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🌱 Former DeSoto city manager takes the helm in Lawrence, Kansas
DeSoto, Texas Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning to you DeSoto! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Former DeSoto city manager takes the helm in Lawrence, Kansas
- See how this former DeSoto Eagle is contributing at UNT
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 100 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 100, low: 77.
- Saturday: Sunshine and very warm, with a high of 101 and low of 78 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• New City Manager Majed Al-Ghafry says Lawrence is already ‘a winning combination for me' (ljworld.com) — DeSoto residents may be interested to know that their former city manager, Majed Al-Ghafry, has just started his new role leading the city of Lawrence, Kansas, where officials are praising his experience. The article highlights his warm reception there and notes his prior leadership in DeSoto, Dallas, Las Vegas, San Antonio, and other cities as he steps into a key budget season. 
• Alphie Guillory Jr. - Football - University of North Texas Athletics (meangreensports.com) — A University of North Texas football bio notes that defensive back Alphie Guillory Jr. played his senior season for DeSoto High School in 2018 before becoming a special teams contributor in college. DeSoto fans can track how a former Eagle has progressed, from limited carries and passing attempts in high school to consistent roles on UNT’s coverage units and occasional defensive snaps.
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Upcoming Events in
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Ruby Young Talented and Gifted Academy. Curtistene S. McCowan Middle School (1500 Majestic Meadows Dr, Gl
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Ruby Young Talented and Gifted Academy. Desoto, TX 75115
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Ruby Young Talented and Gifted Academy. Woodridge Elementary School (1001 Woodridge Dr, DeSoto, TX 75115
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Summer Snack for Kids/Merienda de verano para niños
Martin Luther King Jr Library and Learning Center 2922 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Dallas, TX, 75215, US
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Middle School Meet the Teacher/Dia de conocer los Maestros
La Academia De Estrellas Dallas, TX 75236
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đđ Cockrell Hill Elementary Meet the Teacher Night! đđ
Frank Moates Elementary Red Oak, TX 75154
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đđ The Meadows Elementary Meet the Teacher Night! đđ
Frank Moates Elementary The Meadows Elementary School (1016 The Meadows Pkwy, Desoto, TX
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đđ Curtistene S. McCowan Middle School Meet the Teacher Night! đ
Frank Moates Elementary Curtistene S. McCowan Middle School (1500 Majestic Meadows Dr, Gl
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đđ Woodridge Elementary Meet the Teacher Night! đđ
Frank Moates Elementary Woodridge Elementary School (1001 Woodridge Dr, DeSoto, TX 75115
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đđ Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy Meet the Teacher N
Frank Moates Elementary Red Oak, TX 75154
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First Day of School/Primer dia de Clases
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Boys Soccer / 7-8 Volleyball Tryouts- Pruebas de selecciรณn: fรบtbol
La Academia De Estrellas Dallas, TX 75236
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Friday August 7
Tuesday August 11
Thursday August 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in Desoto. Apply here.
- Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Pizza Hut Restaurant General Manager in Desoto. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near DeSoto here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- Dallas Man Sentenced to 75 Years for Two Execution-Style Murders Days Apart (irvingweekly.com)
- Austin's SAFE Alliance receives $1 million in federal funding for housing to aid abuse victims (texasstandard.org)
Cedar Hill
- Class of 2027 football player rankings update: The top 100 players entering the season (times-gazette.com)
- Great Texas Birding Classic Breaks Records in Its 30th Year (morningagclips.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: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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