Local News
FLOOD RELIEF ASSISTANCE FROM US SBA
- Published: 25 September 2022 25 September 2022
DeSoto, TX - The United States Small Business Administration has issued a Disaster Declaration related to the flooding experienced by DeSoto and other area cities in late August. The SBA Declaration opens the door for affected residents to apply for low-interest, long-term loans.
DeSoto PD Investigates Fatal Shooting on Lounge Security Guard Friday Night
- Published: 20 August 2022 20 August 2022
DeSoto, TX - DeSoto Police are investigating the fatal shooting of a security guard that took place at a Hampton Road lounge at approximately 10:00 PM Friday.
Correction: DeSoto PD Arrest & Charge 3 men w/Capital Murder in July's Canyon Place Slaying
- Written by Matt Smith Matt Smith
- Published: 18 August 2022 18 August 2022
Dasoto, TX - DeSoto Police have arrested and charged three men for the July 15th shooting death of a DeSoto man in his home on the 600 block of Canyon Place, however, one suspect remains at large.
DeSoto announces Stage 2 Water Restrictions due to drought & heatwave impacts
- Written by Matt Smith Matt Smith
- Published: 05 August 2022 05 August 2022
DeSoto, TX - Nearly two months of drought conditions, high temperatures, and multiple fire suppression events have resulted in record-level water usage in DeSoto.
Man arrested, charged with multiple bank robberies in DFW, officials say
- Written by Paul Livengood Paul Livengood
- Published: 23 July 2022 23 July 2022
PLANO, Texas — A Dallas man has been arrested and charged in connection with multiple bank robberies across Dallas-Fort Worth, federal officials announced Friday.
Breaking News: DeSoto Police discover apparent suicide in Zeiger Park early Saturday morning
- Written by Matt Smith Matt Smith
- Published: 16 July 2022 16 July 2022
DeSoto, TX - DeSoto Police Officer on patrol early Saturday morning discovered an apparent suicide at Les Zeiger Park, 405 Eagle Drive. The officer was checking the park around 3:40 AM Saturday and saw a vehicle in the parking lot with its lights on.
DESOTO PD INVESTIGATING OVERNIGHT HOMICIDE ON CANYON PLACE
- Written by Matt Smith Matt Smith
- Published: 15 July 2022 15 July 2022
DeSoto, TX - DeSoto Police are investigating the early Friday morning shooting death of a male resident in his home on the 600 block of Canyon Place.
THE IMPORTANCE OF WATER CONSERVATION DURING THE CURRENT HEAT WAVE & DROUGHT CONDITIONS
- Published: 15 July 2022 15 July 2022
DeSoto, TX - With the extended heatwave and its extreme temperatures with little to no seasonal precipitation, DeSoto and many other Texas cities have called on residents to conserve water. This request to use water wisely has focused primarily on outdoor irrigation, in accordance with the City’s Drought Contingency Plan.
DeSoto Investigation finds 2 minors playing with illegal fireworks started major July 3rd grass fire
- Published: 13 July 2022 13 July 2022
DeSoto, TX - An investigation by the DeSoto Fire Marshall and the DeSoto Police Department has determined that the July 3rd grass fire that required the assistance of fire and police departments from several nearby cities, as well as the US Forestry Service,
FIREFIGHTERS FROM 7 CITIES HAVE GRASS FIRE COMPLETELY CONTAINED
- Published: 03 July 2022 03 July 2022
DeSoto, TX - Firefighters from DeSoto, Duncanville, Cedar Hill, Lancaster, Dallas, Ovilla, and Midlothian are currently fighting a widespread grass fire that is now fully contained. It had burned an estimated 250 acres but the multi-city containment effort has brought it under control.