Memorial Day Proclamation - Pray for Permanent Peace

The City of DeSoto recognizes Memorial Day on Monday, May 27, 2019, as a day of City-wide prayer for permanent peace in DeSoto.  All flags will be flown at half-staff in honor of the significant contributions and sacrifices that were made for the...

DESOTO FIRE CONDUCTS WATER RESCUE OF TEEN INJURED IN DUNCANVILLE

DeSoto Fire Rescue was able to perform a rare Swift Water Response Wednesday afternoon, May 22, 2019, to rescue a teenager who was injured in a swimming accident in Ten Mile Creek in Duncanville’s Harrington Park. The teen was injured after he a...

DESOTO ASKS RESIDENTS: WATER U DOING TO CONSERVE WATER?

On Thursday Evening, May 16, 2019, a small but enthusiastic group of residents trickled into the DeSoto City Council Chambers to attend a free water conservation class taught by Patrick Dickinson, a Horticulturist and Project Coordinator with Texas A&...

Register Now for the Next Junior Civic Academy

Civic Academy! The DeSoto JCA is an 11-week program designed to expose high school juniors and seniors to the inner workings of our local government. Completion of this program offers benefits such as community service hour credit, internships in the muni...

DESOTO WELCOMES M. RENÉE JOHNSON AS INTERIM CITY MANAGER

Longtime DeSoto Parks Chief Will Fill-In Following Tarron Richardson’s Departure

Mayor Curtistene S. McCowan and the DeSoto City Council have selected M. Reneé Johnson to serve as the City of DeSoto’s Interim City Manager. Jo...

DeSoto Celebrates First Year of Star Transit Service

STAR TRANSIT AND CITY OF DESOTO CELEBRATE MILESTONE;SERVICES SUPPORT THE GREATER COMMUNITY

 TERRELL, TX (April 25, 2019) – STAR Transit is celebrating its one-year anniversary of providing public transportation in the City of DeSoto. In ...

Join DeSoto's Veterans Affairs Committee

DeSoto’s Veterans Affairs Committee is looking for a good person to join our team! If you are interested in donating your time to help guide the City’s efforts to assist our Veterans, this could be a great assignment!

To Learn more abou...

Join DeSoto’s Planning and Zoning Commission

DeSoto’s Planning and Zoning Commission has an immediate opening and we would love to hear from all of our residents who are interested in donating their time to help shape the face of DeSoto for years to come. To learn more about our commission visit: ww...

Are You Prepared for Severe Weather Season?

Are You Prepared for Severe Weather Season?

The spring months mark the beginning of severe weather season, and during a severe weather incident, such as a tornado or flood, preparation will make all the difference.

To be prepared when disaster strikes, plea...

Have You Registered for Code Red?

This upgrade requires you to "opt in" and resubmit your information if you would like to receive these Doppler radar special alerts in addition to other emergency notifications sent out by the City’s CodeRed system.  If you ha...

The DeSoto City Lights Newsletter for May, 2019

Follow this link to view the DeSoto City Lights newsletter  for May, 2019.

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DeSoto wins Digital Cities Award for third time in a row

The influential Center for Digital Government (CDG) announced Friday that the City of DeSoto (Texas) has been awarded a coveted Digital Cities Survey Award from the third consecutive year and moved up on their national top ten list from 6^th place to 4^th p...

Library Excellence Award

Life Safety Awareness Program

If you are a resident of DeSoto, the Fire Department has initiated a Life Safety Awareness Program to proactively prevent fatalities by providing battery operated smoke detectors for residents who are elderly, handicapped or those having a demonstrated ne...