NOVEMBER 28TH: PARTIAL COVID UPDATE FROM DALLAS COUNTY, THE STATE OF TEXAS, AND MULTIPLE NEWS SOURCE

On Saturday, November 28, 2020, Dallas County reported 982 New “Real-Time” Coronavirus cases s covering the afternoon and evening of November 25^th up to Thanksgiving. On Sunday Dallas County will release the case totals for the remaind...

Virtual Meeting of DeSoto’s Citizen Police Advisory Committee (CPAC) Monday, Nov 30th

 Please click the link below to view via a Zoom Webinar:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84073427617?pwd=VmdyR1JaZldzUkZMeHFMMzZDVzdxUT09  Passcode: 536372

Or listen via Telephone: Dial (US): +1 346 248 7799, Webinar ID: 840 7342 7617 &...

City Lights Newsletter for December 2020

City Lights December 2020.pub

NOVEMBER 25TH: COVID UPDATE FROM DALLAS COUNTY, THE STATE OF TEXAS, AND MULTIPLE NEWS SOURCES

On Wednesday, November 25, 2020, Dallas County reported 1,368 New “Real-Time” Coronavirus cases and 6 new deaths. Adding to the sad news, one of today’s deaths was of a DeSoto man in his 80’s. He had underlying high...

Community Survey 2020

DeSoto recently conducted a Community Survey. View the report here

NOVEMBER 24TH: COVID UPDATE FROM DALLAS COUNTY, THE STATE OF TEXAS, AND MULTIPLE NEWS SOURCES

On Tuesday, November 24, 2020, Dallas County reported 1,716 New “Real-Time” Coronavirus cases and 7 new deaths. This total consists of 1,516 confirmed cases and 200 probable cases derived from Laboratory confirmed Antigen test...

DESOTO ASKS RESIDENTS TO MAKE SAFE & INFORMED THANKSGIVING CHOICES

DESOTO ASKS RESIDENTS TO MAKE SAFE & INFORMED THANKSGIVING CHOICES

Knowing The Medical Facts Lets You Plan For A Safe Thanksgiving Holiday 

The City of DeSoto encourages all residents to have a safe Thanksgiving Holiday by taking step...

NOVEMBER 23rd: COVID UPDATE FROM DALLAS COUNTY, THE STATE OF TEXAS, AND MULTIPLE NEWS SOURCES

On Monday, November 23^rd,  Dallas County reported 541 New “Real-Time” Coronavirus cases and 7 new death. This total consists of 521 confirmed cases and 20 probable cases derived from Laboratory confirmed Antigen tests. Such te...

CITY COUNCIL SETS FEBRUARY 2, 2021 SPECIAL ELECTION TO FILL OUT MAYOR’S TERM

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 with...

NOVEMBER 22ND: COVID UPDATE FROM DALLAS COUNTY, THE STATE OF TEXAS, AND MULTIPLE NEWS SOURCES

On Sunday, November 22^nd Dallas County reported 1,862 New “Real-Time” Coronavirus cases and one new death. This total consists of 1,811 confirmed cases and 51 probable cases derived from Laboratory confirmed Antigen tests. Such tests a...

DALLAS COUNTY+DESOTO OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE PILOT PROGRAM WILL BREAK A VICIOUS CYCLE

Dallas County Justice of the Peace Sasha Moreno (Pct 4-2) traveled to DeSoto’s Municipal Court to join Presiding Judge Scott Kurth for the launch of the Dallas County/DeSoto Occupational Driver’s License Pilot Program. You can view the...

DESOTO PLANS NOVEMBER 21ST VIRTUAL CELEBRATION TO HONOR THE LIFE OF MAYOR CURTISTENE S. MCCOWAN

One of the announcements made at the DeSoto City Council’s Friday night Special Meeting was that the City of DeSoto and numerous leaders from within the community and DFW region will join forces in-person and on tape for a November 21^st virtual ...

DeSoto Mourns The Sudden Passing of Mayor Curtistene S. McCowan

Wednesday, October 28, 2020

Contact: 

Matt Smith, DeSoto Communications Manager, MSmith@desototexas.gov

DeSoto Mourns The Sudden Passing

of Mayor Curtistene S. McCowan

It is with profound sadness and deep regret ...

Information On Mayor McCowan's Friday Funeral Procession

The City of DeSoto has been working with the family of Mayor Curtistene S. McCowan and area public safety officials to establish a safe and highly visible route where the public can gather to say goodbye to our beloved mayor as her funeral procession pass...

Honoring Mayor McCowan: Funeral & Event Information

HONORS FOR LATE MAYOR CURTISTENE S. MCCOWAN CONTINUE: Celebrations of Her Life Abound/Funeral Arrangements Come Together

The City of DeSoto continues to mourn the loss of Mayor Curtistene S. McCowan after losing her suddenly to complicat...

City of DeSoto Municipal Court Court Services Manager Wins Extraordinary Achievement Award,

Meet the next President & CEO of the DeSoto Chamber of Commerce

With a very detailed hiring process in place, the Chamber Search Committee interviewed numerous qualified candidates and were pleased to announce Vanessa Sterling from right here in the Best Southwest Region as our next DeSoto Chamber of Commerce Presiden...

Important DeSoto Election Information: Información importante sobre las elecciones

Important DeSoto Election Information 

https://www.ci.desoto.tx.us/DocumentCenter/View/17928/Notice-of-Election---English---Charter-Amendment---Council-Pay-Mayor-Pro-Tem

https://www.ci.desoto.tx.us/DocumentCenter/View/17929/Notice-of-Election---Eng...

New: $2.25 Million in COVID-19 Assistance Programs for Residents & Businesses

As part of an ongoing effort to provide support to residents and businesses hardest hit during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic, the City of DeSoto rolled out two new programs on Monday, August 24, 2020, designed to provide both sectors with a combined...

"DeSoto Together" COVID-19 Resource Document For DeSoto Residents

The DeSoto Economic Recovery Advisory Task Force has been working hard to help move DeSoto forward during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Pastor Marcus D. King is Chair of the Task Force’s Target Populations Sub Committee, and he and his team have produc...

DESOTO EDC TO PURSUE LEGAL ACTION AGAINST FORMER CEO JEREMIAH QUARLES

Trash Collection: Working together to keep things safe

Trash Collection: Working together to keep things safe

To help protect the health and safety of our sanitation waste haulers, all household trash must be placed in bags and properly secured. Please do not dispose of loose trash in your garbage can or place...