April 4th: Texas Division of Emergency Management Statewide COVID-19 Summary

Here is the Texas Division of Emergency Management Statewide COVID-19 Summary for April 4th: /DocumentCenter/View/16383

04032020 DeSoto Mayor McCowan Amended COVID-19 Order

Mayor Curtistene S. McCowan issued Amended COVID-19 Orders on behalf of DeSoto that both mirror and support those issued by Judge Clay Jenkins for the people of Dallas County. It is a part of the coordinated effort within the County to combat the spread o...

April 4th Dallas County News Release + April 3rd Case Map By Zip Code

Here is the latest COVID-19 related information from Dallas County. This includes their April 4^th COVID News Release and the Dallas COVID-19 County Map from April 3^rd featuring case numbers by Zip Code, Links to both are provided below. We are also provid...

April 3: Judge Jenkins Extends Disaster Declaration & Safer At Home Order

Two key documents were issued this evening by Judge Clay Jenkins. One is the Safer at Home Order reflecting a new extension date of April 30 to align with Governor Abbott’s order. View it here: /DocumentCenter/View/16375

The other is the disaster...

Dallas County COVID-19 4/3 News Release, 4/3 Summary with cases by city, and Map w/cases by Zip Code

Here is the latest detailed COVID-19 information from Dallas County. Because the volumes of information that we are receiving on an ongoing basis are extensive, we will be providing you with multiple links at one time. Cities in Dallas County only receive...

April 3rd: Texas State COVID-19 Situation Report

The State of Texas Division of Emergency Management’s Statewide COVID-19 Situation Report for April 3rd can be viewed on our website:/DocumentCenter/View/16364

City Facilities In The Town Center Complex Are Closed To The Public

As part of a coordinated effort with national, state, county and local partners to combat the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), the City of DeSoto has closed the City Hall Complex to the public until further notice but staff is working intern...

BULKY WASTE PICK-UP WILL BE TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED BEGINNING MONDAY, APRIL 6TH:

Trash Collection: Working together to keep things safe

Trash Collection: Working together to keep things safe

To help protect the health and safety of our sanitation waste haulers, all household trash must be placed in bags and properly secured. Please do not dispose of loose trash in your garbage can or place...

April 2nd: Judge Jenkins Issues Amended Orders And Rules On Behalf Of Dallas County

Late in the evening on Thursday, April 2nd, Judge Clay Jenkins issued an updated Dallas County Order related to COVID-19 and also updated rules for manufacturers and distributors. We are providing you with links to both on our website, and also a summary ...

April 2nd: Dallas County Reports 100 Additional Positive 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Cases

You can view the April 2nd COVID-19 News Release from Dallas County on our website:/DocumentCenter/View/16336

April 2nd: Texas Division of Emergency Management State Situation Report

You can view the Texas State COVID-19 Situation Summary on our website: /DocumentCenter/View/16332

April 2nd: Judge & Communities Foundation of Texas Start Dallas County COVID-19 Response Fund

You can view this news release from Judge Clay Jenkins here: /DocumentCenter/View/16328

COVID-19 RESOURCES FROM THE DEDC

Updated listing from the DEDC of restaurants providing take-away or drive-up service during Shelter in Place:

Link to Page One: https://www.ci.desoto.tx.us/DocumentCenter/View/16324/DESOTO-LIST-OF-RESTAURANTS---COVID-19---Updated-April-1-2020_Page_1

Link to...

April 1st: State of Texas COVID-19 Situation Report

You can view the State of Texas COVID-19 Situation Report for April 1st Here: /DocumentCenter/View/16313

April 1st: Judge Jenkins Issues Revised Order for Long-Term Care Facilities

You can view the Revised Order for Long-Term Care Facilities issued by Judge Clay Jenkins on April 1st here: https://www.ci.desoto.tx.us/DocumentCenter/View/16320/Dallas-County-LTCF-Order

Here is a summary of Judge Jenkins’s Revised Order on Long...

April 1st: Dallas County Reports 100 New COVID-19 Cases + Case Map By Zip Code From March 31st

You can view the Dallas County COVID-19 News Release for April 1st here:/DocumentCenter/View/16311

You can also view a map showing COVID-19 cases by zip code using data from March 31st here: /DocumentCenter/View/16312

March 31st: Governor Greg Abbott's Executive Order on COVID-19

You can view Governor Greg Abbott’s Executive Order on COVID-19 Response issued March 31st here: /DocumentCenter/View/16304

March 31st: Dallas County News Release on COVID-19

You can read the Dallas County News Release for March 31st about the COVID-19 Pandemic here: /DocumentCenter/View/16300

March 31st: State of Texas COVID-19 Situation Report

You can view the State of Texas COVID-19 Situation Report for March 31st here: /DocumentCenter/View/16297

March 30th: Mayor McCowan Issues Amended Rules & Order In Fight VS COVID-19

Mayor Curtistene S. McCowan has issued two amended orders and one set of rules on behalf of DeSoto to mirror those just issued by Dallas County in the battle against the spread of the COVID-19 Pandemic.  You can view these documents via the follo...

