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DeSoto Mayor delivers State of the City address Thursday afternoon

: Written by Matt Smith Matt Smith; Published: 11 February 2022 11 February 2022

DeSoto, TX - DeSoto Mayor Rachel L. Proctor delivered DeSoto’s Annual State of the City Address, her first in office, on Thursday, February 10th in the DeSoto Civic Center.

Concerned DeSoto Citizens' Monthly Meeting - February 12th

: Written by Dorothy Pierce Dorothy Pierce; Published: 09 February 2022 09 February 2022

DeSoto, TX - It is time for us to meet together to get up to date on happenings in DeSoto. This Saturday we have another informative and engaging presentation by one of DeSoto’s city leaders! Mark your calendar!

Breaking News: Body of missing DeSoto Woman Confirmed by Medical Examiner Late Tuesday PM

: Written by Matt Smith Matt Smith; Published: 09 February 2022 09 February 2022

DeSoto, TX - DeSoto Police have announced a somber conclusion to a joint search with Dallas and Grand Prairie Police for Yi Chan, a 25-year-old DeSoto resident who left her family’s home in a depressed state early Sunday and her car was found with the engine running a few hours later

DESOTO, DALLAS, & GRAND PRAIRIE POLICE CONDUCT SEARCH FOR MISSING DESOTO RESIDENT NEAR MOUNTAIN CREEK LAKE

: Written by Matt Smith Matt Smith; Published: 06 February 2022 06 February 2022

DeSoto, TX - DeSoto Police have teamed up with police from Dallas and Grand Prairie to conduct a large-scale search and rescue operation at Mountain Creek Lake for 25-year-old DeSoto resident Yi Chan who was last seen by her family in their DeSoto home

DESOTO POLICE INVESTIGATE DEATH OF GLENN HEIGHTS MAN FOUND IN CREEK OFF OF PLEASANT RUN ROAD

: Published: 02 February 2022 02 February 2022

DeSoto, TX - DeSoto Police are investigating the death of a Glenn Heights man whose body was recovered on Tuesday from a creek at 720 E. Pleasant Run Road.

New head of DeSoto Library System has died. Memorial Saturday

: Written by Matt Smith Matt Smith; Published: 28 January 2022 28 January 2022

DeSoto, TX - It is with deep sadness that the City of DeSoto announces the death of Library Director Dr. Tracey J. Hunter Hayes of the DeSoto Public Library. He passed away on January 19, 2022, and his Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 29, 2022.

19-year-old faces murder charge after fatal shooting in DeSoto

: Written by Eline de Bruijn - WFAA Eline de Bruijn - WFAA; Published: 26 January 2022 26 January 2022

DESOTO, Texas — A 19-year-old man faces a murder charge after a 24-year-old was fatally shot Sunday morning in DeSoto in what police believe was a drug deal gone bad, police said.

DeSoto Police investigating Sunday AM fatal shooting. Suspect in custody. Victim not identified

: Written by Matt Smith Matt Smith; Published: 24 January 2022 24 January 2022

DeSoto, TX - DeSoto Police have a suspect in custody for a fatal shooting early Sunday morning at an apartment on the 200 block of East Wintergreen Road near Hampton Road.

Ernie Roberts Park, DeSoto’s first disability-friendly park, is now complete and open to the public

: Published: 21 January 2022 21 January 2022

DeSoto, TX - DeSoto’s first disability-friendly park is now open to the public. The park features new swings, zip lining, musical instruments, a merry-go-round and different inclusive elements,