Desoto Pays Homage to US Military Fallen At Memorial Day Ceremony

DeSoto Mayor Rachel L. Proctor and the DeSoto Veterans Affairs Committee were joined by the DeSoto City Council, City officials, community leaders, proud veterans, and patriotic residents for a Memorial Day Ceremony honoring those brave members of the US Military who died in the service of our country. The gathering of approximately 30 people took place at 10 AM Monday at DeSoto's Military Monument located on the grounds of historic Nance Farm, 1325 Greenbrook Drive, DeSoto.

Attorney General Ken Paxton Impeached

What has been nearly a decade of jokes about Texas' Attorney General Ken Paxton being under indictment and still holding office, appears to be coming to an end this weekend.

In a bipartisan vote, 121 members of the Texas House of Representatives voted to impeach Attorney General Paxton on 20 articles of impeachment bribery, dereliction of duty, disregard of official duty and obstruction of justice.

Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer (D-San Antonio) in a statement, said,

“Today, alongside my colleagues, I cast my vote in favor of impeaching Attorney General Ken Paxton.

“Impeachments are both rare and very serious. The findings of the House Committee on General Investigations are significant, and they merit further review by the Texas Senate. We have a duty, when required under the Constitution, to make a determination if there is sufficient evidence to support impeachment and trial by the Senate. Today's vote by the House to impeach General Paxton will begin this process where the accused will be tried by the Senate sitting as the Court of Impeachment.

“This vote is not about a political party. It is not about Ken Paxton. It is not about any one of us. This vote is about the people of Texas and ensuring their elected officials