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What residents are talking about in DeSoto public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
PD-204 Cockrell Hill development
PD-202 Villa Dogwood Canyon
Budget
Water & utilities
Water and Sewer Service Fees
FY 2027 City Budget and Property Tax Rate
Youth Sports Operations and Security Requirements
FY 2026-2027 Proposed Budget and Tax Rate
Master Service Agreement with Lexipol, LLC for Police Policies
Public Safety
Police Department Policy Software Agreement
FY 2026-2027 Proposed Budget and Utility Rates
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Proposed Budget
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 authorizing a cost-sharing arrangement letter with the City of Lancaster for I-35 wiring/luminaire repairs
Youth Sports
Liaison Updates
House of Peace Playground
School Safety
Consider Purchase and Sale Agreement for ~5.00 acres at 1400 Bolton Boone Drive ($1,045,440)
Land Acquisition
I-35 Underpass Lighting
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.0415 the City Council may report on community interest items.
Traffic Study Validity
Traffic and Neighborhood Access
Privacy and Traffic
Aesthetics and Infrastructure
Traffic
Traffic and Development
Traffic and Density
Safety and Privacy
Infrastructure
Executive Session Real Property (Thorntree Golf Club)
Governance
Briefing on Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances Diagnostic Report
Council Decorum and Public Records
Consent Agenda / Financial Planning
Citizen Participation Rules
Public Safety and Code Enforcement
Zoning Case Z-1556-26
Zoning Case Z-1557-26
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551. 0415 the City Council may report on the following items
2026-2027 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan
CDBG Annual Action Plan
Specific Use Permit for Minor Auto Repair Shop on Belt Line Road
Property Maintenance
Rental Registration
Exploration of DART Micro Transportation in DeSoto
Comprehensive Commercial Economic Master Plan
Public Transit Options
In the news
12 articlesRecent coverage of DeSoto from local and regional media.
New DART CEO starts amid active investigation into Florida spending
The chair of the DART Board reaffirmed his support for the hiring of new Dallas Area Rapid Transit CEO Nathaniel Ford Sr., amid questions surrounding spending practices while he headed up a Florida transit agency. Before introducing Ford, DART Boa...
Oct 27, 2026DeSoto works to address utility billing issues as residents demand answers
DeSoto works to address utility billing issues as residents demand answers CBS News
Oct 15, 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, 2026Who will lead DART? Agency narrows CEO search to three finalists
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) named three finalists for its President and CEO role. They held a meet and greet at DART headquarters in Downtown Dallas Saturday afternoon. The board will vote on a finalist on Tuesday, July 14 at 6 p.m. The fi...
Jul 11, 2026DeSoto City Council opts not to explore bringing DART to the city
DeSoto City Council opts not to explore bringing DART to the city KERA News
Jun 17, 2026DeSoto denies standard public information request from city/police
DeSoto denies standard public information request from city/police Texas Metro News
May 30, 2026Election Results: Get the latest returns on Saturday's election here
Election Information: May 2, 2026 Election Day is Saturday, May 2, 2026. See all races by county: Collin, Dallas, Denton, Tarrant. Results will be updated after 7 p.m. Saturday.Polls are open on Election Day from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. If you’re in...
Apr 20, 2026DeSoto planning program to help homeowners facing erosion along city's creeks -- but it would come at a cost
DeSoto planning program to help homeowners facing erosion along city's creeks -- but it would come at a cost WFAA
Apr 9, 2026More than 200 thousand gallons of wastewater spilled in DeSoto, officials say
More than 200 thousand gallons of wastewater spilled in DeSoto, officials say WFAA
Nov 27, 2025