Skip to main content

Nearby Communities

State Edition

National Edition

Stay in the loop with what's happening in DeSoto

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

🌱 DeSoto schools join North Texas Kindness Week

DeSoto, Texas Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hi DeSoto! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • DeSoto schools join North Texas Kindness Week
  • Remembering Irma P. Hall and her connection to DeSoto theater

Also on today's calendar: Teen's District Quiz #3 / St. Louis Quiz Off and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What travels all around the world but stays in a corner? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Sunny and pleasantly warm, with a high of 78 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Friday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 71, low: 46.
  • Saturday: Times of sun and clouds, with a high of 66 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• North Texas schools put kindness into their lesson plans (newsbreak.com) — DeSoto ISD is among eight North Texas school districts taking part in Kindness Week, which runs through Nov. 14. With KERA providing lesson plans, the initiative encourages students and families to practice gratitude and help others, while inviting community groups to choose their own acts of service.
   

• Irma P. Hall, Big Mama In ‘Soul Food,' Dead At 91 (newpittsburghcourier.com) — Irma P. Hall, the “Soul Food” actress who helped establish the African American Repertory Theater in DeSoto, died Tuesday in Dallas at 91. Alongside her award-winning film career, Hall taught in Dallas schools and helped create opportunities for Black actors in Texas. Her family will announce memorial arrangements later.
   

📸 Around DeSoto

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in DeSoto

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

📣 DeSoto Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

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

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Taco Bell posted a job opening for Team Member: Food Champion in Desoto. Apply here.
  • Save Haven Security posted a job opening for Pre Wire Tech in Cedar Hill. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near DeSoto here.

🗞 Nearby News

Duncanville

  • Florida hosting 5-star Kendrick Harris with hopes of upgrading Gators' offensive line (hailfloridahail.com)

Lancaster

Cedar Hill

  • Crowley ISD parts ways with Crowley head football coach Carlos Lynn (star-telegram.com)

Ok DeSoto! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What travels all around the world but stays in a corner?" — Postal stamp (Thank you Donald C. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook

Stay in the loop with what's happening in DeSoto

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in DeSoto

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.