July 3rd: Critical Info Update from Dallas County and the State of Texas

New cases in Dallas County surpassed 1,000 today. The attached news release reports 1,085 new COVID-19 cases: https://www.ci.desoto.tx.us/DocumentCenter/View/17427/732020-Press-Release---Dallas-County-Reports-1085-Additional-Positive-COVID-19-Cases

The Cou...

Don't Let Down Your Guard This 4th Of July: No Break From The Fight Vs COVID-19

July 2nd: Urgent COVID-19 Information from Dallas COunty and the State of Texas

 July 2nd was another sad record day for new COVID-19 cases. They soared to 708 new cases in one day in Dallas County and 7 deaths were reported. https://www.ci.desoto.tx.us/DocumentCenter/View/17421/722020-Press-Release---Dallas-County-Reports-7...

DESOTO GOES BACK TO THE FUTURE: COUNCIL, BOARDS & COMMISSION MEETINGS GOING VIRTUAL IN JULY

 Given the surge in COVID-19 cases in Dallas County and the rest of Texas, along with a dramatic increase in hospitalizations, the City of DeSoto has taken this precaution while reminding our residents that they will still be able to participate ...

July 1: Key COVID-19 Documents from Dallas County & the State of Texas

There were 7 deaths in Dallas County Wednesday from COVID-19 and two of them, a woman in her 20s and a man in his 50’s had no underlying medical conditions. DeSoto also lost a resident…a man in his 60’s who did have underlyi...

City Lights Newsletter for July 2020

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City of DeSoto Offers Water Bill Credits

UTILITY BILL RELIEF:

The DeSoto City Council approved a plan at their May 19^th meeting to offer payment relief to City of DeSoto water and sewer utility customers impacted by the COVID‐19 shutdown. 

 The plan has three components: ...

A Message From Mayor Curtistene S. McCowan on Dallas County's Business Mask Requirement

Dear DeSoto Businesses:

On June 19, 2020, Dallas County passed an Executive Order in response to a dangerous surge in new COVID-19 cases and a very disturbing rise in hospitalizations. June 24, 2020, was the day that this order took full effect. I am writi...

The DeSoto Chamber Can Provide Face Masks For DeSoto Businesses

Employees of DeSoto Businesses should be wearing facemasks to protect their customers and the busineses should also be willing to provide facemasks to customers who are not already wearing them. It is the right thing to do. Not only does this help to comb...

June 30: New COVID-19 records set. Important Details from Dallas County and the State of Texas

Tuesday took us to a new, unfortunate COVID-19 milestone. There were 601 new cases of COVID-19 in Dallas County today and 20 deaths. Both one-day record highs. The deaths impacted much younger victims than normally reported. Several were in their 30&r...

FACE MASKS REQUIRED AT DESOTO BUSINESSES/MÁSCARAS DE CARA REQUERIDAS EN NEGOCIOS DESOTO

FACE MASKS ARE NOW REQUIRED AT DALLAS COUNTY (DESOTO) BUSINESSES:

 Effective as of 11:59 p.m. on June 19, 2020, and continuing until 11:59 p.m. on August 4, 2020.

Effective June 19, 2020, all commercial entities in Dallas County providing goods or ...

DeSoto's Bringing Bulky Back

To view this release in PDF visit: https://www.ci.desoto.tx.us/DocumentCenter/View/17189/06102020-Bulky-PickUp-Resumes-ONLINE-FINAL

For greater details on Bulky Waste items visit: http://www.ci.desoto.tx.us/552/TrashRecycling-Information

CITY COUNCIL ACTS TO PROVIDE COVID-19 IMPACT RELIEF TO DESOTO'S WATER & SEWER CUSTOMERS

The City of DeSoto is in the process of implementing a plan approved by the DeSoto City Council at their May 19^th meeting to offer payment relief to our water and sewer utility customers impacted by the COVID‐19 shutdown. 

The plan approved by the...

$129 Billion Left In Paycheck Protection Program Loans. SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans

Read the US Small Business Administration’s press release alerting area small businesses and non-profits to $129 Billion that is still available under its Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). But qualified small businesses and non-profits will nee...

London Calling: The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Speaks to Mayor McCowan about Juneteenth

DeSoto Mayor Curtistene S. McCowan spoke to the BBC in London earlier in the week, and one of the main portions of their discussion involved the importance of the Juneteenth Holiday, especially at this time in our history. Here is their report that was pr...

"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 PARKS ENTERING THE NEXT PHASE OF REOPENING

View this release in PDF with active links: /DocumentCenter/View/17160

DeSoto Parks & Recreation has taken its next steps in a phased reopening of the park system designed to allow for increased activity by residents while exercising caution due to ong...

STATEMENT FROM MAYOR MCCOWAN ON THE TRAGIC KILLING OF GEORGE FLOYD AND ITS IMPACT ON OUR NATION

STATEMENT FROM MAYOR CURTISTENE S. MCCOWAN ON THE TRAGIC KILLING OF GEORGE FLOYD AND ITS IMPACT ON OUR NATION:

There have been many times in history that our nation has faced tragedy and imminent threats, yet each time we came together as one to get throug...

