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DESOTO, Texas  – The ceremonial ribbon has been cut and the first bite taken! On Tuesday, May 14, DeSoto Area Chamber of Commerce, along with Mayor Rachel Proctor, members of the City Council and other city officials, attended a privately held Ribbon Cutting ceremony for the new Chick-Fil-A here in DeSoto. Owners, James and Susie Pruitt, met each of us with the smiles and warm welcome that has become a hallmark of the company.

May 12 is Mother’s Day, so it’s not too soon to start making reservations to celebrate her special Sunday. We’ve gathered a few ideas ranging from fine dining to relaxation therapies in North Texas. Join Outback Steakhouse this Mother’s Day for an Aussie-style culinary adventure. Their new limited-time-only menu has been specially crafted for Moms and features innovations such as a Filet topped with Roasted Garlic Shrimp, a filet with Aussie Cab Onion and Seasoning Butter, and a new Mum’s Peach Bellini. The special Mother’s Day offers are available at all participating Outback locations, including those in Cedar Hills and DeSoto, from May 8 to May 12.

Source: The Focus Daily News
Published: April 15, 2024
Author: Jo Ann Holt
Photograph: Courtesy of Outback Steak House

The DeSoto High School Speech and Debate Team soared to success at the April 6 Lincoln-Douglas Debate competition, securing a spot in the top six out of 32 participating teams. The team clinched first place in persuasive speaking, and sophomore Jamar Carden placed among the top three speakers out of a total of 30 contestants. Jada’Chris Easter, also a sophomore, placed in the top six in the Lincoln-Douglas Debate out of 36 participants, earning a coveted medal. With their recent success, the DHS Eagles Debate team advanced to the regionals scheduled to be held at Baylor University in Waco, Texas, on April 27.

The DeSoto Independent School District is getting ready to host a student job fair at DeSoto High School to help prepare students for the real world. The job fair will take place on May 2 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and lists a host of job opportunities for students to apply to. Ahead of the event, district teachers and leaders are working with students to help equip them with job readiness skills, including interview preparation and resume development. The job fair aims to connect students with employment opportunities in three distinct capacities such as summer employment, longer-term employment, and post-graduation opportunities.

Source: The DeSoto Tribune
Published: Apri 16, 2024
Author: Joshua Carter
Photograph: A Owen

Candidates To Take Part In City Hall Public Meet & Greet Thursday PM. The DeSoto City Council has announced the selection of three finalists to serve as DeSoto’s next City Manager and is inviting residents to come to City Hall on Thursday evening for an informal meet and greet with the candidates. “The person that we select as City Manager will lead DeSoto for several years and guide projects and policies that will shape our city and impact residents for decades to come, so my City Council colleagues and I have worked very closely with our recruitment firm, Government Professional Solutions, to make sure that we were going to pursue the absolute best possible candidates,” said DeSoto Mayor Rachel L. Proctor. “We are excited to welcome our three City Manager finalists to City Hall on Thursday evening, and are inviting residents to stop by or tune in so that they can meet them.”