Local News
DeSoto ISD Receives Donation from Errol Spence Jr.
- Published: 02 May 2020 02 May 2020
DeSoto, TX - DeSoto Independent School District is proud to announce the donation of 16,000 bottles of water for its student meal program by Unified World Champion boxer, Errol Spence Jr., one of DeSoto’s hometown sports heroes.
DeSoto church members honor healthcare heroes
- Written by Dan Godwin Dan Godwin
- Published: 29 April 2020 29 April 2020
Dallas, TX - Members of a DeSoto church came together to honor healthcare workers fighting the coronavirus. It’s always worth remembering those who are putting themselves at risk every day to defeat the coronavirus and keep people safe.
DESOTO EDC TO PURSUE LEGAL ACTION AGAINST FORMER CEO JEREMIAH QUARLES
- Written by Matt Smith Matt Smith
- Published: 27 April 2020 27 April 2020
DeSoto, TX - On Monday, April 27th, the DeSoto Economic Development Corporation (DEDC) approved a motion directing its legal counsel, the law firm of Nichols, Jackson, Dillard, Hager & Smith, LLP, to pursue action against former DEDC Chief Executive Officer Jeremiah Quarles for monies that he was determined to have unlawfully received.
A Word from Desoto's Mayor Curtistene McCowan
- Written by Curtistene McCowan Curtistene McCowan
- Published: 25 April 2020 25 April 2020
DeSoto, TX - I hope and pray you are well and taking all of the precautions — both ordered and recommended — to protect yourself and others during this COVID-19 crisis. We should all be concerned that the number of DeSoto’s positive cases continues to rise.
‘Grow DeSoto Market Place’ Adds Virtual Shopping to Help Struggling Businesses
- Written by Maria Guerrero Maria Guerrero
- Published: 23 April 2020 23 April 2020
DeSoto, TX - A business incubator in southern Dallas County has gone virtual in an effort to help keep its tenants in business. Grow DeSoto Market Place on E. Belt Line Road continues to be closed to in-person shopping, though many business owners are increasing their presence online.
DeSoto Thanks COVID19 Responders with "Strings Attached," White Ribbons Going Up Around Town
- Written by Matt Smith Matt Smith
- Published: 19 April 2020 19 April 2020
DeSoto, TX - You’ve seen them popping up around the country. Beautiful white ribbons posted in front of locations where first responders, medical professionals, and frontline workers in the fight against COVID-19 carry out their missions of mercy. And now they’re in DeSoto!
DeSoto Needs You
- Written by City of DeSoto City of DeSoto
- Published: 18 April 2020 18 April 2020
DeSoto, TX - The City of DeSoto is looking for residents who would like to play an important role in shaping the future of our city by applying to serve on one of the many boards, commissions, and corporations that help to run DeSoto.
DeSoto Seamstress Sewing Peace of Mind With Face Mask Donations
- Written by Noelle Walker Noelle Walker
- Published: 17 April 2020 17 April 2020
DeSoto, TX - Tina Washington started making face masks for her family. It's turned into a new product line for the DeSoto seamstress, who donates some of them to people on the front lines.
Why So Many Covid-19 Cases in DeSoto?
- Written by Ken Kalthoff Ken Kalthoff
- Published: 15 April 2020 15 April 2020
DeSoto, TX - The Dallas County Health Department is investigating the very high number of coronavirus cases in the 75115 zip code that is the city of DeSoto.
PARKS & RECREATION REACHING OUT TO 3,000 DESOTO SENIORS VIA PHONE
- Published: 15 April 2020 15 April 2020
DeSoto, TX - DeSoto’s Parks & Recreation Department, which operates the City’s Senior Activity Center, is now in the midst of a large scale outreach effort to contact more than 3,000 DeSoto Seniors.
