Local News
Two Arrested in Connection to Police Chase From DeSoto to Dallas
- Written by NBCdfw NBCdfw
- Published: 02 October 2020 02 October 2020
DeSoto, TX - Two individuals have been apprehended and a stolen truck has been returned to its owner after a police chase from DeSoto to Dallas on Thursday, police say.
DeSoto ISD Receives Donations to Recover PPE Supply Destroyed in Recent Fire
- Written by NBCdfw NBCdfw
- Published: 30 September 2020 30 September 2020
DeSoto, TX - An outpouring of generosity is helping a North Texas school district keep students and staff safe as classrooms reopen for the new school year. The DeSoto Independent School District says Dallas-based health care company Medcillary donated 50,000 KN95 masks to the district.
Mayor Curtistene S. McCowan's Statement on Court Ruling Concerning Census Deadline
- Written by Matt Smith Matt Smith
- Published: 28 September 2020 28 September 2020
DeSoto, TX - The City of DeSoto has been committed to having every one of our residents counted for the 2020 US Census, so we were very concerned when the Census Bureau cut short the Census deadline by a month.
DeSoto City Council examines local marijuana enforcement policy
- Written by David Wilfong, North Dallas Gazette David Wilfong, North Dallas Gazette
- Published: 06 September 2020 06 September 2020
DeSoto, TX - The use of marijuana and related products such as CBD has received a lot of attention in recent years. In some states, the local government has legalized cannabis altogether, though it remains a violation under existing federal law.
Supporters Rally Behind Resigned DeSoto ISD Superintendent
- Written by Yona Gavino Yona Gavino
- Published: 05 September 2020 05 September 2020
DeSoto, TX - Dozens of community members lined the streets outside the DeSoto Administration Building on Saturday and shouted their support for recently resigned district Superintendent D’Andre Weaver.
Acting superintendent at DeSoto ISD under fire for racist and transphobic Facebook posts; board members call for emergency removal
- Written by Jobin Panicker, Alex Rozier (WFAA), Matt Howerton Jobin Panicker, Alex Rozier (WFAA), Matt Howerton
- Published: 03 September 2020 03 September 2020
DeSoto, TX - The newly appointed acting-superintendent for DeSoto Independent School District is under fire for past social media posts, and now two board members want him replaced immediately.
Warehouse Fire Destroys DeSoto ISD’s Personal Protective Equipment, Donations Needed
- Written by CBSdfw CBSdfw
- Published: 01 September 2020 01 September 2020
DeSoto, TX - DeSoto ISD is asking for donations from the community after most of their Personal Protective Equipment went up in flames. The fire at the district’s Plant Services building at 200 W. Parkerville Road, which houses the supplies happened at 4:30 a.m. Tuesday.
Statement on resignation of DeSoto ISD Superintendent D'Andre Weaver from Mayor Curtistene S. McCowan
- Written by Matt Smith Matt Smith
- Published: 31 August 2020 31 August 2020
DeSoto, TX - I was both shocked and saddened to learn of the resignation of DeSoto ISD Superintendent Dr. D’Andre Weaver. I respect the Superintendent’s decision to resign and would like to thank him for giving so much of himself over the past two years while trying to make DeSoto’s schools a better place for our children to learn and to be all that they can be.
Crews control flames after fire breaks out at DeSoto ISD Service Center
- Written by Jozelyn Escobedo (WFAA) Jozelyn Escobedo (WFAA)
- Published: 27 August 2020 27 August 2020
DeSoto, TX - A fire broke out early Thursday morning at DeSoto Independent School District's Service Center, officials said. DeSoto firefighters responded to the scene around 4:30 a.m. at the 200 block of West Parkerville Road.
$2.25 Million Available in Grants to DeSoto Residents and Business Owners Affected by COVID-19.
- Written by City of DeSoto City of DeSoto
- Published: 26 August 2020 26 August 2020
DeSoto, TX - On behalf of the City of DeSoto, we are excited to announce two new grant programs to support residents and businesses affected by COVID-19. The pre-application period is open August 24, 2020 through September 14, 2020.