DeSoto's Masked Hero for June 1st is Caesar Rentie

May 27th: DeSoto's Masked Hero is DHS Principal Shon Joseph

May 26th: News Release on Democratic Primary Runoff Election

The Dallas County Elections Department has put out a press release about the upcoming Democratic Primary Runoff Election on Tuesday, July 14, 2020. To Vote in this Election you must be registered by Monday - June 15, 2020

Read the Press Release in English:...

A message about the Census from those who served

The US Census sent us their message for Memorial Day a little late. But it’s an important message that focuses more on our Veterans. They also sent us links to two related videos, one in English and one in Spanish, that help to names, faces, and...

May 26th: DeSoto's Has An Army Of Masked Heroes

DeSoto Chamber of Commerce Chamber Update

The DeSoto Chamber of Commerce has issued its Chamber Update. We would like to share this with you via this link: /DocumentCenter/View/16914

May 5th: DeSoto's Masked Hero for today is Carolyn Campbell

DESOTO EDC TO PURSUE LEGAL ACTION AGAINST FORMER CEO JEREMIAH QUARLES

Stop The Spread: Mask It

Beginning Saturday, April 18th, all visitors and employees of essential businesses in Dallas County will be required to wear a cloth face covering when at an essential business or while using public transportation. Stop the Spread...Mask It!

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THANKING DESOTO’S COVID-19 FRONTLINE HEROES WITH STRINGS ATTACHED

(View this release in PDF at /DocumentCenter/View/16535)  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 f...

Información sobre las mascarillas requeridas (Information on Required Facemasks in Spanish)

Información sobre las mascarillas requeridas    

Preguntas frecuentes:/DocumentCenter/View/16496

Anexo G:/DocumentCenter/View/16497

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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...

Message from Mayor Curtistene S. McCowan about DeSoto's efforts to combat Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Good Morning DeSoto! 

Just checking in to reassure you that TEAM DESOTO is continuing to communicate and coordinate with federal, state, county and other local government officials on the COVID 19 Coronavirus crisis. We, like other cities around t...

DESOTO PICKS BRANDON WRIGHT: CONCLUDES NATIONWIDE SEARCH FOR A NEW CITY MANAGER

The DeSoto City Council has selected Brandon Wright, who currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer/Assistant City Administrator for the City of Davenport, Iowa, as their choice to become the City of DeSoto’s next City Manager. He is expect...

Virtual Storytime at the DeSoto Public Library

Ready for some Virtual Storytime? Storytime is going online! Join us, as the Youth Services Team continues to provide children’s activities and programs in a virtual format.The DeSoto Public Library will feature a special Facebook storytime ever...

Library Curbside Pick-Up Services

As an additional service, the DeSoto Public Library will be providing its patrons with curbside pick-up services Monday - Friday (10 AM - 5 PM). Follow these steps:

• Call (972-230-9665) or visit our library catalog to request items.
• You will receive a notifi...

DeSoto Public Library closed for Fourth of July holiday

To celebrate the Fourth of July, the DeSoto Public Library and Computer Lab will be closed Friday and Saturday, July 3rd and 4th. Our digital collection--ebooks, movies, and more--is available 24/7.

Regular hours will resume Monday, July 6th.

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Library Expanding Visit Times

We’re re-opening the DeSoto Public Library on Monday, May 18th! The modified opening hours:

Only 30 customers may be in the library building at one time. Effective Monday, June 22, library and computer lab visits will be expanded to two hours per...

DeSoto ISD - Reconnect

DeSoto ISD will utilize the Anytime, Anywhere Learning system to guide education for students this fall through three options designed to provide choice and support for families and their scholars. Check the Reconnect Options - DeSoto ISD page for more in...

Recreation Center Closed in Observance of Independence Day

In observance of Independence Day, the DeSoto Recreation Center will be closed Friday, July 3. Regular hours will resume on Monday, July 6. We hope you enjoy your holiday and have a safe weekend.

COVID-19 Update

Update June 15, 2020Moseley PoolDue to COVID-19 health concerns, Moseley Pool will not open this season. The closure will affect all swim lessons and swim activities for this summer. We apologize for the inconvenience and look forward to seeing you in 202...

Stop The Spread: Mask It

Beginning Saturday, April 18th, all visitors and employees of essential businesses in Dallas County will be required to wear a cloth face covering when at an essential business or while using public transportation. Stop the Spread...Mask It!

Junior Players: Summer Theater Camp

Our summer theater camps are completely free and are open to all ages 7 through 14!

Each session is comprised of ten 2-hour classes and each camp culminates in a Festival of Plays where all of our amazing participants are able to showcase what they have be...

Virtual Classes - Staying Active

We are so excited to be able to offer you programming for the family in the comfort of your home. Go VIRTUAL with our fitness and dance instructors. We hope you enjoy and stay active.

Virtual Class Schedule

Virtual Vibefit - Christie

Worship Arts Dance - Lat...

Park and Trail Construction Update

To get the latest update and insight on Park and Recreation projects, click here. Each year the Parks Division dedicates time and resources to enhancing the DeSoto parks system. Through the City’s annual budget process, funds are allocated to de...