Suspect pleads guilty in 2017 death of Bedford teen found in landfill
A man arrested five years ago for beating a teenage girl to death with a hammer and dumping her body in a landfill will only serve 10 years in prison for the crime.
DeSoto ISD cancels Friday classes after violent fight between teacher and student
DeSoto ISD announced it is canceling all classes Friday after a violent fight between a substitute teacher and a student this week. The district made the move after a video of the fight was posted online. It shows a student throwing a chair at a substitute teacher and that teacher throwing chairs back.
Shooting in DeSoto sends two 17-year-olds to the hospital
DeSoto police are investigating a shooting Saturday night that sent two 17-year-olds to the hospital.
DeSoto family using Christmas decorations to raise money for Alzheimer’s research
A DeSoto family who raised $150,000 for St. Jude on Halloween thanks to visitors checking out their decorations are at it again. This time, they're hoping to attract Christmas visitors to check out their decked-out house and send a little donation for Alzheimer’s research.
Man accused of DeSoto murder arrested in Utah
A man has been charged with the murder of his domestic partner in DeSoto.
DeSoto woman’s suspicious death under investigation
Detectives are calling Jacqueline Archuleta’s death suspicious because they found signs of a disturbance in her home.
DeSoto ISD superintendent planning to resign in December
DeSoto ISD Superintendent DAndre Weaver is planning to leave the district with a budget surplus. When he took over three years ago, it had a deep deficit blamed on mismanagement and corruption.
DeSoto now COVID-19 testing every city employee
The city of DeSoto is testing 350 employees weekly, first responders daily and others twice a week.
Dallas County pushing COVID-19 vaccines, especially in zip codes with lowest vaccination rates
As COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to rise across North Texas, so does the push for vaccinations.
Richardson, DeSoto and Dallas ISDs keep mask mandates in place, at least for now
The mask debate continues in North Texas schools. Two more suburban school districts joined Dallas in requiring them.
DeSoto's Corey Borner continues his inspirational story by walking across stage at his graduation
A DeSoto native shared the moments he walked across the stage to receive a communication degree from the University of North Texas at Dallas.
DeSoto police offering Walmart gift cards for surrendering unused guns
DeSoto police and the Dallas County DA are partnering up to encourage people to exchange weapons for a Walmart shopping spree. It's all in an effort to get stolen guns off the street.
Teen charged for fatally shooting man in DeSoto in front of his family
Police in DeSoto say Evan McMaryion fatally shot Randall Thornhill during a carjacking in May in front of his family.
After being paralyzed in 2009, DeSoto's Corey Borner takes major steps in his recovery
The 28-year-old thanks his family, his friends, and his faith for helping him reach an incredible milestone.
DeSoto 6-year-old making waves as a runner, heading to national championships
At just 6 years old, Dakota White is racing well ahead of her competition and is very confident. She placed first in the 100- and 400-meter races at the AAU Gulf Primary Championships and is heading to the national championships in July.
DeSoto ISD to give $3k bonus to all current, new employees
DeSoto ISD is giving a $3,000 bonus for all current and new employees. Beyond that, there are even more ways teachers can get much larger checks this year.
DeSoto teen charged in crash that killed Kimball High School mentor
A DeSoto teen has been charged with manslaughter in connection to the deadly wreck involving a beloved Kimball High School mentor. Police say he was driving 90 miles per hour when he t-boned her car.
Woman killed in DeSoto crash remembered for helping countless Dallas ISD students go to college
A Dallas high school community is devastated after a woman, who helped countless teens get on track to go to college, lost her life in a DeSoto car crash.
Carry the Load march draws hundreds to Dallas for Memorial Day
A lot of people are honoring veterans and those who gave their lives for our country at the annual Carry the Load event in Dallas. The idea behind the event is to remind everyone about the true meaning of Memorial Day.
Mother recalls DeSoto shooting that left her wounded and her husband dead as her 5-year-old looked on
A North Texas family is now broken after a father was killed, a mother was wounded, and a son was traumatized.