Local News
DESOTO 2021 CITIZENS POLICE ACADEMY BEGINS SEPTEMBER 7
- Written by City of DeSoto City of DeSoto
- Published: 16 April 2021 16 April 2021
DeSoto, TX - Every Tuesday night, beginning September 7 through November 30, DeSoto residents will get an up-close and "behind-the-scenes" look at the DeSoto Police Department's operations, personnel, equipment, and procedures.
DeSoto Municipal Election – Saturday, May 1st
- Written by City of DeSoto City of DeSoto
- Published: 15 April 2021 15 April 2021
DeSoto, TX - The City of DeSoto will hold a Municipal General Election on May 1, 2021. Here are the candidates:
DeSoto ISD Hosts Walk-Up Vaccine Clinic
- Written by Logan McElroy and Katy Blakey Logan McElroy and Katy Blakey
- Published: 14 April 2021 14 April 2021
DeSoto, TX - All DeSoto ISD staff, their families, and community members were invited to attend. Nurses administered the Pfizer dose, which meant those age 16 and up could receive the shot.
DeSoto Council Approves Citywide Fair Chance Employment Policy for Justice-Involved job candidates
- Written by Matt Smith Matt Smith
- Published: 13 April 2021 13 April 2021
DeSoto, TX - The DeSoto City Council has taken a bold step towards ensuring employment fairness by passing a measure by a 6-1 vote at its April 6th meeting to prohibit DeSoto-based businesses with 15 or more employees from asking applicants if they had a criminal history during their initial application for employment.
DESOTO PUBLIC SAFETY TOWN HALL TO ALSO ADDRESS RECENT STREET RACING AND INTERSECTION TAKEOVERS
- Written by City of DeSoto City of DeSoto
- Published: 09 April 2021 09 April 2021
DeSoto, TX - On Monday, April 12, DeSoto Police Department will host a virtual Public Safety Town Hall at 6:00 pm. Police Chief Joe Costa, will discuss DeSoto crime statistics, 2020 Year in Review, the newly formed C.A.R.E. Team, Citizens Police Advisory Committee
DUNCANVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT RESPOND TO CALL OF A SHOOTING, LOCATE A FATALLY WOUNDED MALE
- Written by Alex Hamby Alex Hamby
- Published: 09 April 2021 09 April 2021
Duncanville, TX - At approximately 6:23 PM, April 8th, Duncanville Police Officers responded to a call of a shooting with injury in the 600 block of East Red Bird Lane. Upon arrival, officers found a male victim who had been fatally wounded.
Community Missionary Baptist Church in DeSoto continuing to help those in need as 'servants of God'
- Written by David Sentendrey David Sentendrey
- Published: 04 April 2021 04 April 2021
DESOTO, Texas - Many businesses and organizations are closed for Easter weekend, but the mission to fight hunger isn't stopping. And it's still a main concern for much of North Texas as the pandemic wages on.
Thorntree Golf Course Getting Front Facelift Thanks To DeSoto Dev Corp 50/50 Matching Façade Grant
- Written by Matt Smith Matt Smith
- Published: 24 March 2021 24 March 2021
DeSoto, TX - On Monday the DeSoto Development Corporation approved a $50,000 matching 50/50 façade grant so that the legendary Thorntree Golf Club could restore its gateway entrance to the original luster of its 1983 debut.
CITY SECURES DONATION TO HELP PAY FOR RELOCATION OF HICKORY MANOR RESIDENTS DISPLACED BY WINTER STORM DAMAGE
- Published: 18 March 2021 18 March 2021
DeSoto, TX - The City of DeSoto has secured a $15,000 grant from former Congressman Beto O’Rourke’s “Powered By People” organization to help defray close to $40,000 in hotel costs incurred for the temporary housing and relocation of several residents of the following last month’s severe winter storms.
DeSoto's NEW RECREATION CENTER HOURS
- Written by City of DeSoto City of DeSoto
- Published: 14 March 2021 14 March 2021
DeSoto, TX - For the safety of everyone, residents who are running a fever, are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, or who have had close contact within the last 14 days with someone who has or is believed to have COVID-19 will be prohibited from entry.
