Local News
DeSoto Council Sets Feb 2 Special Election to Fill Out Fallen Mayor's Term
- Written by Matt Smith Matt Smith
- Published: 19 November 2020 19 November 2020
DeSoto, TX - With the sudden passing of the honorable Mayor Curtistene S. McCowan, the DeSoto City Council has called for a special election on February 2, 2021, to fill her unexpired term. The State of Texas Constitution mandates that the special election be set within 120 days of the vacancy.
$2.8 Million Has Gone To DeSoto Residents & Businesses To Combat COVID-19
- Written by Matt Smith Matt Smith
- Published: 03 November 2020 03 November 2020
DeSoto, TX - As the COVID-19 Pandemic stretches on, the DeSoto City Council has implemented several financial relief programs aimed at assisting DeSoto residents and businesses through the ongoing crisis. All together, these relief and assistance programs are providing $2.8 million to support the DeSoto community.
DeSoto man faces drug, weapon charges after neighbors report potential illegal activity
- Written by Eline de Bruijn Eline de Bruijn
- Published: 01 November 2020 01 November 2020
DeSoto, TX - A man was arrested Friday morning after neighbors told police that potentially illegal activity was happening at a DeSoto home, police said. William Michael Womack, 47, faces five felony charges, including the manufacture of illegal drugs, possession of illegal drugs and weapons possession. He was taken to DeSoto city jail.
Funeral Plans and ways DeSoto is Honoring Fallen Mayor Curtistene S. McCowan who died Wednesday
- Written by Matt Smith Matt Smith
- Published: 31 October 2020 31 October 2020
DeSoto, TX - The City of DeSoto continues to mourn the loss of Mayor Curtistene S. McCowan after losing her suddenly to complications related to a lung cancer diagnosis. Despite the community’s shock and heartbreak, the last several days have been filled with family, friends, colleagues, and residents coming together to honor the late Mayor in ways she would have been overjoyed to witness.
DESOTO HONORS FALLEN MAYOR BY LOWERING OF CITY FLAGS AND BY THE WEARING OF “DELTA RED” ON FRIDAY
- Written by Matt Smith Matt Smith
- Published: 29 October 2020 29 October 2020
DeSoto, TX - Though still reeling over Wednesday’s sudden passing of Mayor Curtistene S. McCowan at age 72, DeSoto Municipal Government moved forward Thursday with its daily operations but still found ways to honor a mayor who many also considered a great friend.
These DeSoto High twins are in the running for $200,000 college scholarships
- Written by Tyler Carter Tyler Carter
- Published: 29 October 2020 29 October 2020
DeSoto, TX - Twin sisters from DeSoto High School have been named semifinalists for a scholarship that could provide a fully funded, four-year college experience to both of them. Seniors Jazmine and Jazzie Jackson are eligible to obtain early admission to several of the nation’s top universities and colleges and full four-year funding worth over $200,000, according to a release from the district.
DeSoto Mourns The Sudden Passing of Mayor Curtistene S. McCowan
- Written by City of DeSoto City of DeSoto
- Published: 28 October 2020 28 October 2020
DeSoto, TX - It is with profound sadness and deep regret that the City of DeSoto announces the passing of our Mayor and dear friend, Curtistene S. McCowan. She was 72.
Video link/Photos from Friday AM Dallas County/DeSoto Occupational Driver's License Press Conference
- Written by Matt Smith Matt Smith
- Published: 23 October 2020 23 October 2020
DeSoto, TX - Most Dallas County and DeSoto residents depend on their vehicles to get to and from work, and quite a few actually drive for a living, but except for the usual traffic headaches the majority do not encounter any real problems.
Fraud Alert in Desoto
- Written by DeSoto Police DeSoto Police
- Published: 19 October 2020 19 October 2020
DeSoto, TX - The DeSoto Police Department wants to alert our residents to a scam that is circulating in our area.
DeSoto EDC wins Economic Development Excellence Award from International Economic Development Council
- Written by DeSoto EDC DeSoto EDC
- Published: 16 October 2020 16 October 2020
Washington, DC: The DeSoto Economic Development Corporation won the top Gold Award for its DeSoto Economic Development Corporation New Website & Re-branding, a project in the category of General Purpose Website of the International Economic Development Council (IEDC).
