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September 19th: COVID-19 Update from Dallas County and the State of Texas

Keep lowering the incidence of COVID-19 in our community. Do your part. Wear your mask in public with nose and face covered. Keep a safe social distance. Keep hands clean and sanitized. Read on...
September 18th: COVID-19 Update from Dallas County and the State of Texas

Please maintain your guard this weekend against the spread of COVID-19. Wear a mask that covers your nose and mouth, keep a safe social distance, keep your hands clean and sanitized, and avoid people without masks who can put us all at risk. Read on...
September 17th: Important COVID-19 Updates from Dallas County & the State of Texas

The Governor's increase of capacity at many businesses will likely increase the number of people that you will come into contact with. Please continue to take the basic, medically proven precautions against COVID-19 to keep us all safe. Read on...
September 16th: Important COVID-19 Summary from Dallas County and the State of Texas

New COVID cases continue to come in at a lower number, however, there were 6 deaths. Dallas County reports in their news release that cases of people between 18-20 are on the rise. Maintain your vigil and practice COVID safety protocols including masking. Read on...
Meet the next President & CEO of the DeSoto Chamber of Commerce

The City of DeSoto would like to congratulate the DeSoto Chamber of Commerce on the selection of Vanessa Sterling as their next President and CEO. Read on...
September 15th: Important COVID-19 Updates from Dallas County & the State of Texas

We all need to take personal responsibility to stop the spread of COVID-19 in our community. Our response is based on medical science, selflessness, and caring for our neighbors. It will only be fully successful if we all follow these protocols. Read on...
September 14th: COVID-19 Update from Dallas County and the State of Texas

Please continue to look out for your neighbors and follow the medically proven protocols that have helped us to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in our community. Read on...
City Lights Newsletter for September 2020

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Notice of Meeting to Vote On Tax Rate

A tax rate of .701554 per $100 valuation has been proposed by the governing body of City of DeSoto. Read on...
Notice of Intent for Bond Sale October 2020
Community Survey Online September 11th/Encuesta Comunitaria Online 11 de septiembre

We will be posting an online link to DeSoto's Community Survey for residents interested in participating beginning on Friday, September 11th. It will remain up until the end of the business day on Monday, September 21st. Read on...
DeSoto's Community Survey / Encuesta a la comunidad de DeSoto

DeSoto’s Community Survey is now posted online for residents who want to fill it out. / La encuesta de la comunidad de DeSotoahora está publicada en línea para los residentes que quieran completarla. http://bit.do/DeSotoCommunitySurvey Read on...
Important DeSoto Election Information: Información importante sobre las elecciones

There will be three very important propositions on the ballot for the November 3rd Elections and you can read the details of each in English and in Spanish via the links on this posting. Read on...
New: $2.25 Million in COVID-19 Assistance Programs for Residents & Businesses

DeSoto’s COVID-19 Residential and Business grants program details were posted on all of our online platforms earlier today. A short while ago we issued the following news release which you can read here. Read on...
November 3rd Election Information for DeSoto Residents

On November 3, 2020, the City of DeSoto will hold a General Election to elect two City Councilmembers and to vote for or against three propositions. Here is additional information from the City Secretary's Office. Read on...
Statement of DeSoto Mayor Curtistene S. McCowan on Results of DeSoto ISD's TEA Review

Mayor Curtistene S. McCowan has issued the following statement on a review of DeSoto ISD finances conducted by the Texas Education Agency (TEA). Read on...
Alley Reconstruction Projects 2015-2019

The City of DeSoto uses a portion of Community Development Block Grant funds to reconstruct alleys in DeSoto in areas that have been designated as low to moderate income neighborhoods. Read on...
A Message From Mayor Curtistene S. McCowan on Dallas County's Business Mask Requirement

Dallas County's COVID-19 safety requirements took full effect on Wednesday, June 24, 2020, and DeSoto Mayor Curtistene S. McCowan wants to remind DeSoto's businesses what is expected of them. Read on...
FACE MASKS REQUIRED AT DESOTO BUSINESSES/MÁSCARAS DE CARA REQUERIDAS EN NEGOCIOS DESOTO

Given the extreme number of new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in Dallas County, the County has passed Coronavirus restrictions that are now in effect. Here are further details in English and Spanish for businesses and our residents. Read on...
"DeSoto Together" COVID-19 Resource Document For DeSoto Residents

Our lives changed when the COVID-19 Pandemic hit, and many have had to turn to others for information and assistance. Here is a valuable resource document that could prove helpful to many of our residents during this challenging time in our history. Read on...
STATEMENT FROM MAYOR MCCOWAN ON THE TRAGIC KILLING OF GEORGE FLOYD AND ITS IMPACT ON OUR NATION

Here is a heartfelt statement from Mayor Curtistene S. McCowan about the tragic killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis and the powerful impact that it has had on our nation. Read on...
DESOTO EDC TO PURSUE LEGAL ACTION AGAINST FORMER CEO JEREMIAH QUARLES

The DeSoto Economic Development Corporation (DEDC) approved a motion directing its legal counsel to pursue action against former DEDC Chief Executive Officer Jeremiah Quarles for monies that he was determined to have unlawfully received. Read on...
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! Read on...
Trash Collection: Working together to keep things safe

The City of DeSoto would like to ask for the assistance of our residents to help keep things safe for the workers who collect our trash. Read on...
Message from Mayor Curtistene S. McCowan about DeSoto's efforts to combat Coronavirus (COVID-19)

The following message was posted by Mayor McCowan on the morning of Thursday, March 19, 2020, and is being reposted here. Read on...

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Tue, Sep 22

Eyes & Ears Program Meeting
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Tue, Sep 22

Planning & Zoning Meeting
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Wed, Sep 23

Audit & Finance Committee Meeting
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News & Announcements

September 19th: COVID-19 Update from Dallas County and the State of Texas

September 18th: COVID-19 Update from Dallas County and the State of Texas

September 17th: Important COVID-19 Updates from Dallas County & the State of Texas

September 16th: Important COVID-19 Summary from Dallas County and the State of Texas

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

September 15th: Important COVID-19 Updates from Dallas County & the State of Texas

September 14th: COVID-19 Update from Dallas County and the State of Texas

City Lights Newsletter for September 2020

Notice of Meeting to Vote On Tax Rate

Notice of Intent for Bond Sale October 2020

Community Survey Online September 11th/Encuesta Comunitaria Online 11 de septiembre

DeSoto's Community Survey / Encuesta a la comunidad de DeSoto

Important DeSoto Election Information: Información importante sobre las elecciones

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

November 3rd Election Information for DeSoto Residents

Statement of DeSoto Mayor Curtistene S. McCowan on Results of DeSoto ISD's TEA Review

Alley Reconstruction Projects 2015-2019

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

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

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

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

DESOTO EDC TO PURSUE LEGAL ACTION AGAINST FORMER CEO JEREMIAH QUARLES

Stop The Spread: Mask It

Trash Collection: Working together to keep things safe

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

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