DESOTO MOVES FORWARD DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Although city hall is closed as a part of the coordinated effort to combat the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), city government remains working behind the scenes to deliver essential services and to keep DeSoto moving forward.

On Thursday evening, March 2...

Latest Dallas County COVID-19 Orders

Judge Clay Jenkins has issued a series of updated orders on behalf of Dallas County and you can view them at the indicated links:

March 29^th Dallas County Order:/DocumentCenter/View/16276

March 29^th Dallas County Order/Summary of Changes: /DocumentCenter/Vi...

Dallas Closing Two COVID-19 Test Centers Monday 3/30 Due To Inclement Weather/Reopening Tuesday

After consulting with the National Weather Service, the City of Dallas announced that their two Community Based Testing and Collection Sites will be closed on Monday, March 30th, due to potential inclement weather + lightning. They will be open again at 8...

March 29th Dallas County News Release

Dallas County Reports 49 Additional Positive 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Cases as of March 29th. You can view their news release here:/DocumentCenter/View/16270

DeSoto's Restaurants Preparing Food Daily For Pick-Up & Delivery

The DeSoto Economic Development Corporation has compiled a listing of DeSoto restaurants ready to serve you on a pick-up or delivery basis. Please keep them in mind for your daily dining during this difficult period: /DocumentCenter/View/16265

March 28th: State of Texas COVID-19 Summary

Here is the statewide summary for March 28th of the combined efforts to combat the spread of the COVID-19 Pandemic: /DocumentCenter/View/16263

March 28th: Dallas County News Release on COVID-19

Dallas County is reporting an additional 72 cases of COVID-19 in Dallas County in its latest News Release. You can view that release here: /DocumentCenter/View/16262

Map of Positive COVID-19 Cases Based On Dallas County Data

View a map reflecting COVID-19 Cases in Dallas County as of March 26th at this link: /DocumentCenter/View/16259

President Invokes The Defense Production Act Requiring GM To Mass Produce Ventilators

President Trump has issued a statement about his invoking the Defense Production Act. You can read it here: /DocumentCenter/View/16256

Governor Abbott Imposes A 14 Day Quarantine On Incoming NYC + NOLA Travelers

Governor Abbott Issues Executive Order Mandating 14-Day Quarantine For Travelers Arriving From New York’s Tri-State Area and New Orleans, Louisiana. You can read that proclamation here: /DocumentCenter/View/16247

Read on...

March 27: State of Texas Situation Report on COVID-19

The State of Texas Division of Emergency Management has issued a statewide summary of efforts to combat the COVID-19 Pandemic. You can view it here: /DocumentCenter/View/16253

Adversity Generates Opportunity: COVID-19 Creates People Need

Those needing workers and those seeking work should be aware of these opportunities posted by the State of Texas. www,workintexas.com

March 25th: Helpful Links For Our Residents Impacted By COVID-19

Here are some helpful links for our residents during these difficult times:

TXU Energy Provides Customer Assistance During Coronavirus Pandemic

Help For Businesses Available from Texas Comptroller

NTBHA Offers COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line

Atmos Energy ...

Governor Announces Approval Of Major Disaster Declaration/ Acts To Boost Hospital Capacity

We have combined two March 25th news releases from Governor Greg Abbott’s Office and you can view that combined news release here: /DocumentCenter/View/16227

March 24th COVID-19 Executive Order from Governor Abbott

On March 24th Governor Greg Abbott issued an Executive Order related to COVID-19. You can view that order here: /DocumentCenter/View/16218

March 24th: Amended Order of Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins

On March 24th Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins issued an amended "Shelter in Place" Order as a part of the coordinated effort to combat the spread of COVID-19. You can view this amended order here: /DocumentCenter/View/16194

Spanish Version of Dallas County "Shelter in Place" Order from March 23: Refugio en orden

We previously provided our residents with a copy of the amended Shelter in Place order related to COVID-19 from Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins along with a list of frequently asked questions. We have also obtained the order and FAQ sheet in Spanish and ...

Amended Shelter In Place Order For Dallas County/March 23, 2020

Here is the amended "Shelter in Place" Order issued by Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins on March 23, 2020. You can view it on our website here: /DocumentCenter/View/16187

Dallas County also issued a "Stay Home Stay Safe" listing of freq...

Dallas COVID-19 testing sites changes criteria/Drop Age Restrictions

Dallas, Texas – Starting at noon on Monday, March 23, the two COVID-19 testing sites in Dallas are updating criteria and lifting the age restriction to test more North Texans.

