Local News
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.
Phased COVID Reopening for Parks & BMX in DeSoto
- 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.
DeSoto Recreation Center Reopening | Now Accepting RSVP
- Written by City of DeSoto City of DeSoto
- Published: 08 June 2020 08 June 2020
DeSoto, TX - The DeSoto Recreation Center is re-opening with restrictions. Patrons will have access to the Fitness Center, Basketball Courts, and the Walking/Jogging Track.
DeSoto High Football Player Killed in T-Bone Collision With Hummer in Houston
- Written by NBCdfw NBCdfw
- Published: 06 June 2020 06 June 2020
Houston, TX - A 16-year-old from North Texas was killed and two other teens seriously hurt when a Hummer collided with their BMW in suburban Houston, authorities say.
Statement on George Floyd killing and aftermath from DeSoto Mayor Curtistene S. McCowan
- Written by Matt Smith Matt Smith
- Published: 04 June 2020 04 June 2020
DeSoto, TX - There have been many times in history that our nation has faced tragedy and imminent threats, yet each time we came together as one to get through it. However, the divisions that we are experiencing today are potentially more dangerous than the deadly Pandemic that has claimed more than 100,000 American lives.
A Message from Desoto's Police Chief to his Officers
- Written by Chief Costa Chief Costa
- Published: 30 May 2020 30 May 2020
DeSoto, TX - I had a chance to review the video of the Minneapolis Incident. I could not believe what I was seeing!! It disturbed me very much, and, as I continued to watch, I became angry and more upset with not only the main officer, but with all of the officers at the scene.
STATEMENT FROM MAYOR CURTISTENE S. MCCOWAN ON MONDAY’S NATIONAL DAY OF MOURNING & LAMENT:
- Written by Matt Smith Matt Smith
- Published: 29 May 2020 29 May 2020
DeSoto, TX - Last Monday I took part in a Memorial Day Remembrance Service at DeSoto’s Military Memorial at Nance Farm that was organized by our Veterans Affairs Committee.
