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.

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.

19-year-old accused of killing 1, wounding another with 5-year-old in car in DeSoto tracked to Arizona

A 19-year-old is waiting to be extradited back to DeSoto after police determined he was responsible for a shooting that killed one and injured another while a 5-year-old in their car watched on in horror last week.

19-year-old found dead inside car in DeSoto

DeSoto police are looking for the person who got out of a car and ran away moments after a 19-year-old was fatally shot.

DeSoto community gathers for prayer, march in wake of Derek Chauvin verdict

More than 100 people took to the streets Wednesday afternoon. One organizer said this is not a death march but rather a justice march and an opportunity to show unity.

North Texans honor victims, survivors on COVID-19 Memorial Day

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson signed a proclamation on March 1, making the day as COVID-19 victims and Survivors Memorial Day. It’s something dozens of mayors across the country did as well.

Two young children killed in DeSoto house fire

Two young children were trapped in a second-story bedroom and died Tuesday morning after their DeSoto home caught fire.

AT&T donates 10,000 bottles of hand sanitizer to DeSoto ISD

AT&T donated 10,000 bottles of hand sanitizer to DeSoto ISD, with 800 boxes of that delivered to East Middle School on Tuesday morning.