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Announcing the arrival of Chick-fil-A to City of DeSoto, Texas - City Hall!

Spanning over 5,000 sf, Chick-fil-a will be one of three new businesses to open at this intersection this year and follows last year’s opening of Dutch Bros Coffee. The large undeveloped parcels at Westmoreland Rd. and Belt Line Rd. present a unique opportunity for the city to enact the vision put forth in the new Comprehensive Plan for a more densely developed activity node.

Announcing the DDC, DAC and DEC Partnership

The DeSoto Development Corporation has partnered with the DeSoto Area Chamber of Commerce and The DEC Network to offer comprehensive services for small businesses in all growth stages, from ideation to scaling. Bill Chinn, CEO of The DEC Network said, “The DEC Network is really excited to work with our partners in DeSoto. This combination is truly a one plus one is three.”

Long-time DeSoto media friend and community liaison Kathy Jones retires

DESOTO –For nearly thirty years, Kathy Jones dedicated her career to City Hall in DeSoto, becoming known as the “Jewel of DeSoto” before her recent retirement. As the city’s Community Relations Manager and a media liaison, Jones had long planned her retirement, which finally took place last Thursday.

To celebrate her years of service, a retirement party was held in her honor, attended by mayors, city managers, and colleagues who had worked alongside her for years. Jones’s responsibilities included managing citizen communication, which involved producing the city newsletter, fliers, and brochures. She also oversaw the city’s government access channel and filmed live broadcasts of city council and other public meetings. Since 1999, she had been the staff liaison to the Arts Commission, coordinating numerous city-wide festivals and events.

In recognition of her contributions, the city officially declared February 29, 2024, as Kathy Jones Day. Jones was also presented with an honorary street sign upon her retirement last week.

“I was completely overwhelmed and surprised that the Mayor would declare Kathy Jones Day,” she said. “That was totally unexpected. I love my street sign; I have seen lots of people receive those over the years but never thought that I would receive one.”

five people with street sign

She said her most satisfying accomplishment with the city was the arts in DeSoto.

“The City Council appointed the first Arts Commission in 1999, and I was the staff liaison for the Commission until it was replaced by the Cultural Arts Foundation last year,” Jones explained. The Arts Commission started the City’s arts grant program, which provided funding for local artists and arts programs. They also sponsored many special events, concerts, plays, and performances over the years. My proudest moment occurred at the 2019 DeSoto Arts Live festival, with Ruben Studdard as the headliner.

Jones’ family moved to DeSoto when she was in the seventh grade.

Amber Terrace Kindergarten Fair

Date and Time: Mar 05, 2024 5:30PM- 7:30PM (CST)
Location: Amber Terrace Campus 224 Amber Lane

On March 5, 2024, DeSoto ISD parents and families at Amber Terrace Early Childhood Learning Center are invited to attend the DeSoto ISD Kinder Choice Fair. This is an opportunity for families of pre-kindergarten-aged scholars at Amber Terrace to learn about and choose a DeSoto ISD elementary school for their rising kindergarteners.

Read More: https://www.desotoisd.org/news/newsroom/2024_kinder_fair

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