D&J Builders Surplus Joins DAC | Celebrates 14 Years of Business D&J Builders Surplus Joins DAC | Celebrates 14 Years of Business Monday, November 25, 2024 0 0 D&J Builders Surplus, a family-owned and operated business specializing in iron doors, has officially joined the DeSoto Area Chamber of Commerce. The store opened in 2010 and is celebrating 14 years of serving the North Texas community, marking a significant milestone as the only Black-owned iron door retailer in the United States. Known for its high-quality craftsmanship and dedication to customer service, D&J Builders Surplus has become a go-to destination for homebuilders, contractors, and homeowners alike.
DeSoto to Light Christmas Tree at Annual Holiday Block Party DeSoto to Light Christmas Tree at Annual Holiday Block Party Monday, November 25, 2024 0 0 The holiday season has officially kicked off in DeSoto and the city will soon light the Christmas Tree at the annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Holiday Block Party. The Christmas tree lighting will take place on Monday, Dec. 4, 2024, at the DeSoto Town Center, located at 211 E. Pleasant Run Road. The festive event begins at 6 p.m. and promises an evening filled with holiday cheer,...
DeSoto Confronts Rising Homelessness as Dallas Pushes Encampments to Suburbs DeSoto Confronts Rising Homelessness as Dallas Pushes Encampments to Suburbs Thursday, November 21, 2024 0 308 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... Read more
DeSoto City Council Passes New Fiscal Year Budget in 5 – 2 Vote DeSoto City Council Passes New Fiscal Year Budget in 5 – 2 Vote Friday, September 27, 2024 0 479 DESOTO— Two public hearings were for discussion only, including the FY 2025 Budget, as required by Article VII of the DeSoto City Charter. This budget was later passed during the regular agenda.... Read more
DeSoto’s Tetuan Moffett Channels Military and Media Expertise to Serve Community DeSoto’s Tetuan Moffett Channels Military and Media Expertise to Serve Community Thursday, September 5, 2024 0 521 Tetuan Moffett is doing his part to make the world a better place. And if you’d like to watch him do so, just turn on your TV or computer. “Empowered by my experiences in the military and the... Read more
"Winter in Paris" - 2024 Gala & Awards Night Tickets on Sale Network DeSoto Specialist / Monday, November 25, 2024 0 6044 Join us for "Winter in Paris" -- our Annual Gala & Awards Night. It will be held on Friday, December 6, 2024 at the Artis Events Center. Read more
Announcing the DDC, DAC and DEC Partnership Announcing the DDC, DAC and DEC Partnership Network DeSoto Specialist / Thursday, March 14, 2024 0 0 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.” Read more
Market Standard Media Revamps DeSoto Area Chamber's Member Spotlight Market Standard Media Revamps DeSoto Area Chamber's Member Spotlight Cortney Beauregard / Friday, December 1, 2023 0 0 DeSoto, Texas - Market Standard Media is delighted to announce its pivotal role in revamping the Member Spotlight initiative at the DeSoto Area Chamber. This improvement marks a significant step towards fostering deeper engagement and growth within the local business community as we approach 2024. Read more
Announcing the arrival of Chick-fil-A to City of DeSoto, Texas - City Hall! Editor DDC / Friday, March 15, 2024 0 0 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. Read more
Brunchaholics in DeSoto gets the Keith Lee stamp of Approval Brunchaholics in DeSoto gets the Keith Lee stamp of Approval Network DeSoto Specialist / Friday, March 1, 2024 0 0 A gargantuan burrito loaded with fried catfish, mac-n-cheese and collard greens caught the attention of TikTok food critic Keith Lee while he was in Dallas recently as part of his national food tour. Lee, a Las Vegas local who orders takeout anonymously and rates each dish on a scale of 1 to 10, paid a visit to Brunchaholics in DeSoto to try its famous Soul Food Burrito. Author: Claire Ballor Published By: Dallas Morning News, Feb 5, 2024 Photo By: Daniel Carde Read more
"Winter in Paris" - 2024 Gala & Awards Night Tickets on Sale Network DeSoto Specialist / Monday, November 25, 2024 0 6044 Join us for "Winter in Paris" -- our Annual Gala & Awards Night. It will be held on Friday, December 6, 2024 at the Artis Events Center. Read more