Criteria for testing sites is as follows:

• Shortness of breat...

Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins has just issued a "Shelter In Place" Order

The "Shelter in Place" Order just issued by Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins can be viewed here: /DocumentCenter/View/16171

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Dallas County HHS Overview of Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Dallas County has begun compiling a summary of Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases to provide a countywide overview. Here is a link to their latest summary. /DocumentCenter/View/16168

MARCH 21: AMENDED ORDER OF COUNTY JUDGE CLAY JENKINS

Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins has issued his latest Amended Order allowing governments and agencies within the County to take the fight to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. You can view it here: /DocumentCenter/View/16159

Focus Daily News Story: DeSoto CLOSING City Hall On Monday

(From Focus Daily News) DESOTO-As part of a coordinated effort with national, state, county and local partners to combat the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), the DeSoto City Hall Complex will be closed to the public beginning Monday, March 2...

DESOTO CLOSING CITY HALL ON MONDAY (3/23)/ DELIVERING ONLY ESSENTIAL SERVICES:

DeSoto (March 21, 2020) - As part of a coordinated effort with national, state, county and local partners to combat the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), the DeSoto City Hall Complex will be closed to the public beginning Monday, Mar...

March 20TH: Governor Relays Good News From SBA For Qualifying Small Businesses Hit By COVID-19

Governor Abbott Announces Approval Of Emergency Designation For Small Business Disaster Loans From U.S. Small Business Administration

DeSoto Police Building closed to the public

Due to the Coronavirus pandemic across the United States the DeSoto Police Department has decided to close the front lobby to the public until further notice.

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

Good Morning DeSoto! 

Just checking in to reassure you that TEAM DESOTO is continuing to communicate and coordinate with federal, state, county and other local government officials on the COVID 19 Coronavirus crisis. We, like other cities around t...

DeSoto Counts! 2020 Census Information

Getting a complete and accurate count in 2020 requires everyone’s help, as results will determine which communities will benefit from hundreds of billions of dollars in federal funding over the next decade, impacting areas such as health clinics...

STATEMENT FROM MAYOR MCCOWAN ON DESOTO’S ACTIONS TO PROTECT RESIDENTS FROM CORONAVIRUS

Dear Residents of DeSoto:

The City of DeSoto has been in constant contact with our national, state and local partners to share information and closely coordinate efforts to protect our residents from the spread of the Coronavirus. 

The Centers for ...

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DESOTO PICKS BRANDON WRIGHT: CONCLUDES NATIONWIDE SEARCH FOR A NEW CITY MANAGER

The DeSoto City Council has selected Brandon Wright, who currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer/Assistant City Administrator for the City of Davenport, Iowa, as their choice to become the City of DeSoto’s next City Manager. He is expect...

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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 April, 2020

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

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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...

Shape Your Future -- The 2020 Census is Here

April 1st is the official start of US Census Day. Shape your future by completing the 2020 Census today! Census data impacts funding for resources such as libraries, hospitals and health clinics, roads and highways, community centers, and more. Complete t...

Library Curbside Pick-Up Services

We’re closed but you can still borrow our materials! During our temporary closure, the DeSoto Public Library will be providing its patrons with curbside pick-up services Monday - Friday (10 AM - 5 PM). Follow these steps:

• Call (972-230-9665) or v...

COVID-19 Update: 3/17/2020

In support of Federal protocols and the declaration of a State of Disaster for Texas regarding the COVID-19 virus, the DeSoto Public Library and the Computer Lab will be closed effective Tuesday, March 17th, 2020 and remain closed until further notice. Al...

Library Programming Update--March 13, 2020

After careful consideration, and in the best interest of our participants and attendees, library programming will be postponed due to the current coronavirus (COVID-19) situation. We deeply appreciate your support and look forward to your participation wh...

Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins has just issued a "Shelter In Place" Order

The "Shelter in Place" Order just issued by Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins can be viewed here: /DocumentCenter/View/16171

DeSoto Closing City Hall On Monday (3/23) Delivering Only Essential Services

DeSoto (March 21, 2020) - As part of a coordinated effort with national, state, county and local partners to combat the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), the DeSoto City Hall Complex will be closed to the public beginning Monday, Mar...

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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.

Movie Screening - A Soldier Home

Produced, Directed and Edited by Jay Nuzum

22 U.S. veterans take their own lives every day; that’s about 1 every hour. 

A SOLDIER HOME is an award-winning documentary following a Marine back from the war and his struggles with simple ever...

Stage Play - For Women Who...

A CUMI Production...

An amazing and renowned play writer Talitha Burris brings you the stage play "For Women Who...Bag Ladies Too."

As women, sometimes we have so much baggage we are overwhelmed and overburdened, to the point of giving up hope of ...

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.