🌱 Could DeSoto’s own Von Miller finish his career with the Cowboys?

Hello again DeSoto! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Could DeSoto’s own Von Miller finish his career with the Cowboys?

Also on today's calendar: BJ's Wholesale Club Pre-Opening Limited-Time Offer and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 91 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Warm; breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 92, low: 66.
• Friday: Partly sunny, breezy and warm, with a high of 90 and low of 69 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Prediction: Dallas Cowboys Sign Von Miller (twsn.net) — DeSoto readers may be interested to know that hometown NFL star Von Miller, a DeSoto native, is being floated as a smart late-career signing for the Dallas Cowboys. The piece argues his recent production, veteran leadership, and local ties could make him an ideal rotational pass rusher for a Super Bowl-minded defense.
   

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📸 Around DeSoto

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🗓 Upcoming Events in DeSoto

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday May 14

• BJ's Wholesale Club Pre-Opening Limited-Time Offer →
  3148 State Hwy 161, Grand Prairie, TX 75052,
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday May 14

• KJ Elementary Field Day K-5
  Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy, 1200 Academy Way, DeSoto
  8:30 am

Friday May 15

• KJ Middle School Field Day 6th - 8th grade
  Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy, 1200 Academy Way, DeSoto
  8:30 am
• KJ's 8th Grade Prom
  Blanc Event Center Desoto, 1331 S Interstate 35 E, DeSoto
  6:00 pm

Saturday May 16

• Asian American Pacific Islander Mini Festival →
  DeSoto Amphitheater, 211 E Pleasant Run Rd, DeSoto
  11:00 am

Monday May 18

• The Meadows Elementary Kindergarten Awards Ceremony
  The Meadows Elementary School, 1016 The Meadows Pkwy, Desoto
  10:00 am
• The Meadows Elementary 1st Grade Awards Ceremony
  The Meadows Elementary School, 1016 The Meadows Pkwy, Desoto
  1:00 pm

Tuesday May 19

• The Meadows Elementary 2nd Grade Awards Ceremony
  The Meadows Elementary School, 1016 The Meadows Pkwy, Desoto
  10:00 am
• The Meadows Elementary 3rd Grade Awards Ceremony
  The Meadows Elementary School, 1016 The Meadows Pkwy, Desoto
  1:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday May 13

• Receptionist Day
  Frank Moates Elementary Districtwde
  8:00 am
• TTCU Financial Literacy Grant End of Year Celebration
  McCowan Middle School Cockrell Hill Elementary School (425 S Cockrell Hill Rd, DeSoto
  8:15 am
• Career Launch Pad
  Martin Luther King Jr Library and Learning Center, 2922 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Dallas
  10:00 am
• Computer Basics: Microsoft Office
  Dallas Public Library, 1515 Young Street, Dallas
  10:30 am

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• ABM Industries, Inc. posted a job opening for Warehouse Janitorial Cleaner in Desoto. Apply here.
• Rainbow Shops posted a job opening for Junior Assistant Manager - Desoto, TX in Desoto. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near DeSoto here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Duncanville

• Auburn welcomes highly-productive forward Hannah Bell via the transfer portal (soccerwire.com)

Cedar Hill

• New Cedar Hill basketball coach draws on tough upbringing in rise up the coaching ranks (dallasnews.com)
• Two Texas men arrested after Pearl River County checkpoint (darkhorsepressnow.com)
• Guided by Purpose: Jazmine James Finds Her Calling in the Law (ualr.edu)

Dallas

• Texas Stock Exchange signs lease at high-profile Uptown tower (dallasnews.com)
• Highland Park launches new transit service following DART exit (fox4news.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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