Von Miller brings much-needed smiles to North Texas

Super Bowl 50 MVP Von Miller brought much-needed smiles to North Texas.

During a week of tragedy in Dallas, the Denver Bronocs defensive star and Texas A&M Aggie visited his hometown of DeSoto and surprised the local police department with a new Ford Interceptor and donated $25,000 to the fire department.

Today #VonMiller donated a vehicle to DeSoto PD and a $25,000.00 check to DeSoto Fire Rescue. Von then stayed and... https://t.co/SLcX2lD36l
— DeSoto Police Dept (@DeSotoPD) July 8, 2016

Thank you @Millerlite40 for donating this vehicle to us & signing autographs today. #givingback pic.twitter.com/EVb8ZdZnzU
— DeSoto Police Dept (@DeSotoPD) July 8, 2016

#VonMiller donated a vehicle to @DeSotoPD & $25,000 scholarship to @desotoFTC. Thank you Von for giving back! pic.twitter.com/sDAEWmCOFn
— City of DeSoto (@desototx) July 9, 2016

Miller also made a stop in Arlington on Friday to throw out the first pitch at the Texas Rangers game during Texas A&M night.

Happy Aggie Night, @12thMan! @Millerlite40 took our snapchat for a spin. Follow Rangers on Snapchat for more! pic.twitter.com/YCPW7cUnOw
— Texas Rangers (@Rangers) July 9, 2016

ICYMI: @Millerlite40 got the nod for tonight's first pitch. #TAMUNight pic.twitter.com/WYfwYhVCfc
— Texas Rangers (@Rangers) July 9, 2016