DeSoto trying yet again to legalize beer and wine sales
With Glenn Heights passing beer/wine sales, it’s no surprise that supporters in DeSoto want to take another pass.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
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With Glenn Heights passing beer/wine sales, it’s no surprise that supporters in DeSoto want to take another pass.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Brian Allen, formerly of Today Newspapers, started the online-only paper a little over a year ago.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Hubert Drive is located near Grimes Park and construction on the street should begin in Spring 2010.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Both Carl Sherman and Carl Williams will run again on May 9.
Thursday, Feb. 5, 2009
The heliport would possibly be used by the University of North Texas and the DeSoto Independent School District for aviation programs for their students
Friday, Jan. 30, 2009
The lack of sidewalks were a safety concern for senior citizens living in DeSoto apartments along a stretch of road on Bolton Boone Drive.
Friday, Jan. 2, 2009
They discussed the tangible issues of test scores and tax rates and briefly touched on matters of city and academic pride.
Friday, Sept. 19, 2008
The forum will address concerns over DeSoto students' waning math and science test scores.
Friday, Sept. 12, 2008
A heliport or vertiport are projects included in the city council's work plan for possible future development.
Friday, Aug. 29, 2008
Volunteers are needed and donations of money and food will be an ongoing need in order to provide urgent assistance to area residents.
Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008
"Y'know, a town with money is like a mule with a spinning wheel. No one knows how he got it and danged if he knows how to use it."
Sunday, April 27, 2008
And the jockeys are jocking for your vote.
Saturday, Jan. 26, 2008
All of the elections specified that at least 51 percent of the businesses' sales must be in food.
Friday, Nov. 16, 2007
Contentious elections have a way of crossing city lines.
Friday, Nov. 9, 2007
The Nos have it: Trinity Tollway wins with 53% of the vote
Dallas votes against Angela Hunt's referendum by a six point margin.
Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007
Voters say no to stores that sell alcohol but allow consumption in restaurants.
Voters say no to stores that sell beer and wine but allow alcohol consumption in restaurants.
Friday, Oct. 19, 2007
“I just see no clear-cut benefit of having the cameras in place,” said one dissenting council member.
Friday, Sept. 28, 2007
Also will consider allowing sale of mixed drinks without membership cards.
Sunday, Sept. 16, 2007
City staff has recommended Traffipax, an out-of-state company making inroads in Texas.
Friday, Sept. 14, 2007
"The city is feeling the financial effects of Wal-Mart opening with this year's tax talks."
Monday, Sept. 10, 2007
As the number of houses fall, so goes property tax revenue.
Friday, Aug. 3, 2007
$12,000 of which will be going to the DEDC's website.
Friday, July 27, 2007
More than 100 people expressed their opinions with the recurring theme being "owner responsibility."
Friday, July 20, 2007
OK, but if they're stray dogs, how do you find the owners?
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Thomas Jefferson once said, "In a true democracy, it's your right to booze."
Friday, July 13, 2007
“We weren’t surprised with the number of applicants,” said City Manager Jim Baugh.
Monday, July 9, 2007
The decision puts to rest a months-long decision. And it smells good.
Friday, June 29, 2007
See the response to an overturned truck.
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
In what could be his final action as a DeSoto City Councilman, Gordon Mayer initiated a motion for the DeSoto Economic Development Corporation and Trammell Crow to partner up on the Town Center Catalyst Project.
Friday, May 25, 2007
Winning a seat on the DeSoto City Council caps off an amazing year for Denise Valentine.
Friday, May 18, 2007
Three seats were up for grabs on Saturday night in the DeSoto elections.
Sunday, May 13, 2007
During May 6-12, the city of DeSoto takes part in the worldwide observance of Building Safety Week, which seeks to raise public awareness about building safety-related issues.
Saturday, May 12, 2007
More than 1,100 people or 4 percent of the 28,674 registered voters in DeSoto have cast early ballots for the Saturday, May 12, election.
Thursday, May 10, 2007
The six DeSoto City Council candidates vying for votes have actively participated in the process themselves.
Friday, May 4, 2007
The handful of residents who attended the DeSoto Chamber of Commerce's second city council Candidates on the Move forum appreciated the process.
Friday, April 27, 2007
DeSoto poked plenty of fun at its first couple during the DeSoto Chamber of Commerce's second annual Roast and Toast reception held April 14.
Monday, April 23, 2007
In a month Michael Hurtt will shed the title that has become synonymous with his name. He'll relinquish Mr. Mayor due to term limits after two consecutive, uncontested terms in office.
Monday, April 16, 2007
Here at Pegasus News, we sent a short questionnaire out to every candidate running for public office in the greater-DFW area. Paul Benson, who is running for DeSoto City Council - Place 3, recently sent back his answers to the questionnaire.
Wednesday, April 4, 2007
DeSoto City Council candidates Paul Benson and Randy Eppes are long-time residents of the city with intentions of making it better with their campaigns.
Friday, March 23, 2007
Jones said the city's go-live date is set for April 27.
Friday, March 2, 2007
The Wonderful Sounds of Music With the Von Trapp Children Bass Performance Hall will be alive with The Sound of Music! The actual great-grandchildren of Maria and Captain von Trapp give their last performance today. More info