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updated: Thu Jul 17, 2008 05:55 pm

DeSoto News

Local news for DeSoto, TX continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

Yesterday | Midlothian Today

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Special to Today Losses from the June 24 fire at the Hampton-Run Shopping Center on Hampton and Pleasant Run may total in the millions according to DeSoto Fire Marshall Michael Laws.

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Related Topix: Natural Disasters, Wildfire, Fire, Cedar Hill, TX, Duncanville, TX, Ovilla, TX

Thursday | Customer Interaction Solutions

Etelcharge Announces Decision of California Bankruptcy Court...

DESOTO, TX, July 17 / MARKET WIRE/ -- Etelcharge.com , the new online way to pay , today announced that the Company's acquisition of Payment One was approved by the United States Bankruptcy Court for the ...

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Related Topix: Science / Technology, Internet

Sat Jul 05, 2008

Neighbors Go

Helicopter - Hot Air Balloons & Fireworks

The cities of DeSoto and Lancaster joined again to give the citizens of both cities a fantastic 4th of July.A The event was held at the Community Park located behind the Lancaster Recreation Center.A The events ...

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Sat Jun 28, 2008

The Reporter

26.JUN.08 Burglary Suspects Caught After High-Speed Chase

Two suspects in a burglary of an east Hillsboro pharmacy were taken into custody following a nine-minute chase on Interstate 35 Friday night, June 20.

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Related Topix: Hillsboro, TX, Hill County, TX, Covington, TX

Thu Jun 26, 2008

Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Fire at DeSoto strip mall brought under control

A three-alarm fire at a DeSoto strip mall burned for about four hours before firefighters brought it under control, according to reports.

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Related Topix: Dallas Metro

Tue Jun 24, 2008

NBC5i.com

Firefighters Battle Blaze At DeSoto Strip Center

Firefighters are battling a blaze at a strip center in DeSoto . The three-alarm fire broke out at about 7 a.m. Tuesday on Hampton Road near Pleasant Run Road.

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Sat Jun 21, 2008

Texas PrepXtra

Desoto Nuc Results

The National Underclassmen Combine made a stop in DeSoto, Texas recently and attracted some of the area's best freshman and sophomore talent.

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Related Topix: Allen, TX, Lancaster, TX, Texas, Combine, TX

Thu Jun 19, 2008

The Dallas Morning News

Celebrating Juneteenth in DeSoto

The Best Southwest cities of DeSoto, Cedar Hill, Lancaster and Duncanville celebrated Juneteenth with a variety of activities June 13-14, including a parade and fun-filled day at Mosely Park.

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Related Topix: Cedar Hill, TX, Duncanville, TX

Tue Jun 17, 2008

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Texas Man Convicted for Stealing Public Funds

A federal jury in Dallas has convicted Darren L. Reagan, 48, of Desoto, Texas, on all five counts of an indictment charging him with theft of public money, announced U.S. Attorney Richard B. Roper of the ...

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Sun Jun 15, 2008

Neighbors Go

Neighbors Choice: Thanks for making it happen

The 2008 Neighbors Choice edition of neighborsgo is almost here! Saturday's print editions are packed with your recommendations for the top businesses, services and activities in your communities.

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Related Topix: Frisco, TX, Balch Springs, TX, Dallas Metro, Dallas, TX

Fri Jun 13, 2008

Neighbors Go

DeSoto | Cedar Hill | Duncanville | Lancaster

This week, we throw the spotlight on you, the reader, as you picked your top choices for best-of in service, shopping, dining and community.

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Related Topix: Duncanville, TX, Dallas Metro

Wed Jun 11, 2008

Dallas Morning News

DeSoto man shot by thieves stealing his beloved truck

By KIMBERLY DURNAN / The Dallas Morning News kdurnan@dallasnews.com Rodrick Butcher spent so much time washing and detailing his beloved Chevy pickup that it looked like a custom truck.

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Related Topix: Dallas Metro, Dallas, TX, Waco, TX

Mon Jun 09, 2008

WFAA

Car theft victim shot and killed in DeSoto

Police in DeSoto said a man was shot by another man attempting to steal his car early Monday morning.

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Related Topix: Dallas Metro, Dallas, TX

WFAA

DeSoto woman finds people living in her house

When Faye Davis opens the door to her home in Desoto, she sees her dream destroyed.

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Related Topix: Home Listing, Home, Lancaster, TX, Dallas, TX

Fri May 30, 2008

Midlothian Today

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News Editor The war and its reality of life and loss struck DeSoto as it recognized and remembered a former resident killed in Iraq April 17.

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Related Topix: Middle East, Iraq, World News, Bonham, TX

Wed May 28, 2008

Midlothian Today

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To get your copy of this newspaper, call 972-298-4211 or click on the subscribe button at left, or visit one of our rack locations also listed at left.

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Related Topix: Duncanville, TX, Cedar Hill, TX

Fri May 23, 2008

North Adams Transcript

Rev. Alspach going for BMX Championship

The Rev. Steve Alspach, interim pastor of the First Congregational Church, first began racing BMX bicycles with his youngest son, Chris-topher, now 23, about 11 years ago.

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Related Topix: Travel, China Travel

Wed May 21, 2008

Times Record News

Fewer WFISD students slowing teacher hires

Your chances of being hired on as a teacher by the Wichita Falls Independent School District are getting slimmer every year.

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Related Topix: Cedar Hill, TX, Education Etc., Dallas Metro

Mon May 12, 2008

The Dallas Morning News

Demand for teachers in key subjects sparks hiring war in North Texas school districts

“We're just putting ourselves in the position of stealing teachers from other districts”

By KATHY A. GOOLSBY and KATHERINE LEAL UNMUTH / The Dallas Morning News kgoolsby@dallasnews.com and kunmuth@dallasnews.com Teachers who complain about being underpaid may need to find another beef. via The Dallas Morning News

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Related Topix: Cedar Hill, TX, Education Etc., Dallas Metro, Dallas, TX

Fri May 09, 2008

The Dallas Morning News

Commercial real estate transactions

Real estate editor Steve Brown compiles this list. Sales Transcontinental Realty Investors recently purchased a 14.8-acre tract on State Highway 114 in Las Colinas from MCLC Realty. via The Dallas Morning News

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Related Topix: Real Estate, Transcontinental Realty Investors, Center, TX, The Colony, TX, Texas

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DeSoto, Texas is located in Dallas County and is part of the Dallas Metro Area. Zip codes in DeSoto include 75123, and 75115.

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