Local News for DeSoto, Texas

Embattled DeSoto Councilwoman Will Not Step Down, Addresses Allegations

DeSoto City Councilwoman Candice Quarles held a brief news conference Thursday afternoon to address recent allegations and her future with the council. With her attorney, her pastor and supporters at her side Quarles made one thing clear to those who demand she resign or face recall. “I will not be stepping down,” she said. “Our READ MORE.

DeSoto Council Member Denies Wrongdoing, Refuses to Step Down

DALLAS – When there are rumors and you are a city councilmember it is a good thing to make a statement. DeSoto council member Candice Quarles did that Thursday amid stories that she knew about her husband Jeremiah Quarles’ misusing thousands of dollars belonging to taxpayers in DeSoto. Quarles addressed the recent allegations, but she READ MORE.

The Dallas Morning News: After long silence amid …

After long silence amid calls for her ouster, DeSoto councilwoman says she will not step down Read the rest of the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Desoto ISD: Kadence Dixon, a 4th-grade …

Kadence Dixon, a 4th-grade student at Ruby Young Elementary, correctly spelled “throttle” to win the spelling bee.Dixon will represent the district at the Dallas County Public School Spelling Bee, which will take place in February. Read More:ch Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Desoto ISD: Many DeSoto ISD student …

Many DeSoto ISD student groups will be featured again this year at the DeSoto Public Library’s Everything Teen Expo! Registration is now open! Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

City of DeSoto, Texas – City Hall: Mayor McCowan is representing …

Mayor McCowan is representing DeSoto at the US Conference of Mayors 88th Winter Meeting in Washington, DC. and you just might recognize a few of the people she’s visiting with…Mayor Victoria Woodards of Tacoma,and former Presidential Advisor Valerie Jarrett. #MayorsDC20 Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Desoto ISD: Supt. of Schools, @DAndreWeaver …

Supt. of Schools, @DAndreWeaver giving the State of the District address to the @DeSoto_Chamber and other community members. Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Desoto Councilwoman Candice Quarles Makes Her Statement Regarding Desoto Investigation – January 23rd

Dallas, TX – DeSoto, Councilwoman Candice Quarles addresses recent allegations. DeSoto Councilwoman Candice Quarles had declined to comment on the case involving her husband, Jeremiah Quarles. Read the rest of the article on bestsouthwestguide.com READ MORE.

City of DeSoto, Texas – City Hall: Help build a healthier …

Help build a healthier DeSoto via the 2020 “It’s Time Texas Community Challenge” via @Nextdoor Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Preschool Storytime

Event date: February 6, 2020 Event Time: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AMLocation: 211 E. Pleasant Run RoadSuite CDeSoto, TX 75115Description:Preschool Storytime for ages 4 to 6 years old. Read the article on ci.desoto.tx.us READ MORE.

Get Connected! Special Needs Parent Support Group

Event date: February 6, 2020 Event Time: 06:30 PM – 08:00 PMLocation: DeSoto Public Library211 E. Pleasant Run Road, Suite CDeSoto, TX 75115Description:Come join us the first Thursday of each month at the DeSoto Public Library as we provide support and share resources for parents of individuals with intellectual and physical differences. Read the article READ MORE.

Medicare Information Session

Event date: February 6, 2020 Event Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PMLocation: DeSoto Public Library211 E. Pleasant Run Road, Suite CDeSoto, TX 75115Description:Join advisor Le Yung for this informational session to answer all your Medicare questions. Find answers to how to qualify for Medicare, how to apply for Medicare, Medicare costs, Medicare benefits, state-funded resources READ MORE.

It’s Time Texas Community Challenge 2020

Because health impacts everything. Join us for the @itstimetx #CommunityChallenge. Sign up and start earning points at www.ittcommunitychallenge.com! ***** #desotorec #desotopard #desototx #CommunityChallenge #HealthierTexas #ItsTimeTX #ItsTimeTexas #CultureOfHealth #HealthyCompetition #Health #Healthy #HealthySelfie #Competition #HealthChallenge #Texas #TX #Community #CommunityHealth #TexasStrong #BetterTogether Read the article on facebook.com READ MORE.

Black History Month — Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise (documentary series)

Event date: February 1, 2020 Event Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMLocation: DeSoto Public Library211 E. Pleasant Run Road, Suite CDeSoto, TX 75115Description:Join us in kicking off Black History Month by viewing 2 episodes of the PBS series “Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise”. Read the article on ci.desoto.tx.us READ MORE.

DeSoto Residents – Participate in Its Time Texas 2020

DeSoto Mayor, Curtisene S. McCowan urges the DeSoto community to sign up and participate in the It’s Time Texas Community Challenge. Read the article on facebook.com READ MORE.

City of DeSoto, Texas – City Hall: DeSoto Residents – Participate …

DeSoto Residents – Participate in Its Time Texas 2020 via @YouTube Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Desoto ISD: The district Spelling Bee …

The district Spelling Bee is TONIGHT!! The trophies are in and our staff are writing special notes to cheer on all of our participants. We’ll see you tonight at 6:30 p.m. in DeSoto High School’s academy cafeteria. ?QU Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Desoto ISD: DeSoto Independent School District …

DeSoto Independent School District Board of Trustees candidate filing and voting dates have been set for the 2020 Board of Trustees election scheduled for May 2, 2020. Read more at Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

DeSoto ISD Releases Texas Academic Performance Report

Highlights include 12-point increase under the TEA Accountability Rating DeSoto, TX — During the regularly scheduled DeSoto Independent School District’s Board of Trustee Meeting held January 13, 2020, the district held a public hearing summarizing the results of the 2018-2019 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR). As per the Texas Education Code Chapter 39, DeSoto ISD READ MORE.

Toddler Storytime

Event date: February 5, 2020 Event Time: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AMLocation: 211 E. Pleasant Run RoadSuite CDeSoto, TX 75115Description:Toddler Storytime for ages 0 to 3 years old. Read the article on ci.desoto.tx.us READ MORE.