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Chocolate and Chic cash in big for DeSoto charity

Brighter Tomorrows' Chocolate and Chic fundraiser had a decidedly “Y chromosome” tilt to it. The biggest auction bids went toward a day with the Cedar Hill SWAT team - which was purchased by a woman. Brighter Tomorrows honored the second man in the ...

From DAPHNE BROWN OF DESOTO TODAY, Pegasus News,  3 Apr 2009
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DeSoto school board seat is the only contested race

A third candidate will vie for DeSoto School Board's Place 6 seat this May, the only race being run in the city. A former DeSoto Independent School District teacher, Bryza said she believes she can bring an educator's perspective to the board. Bryza ...

From DAPHNE BROWN OF DESOTO TODAY, Pegasus News,  12 Mar 2009

DeSoto ISD paring down deficit

The bleak financial picture DeSoto School District administrators painted last fall is slowly getting brighter, according to a mid-year business report provided at the Feb. 23 board meeting. Chief Financial Officer Bobby LaBorde said stringent ...

From DAPHNE BROWN OF DESOTO TODAY, Pegasus News,  26 Feb 2009
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DeSoto, DeSoto ISD join in unveiling ceremony of black history stamps

In partnership with the city of DeSoto, and the DeSoto Independent School District, the U.S. Postal Service is hosting a stamp unveiling ceremony to honor the courage, commitment and achievements of 12 African-American civil rights pioneers. These ...

From DAPHNE BROWN OF DESOTO TODAY, Pegasus News,  19 Feb 2009
Related Topics: Royce West,  Mary White (politician),  Charles Hamilton

DeSoto school board member not seeking re-election

A DeSoto School Board trustee plans not to seek re-election in May. Filing for the board's Places 6 and 7 seats began Feb. 9 and continues through March 9. Current School Board President Don Gant, Place 7 incumbent and the most senior member of the ...

From DAPHNE BROWN OF DESOTO TODAY, Pegasus News,  12 Feb 2009
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Two DeSoto city councilmembers to seek re-election

Two seats are up for grabs in the May 9 election for DeSoto City Council. Filing for Places 6 and 7, currently held by Councilmen Carl Sherman and Carl Williams, respectively, begins Feb. 9 and continues through 5 p.m. March 9, according to the DeSoto ...

From DAPHNE BROWN OF DESOTO TODAY, Pegasus News,  5 Feb 2009
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DeSoto putting in heliport in industrial park area

A heliport is always a good idea, especially in Liberty City. The DeSoto Economic Development Corporation is proceeding with plans to erect a heliport facility in the city's industrial park area. DEDC boardmembers, meeting in regular session Jan. 26, ...

From DAPHNE BROWN OF DESOTO TODAY, Pegasus News,  30 Jan 2009

DeSoto stretch of sidewalk is now safer

The lack of sidewalks were a safety concern for senior citizens living in DeSoto apartments along a stretch of road on Bolton Boone Drive. A handful of years ago, DeSoto resident Lois Peterson began requesting the city make it a priority to lay ...

From DAPHNE BROWN OF DESOTO TODAY, Pegasus News,  2 Jan 2009

DeSoto health initiative encourages city to get motivated

The DeSoto Chamber of Commerce's mission works to spearhead economic growth. But it's being recruited to do just the opposite where the waistline is concerned. The chamber is organizing its wellness initiative - Live Healthy Texas, designed to improve ...

From DAPHNE BROWN OF DESOTO TODAY, Pegasus News,  26 Dec 2008

DeSoto economic group extends $159K incentive grant

The Economic Development Corporation touts DeSoto's Industrial Park as one of the city's best kept secrets. DEDC boardmembers are working to attract and grow business there. In doing so, the board awarded a $159,000 incentive grant to DIAB Inc., one of ...

From DAPHNE BROWN OF DESOTO TODAY, Pegasus News,  18 Dec 2008

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