Local News
Police testify about 'war zone' they found at DeSoto home where gunman killed women, shot kids
- Published: 25 April 2017 25 April 2017
DeSoto, TX - A DeSoto house where authorities say a former special education teacher killed his estranged ex-wife and her daughter looked like a "war zone" when police arrived.
In statement to The News, DeSoto board president explains why no decision has been made yet about Todd Peterman
- Published: 25 April 2017 25 April 2017
DeSoto, TX - One of the reigning state football champions could be looking for a new coach. The DeSoto ISD school board Monday discussed the status of coach Todd Peterman,
Source: DeSoto football coach Todd Peterman's future in doubt only months removed from state title
- Written by Matt Wixon Matt Wixon
- Published: 24 April 2017 24 April 2017
DeSoto, TX - DeSoto coach Todd Peterman led the Eagles to the school's first-ever state football title in December. Four months later, his future as DeSoto's football coach is in doubt.
Police Arrest Suspect In DeSoto Man’s Murder
- Published: 24 April 2017 24 April 2017
DeSoto, TX - Police in DeSoto have identified the person who they believe killed an 81-year-old man earlier this month. Milton Davis III was arrested at a bus station after
81-Year-Old DeSoto Man Killed Outside His Own Home
- Published: 16 April 2017 16 April 2017
DeSoto, TX - Family members and investigators hope the public can help them figure out who shot and killed an 81-year-old DeSoto man sitting in his truck outside his own home.
Desoto, TX Author Publishes Memoir
- Published: 16 April 2017 16 April 2017
DeSoto, TX - Somebody Told Me Wrong or Perhaps I Didn't Listen…, a new book by Just call me Yo, has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc.
DeSoto tax preparer pleads guilty to filing false tax returns
- Published: 14 April 2017 14 April 2017
DeSoto, TX - A DeSoto, Texas resident pleaded guilty today to aiding and assisting in the preparation of a false tax return, announced Acting Deputy Assistant Attorney
DeSoto man survives being shot in the head by suspect
- Published: 01 April 2017 01 April 2017
DeSoto, TX - Police believe a DeSoto man is yet another victim of a suspect in recent violent crimes in Dallas and Fort Worth. James Edward Floyd is charged with kidnapping a Dallas man at gunpoint on Sunday and taking him to Terrell.
After not fielding a team for 4 years, DeSoto Canterbury wins TAPPS 1A girls basketball state championship
- Published: 06 March 2017 06 March 2017
DeSoto, TX - DeSoto Canterbury had not fielded a girls basketball team the last four years due to not having enough players to form a team. Describing the current roster as "young" is an understatement. There are six freshmen, three juniors and one senior.
DEA Recovers Kilograms of Heroin From DeSoto Resident
- Published: 04 March 2017 04 March 2017
DeSoto, TX - Jose Luis Martinez-Martinez, 41, of Desoto, Texas, made his initial appearance last week before U.S. Magistrate Judge Paul D. Stickney on a complaint, unsealed today, charging possession with intent to distribute,
