DeSoto City Lights Newsletter October 2016

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The Library Will Be Closed October 1st and 2nd

The DeSoto Public Library and Computer Lab will be closed on Saturday, October 1, and Sunday, October 2, 2016 for repairs to the Library cooling system.

City of DeSoto to test for position of Police Officer

The City of DeSoto, Texas is currently accepting applications to test for the position of Police Officer. A $3,000 hiring incentive is being offered for TCOLE certified officers with $1,500 paid at hire and $1,500 after successful completion of a probati...Read on...

How Do You See DeSoto? Is DeSoto A Safe Community?

As a City, we would like to know how you feel about safety and crime in your neighborhood, as well as in DeSoto in general. It may include places you shop, religious or public institutions, or a local business district. It is the general area around you...Read on...

Notice of 2016 Proposed Property Tax Rate

FY 2016-17 Proposed Budget

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Visit local PokeStops!

PokeStops can be found at Grimes Park, Ernie Roberts Park, Moseley Park and Zeiger. Happy Hunting!

New Online Water Bill Pay Service

New features include:
The ability to set up monthly online AutoPay on a monthly, weekly or biweekly basisA new number to Pay-by-Phone — 1.855.748.6063
Quick account balance reviewThe ability to save your payment information in the system
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Western Portion of Roy Orr Trail closed for construction of a wastewater improvement project.

DeSoto’s Parks & Recreation Department would like to announce that the west section of the Roy Orr Trail from Thunderbrook to Mirkes Parkway will be closed to the public for a wastewater improvement project that will take place along Ten Mile Creek. ...Read on...

DeSoto Receives Coveted ISO 1X Fire Rating

Recently, the Texas State Fire Marshal’s office announced that the Insurance Services Office (ISO) is recommending that DeSoto’s Public Protection Classification be changed to Class 1 for all properties located within 1,000 feet of a fire hydrant or water...Read on...

Sign up for emergency notifications from City of DeSoto with CodeRED

The City of Desoto has "upgraded" our code red system to allow you to receive notifications 24 hours a day based strictly on Doppler radar. You can now receive the warnings for tornados, flash floods or severe thunderstorms.

This upgrade req...Read on...

Southwest Regional Communications Center can now accept text to 911

Southwest Regional Communications Center, the 911 call center for the cities of DeSoto, Cedar Hill and Duncanville is now equipped to accept text messages. Take a minute and watch these short videos on the benefits of text to 911. Read on...

DeSoto is smoke-free effective January 1, 2016

This includes electronic cigarettes. If you are a business owner in DeSoto we suggest you download and review the Smoke Free Toolkit available on our website.

The Design Phase has begun on the Chattey Road Improvements

Affected property owners will be contacted. The work will establish existing property boundary lines to determine whether right-of way is needed, and the overall location of the new roadway.

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The Library Will Be Closed October 1 and 2

The DeSoto Public Library and Computer Lab will be closed on Saturday, October 1, and Sunday, October 2 for repairs to the Library cooling system.

Connected! A Special Needs Parent Support Group

Come join us the first Thursday of each month at the DeSoto Public Library as we provide support and share resources for parents of individuals with intellectual and physical differences.

What to Expect:
Monthly meetings, speaker workshops, informat...Read on...

Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspots Are Now Available!

They are easy-to-use, mobile hotspots that keeps your smart phone, tablet, laptop, or other Wi-Fi–enabled devices connected to the Internet. You can connect up to 10 devices to 4G LTE networks. They will be available at the Library’s Check-Out desk and ma...More info...

Book Club

Join us the third Monday each month!

GED Study Classes at the Library

Have you ever thought to yourself “I wish I had a local place to prepare for taking my GED?” Well, now you do!! Beginning Monday, May 16, the DeSoto Public Library is hosting GED study classes. Classes will meet weekly, Monday – Thursday, 6 pm – 8 pm.

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Online Payment

DPS Surcharge

Annual Hometown Holiday Parade

Join us for the 44th Annual Hometown Holiday Parade on Saturday, December 3, 2016. The parade will begin at 5:00 p.m. Feel free to bring your chairs to experience the magnitude of the parade that evening. There will be illuminated and festive decorated fl...Read on...

Program Guide: Recreation Life

Discover DeSoto Park & Recreation Department and all we have to offer. Register for a new program, a sports league, or join the fitness center. Enjoy the upcoming season by attending one of our festive events.

Closed for Maintenance

The DeSoto Recreation Center and Civic Center will be closed on Saturday, October 1, and Sunday, October 2 for repairs to the cooling system. The center will re-open on Monday, October 3.

Join us for Pickleball

Pickleball is a combination of ping pong, tennis and badminton. The game is played by 2 or 4 people on a badminton-sized court using paddles and a wiffleball. Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Free for members and $2 for non members.Read on...

Fun Time Live Event Calendar

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...Read on...

Southwest Regional Communications Center can now accept text to 911

Southwest Regional Communications Center, the 911 call center for the cities of DeSoto, Cedar Hill and Duncanville is now equipped to accept text messages. Take a minute and watch these short videos on the benefits of text to 911. Read on...

Police purchase Segways

Desoto PD recently purchased two Segway vehicles for our School Resource Officers. These will be used at the high school, the freshman campus as well as school and city events. They are a welcome addition to our SRO unit.

Meet K9 Officer Arsen

Arsen is a very active Belgian Malinois that was born November 2012. In January 2014, the DeSoto Police Department purchased Arsen from Police Service Dogs, Inc. located in Oxford, FL. In February 2014, Arsen and his handler attended a six week handler/K9...Read on...

DeSoto Mounted Unit

The unit consists of Reserve Officer Gene Watson and Reserve Officer Tommy Redding.
Gene Wilson is 82 years old and has been with the Dallas County Sheriff’s Posse/ Mounted Unit for over 34 years. Gene has also been a pharmacist for over 50 years. Tomm...Read on...