#MediaRelease: DeSoto Police Department announce arrest in fatal collision that killed a Dallas ISD Mentor in City of DeSoto on 6/6. The Offender is charged with Manslaughter after the investigation determined he was traveling >90mph (in a 40mph zone) just before the crash. More details ⬇️⬇️

Mayor Rachel Proctor and Police Chief Joe Costa will lead a candid discussion about public safety & crime in DeSoto on March 23rd. They'll review crime trends, what's being done to combat crime, and our new Public Safety Coalition ci.desoto.tx.us/CivicAlerts.as…

#ICYMI TDHCA awarded 44 Texas organizations Housing Stability Services grants totaling $84M! "We're committed to support & fund opportunities that help vulnerable Texans obtain and maintain housing" said Bobby Wilkinson, TDHCA exec director ow.ly/ZeSr50Ij4ia

Judge Kirk speaking with students at DeSoto West Middle School and C.S. McCowan Middle School regarding attendance and truancy issues. #AttendanceMatters

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Circle of Champions Parade is TOMORROW 👀 See you there‼️

Another senseless mass shooting. Do something Greg Abbott President Donald J. Trump We the People!

NEW ON CAMPUS: Statues honoring Rev. Robert Gilbert (BA '67) & Barbara Walker (BA '67), Baylor's first Black graduates, were unveiled today in a special ceremony.

.Carl Oscar Sherman: “So we’re not talking about a handout. we’re simply talking about being righteous.” #txlege

On this Memorial Day, I humbly bow my head and heart, Lord, honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Gratitude overflows for their selflessness and bravery. May their memory be etched in all our hearts forever. In Jesus' name, Amen. 🇺🇸#MemorialDay

REMINDER: EARLY VOTING FOR THE JUNE 10, 2023 RUNOFF ELECTION WILL TAKE PLACE ONLY AT: Disciple Central Community Church - Youth Rm104 - located at 901 North Polk Street (THREAD)

Mayor Rachel L Proctor’s summer reading program has officially been launched here at the DeSoto public library. We have chalk, drawing, a foam party, music from Bruno Mars in the background, and a whole bunch of happy children, and they’re equally happy parents!

In Texas, hospitalizations are up more than 70% in the last month to 1,238 people according to the state’s most recent report. wfaa.com/article/news/h…

As the legislature reconvenes to talk about education. Our position on tax dollars and public education need to be clear when our cities are judged by them. Media Advisory: Education Leaders Stand Up for Texas Public Schools shar.es/agaMjv

Holiday Socks!!! Demitree Tatum Dr. Usamah Rodgers

Due to the weather and road conditions, Republic Services has canceled DeSoto's residential trash collection on Monday. The initial plan is for Monday's residential collections to be shifted to Tuesday, weather permitting. Republic will assess conditions and advise on this Monday

Small businesses are booming across America! #smallbusiness Help the SBA help you start or grow your business during #BlackHistoryMonth!!! x.com/SBAIsabel/stat…

Early Voting starts TODAY at 8AM! 🚨 Place 3: Everett Jackson and Ken Waters Place 5: Wil E. Adams, Jr. and Debrah North 🗓️ Early Voting: May 27–June 3 📍 Vote at 901 N. Polk St. 🔗 Info: bit.ly/4kA8JFZ #DeSotoTX #Election

That DeSoto Kroger, right off I-35 & Pleasant Run Rd, is prime city frontage. It's critical our Economic Development team moves quickly on this! #DeSoto #FuturePlanning City of DeSoto