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On Saturday, May 4, 2024, a handful of artists from the City of DeSoto Artist Lab (DAL) Residency Program reported to the Joe Brown DeSoto Fire Training Center on Wintergreen Road at 9:00 am sharp and stayed for several hours. They weren’t there to paint, or to help fire personnel create a Feng Shui environment. The City of DeSoto’s artist-in-residency team members visited the facility so that they could receive the lifesaving training needed to secure their required Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certifications.

“When our artists exhibit in our City of DeSoto facilities, they engage many visitors who stop to look at their work and ask questions about the individual pieces. Since the artists are often right there as the visitors filter by, we thought it would be a smart idea to require them to be certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) use just in case a life-threatening emergency were to happen on their watch,” said Rolanda Brigham, Arts, Culture and Heritage Manager for the City of DeSoto.

This is the second consecutive year that the members of the DeSoto Artists Lab (DAL) received this mandatory training. In 2023, 14 persons affiliated with the DAL program received training and certification. On Saturday, five members of DeSoto’s Artists Lab received their training but a sixth member who was trained and certified last year was able to sit this one out.

“Knowing how to save someone’s life is one of the most important abilities there is, and we applaud the members of the DeSoto Artist Lab who came out Saturday to learn these critical life-saving skills,” said DeSoto Fire Chief Bryan Southard who added, “This might sound like an ‘abstract’ concept to some, but training our artists and any other dedicated community member to save lives in an emergency makes DeSoto both safer and stronger.”

To read more about the DeSoto Artist Lab Residency Program visit the DAL webpage at https://www.ci.desoto.tx.us/community/arts_in_desoto/desoto_artists_lab.php. You can view the profiles of this year’s artists in our 2024 DeSoto Artist Lab Book at https://www.ci.desoto.tx.us/community/arts_in_desoto/desoto_artists_lab.php To learn more about the Joe Brown DeSoto Fire Training Center visit its website at https://www.desotofiretrainingcenter.com/

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In a bid to promote environmental responsibility, the City of DeSoto Service Center is hosting its annual Document Shredding and Recycling Event on Saturday, May 18.

The event runs from 9 A.M. to 12 P.M. and will take place at 809 W. Spinner Road.

This year, the city is partnering with GOODWILL to add clothing and shoes to the list of acceptable items that can be donated or recycled.

The collaboration with Goodwill expands the scope of the event, providing an avenue for individuals to declutter their homes while supporting a worthy cause.

The event is part of the city’s initiative to encourage residents to dispose of sensitive documents and recycle electronics responsibly and properly.

Residents can bring their tax documents, bank boxes, and paper files for secure shredding to help ensure confidentiality and prevent identity theft.

The event also accepts electronic items such as computers and gaming systems, along with clothes and shoes for recycling.

There will becity workers on hand, easily recognizable in their “City of DeSoto” shirts and will help participants with disposing of their items.

The event is designed to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills while also providing a safe way to recycle electronics, which can be harmful to the environment if not disposed of properly.

The city hopes this event will help reduce waste and raise awareness about the importance of recycling and secure document destruction.

This event is for DeSoto residents only and proof of residency is required.

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Mothers and sons from around the city descended upon the DeSoto Civic Center for the DeSoto Park and Recreation annual Mother and Son Dance on Saturday night.

The 16th annual Mother and Son dance saw community residents come together for a good time, dancing and delectable cuisine.

It was truly a night to remember as mothers and sons danced the night away in an unforgettable night that saw not only exquisite threads but stylish shoes as well.

The night was filled with joy and happiness as cherished memories were made by all who attended the All-Star Tennis Shoe Ball-themed event.

The event provides an opportunity for mothers and sons to enjoy quality time together in a festive and welcoming environment.

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The DeSoto Independent School District will host a job fair to hire staff for the 2024-2025 academic year from 9 am to Noon on Saturday, May 4, 2024,, in the DeSoto ISD Belt Line Conference Center located behind the district’s administration building at 200 East Belt Line Road in DeSoto.

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As Cinco de Mayo approaches, communities nationwide are gearing up to commemorate this festive day’s rich cultural heritage and historical significance.

While often mistaken for Mexico’s Independence Day, Cinco de Mayo actually marks the Mexican Army’s victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862.

This year, as the world continues to grapple with challenges, the celebration of Cinco de Mayo serves as a reminder of the resilience and strength exhibited by the Mexican people in the face of adversity.

The Battle of Puebla was a pivotal moment in Mexican history, representing a decisive victory against formidable French forces.

Despite being outnumbered and outgunned, the triumph at Puebla symbolized Mexican unity and resistance against foreign intervention.

 That triumph marks a sense of national pride that continues to resonate to this day.

In the United States, Cinco de Mayo has evolved into a vibrant celebration of Mexican culture and heritage, with festivities ranging from colorful parades and folkloric dances to traditional music and indulging in delicious Mexican cuisine.

Cinco de Mayo serves as an opportunity to honor the contributions of the Mexican-American community, which has played a vital role in shaping the cultural fabric of the United States.

From art and literature to politics and business, Mexican-Americans have made enduring contributions that enrich and diversify American society.

To commemorate Cinco de Mayo is to reflect on the historical significance of this day and its enduring legacy.

Beyond the festivities, Cinco de Mayo symbolizes the triumph of hope over despair, unity over division, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.

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