Community Pulse
What residents are talking about in DeSoto public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
50 topics
Water and Sewer Service Fees
FY 2027 City Budget and Property Tax Rate
Youth Sports Operations and Security Requirements
Public Safety
FY 2026-2027 Proposed Budget and Tax Rate
FY 2026-2027 Proposed Budget and Utility Rates
Master Service Agreement with Lexipol, LLC for Police Policies
Police Department Policy Software Agreement
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Proposed Budget
School Safety
House of Peace Playground
I-35 Underpass Lighting
Consider authorizing a cost-sharing arrangement letter with the City of Lancaster for I-35 wiring/luminaire repairs
Land Acquisition
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.0415 the City Council may report on community interest items.
Youth Sports
Liaison Updates
Case No. Z-1556-26 - Amend PD-109 to allow a Private Park/Playground at 531 W. Belt Line Rd (DeSoto House of Peace)
Consider Purchase and Sale Agreement for ~5.00 acres at 1400 Bolton Boone Drive ($1,045,440)
Traffic and Density
Safety and Privacy
Traffic Study Validity
Aesthetics and Infrastructure
Infrastructure
Traffic and Development
Privacy and Traffic
Traffic and Neighborhood Access
Traffic
Public Safety and Code Enforcement
Governance
Council Decorum and Public Records
Executive Session Real Property (Thorntree Golf Club)
Citizen Participation Rules
Consent Agenda / Financial Planning
Briefing on Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances Diagnostic Report
Zoning Case Z-1556-26
Zoning Case Z-1557-26
2026-2027 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551. 0415 the City Council may report on the following items
CDBG Annual Action Plan
Specific Use Permit for Minor Auto Repair Shop on Belt Line Road
Property Maintenance
Rental Registration
Zoning Ordinance Amendment (Child Care)
Public Transit Options
Exploration of DART Micro Transportation in DeSoto
Case No. Z-1551-26 - Child Care Center Zoning
Comprehensive Commercial Economic Master Plan
Mayoral Commendation
Streambank Erosion Mitigation Cost Share Program
In the News
12 articlesRecent coverage of DeSoto from local and regional media.
Last day to register to vote: Check your voter registration status before the deadline
The Nov. 3 midterm election is a little more than a month away; now is the time to check your voter registration status while there is still time to fix any potential issues. If you haven’t registered, the last day to register to vote for the midt...
Sep 7, 2026Man killed in overnight shooting, police search for 2 suspects
Dallas police are searching for two suspects after a homicide early Thursday morning. Officers responded to the 100 block of north Jim Miller Road at approximately 3:20 a.m. Preliminary investigations revealed that a man was shot multiple times by ...
Aug 28, 2026First heat-related death in Dallas reported for 2026 season
A person in their 50s has died in what Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) is reporting as the first heat-related death of the 2026 season. DCHHS said the person had pre-existing medical conditions. “The confirmation of a heat-relat...
Aug 21, 2026DeSoto City Manager resigns
DeSoto City Manager resigns Texas Metro News
Jul 27, 2026James Talarico rolls out plan to rein in data centers. It’s a lot like Greg Abbott’s.
James Talarico rolls out plan to rein in data centers. It’s a lot like Greg Abbott’s. Houston Chronicle
Jul 22, 2026KAI, SmithGroup help deliver long-awaited aquatics center to DeSoto
KAI, SmithGroup help deliver long-awaited aquatics center to DeSoto REJournals
Jul 20, 2026More dangerous floods expected, 2 killed and hundreds rescued in Central Texas
What to KnowTexas Gov. Greg Abbott confirmed two deaths: A man swept away in an RV near Comfort, and another man swept away while driving near Uvalde.Rescuers have been plucking stranded drivers and people trapped in homes since floodwaters began ris...
Jul 16, 2026Flooding forces evacuations as slow-moving storms swamp Southern Texas
What to KnowThe highest rainfall totals so far — up to 16 inches — have been in Uvalde County, where officials tallied 25 rescues as of 9 a.m.The National Weather Service says 10 to 20 inches of rain is possible in some places before the storms move ...
Jul 15, 2026Dallas council members drop lawsuit over City Hall vote
Two Dallas City Council members have dropped their lawsuit over a potential City Hall vote, saying the court order blocking it gave them the relief they sought. The dismissal ends a legal fight over one of Dallas’ biggest civic questions: whether ...
Jul 15, 2026World Cup semifinal puts Dallas-area security teams under brightest spotlight yet
A senior White House official overseeing World Cup security says the biggest concern ahead of Tuesday’s semifinal match at Dallas Stadium in Arlington is not a known threat; it’s complacency. After eight World Cup Dallas matches with no major secu...
Jul 14, 2026Duncanville Police investigating deadly shooting at Wexford Townhomes
Duncanville Police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened around midnight at the Wexford Townhomes. Police found an adult man and a woman shot on Woburn Lane. Both were taken to a hospital; the man is expected to survive; the woman died...
Jul 14, 2026Federal housing law restricts mega-investors. What presence do they have in D-FW?
A new federal housing law will limit mega investors across the country, including in Dallas-Fort Worth, which has the most investor purchases, of any kind, of any U.S. metro. Dallas has seen massive growth for a long time, and that signals to inve...
Jul 13, 2026