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DeSoto, TX Winter Storm Closures 1/10/25

DESOTO, TX WINTER WEATHER UPDATE | JAN 9, 9:08 AM

Due to the inclement weather, City of DeSoto offices and facilities are closed today, Thursday, January 9th and Friday, January 10th. For winter weather updates and resources visit our online Winter Weather Hub at desototexas.gov/weather.

WARMING CENTER

The Warming Center will be open today, January 9, 2025 through Friday, January 10, 2025 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Please note that the center’s hours may be subject to change based on facility conditions. Be sure to check this page regularly for any updates on the warming center schedule and weather-related announcements. Location: City of DeSoto Civic Center-Bluebonnet Room, 211 E. Pleasant Run Road, DeSoto, TX

DeSoto ISD

Therefore, out of an abundance of caution and in the interest of safety, DeSoto ISD schools and offices will be closed on Thursday, Jan 9, 2025 and Friday, Jan 10, 2025.
Campuses and offices are expected to reopen for normal business on Monday, January 13, 2025.

Neighborhood Collaboration Workshop VIRTUALLY/Utilities Blitz Canceled

EVENT UPDATE: Due to the winter storm, the Neighborhood Collaboration Workshop will now be held VIRTUALLY and the Utilities Blitz event has been CANCELED.

Date: Saturday, January 11, 2025

Platform: VIRTUAL on Zoom

Revised Schedule:
Session 1: 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
Session 2: 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM

CLICK THIS LINK to join available sessions. You do not need to register. https://www.ci.desoto.tx.us/…/homeowners_and…/index.php
If you have pre-registered, you will receive a direct link to your classes via email.

PLEASE NOTE: The Utility Assistance Blitz has been CANCELED!

DeSoto Community Views Rescheduled

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EVENT UPDATE: Due to the expected weather conditions, the Community Views event with Councilmember Pierette Parker and Councilmember Nicole Raphiel has been rescheduled to Wednesday, January 15, 2025 from 5:30pm to 7pm.

It will take place at The Shops of Grow DeSoto, located at 324 East Belt Line Rd.

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Arlington NO TRASH on 1/9/25

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Due to the severe winter weather forecast and expected icy road conditions, Republic Services has announced it will only collect residential, commercial, and industrial garbage carts and containers in Arlington on Thursday, Jan. 9. This change in service is designed to allow drivers to safely finish their routes earlier in the day before street conditions are expected to deteriorate.

Residential recycling and bulk garbage will not occur on Thursday, Jan. 9: https://bit.ly/4jaYiZi

DeSoto NO TRASH COLLECTION on 1/9/25

Due to anticipated weather conditions, Republic Services will not be running residential trash pick-up tomorrow, Thursday, January 9, 2025. They will assess the weather conditions tomorrow and provide an update regarding Friday’s trash service.
Stay informed by checking our website Winter Storm Hub for updates, city closures and resources at www.desototexas.gov/weather.

Grand Prairie NO TRASH Collection on 1/9/25

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There will be no residential garbage or recycling collection on Thursday, January 9. Commercial and industrial garbage collection will take place in the morning, and the Landfill will close at 11 a.m. that day.

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DeSoto Police Respond to Armed Suspect, Resulting in Fatal Shooting and Ongoing Investigation

The City of DeSoto and the DeSoto Police Department are deeply committed to transparency and the safety of our community. We are issuing the following statement regarding an officer-involved shooting that occurred today.

On December 13, 2024, at 10:39 AM, DeSoto police dispatch received a 911 hang-up call from a residence in the 1000 block of Hunter’s Creek Dr. Upon reestablishing contact, the caller identified himself as twenty-six-year-old Arthur Lee Armstrong, Jr. and stated that he had “several” weapons and wanted to harm police. Desoto Police Department patrol officers responded to the location after a second caller confirmed that Armstrong was at the location with multiple other residents and armed with a knife.

Upon arrival at the location, officers encountered Armstrong in the front yard of the residence. Armstrong, armed with a knife in each hand, immediately approached officers aggressively and disregarded multiple commands from officers to stop and drop the weapons. As Armstrong continued to close the distance between himself and the officers, one DeSoto officer fired a single round from a patrol rifle, striking Armstrong in the chest. Officers disarmed Armstrong and immediately began lifesaving measures. Armstrong was transported to Central Methodist Hospital by DeSoto EMS but was ultimately pronounced deceased upon arrival.

At the request of the DeSoto Police Department, officers from the Major Crimes Unit of the Grand Prairie Police Department’s Investigative Services Bureau responded to the scene and are heading up the investigation of the incident. Additionally, the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office Public Integrity Unit was contacted, and an investigator from the unit was dispatched to conduct an independent investigation of the incident. The officer who discharged his patrol rifle during this incident was placed on paid administrative leave, per DeSoto Police Department policy, while the above investigations are conducted.

We understand the profound impact incidents like this have on our community, the individuals involved, and their families. The DeSoto Police Department has initiated a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident, and we are committed to sharing information as it becomes available.

A press conference will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Monday, December 16th, at the DeSoto Police Department to provide additional information regarding the incident.

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Best Southwest Christmas Tree Lightings and Holiday Fun

The holiday season is aglow in Southwest Dallas-Fort Worth as local tree lightings bring festive cheer to the community. From historic town squares to modern city parks, these magical events feature dazzling displays, live entertainment, and plenty of family-friendly activities to welcome the season in style. Whether you’re sipping hot cocoa under twinkling lights or joining in a countdown to illuminate Christmas trees, there’s no better way to kick off the holidays than by celebrating with your neighbors. Check out some of the must-see tree-lighting festivities happening across the area and make plans to attend.

Cedar Hill

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Holiday on the Hill

Thursday, December 5, 2024

5:30 – 8:30 p.m.

In Historic Downtown, come together with friends and family to light up the tree, meet Santa Claus, and indulge in a festive atmosphere filled with joy and wonder. There will also be plenty of holiday kids activities and games, live performances, photos with Santa, festive photo ops, and the official lighting of the City of Cedar Hill tree.

Letters to Santa

As part of Holiday on the Hill, we’re excited to be delivering your letters to Santa again this year! You can write and submit your letters in person at Holiday on the Hill on December 5^th from 5:30-8:30 pm at the Santa Letter Booth OR fill one out at home, then drop it off at our special North Pole mailbox at the Library by December 16^th.The Santa Letter template is available online at cedarhilltx.com/holiday.

DeSoto

Tree Lighting and Holiday Block Party

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DeSoto Confronts Rising Homelessness as Dallas Pushes Encampments to Suburbs

DESOTO – As Dallas clears its homeless population out of that city, it is no surprise suburbs like DeSoto are finding more of an uptick in the “unhoused” situation. At a Special DeSoto City Council meeting Monday night, one item on the agenda addressed the coming need to address this increase in numbers. The homeless situation in DeSoto falls to the Tri-City Regional Care Team, which encompasses not only DeSoto but also Cedar Hill and Duncanville, and it plans to include Lancaster and Glenn Heights in the future. DeSoto Lt. Melissa Franks is the Regional Team Coordinator, and at Monday’s meeting, she reminded the council that the City of Dallas has initiated programs to move its homeless encampments out of the city to clear up its communities.

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