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!

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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...

Senior Symposium and Health Fair

The month of May is Older Americans Month and this year's theme is connect, create, and contribute. This year's event will have several local vendors, a guest speaker, a raffle ticket prize presentation, and free refreshments. Complete the registration fo...

Document Shredding & E-Recycling Event

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...

Municipal Election Information

DeSoto Food Safety Officials Meet with Restaurateurs and Food Service Managers

A MENU FOR IMPROVED FOOD SAFETY IN DESOTO: Health Inspectors Share Food Safety Guidelines with Restaurateurs Feb 12, 2019

The City of DeSoto’s top food safety officials held an informal meeting with the city’s restaurateurs and food ser...

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...

Desoto Public Library is closed in observance of the holiday weekend.

Please note that the Desoto Public Library is closed in observance of the holiday weekend from Friday, April 19 through Sunday, April 21. The library will reopen on Monday April 22.

DeSoto Public Library Best Southwest Everything Teen Expo 2019

Numerous Resources...One Location! Check back often to find out more details. For more information please call Marq Runnels @ 972.230.9663.

SCORE

If you are an entrepreneur or small business owner seeking business advice or need help developing a business plan? A SCORE Certified Mentor is now available at the DeSoto Public Library ever Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. by appointment only. To schedule ...

Crawfish Festival

Come and enjoy tons of delicious spicy crawfish, great food, live music, vendors and games. Revel in the best blues and funk and enjoy the infectious rhythms. This will be a friendly, relaxed and fun community event.

Kids' Fishing Tournament

Come out to the fishin’ hole at Briarwood Park for the City’s Annual Kids' Fishin’ Day. Briarwood Pond, will be generously stocked with fish to increase the odds of a memorable fishing experience. All kids 16 and under are we...

14th Annual Mother and Son Dance

Lights...Camera...Action... the Annual Mother and Son Dance is a special night for fun for moms and their sons. Enjoy dancing and refreshments. This evening will make memories last a lifetime! This semi formal affair is a sophisticated and stylish night f...

Gray Fit Sports Performance Training

Coach Robyn is a high energy trainer that has a passion for youth and sports! Her innovative ways, industry experience, and moral fiber gives her that advantage over any other trainer in the area. She becomes your family! Gray Fit Training isn't just a pl...

Fun Time Live - Friday Nights

Our number one goal is to provide each and every child who enters any of our locations a positive, fun, and safe environment for them to let loose and have fun! This basic goal has allowed us to provide a positive place for millions of children over the p...

Looking for a New Gym Membership?

If you're looking for a welcoming gym community with the staff, state-of-the-art equipment, and services to meet your needs, you've come to the right place.

Park Project Update

To get the latest update and insight on Park and Recreation projects, visit our page or subscribe to our newsletter. Each year the Parks Division dedicates time and resources to enhancing the DeSoto parks system. Through the City’s annual budget process, ...