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CITY OF DESOTO
NOTICE OF 30-DAY
COMMENT PERIOD AND PUBLIC HEARING #2

The City of DeSoto is designated as an Entitlement City and participates in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Grant (CDBG) Program. As a participant in the CDBG Program, the City of DeSoto is required to prepare and submit the FY 2024 Annual Action Plan which describes how the City will use its CDBG funds. The City of DeSoto anticipates receiving $273,973 in CDBG funds for the program period of October 1, 2024 – September 30, 2025.

The City of DeSoto initiated a CITIZEN COMMENT PERIOD starting May 6, 2024, to invite citizen input on the FY 2024 Annual Action Plan for the CDBG Program. The Citizen Comment Period will be held between May 6, 2024, through July 16, 2024. During this comment period, residents may complete a housing and community development needs survey or submit written feedback. To access the electronic survey and for more information on the public comment process, please visit http://www.desototexas.gov/cdbg.

On June 14, 2024, a summary of the proposed FY 2024 Annual Action Plan will be made available for review in electronic form via the City website (http://www.desototexas.gov/cdbg) and will be made available in paper form in the DeSoto City Hall Atrium, located at 211 East Pleasant Run Road in DeSoto, Texas. Citizens will have 30 days to review the draft Action Plan documents and submit comments.

Citizen comments about the FY 2024 Annual Action Plan should be submitted to the Office of Administration, City of DeSoto, 211 East Pleasant Run Road, DeSoto, Texas 75115. All citizen comments will be considered in preparing the final FY 2024 Annual Action .

The City hosted a PUBLIC HEARING on May 21, 2024, to receive comments on housing and community development needs to be addressed with CDBG funds in preparation for the FY 2024 Annual Action Plan. A second and final PUBLIC HEARING will be scheduled for Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at the City Council Meeting at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers in City Hall at Town Center after which the final FY 2024 Annual Action Plan may be presented to the DeSoto City Council for consideration for approval during the meeting or any regular City Council meeting thereafter.

The building is wheelchair accessible. Access to the building and special parking are available at the primary west entrance facing Hampton Road.

For more information about FY 2024 Annual Plan process, or to make disability accommodations, please contact Esther Williams at (972) 230-9690 or ewilliams@desototexas.gov.

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Please view the agenda on the Board of Trustees webpage at www.desotoisd.org.

DUNCANVILLE, TX – The city of Duncanville is gearing up for a sizzling event this summer with the inaugural “Red, White, & BBQ” cook-off.

The celebration will kick off on Thursday, July 4, extending through Saturday, July 6, at Armstrong Park located at 100 James Collins Boulevard.

This year’s Independence Day Celebration promises to be a fun-filled event for the whole family, with activities and entertainment.

There will be live performances by Extended Play and Cruel Summer which will add to the festive atmosphere.

Gates open at 1:00 PM, and the fireworks display will begin at 9:30 PM.

Beginning Thursday, the event will kick off with a parade at 9:00 a.m., a celebration at 1:00 p.m., and conclude with festive Fireworks.

The event aims to bring BBQ enthusiasts from near and far to participate in a fun friendly cook-off.

With a guaranteed payout of $10,000, the competition is expected to attract a wide array of participants, eager to showcase their grilling skills.

The entry fee for the main cook-off is $250, covering four meat categories: chicken, ribs, pork, and brisket.

In addition to the main event, there will be a special Friday night steak jackpot, with an entry fee of $25, adding an extra layer of excitement for both participants and attendees.

Registration is currently open, and interested participants can sign up through a provided QR code or by visiting the Duncanville Recreation Center.

The event is organized by the City of Duncanville in partnership with the Champions Barbecue Alliance, ensuring a professionally run competition with industry-wide standards and judging criteria.

In addition to the cook-off, the event will feature live entertainment, food vendors, and activities for all ages, making it a family-friendly affair.

Spectators can look forward to a festive atmosphere with a patriotic theme, reflecting the event’s timing just after Independence Day.

Admission is free, but wristbands are required.

Wristbands will be available for pickup starting Wednesday, June 5, at the Duncanville Recreation Center.

For more information visit the City of Duncanville website.

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BOSTON – The Dallas Mavericks are now down 2-0 in the NBA Finals to the Boston Celtics after losing 105-98 in Game 2 on Sunday.

The Celtics continue to show why they have been called the best team in the NBA as multiple Boston players scored in the game 2 win.

Jayson Tatum scored 18 points but finished with a double-double adding 12 assists to the win over the Mavs.

Jrue Holliday finished with 26 points and 11 rebounds, Derrick White scored 18 points, and Jaylen Brown pitched in with 21 points.

Kristaps Porzingis came off the bench and delivered 12 points.

Boston remained near flawless from the free throw line, shooting 95 percent.

“That’s why they are the No. 1 team in the NBA with the No. 1 record,” said Mavericks star Luka Doncic.

“They have a lot of great players. Basically, anybody can get off.”

 Doncic scored 32 points with 11 rebounds and 11 assists — the first NBA Finals triple-double in Dallas franchise history.

While Doncic led the Mavs in scoring, Kyrie Irving finished with 16 points, Daniel Gafford with 13, Derrick Jones Jr. with 11, and P.J. Washington scored 17.

“It’s not all on him. It’s a team,” said Dallas coach Jason Kidd of Doncic.

“He put us in a position. He was really good tonight. Unfortunately, we just couldn’t get over the hump. We’ve got to find someone to join Luka and (Kyrie Irving) in that scoring category.”

Doncic was questionable before Game 2 battling chest, knee, and ankle injuries. 

Games 3 and 4 are Wednesday and Friday in Dallas.

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