Senior Symposium and Health Fair

The month of May is Older Americans Month and this year's theme is connect, create, and contribute. This year's event will have several local vendors, a guest speaker, a raffle ticket prize presentation, and free refreshments. Complete the registration fo...

Town Hall Meeting to Discuss Community Development Block Grants

Statement from the City of DeSoto Issued on March 12, 2019

STATEMENT FROM THE CITY OF DESOTO

After consulting with the technical experts who help us to operate the outdoor emergency sirens in our area, and based on the widespread impact to these sirens, it appears that DeSoto’s outdoor warning siren syst...

Document Shredding & E-Recycling Event

Veteran's Town Hall and Benefits Fair - Saturday, March 30th 10 am to 1 pm.

Mayor Curtistene S. McCowan invites Veterans and their families to join us at DeSoto City Hall for an important Town Hall Meeting featuring a panel of experts including Judge Margaret Jones Johnson of the Dallas County  Probate Court #3 and the m...

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...

Municipal Election Information

DeSoto Testing Outdoor Warning Siren 1st Wednesday Each Month When Weather Is Clear

DESOTO’S SIREN TO SOUND FIRST WEDNESDAY ON THE MONTH AT 1:45 PM: THIS IS JUST A TEST

The City of DeSoto wants us all to be prepared for severe weather at all times. That's why we will test our Outdoor Warning Siren on the first Wednesday of each ...

DeSoto Food Safety Officials Meet with Restaurateurs and Food Service Managers

A MENU FOR IMPROVED FOOD SAFETY IN DESOTO: Health Inspectors Share Food Safety Guidelines with Restaurateurs Feb 12, 2019

The City of DeSoto’s top food safety officials held an informal meeting with the city’s restaurateurs and food ser...

The DeSoto City Lights Newsletter for April, 2019

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

DeSoto Public Library Summer Hours

The library will be open Monday thru Thursday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and closed on Sundays. 

The computer lab will be open Monday thru Thursday 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 9 ...

All The Colors Or The Spectrum Dance Party

The DeSoto Public Library will host a fun sensory friendly Dance party to celebrate National Autism Awareness Month on Friday, April 5th from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Although this event is specially designed for families with children with Autism Spectrum Disorde...

March 2019 Computer Classes

Starting Tuesday, March 19, 2019 the DeSoto Public Library will be holding introductory computer classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Topics include internet security & safety, computer basics, and Microsoft Word beginner and intermediate.  For...

DeSoto Public Library Best Southwest Everything Teen Expo 2019

Numerous Resources...One Location! Check back often to find out more details. For more information please call Marq Runnels @ 972.230.9663.

AARP Tax-Aide for Seniors

Volunteers from the AARP Tax-Aide Service will be at the DeSoto Public Library assisting seniors with their tax returns every Wednesday, from February 6th until April 10th. AARP does not take appointments. They will be here from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, helpi...

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 ...

Kids' Fishing Tournament

Come out to the fishin’ hole at Briarwood Park for the City’s Annual Kids' Fishin’ Day. Briarwood Pond, will be generously stocked with fish to increase the odds of a memorable fishing experience. All kids 16 and under are we...

Easter Eggstravaganza

The Easter Bunny is on his way! Bring your Easter baskets and join us for the Easter Eggstravaganza for children ages 9 and under. There will be hundreds of Easter eggs up for grabs, so hop on over to the fields at Zeiger Park. 

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14th Annual Mother and Son Dance

Lights...Camera...Action... the Annual Mother and Son Dance is a special night for fun for moms and their sons. Enjoy dancing and refreshments. This evening will make memories last a lifetime! This semi formal affair is a sophisticated and stylish night f...

Gray Fit Sports Performance Training

Coach Robyn is a high energy trainer that has a passion for youth and sports! Her innovative ways, industry experience, and moral fiber gives her that advantage over any other trainer in the area. She becomes your family! Gray Fit Training isn't just a pl...

Fun Time Live - Friday Nights

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...

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.

Volunteer DeSoto

Volunteers support the DeSoto Parks and Recreation Department in a variety of ways – at special events, through clerical office work, with education programs, and with environmental projects. Volunteers add new dimension, personality, and depth to our pro...

Park Project Update

To get the latest update and insight on Park and Recreation projects, visit our page or subscribe to our newsletter. Each year the Parks Division dedicates time and resources to enhancing the DeSoto parks system. Through the City’s annual budget process, ...