DeSoto Community News

Transit Decision

• 🔥 Council Rejects DART Exploration: DeSoto City Council voted against exploring DART GoLink services and will continue relying...

DeSoto ISD welcomes Rene McKibbin as head volleyball coach at DeSoto High School.

• Background: Built competitive teams during her tenure at West...

DeSoto Police posted the Monthly Crime Report for May 2026 on June 17, offering residents an update on local crime trends and public safety.

Northbound I-45 lanes at Wintergreen reopened by 9 a.m. after a crash around 5 a.m. closed all lanes and redirected traffic at the Fulghum Road exit for roughly two hours. Commuters dealt with morning delays on this key route.

DeSoto City Council voted against exploring DART GoLink on-demand service to supplement STAR Transit, with Mayor Rachel Proctor citing insufficient...

First Student, the bus contractor for DeSoto ISD, will lay off 74 employees in DeSoto on June 30, 2026. This reduction comes just weeks before the new school year, potentially affecting transportation services for local families.

Cora Garner is running for DeSoto City Council Place 2 and is on the June 13, 2026 runoff ballot.

DeSoto residents can submit service requests through the My DeSoto system to report concerns, request city services, and track issues online.

DeSoto residents of all ages can explore storytelling and bookmaking with Artist Lab Residency artist Kelli Bagley tomorrow at 2:00 PM. The free...

The City of DeSoto confirmed on June 9 that Mr. Al-Ghafry maintains a DeSoto residence meeting his employment agreement and City Charter requirements,...

City Government Statement

• Official Residency Confirmation: The City of DeSoto posted a statement confirming Mr. Al-Ghafry maintains a residence...

DeSoto residents can release stress through a free clay therapy workshop led by artist Morgan Dunlap.

• Date & time: June 24, 2026, 12-2 PM at Town...

A DeSoto cyclist died after being struck by a car in a Monday crash. The incident underscores the ongoing risks for local cyclists on area roads.

DeSoto officials state that allegations about Mr. Al-Ghafry's residency are inaccurate, confirming he maintains a city residence as verified on June...

Today's Updates

• A teen creative writing workshop is set for June 8 at the DeSoto ARC.
• A Healing with My Hoops workshop is scheduled for June 10 in DeSoto.
• DeSoto ISD released its summer 2026 board meeting schedule.

Quick Recap

• A teen creative writing workshop is set for June 8 at the DeSoto ARC.
• A Healing with My Hoops workshop is happening on June 10 in DeSoto.
• DeSoto ISD released its board meeting schedule for June and July 2026.

DeSoto ISD released its summer board meeting schedule, inviting residents to attend or watch live.

• All sessions at Instructional Support Center,...

DeSoto teens can explore creativity at the DeSoto Artist Lab’s “Create Your Own Stories” workshop on June 8 at 2:30 PM in the ARC, led by Residency...

Ms. Alberta leads a Healing with My Hoops workshop on June 10 at 10 a.m. at 431 West Wintergreen Road. Participants create and decorate their own...

Library & Teen Programs

• Book Buddies: Free weekly reading program for children ages 3–11 with teen volunteers, crafts, and enrichment at DeSoto...