City of DeSoto

Halloween Fun with our Employees 👻

The City of DeSoto graduated its first two Supervisor Series Cohorts this week! The eight week series consisted of facilitated learning, thought-provoking conversations and life-long connections! Shaionnone Hicks did an excellent job building this course from the ground up! Our current and future leaders have their toolboxes full to assist them in their professional trajectectory!

Our Police Department is hiring! Join one of the BEST Police Departments in the DFW area. We offer a $10,000 hiring incentive for TCOLE Certified applicants. #hiring #police #DFW #lawenforcement #somuchtolove #deosotopd

Here we grow again! The City of DeSoto is hiring for a Facilities Manager! Please go to www.desototexas.gov to apply. #somuchtolove #cityofdesoto #facilitiesmanager

The DeSoto Aquatics and Recreation Center project is officially underway! This $43 million facility will feature two indoor pools, multiple indoor basketball courts with an elevated running track, weight and cardio rooms, and general meeting spaces. The building pad was completed this week, with piers in progress. The entire Manhattan team is excited and ready to make this project a success! #BuildingExcellence with City of DeSoto

New Starbucks is Now Open on Beltline & Westmoreland! This 2,215-square-foot facility is officially open at the corner of Beltline Road and Westmoreland. Construction began in April, and the grand opening was celebrated on September 2, 2024, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Mayor Pro Tem Letitia Hughes, Starbucks store manager Rickie Thompson, and other executives. The new location offers a welcoming atmosphere, in-store service, and mobile order pick-up, operating daily from 6 AM to 8 PM. This addition enriches the City of DeSoto's growing business landscape, providing even more retail options for residents. #DeSotoDevelopment #StarbucksDeSoto #SupportLocal #GrandOpening

In honor of National Ice Cream Sandwich Day, our Human Resources Intern, Trinity Washington, organized a "Happiness Event" for our employees to enjoy! What a wonderful way to kick off the weekend 😁

T.G.I.F. Legislative Breakfast Series Kicks Off this Month The Best Southwest Partnership plans to facilitate and host discussions every Friday in August on the “State of…” City Government, Healthcare, Education, and County Government to inform citizens of Southern Dallas County, Northern Ellis County, and the DFW Metroplex. Each program will include a presentation and after, the public will have an opportunity for Q&A. The T.G.I.F. Legislative Breakfast Series will be held at METHODIST CHARLTON MEDICAL CENTER’s Outpatient Auditorium beginning at 7:15 am with a “Meet & Greet” and buffet breakfast. Registration is required for each breakfast. For more information visit: https://hubs.li/Q02JFTS30 City of DeSoto

Yesterday was a great day as we celebrated the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new DeSoto Professional Park. City leaders, the DeSoto Development Corporation, DeSoto Area Chamber (president desotoareachamber) and Wildwood Development Corporation proudly introduced this new professional park to the community. This 80-acre property at 2401 Bolton Boone Drive in DeSoto features beautiful homes, an extension of our trail system, and an upcoming professional park reimagined as a Biotech complex, with future retail developments planned. #DeSotoTexas #BioTech #ProfessionalPark

Our City Interns showcased true greatness tonight! The Economic Development Interns, alongside a few other Department Interns, organized a Young Professionals Forum for our community. The insightful discussion delved into the challenges that young professionals encounter in both their professional and personal lives, highlighting ways our City can offer support. #YoungProfessionals #CommunityEngagement #ProfessionalDevelopment #Desoto #somuchtolove