News Release wrapping up Saturday's Best Southwest Juneteenth Celebration:

Read the final News Release wrapping up Saturday's Best Southwest Juneteenth Celebration: https://www.ci.desoto.tx.us/DocumentCenter/View/19447/062221-Best-Southwest-Cities-Celebrate-Juneteenth-in-DeSoto-ONLINE-FINAL

TUESDAY, JUNE 22, 2021, COVID UPDATE VIA DESOTO

TUESDAY, JUNE 22, 2021, COVID UPDATE VIA DESOTO

As of Noon on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, Dallas County Health and Human Services reported 95 new “real-time” COVID-19 positive cases. This included 91 confirmed cases from PCR tests and 4 pro...

MONDAY, JUNE 21, 2021, COVID UPDATE VIA DESOTO

As of Noon on Monday, June 21, 2021, Dallas County Health and Human Services reported 106 new “real-time” COVID-19 positive cases. This included 92 confirmed cases from PCR tests and 10 probable cases from lab-confirmed antig...

DeSoto CARES COVID Relief Assistance

DeSoto CARES is the COVID Relief Campaign for the City of DeSoto, Texas. It encompasses all of the available pandemic relief assistance programs available to residents and businesses. Each program has its own eligibility criteria.

Hampton Road Redevelopment Project

The Hampton Road Redevelopment Project has acquired a billboard for marketing efforts to garner citizen feedback. The billboard announces the upcoming changes and refers the public to submit their input by completing the survey on the  www.envisi...

Budget Process Overview

Tune in to learn more about the City of DeSoto's Budget Process including:

• Types of City Funds
• Spending Policies and Laws
• Water Rates
• Property Tax Calculations 
• Capital Improvement Projects

Read on...

WEEKEND COVID UPDATE VIA DESOTO, JUNE 19-20, 2021

Because Dallas County Health and Human Services no longer issues news releases on Sunday related to COVID case, this will be an abbreviated summary reporting only Friday evening/Saturday morning’s official figures. Sunday’s figures wil...

Town Hall Meeting for Housing & Community Development Action Plan

FRIDAY, JUNE 18, 2021, COVID UPDATE VIA DESOTO

FRIDAY, JUNE 18, 2021, COVID UPDATE VIA DESOTO 

As of 2PM on Friday, June 18, 2021, Dallas County Health and Human Services reported 180 new “real-time” COVID-19 positive cases. This included 98 confirmed cases from PCR tests a...

THURSDAY, JUNE 17, 2021, COVID UPDATE VIA DESOTO

As of Noon on Thursday, June 17, 2021, Dallas County Health and Human Services reported 103 new “real-time” COVID-19 positive cases. This included 92 confirmed cases from PCR tests and 11 probable cases from lab-confirmed antigen tests...

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16, 2021, COVID UPDATE VIA DESOTO

As of Noon on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, Dallas County Health and Human Services reported 112 new “real-time” COVID-19 positive cases. This included 58 confirmed cases from PCR tests and 54 probable cases from lab-confirmed antigen test...

News Release from the Thursday, June 3rd Mayor's Quarterly 360° Meeting.

News Release from Thursday's Mayor's Quarterly 360° Meeting. View our news release and a few choice photos from last Thursday's Mayor's Quarterly 360° Meeting. https://www.ci.desoto.tx....

TUESDAY, JUNE 15, 2021, COVID UPDATE VIA DESOTO

TUESDAY, JUNE 15, 2021, COVID UPDATE VIA DESOTO 

As of Noon on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, Dallas County Health and Human Services reported 189 new “real-time” COVID-19 positive cases. This included 131 confirmed cases from PCR tests and 58 probable c...

DESOTO CITY COUNCIL ADOPTS “FAIR CHANCE” EMPLOYMENT POLICY

The DeSoto City Council has taken a bold step towards ensuring employment fairness by passing a measure by a 6-1 vote at its April 6^th meeting to prohibit DeSoto-based businesses with 15 or more employees from asking applicants if they had a criminal hist...

Free Library Lunch Meals For Kids This Summer

Free lunch meals for kids 18 and under will be available this summer at the DeSoto Public Library! No student ID is required to receive the free meal. The DeSoto ISD Food Truck will be located directly outside of the library.

Meals will be available Tuesda...

Library Expanding Evening Visit Times

You asked, and we answered! We’re expanding the DeSoto Public Library and Computer Lab service hours to 8 PM Mondays through Thursdays beginning Monday, May 3. The modified opening hours:

Curbside delivery is also available between 10:00 AM and 5...

Summer Camps: Register Today

Registration for Summer Camps is open. Discover a program filled with learning, fun activities, and more.

Kid's Night In

Moseley Pool: Now Open

Senior Activity Center Reopening

The DeSoto Senior Activity Center is re-opening with restrictions and a temporary schedule starting June 14th, 2021.  Hours of operation will be 8:00am-1:00pm Monday- Friday with a 75% capacity limit.

Patrons will be required to sign-up for a seni...

Now Accepting Bookings for the Civic Center and Pavilions

CIVIC CENTER RENTALS

The Civic Center is now available for bookings with limited capacity. Click here for reservation details.

• Meeting and banquet facilities to accommodate groups as small and large groups
• Small meeting rooms equipped with a sink, counter, a...

Park and Trail Construction Update

To get the latest update and insight on Park and Recreation projects, click here. Each year the Parks Division dedicates time and resources to enhancing the DeSoto parks system. Through the City’s annual budget process, funds are allocated to develop and ...

New Recreation Center Hours

Hours of Operation New hours starting on Monday, May 17, 2021Monday - ThursdayFitness Center and Track 5AM to 10PMGym 5AM to 5:45PM

FridayFitness Center and Track 5AM to 6PMGym 5AM to 6PM

Recreation Center Virtual Tour

Welcome to the DeSoto Parks and Recreation Department’s virtual tour. Browse and experience the amenities available in the Recreation Center, Corner Theater, Civic Center and Amphitheater. The department’s mission is to enrich the quality of life in DeSot...

Racial Profiling Reports

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Where are we?

The Police Department and Regional Jail is located at 714 E. Beltline Road, DeSoto, Texas 75115.

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Have a complaint or compliment?

COMPLAINT:Click on the link below for instructions on making a complaint.

HOW TO COMPLIMENT AN OFFICER:The DeSoto Police Department welcomes and encourages any compliment that you wish to offer an officer or member of this agency for outstanding service. &...