Local News
DeSoto says city’s new strategic plan will keep it focused on the future
- Written by Tyler Carter Tyler Carter
- Published: 30 December 2020 30 December 2020
DeSoto, TX - The city of DeSoto says its new five-year strategic plan will continue pushing the city toward the future.
Former DeSoto Councilman James Zander And Wife Linda Die From COVID On Same Day
- Written by CBS dfw CBS dfw
- Published: 24 December 2020 24 December 2020
DeSoto, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) – A community is in mourning after former DeSoto Councilman James Zander and his wife Linda died from complications due to COVID-19 on the same day, and in the same hospital room, according to a report in Focus Daily News.
Grow DeSoto is helping minority-owned businesses get started, even in the COVID-19 pandemic
- Written by Tyler Carter Tyler Carter
- Published: 17 December 2020 17 December 2020
DeSoto, TX - Grow DeSoto Market Place, a small-business incubator that launched two years ago, has become a one-stop shop for the city’s residents. It houses more than seven restaurants, 17 office spaces and 22 retailers, including a hair salon, a gym and an art studio that serves wine.
Desoto first responders and hotel types honor DeSoto hotel worker who revived drowned toddler with CPR!
- Written by Matt Smith & Jill Jones Matt Smith & Jill Jones
- Published: 15 December 2020 15 December 2020
DeSoto, TX - On Saturday, December 5th, DeSoto LaQuinta Inn Front Desk Supervisor Davion Dawson was multitasking as usual. He was assisting customers at the front desk while simultaneously talking to his hotel’s general manager on the phone.
DeSoto Teenager Bakes Up Home-Based Business
- Written by Noelle Walker Noelle Walker
- Published: 14 December 2020 14 December 2020
DeSoto, TX - Home isn't just where 15-year-old Kevin Robinson lives, it's where he goes to school, and where he works. Robinson started a home-based business, The Pie Dude.
New York investor grabs DeSoto industrial complex
- Written by Steve Brown Steve Brown
- Published: 14 December 2020 14 December 2020
DeSoto, TX - Royal Oak Realty Trust of New York has bought the DW Distribution Inc. campus on Centre Park Boulevard in DeSoto. The 476,341-square-foot industrial facility is leased long-term to building products firm DW Distribution. The property includes warehouse and distribution space, storage and offices.
DeSoto City Council adds additional office to Feb 2 2021 Special Election
- Written by Matt Smith Matt Smith
- Published: 23 November 2020 23 November 2020
DeSoto, TX - There has been a second office placed on the ballot for the February 2, 2021, DeSoto Special Election to fill the remaining term of Mayor Curtistene S. McCowan who passed away on October 28th. The DeSoto City Council tonight approved adding the vacancy for DeSoto City Council Place 7, to the Special Election ballot.
DeSoto asks residents to make the COVID safe choice this Thanksgiving
- Written by Matt Smith Matt Smith
- Published: 23 November 2020 23 November 2020
DeSoto, TX - The City of DeSoto encourages all residents to have a safe Thanksgiving Holiday by taking steps to protect your family and friends during this high period of positive COVID-19 cases.
Rachel L.Proctor announces her candidacy for Mayor of Desoto
- Written by Rachel L. Proctor Rachel L. Proctor
- Published: 20 November 2020 20 November 2020
DeSoto, TX - Leadership is not something that is simply taught, it must be modeled. I am grateful that on my journey as a public servant, I was afforded the opportunity to witness the epitome of leadership, the late Mayor Curtistene S McCowan.
Kenzie Moore announces his candidacy for Mayor of Desoto
- Written by Kenzie Moore Kenzie Moore
- Published: 20 November 2020 20 November 2020
DeSoto, TX - Today, November 20, I am announcing my candidacy for Mayor of Desoto! "The All American City - 2006". I worked alongside our beloved Mayor Curtistene. S. McCowan as Mayor Pro Tem prior to her sudden death.
