DESOTO’S CITY MANAGER SEARCH ENTERS HOME STRETCH

The DeSoto City Council’s search for a permanent replacement for longtime City Manager Tarron Richardson, who departed in May of 2019 to become the City Manager of Charlottesville, Virginia, will soon come to a successful close. In February the ...

Forensic Audit Town Hall Meeting Postponed

The DeSoto Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors has announced that the Town Hall Public Meeting to review the findings of the recent forensic audit has been postponed due to the need for additional review of the audit and to undertake the n...

DESOTO CONTINUES TO BUILD RECOGNITION FOR TOP ACCOUNTING PRACTICES

In 2019 the City of DeSoto received two high profile financial recognitions from one of the most respected government finance organizations in the nation. And it wasn’t the first time that this has happened. 

The Government Finance Officers Associ...

MAYOR & HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATIONS MEET FOR A 360° DEGREE DISCUSSION

On Thursday evening, December 5th, Mayor Curtistene S. McCowan met with representatives from DeSoto’s homeowners associations (HOA’s) and other participating residents to discuss issues of importance that were raised by attendees. The ...

DESOTO JOINS “IT’S TIME TEXAS COMMUNITY CHALLENGE”

It's Time Texas - DeSoto Video

The City of DeSoto is thrilled to announce our participation in the 2020 “It’s Time Texas Community Challenge” which will take place between January 6th and March 1st. This Community Challenge is...

Here Are DeSoto's Safest/Cleanest Food Handling Establishments in 2019!

On Tuesday, November 19th, during the DeSoto City Council Meeting, Mayor Curtistene S. McCowan and Environmental Health Department Health Inspector Mamata Bhandari recognized the finest food-handling establishments in DeSoto with “Awards of Exce...

DESOTO GETS “IT” ONCE AGAIN: WINS 4TH CONSECUTIVE DIGITAL CITIES AWARD

The City of DeSoto has won its fourth consecutive Digital Cities Award from the Center for Digital Government (CDG) by placing in the top ten of all participating US Cities with a population of fewer than 75,000. The California based Center for Digital Go...

The DeSoto City Lights Newsletter for February, 2020

Follow this link to view the DeSoto City LightsNewsletter, for February 2020.

DESOTO PARKS & RECREATION RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS REGIONAL AWARD FOR 4TH OF JULY PROMOTION

The City of DeSoto received some great news in Frisco on Friday morning (11/08/19). The prestigious Texas Recreation and Park Society (TRAPS,) who held their North American Conference at the Omni Hotel in Frisco, presented their coveted “Promoti...

DeSoto EDC Board Approves Forensic Audit

The Board of Directors of the DeSoto Economic Development Corporation (DEDC) has voted unanimously to move forward with a forensic financial audit of DEDC finances related to the Jeremiah Quarles Case covering a period between 2012 and 2018.

The decision w...

Parking Ordinance

In response to issues with trash collection and mail delivery caused by non-residents parking in the neighborhoods near DeSoto High School, the DeSoto City Council adopted Ordinance Number 12.610, titled, “Stopping, Standing and Parking&rdqu...

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--January 2020 Special Hours

The DeSoto Public Library and the Computer Lab are closed Wednesday, January 15, for a staff-in-service day. Normal hours resume Thursday, January 16.The DeSoto Public Library and the Computer Lab are closed Monday, January 20, in observance of the Martin...

MLK Holiday Hours

In observance of MLK day on Monday, January 20th, the Recreation Center will be open from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. The Senior Center and Civic Center offices will be closed.

Dinner Theater: My First Love

The DeSoto Parks and Recreation Department presents a romantic comedy about a woman looking for love in all the wrong places, but love has always been right in her face, it just wasn't what she had in mind.

The night will include a 3 Course Dinner, 1 glass...

26th Annual Daddy Daughter Dance

The DeSoto Parks and Recreation Department presents the 26th Annual Daddy Daughter Dance. You are cordially invited for a memorable evening of dancing and elegance. This black-tie affair is a sophisticated and stylish night where Dads make Daughter&rs...

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.

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.