Grow DeSoto Market Place Wins COG Award/Mayor McCowan Receives COG Recognition

The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG), an association of North Texas governments that assists with regional planning efforts, provided the City of DeSoto with some wonderful news on Friday, June 14, 2019.

NCTCOG awarded their “C...

Mayor's 360 Quarterly Meeting Tackles The Issues

On Thursday, June 13, 2019, Mayor Curtistene McCowan met with representatives of DeSoto’s homeowners associations (HOAs) and other area officials at her 360 Quarterly Meeting in the DeSoto Civic Center. These quarterly discussions allow for 360&...

Make a Difference in DeSoto...join a Board or Commission!

If you want to play a constructive role in shaping  DeSoto’s future, then serving on one of our many Boards and Commissions could be a smart move! Learn more:   www.desototexas.gov/29/Citizen-Boards-and-Commissions

And if you wo...

Reception honoring Dr. Dinah Marks on her election to DeSoto's City Council

Join us for a reception for Dr. Dinah Marks who was just elected to the DeSoto City Council.  This event will be held on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. in the Jim Baugh Government Center's City Hall Reception Room.

Farewell reception for Council Member Dick North

Join us for a reception honoring outgoing DeSoto City Council Member Dick North.  This event will be held on Tuesday, June 18, 2019, at 6:30 p.m. in the Jim Baugh Government Center's City Hall Reception Room.

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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 ...

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 June, 2019

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

Mayor's Summer Reading Program

Sign up for the Mayor's Summer Reading Program, win prizes for summer reading, and participate in free fun activities! 

You can sign up online for the program (http://desotolibrary.readsquared.com/), or visit the registration table in the DeSoto P...

Celebrate Juneteenth at the DeSoto Public Library

Join us as the DeSoto Public Library presents Voices of Freedom on Wednesday, June 19th, at 1:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided.

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DeSoto Public Library closed for Fourth of July holiday

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 ...

Best Southwest Juneteenth Celebration

When: June 15, 2019 Time: 5:00 - 10:00 p.m.Location: Valley Ridge Park, 2850 Park Ridge Drive, Cedar Hill, TX 75104Sponsored by: DeSoto, Lancaster, Duncanville and Cedar HillThe City of Cedar Hill and Best of Southwest cities join together for th...

July 4th Fireworks Festival

When: Thursday, July 4 | Gates open at 4PM | Festivities at 6PM | Fireworks at 9PMWhere: Grimes Park, 501 E. Wintergreen Road, DeSoto, TX

This year the cities of DeSoto and Lancaster are again joining forces to celebrate our nation’s independence...

Summer Junior Golf Camp

A fun filled way for kids to learn and improve their golf game in a fun and safe environment. Our staff are experts in teaching the game to young golfers and are committed to providing the tools to enjoy this great game for a lifetime. This camp will be h...

FREE: Junior Players Theater Camp

Led by a professional theater instructor, students will learn theater basics, games and techniques that are used towards creating scenes and plays. Free t-shirt and certificate of completion for students that attend. Register at the DeSoto Recreation Cent...

First Start Sports

First Start Sports is back for the Spring and Summer. Get registered During each session, preschoolers will learn the basic skills for a specific sport. This is a great way for participants to develop their motor skills and gain an understating of basic s...

Teen Camp: Summertime on Beltline

Get ready for an action packed program to keep teens engaged in summer fun with all traditional summer camp activities. Lunch will be provided! Purchase your annual $10 recreation membership pass and you will be eligible to attend this program. For more i...

Summer Fun at Moseley Pool

Come out and cool off with us at Moseley Pool this summer. We offer swim lessons for all ages, birthday pool parties and lap swimming. Click here to register for swim lessons and water aerobic sessions.

Registration Open: Youth Football and Cheerleading

Registration at the DeSoto Recreation Center is scheduled to begin Monday, May 6 for returning players. Ages 4-12 can register. The age is determined by how old the player will be on August 1, 2018 for B, C and Flag divisions and June 1, 2018 for the A di...