September 21st: Important COVID-19 Summary from Dallas County and the State of Texas

On Monday, September 21, 2020, Dallas County reported 325 total COVID 19 cases. This includes a combination of 314 newly confirmed positive cases or current cases from the State’s ELR system and 11 probable cases. There were also two new confirm...

Online Survey Closes at 5PM Today (9/21) / La encuesta en línea cierra a las 5PM hoy (9/21)

The online portion of DeSoto’s Community Survey ends today, Monday, September 21st, at 5 PM!

 ¡La parte en línea de la Encuesta comunitaria de DeSoto termina hoy, lunes 21 de septiembre, a las 5 p.m.! 

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Time is running out to complete the 2020 Census. Enter our Census Challenge!

COMING SOON: DeSoto’s latest Census video 

But first, complete the DeSoto 2020 Census Challenge!!

DeSoto residents we need YOU to help us get to 100% participation in the 2020 Census! Take the challenge today and be entered to win one of ...

Meet the next President & CEO of the DeSoto Chamber of Commerce

With a very detailed hiring process in place, the Chamber Search Committee interviewed numerous qualified candidates and were pleased to announce Vanessa Sterling from right here in the Best Southwest Region as our next DeSoto Chamber of Commerce Presiden...

City Lights Newsletter for September 2020

City Lights September 2020.pub

Notice of Meeting to Vote On Tax Rate

Notice of Intent for Bond Sale October 2020

Community Survey Online September 11th/Encuesta Comunitaria Online 11 de septiembre

DeSoto's Community Survey / Encuesta a la comunidad de DeSoto

Take the survey/ Tomar la encuesta:  http://bit.do/DeSotoCommunitySurvey

Important DeSoto Election Information: Información importante sobre las elecciones

Important DeSoto Election Information 

https://www.ci.desoto.tx.us/DocumentCenter/View/17928/Notice-of-Election---English---Charter-Amendment---Council-Pay-Mayor-Pro-Tem

https://www.ci.desoto.tx.us/DocumentCenter/View/17929/Notice-of-Election---Eng...

New: $2.25 Million in COVID-19 Assistance Programs for Residents & Businesses

As part of an ongoing effort to provide support to residents and businesses hardest hit during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic, the City of DeSoto rolled out two new programs on Monday, August 24, 2020, designed to provide both sectors with a combined...

November 3rd Election Information for DeSoto Residents

On November 3, 2020, the City of DeSoto will hold a General Election to elect a City Councilmember for Place 2 and a City Councilmember for Place 4. The candidates are as follows:

Candidates for Councilmember Place 2

jean Green-Frazier

Kay Brown-Patrick

Candi...

Alley Reconstruction Projects 2015-2019

Here’s a map of the locations where alleys have been repaved using CDBG grant funds.  Please folow this link for more information on DeSoto’s program for Community Development Block Grants.

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A Message From Mayor Curtistene S. McCowan on Dallas County's Business Mask Requirement

Dear DeSoto Businesses:

On June 19, 2020, Dallas County passed an Executive Order in response to a dangerous surge in new COVID-19 cases and a very disturbing rise in hospitalizations. June 24, 2020, was the day that this order took full effect. I am writi...

FACE MASKS REQUIRED AT DESOTO BUSINESSES/MÁSCARAS DE CARA REQUERIDAS EN NEGOCIOS DESOTO

FACE MASKS ARE NOW REQUIRED AT DALLAS COUNTY (DESOTO) BUSINESSES:

 Effective as of 11:59 p.m. on June 19, 2020, and continuing until 11:59 p.m. on August 4, 2020.

Effective June 19, 2020, all commercial entities in Dallas County providing goods or ...

"DeSoto Together" COVID-19 Resource Document For DeSoto Residents

The DeSoto Economic Recovery Advisory Task Force has been working hard to help move DeSoto forward during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Pastor Marcus D. King is Chair of the Task Force’s Target Populations Sub Committee, and he and his team have produc...

STATEMENT FROM MAYOR MCCOWAN ON THE TRAGIC KILLING OF GEORGE FLOYD AND ITS IMPACT ON OUR NATION

STATEMENT FROM MAYOR CURTISTENE S. MCCOWAN ON THE TRAGIC KILLING OF GEORGE FLOYD AND ITS IMPACT ON OUR NATION:

There have been many times in history that our nation has faced tragedy and imminent threats, yet each time we came together as one to get throug...

DESOTO EDC TO PURSUE LEGAL ACTION AGAINST FORMER CEO JEREMIAH QUARLES

Stop The Spread: Mask It

Beginning Saturday, April 18th, all visitors and employees of essential businesses in Dallas County will be required to wear a cloth face covering when at an essential business or while using public transportation. Stop the Spread...Mask It!

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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...

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...