 11 May 2019
DeSoto, TX - DeSoto PD is investigating a man's claim that he fatally shot an armed robber — but didn’t know it until the next day. A homeowner called police Tuesday morning after finding a body in a DeSoto neighborhood.
Shooter killed man in self-defense, turned himself in, DeSoto police say
- Written by Sara Coello Sara Coello
- Published: 07 May 2019 07 May 2019
DeSoto, TX - A man told police he acted in self-defense in the death of another man whose body was found in an alley Tuesday. The man, whose name has not been released,
DeSoto Hires M. Reneé Johnson As Interim City Manager
- Written by 21 CBSdfw 21 CBSdfw
- Published: 04 May 2019 04 May 2019
DeSoto, TX - Longtime DeSoto Parks and Recreation Managing Director M. Reneé Johnson has been chosen to serve as the city’s Interim City Manager.
Junior Lifeguard Program - Teens
- Written by City of DeSoto City of DeSoto
- Published: 25 April 2019 25 April 2019
DeSoto, TX - Designed for ages 12-15, it helps build a foundation of knowledge, attitudes and skills for future lifeguards. The Volunteer Junior Life guarding course is a key component of the life guarding program.
