Local News
53 desoto businesses secure Covid-19 paycheck protection program loans from the US SBA: application period extended to August 8th
- Written by Matt Smith Matt Smith
- Published: 10 July 2020 10 July 2020
DeSoto, TX - The City of DeSoto has received some very good news from the US Small Business Administration. 53 eligible DeSoto Small Businesses and/or Non-Profits impacted by COVID-19 Pandemic have secured SBA Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans.
Man arrested after fatally shooting son in front of grandson in DeSoto, police say
- Written by Jack Howland Jack Howland
- Published: 04 July 2020 04 July 2020
DeSoto, TX - A man has been arrested after he shot and killed his adult son in front of his 16-year-old grandson as they fought in Desoto on Friday night, police said. The teen walked to a neighbor’s home to report the grandfather had shot his father, according to the department. The neighbor called police.
DeSoto City Council Approves a Plan to Offer Credits to Residential and Commercial Utility Customers
- Written by DeSoto City Lights Publication DeSoto City Lights Publication
- Published: 01 July 2020 01 July 2020
DeSoto, TX - At their May 19, 2020 meeting, the DeSoto City Council approved a plan to provide payment relief to City of DeSoto utility customers impacted by the COVID‐19 shutdown. The plan has three components:
DESOTO GOES BACK TO THE FUTURE: COUNCIL, BOARDS & COMMISSION MEETINGS GOING VIRTUAL IN JULY: Encourages Public Involvement In Government Without COVID-19 Risks
- Written by Matt Smith Matt Smith
- Published: 01 July 2020 01 July 2020
DeSoto, TX - The City of DeSoto is returning to virtual meetings for its City Council and Boards & Commissions meetings during the month of July and is prepared to extend this format further into the summer months if conditions warrant.
DESOTO RESIDENTS BUILD BRIDGES WITH POLICE, COMMUNITY LEADERS
- Published: 21 June 2020 21 June 2020
DeSoto, TX - DeSoto Resident Ray Richardson had an idea that came to fruition in a big way on Saturday. Richardson received initial satisfaction from his follow-ups with Cedar Hill Police to address a baseless traffic stop that he recently experienced with a rookie officer while he was driving home to DeSoto from a late-night shift in Grand Prairie.
DeSoto businesses given boxes of face masks
- Written by Fox 4 News Fox 4 News
- Published: 20 June 2020 20 June 2020
DeSoto, TX - One city in Dallas County is ready for the ordinance requiring people to wear masks in businesses. The DeSoto Chamber of Commerce has been giving away free masks.
DeSoto woman wanted for murdering husband in 2013 arrested at the border
- Written by Shaun Rabb Shaun Rabb
- Published: 15 June 2020 15 June 2020
DeSoto, TX - A North Texas woman who allegedly killed her husband nearly a decade ago was captured recently while trying to cross the border into the United States.
DeSoto Mayor's Message on the Shortage of Blood in Our Region
- Written by Curtistene McCowan Curtistene McCowan
- Published: 13 June 2020 13 June 2020
DeSoto, TX - Mayor's Message on the Shortage of Blood in Our Region Normally it's a challenge to maintain a sufficient blood supply in a major metropolitan area like DFW, but the COVID-19 Pandemic has dramatically reduced blood drives and donation opportunities.
DeSoto's "Bringing Bulky Back!"(yeah)
- Written by Matt Smith Matt Smith
- Published: 11 June 2020 11 June 2020
DeSoto, TX - City of DeSoto waste hauler Republic Services will resume limited bulky waste collection service of up to 4-cubic yards per residence per week beginning on June 15, 2020. Regular collection of Bulky Waste was suspended on April 6th due to potential exposure to COVID-19 tainted bulky waste.
DeSoto Mayor Goes Online To Meet With HOA's
- Written by Matt Smith Matt Smith
- Published: 09 June 2020 09 June 2020
DeSoto, TX - DeSoto Parks & Recreation has taken its next steps in a phased reopening of the park system designed to allow for increased activity by residents while exercising caution due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns.
