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Search for New City Manager Shifts Into High Gear in DeSoto

: Written by City of DeSoto City of DeSoto; Published: 08 August 2019 08 August 2019

DeSoto, TX - DeSoto Council Selects Executive Recruiter SGR To Locate DeSoto’s Next City Manager. The DeSoto City Council has selected the Keller, Texas-based executive search firm SGR (Strategic Government Resources) to conduct a nationwide search to locate the City’s next City Manager.

DeSoto woman says she shot husband in self-defense, but police doubt her story

: Written by Loyd Brumfield Loyd Brumfield; Published: 03 August 2019 03 August 2019

DeSoto, TX - A woman faces aggravated assault charges after DeSoto police say she shot her husband multiple times and left him in critical condition.

BIG DAY FOR DESOTO AT NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COG AWARD CEREMONY Grow DeSoto Market Place Wins Award/Mayor McCowan Receives Recognition

: Written by Matt Smith Matt Smith; Published: 21 July 2019 21 July 2019

DeSoto, TX - The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG), an association of North Texas governments that assists with regional planning eﬀorts, provided the City of DeSoto with some wonderful news on Friday, June 14, 2019.

Broncos star Von Miller targeting the all-time sack record

: Written by Matthew Schmidt Matthew Schmidt; Published: 20 July 2019 20 July 2019

DeSoto, TX - Denver Broncos pass-rusher Von Miller turned 30 years old in March, meaning that the 98 sacks he has registered thus far in his career have all come before the age of 30.

DeSoto police brutality case ends in secrecy. Civil rights leaders blast Dallas DA for lack of charges

: Written by Miles Moffeit Miles Moffeit; Published: 19 July 2019 19 July 2019

DeSoto, TX - Civil rights leaders have waited seven months for Dallas County District Attorney John Creuzot to publicly address the fate of six DeSoto police officers accused of brutalizing a mother and her family in response to her 911 call in August.

'Make this right!' DeSoto residents call for councilwoman to resign, transparency from officials

: Written by Miles Moffeit Elvia Limón Miles Moffeit Elvia Limón; Published: 17 July 2019 17 July 2019

DeSoto, TX - A DeSoto City Council meeting Tuesday night erupted in shouts for government transparency and calls for councilwoman Candice Quarles to resign in the wake of disclosures that she benefited from her husband's theft of tax funds.

A STATEMENT FROM THE CITY OF DESOTO

: Written by City of Desoto City of Desoto; Published: 16 July 2019 16 July 2019

DeSoto, TX - In late April a long investigatory and legal process involving Jeremiah Quarles, the former CEO of the DeSoto Economic Development Corporation (DEDC) came to a close.

Tax funds stolen by her husband helped a DeSoto councilwoman. Why didn't authorities fully investigate?

: Written by Miles Moffeit Elvia Limón Miles Moffeit Elvia Limón; Published: 12 July 2019 12 July 2019

DeSoto, TX - For more than two years, leaders of this Dallas suburb have guarded a secret: City Council member Candice Quarles benefited from thousands of taxpayer dollars her husband stole as head of the town’s economic development corporation.

DeSoto, TX - DeSoto Police Department is now accepting applications online

: Written by DeSoto Police Department DeSoto Police Department; Published: 23 June 2019 23 June 2019

DeSoto, TX - DeSoto Police Department is now accepting applications online for police officer. **$10K signing bonus for TCOLE certified applicants - Lateral transfer program available - $72,500**

Paralyzed DeSoto player back on the field to inspire others

: Written by FOX4News.com Staff FOX4News.com Staff; Published: 21 June 2019 21 June 2019

DeSoto, TX - A former high school football player is returning to the field where he was paralyzed to inspire young athletes. Corey Borner has been working with teens at his football camp at DeSoto High School.