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Oak Cliff natives and co-owners of the award-winning Smokey John’s BBQ, Brent and Juan Reaves, have signed an exclusive deal with the newly opened Joe V’s Smart Shop, a sister brand of HEB.

This partnership brings Smokey John’s BBQ Rub, BBQ Sauce, and their famous Banana Pudding to the grocery store’s shelves.

The Banana Pudding, a cherished family recipe from their grandmother, will now be available beyond their restaurant.

“Being that we’re from Oak Cliff, this is a full circle moment for our family and the Smokey John’s BBQ brand,” said Brent Reaves, Co-Owner of Smokey John’s BBQ.

“We’re excited to partner with Joe V’s in offering a selection of our signature items, but even more ecstatic to exclusively house our Grandmother’s banana pudding recipe at an establishment that has high quality food and principles. Through this partnership, we are able to give back to a neighborhood where we grew up, and that has meant so much to our entire family.”

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The DeSoto Police and Fire Departments have released their call volume reports for the week of May 26 to June 1, detailing a busy period for emergency services in the city.

The DeSoto Police Department handled a total of 2,238 calls during this period.

The majority of these were neighborhood patrol calls, which accounted for 738 of the total directed patrols followed with 381 calls.

Business-related calls numbered 266, while animal-related incidents prompted 65 calls.

Additionally, officers responded to 64 calls regarding suspicious activity and handled 221 traffic-related incidents.

Meanwhile, the DeSoto Fire Department responded to 259 emergency calls for service over the same week.

Of these, 156 were medical calls, highlighting the critical role of medical response in the department’s operations.

The remaining 103 calls were categorized under fire and rescue, including 12 major vehicle accidents and 4 structure fires.

There was also one rescue operation and 18 fire alarm responses. Notably, 57 of the medical calls required additional assistance and manpower from a fire engine.

The data from these reports provide valuable insights into the types of emergencies and routine calls that the city’s first responders handle, aiding in the continuous improvement of their efforts.

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DeSoto Fire Rescue has recently expanded its emergency response capabilities with the addition of two state-of-the-art ambulances.

Ordered in 2022, these 2023 Ford F550 Type I Osage Ambulances were finally received in May 2024.

Adding these new vehicles is expected to enhance the department’s efficiency in providing medical services to the community.

Currently, DeSoto Fire Rescue operates three front-line ambulances.

The vehicles have maintained front-line status for five years and will be transitioning to reserve status.

In reserve, they serve as backups to help ensure continuous service during maintenance or breakdowns of the primary vehicles.

DeSoto’s fire stations operate with two ambulances: a primary front-line unit and a secondary reserve unit.

The arrival of these new ambulances marks a significant upgrade for DeSoto Fire Rescue’s fleet.

The additions are anticipated to improve the department’s ability to respond to emergencies quickly and more efficiently.

With this update, DeSoto Fire Rescue aims to maintain its commitment to modernizing its equipment and providing top-tier services to the community.

The new ambulances will be in service immediately, ready to support DeSoto’s emergency medical needs.

The upgrades are part of the department’s ongoing efforts to ensure that all its equipment meets current standards, ultimately benefiting the residents of DeSoto.

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