Local News
Man in Custody in Arizona in Deadly DeSoto Shooting: Police
- Written by NBCdfw NBCdfw
- Published: 22 May 2021 22 May 2021
DeSoto, TX - A 19-year-old man suspected in a May 15 shooting that killed one man and wounded a woman is in custody in Arizona, DeSoto police say. Randall 'Scott' Thornhill, 34, had been sitting in his car at the gate of a property in the 300 block of South Elerson Drive waiting to drop off his 5-year-old stepson when Thornhill and his 29-year-old passenger Heather French were shot, police said.
AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT PROVIDES RELIEF OPTIONS FOR BUSINESSES
- Written by City of DeSoto City of DeSoto
- Published: 21 May 2021 21 May 2021
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DeSoto to unveil new fire station and administration building
- Written by Tyler Carter - Dallas Morning News Tyler Carter - Dallas Morning News
- Published: 21 May 2021 21 May 2021
DeSoto, TX - DeSoto Fire Rescue will hold a ribbon cutting for a new fire station and administration building on Saturday, May 29, the department announced on Facebook. Construction of the 14,200-square-foot combined facility at 206 S. Parks Drive was approved by voters in a 2014 bond referendum.
Police: Accidental shooting at DeSoto Walmart caused by unlicensed gun owner
- Written by FOX 4 Staff FOX 4 Staff
- Published: 19 May 2021 19 May 2021
DESOTO, Texas - A shopper at a Walmart store in the Dallas suburb of DeSoto was hit by accidental gunfire. It happened around 6 p.m. Tuesday at the superstore on Belt Line Road.
Big turnout as DeSoto Thanks Vets/Military with over 200 burger meals at weekend event
- Written by Matt Smith Matt Smith
- Published: 17 May 2021 17 May 2021
DeSoto, TX - The City of DeSoto and its Veterans Affairs Committee scheduled a drive-through appreciation event for DeSoto area Veterans, Active Duty Military, and their families beginning at 4:30 PM on Saturday.
Police: 2 Shot, 1 Fatally, In Car While Waiting To Enter ‘Ranch-Style’ Property In DeSoto
- Written by CBS dfw Staff CBS dfw Staff
- Published: 16 May 2021 16 May 2021
DESOTO, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) – One person is dead and another was injured after they were shot while waiting at a gate to enter a “ranch-style” property in DeSoto Saturday evening, police said.
DeSoto New Recreation Center Hours
- Published: 14 May 2021 14 May 2021
DeSoto, TX - For the safety of everyone, residents who are running a fever, are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, or who have had close contact within the last 14 days with someone who has or is believed to have COVID-19 will be prohibited from entry.
DeSoto Police: Retaliation Murder at Balloon Release Stemmed From Mistaken Identity
- Written by NBCdfw NBCdfw
- Published: 01 May 2021 01 May 2021
DeSoto, TX - A 20-year-old Lancaster resident is dead after a shooting at a balloon release on Sunday, police say. According to the DeSoto Police Department, the shooting occurred at a ceremony honoring 19-year-old Camran Collier who was fatally shot in the driver's seat of his Honda Accord in the 1100 block of Westlake Drive on April 22.
DESOTO & ALLIES TEAM-UP TO HELP SMALL BUSINESSES MAKE IT THROUGH TOUGH TIMES
- Written by City of DeSoto City of DeSoto
- Published: 30 April 2021 30 April 2021
DeSoto, TX - The tragic toll that the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic has taken on the people of DeSoto was also destructive to local businesses. Small businesses were particularly vulnerable and providing assistance to them has been the driving force behind several assistance programs provided by the DeSoto City Council.
ONE DESOTO COMES TOGETHER TO CELEBRATE JUSTICE AND UNITY
- Written by City of DeSoto City of DeSoto
- Published: 23 April 2021 23 April 2021
DeSoto, TX - The murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin in May of 2020 evoked worldwide outrage and national protests. It shook our nation to its core. When it became clear that a verdict in the prosecution of Mr. Chauvin would soon be handed down,
