News Flash

Home

Posted on: October 12, 2017

Mesquite offers wildlife information and safety tips

bobcat

Mesquite, TX - October 12, 2017 - As Mesquite continues to grow, reports of bobcats, coyotes, raccoons and feral hogs sightings in the city have increased. Information to help residents understand and co-exist with these animals can be found on the City’s website at www.cityofmesquite.com/Wildlife.  

To report wildlife activity online, visit www.cityofmesquite.com/AnimalConcern  or call Animal Services at 972-216-6283. If the animal is acting aggressively and you are in immediate danger, call 911.

Facebook Twitter Google Plus Email

Other News in Home

Oath of Office (3000x2174)

Three recruits graduate from Mesquite Police Department Academy

Posted on: June 15, 2018
updated color MISD logo 2016

2018 free summer Breakfast and Lunch Program

Posted on: June 8, 2018

Mesquite’s animal services community brings kitten education into the classroom

Posted on: June 8, 2018
Fireworks (3000x2149)

Kick-off summer with Mesquite’s family-friendly Summer Sizzle festival

Posted on: June 5, 2018
Kids Activity Zone (3000x2075)

Mesquite’s Summer Sizzle returns with new contests and entertainment

Posted on: May 29, 2018
Brickyard Cemetery Memorial

Mesquite to host Brickyard Cemetery Memorial Dedication on May 31

Posted on: May 21, 2018
Slide1

Beat the heat at Mesquite’s Summer Sizzle festival on June 9

Posted on: May 18, 2018
Public Meeting - orange map

Mesquite to hold May 17 public meeting on Skyline Drive Design Options

Posted on: May 11, 2018
Jessica McClellan (2400x3000)

Mesquite Convention and Visitors Bureau hires new manager

Posted on: May 9, 2018
Real Texas Service

Mesquite employees honored with Real. Texas. Service. Champion awards

Posted on: May 8, 2018
tethered dog (3000x2197)

Mesquite’s new ordinance to prohibit unattended animal tethering takes effect July 1

Posted on: May 7, 2018
Please click here to view Election Results

Mesquite voters amend City Charter and elect Councilmembers for Places 3, 4 and 5

Posted on: May 6, 2018
Vote Build Button_bigger

Mesquite to hold City Election and Special Charter Amendment Election on May 5

Posted on: May 2, 2018
mesquite recycles day

Mesquite Recycles Day is Saturday, May 12

Posted on: April 20, 2018
kids

Volunteers lend a hand with Trash Bash 2018

Posted on: April 17, 2018

Mesquite’s Ashley Furniture Regional Distribution and Fulfillment Center selected as DFW’s Top 4 Ind

Posted on: April 12, 2018
Got Drugs_

Drug Take Back Event to be held on April 28

Posted on: April 11, 2018
Mesquite Police Logo-3x4 Badge 50 yr transp (323x450)

City permit required to solicit funds at street intersections

Posted on: April 10, 2018
Hagan Hill sold sign-Bloomfield

DFW’s fourth largest homebuilder to expand into Mesquite

Posted on: March 5, 2018
HMI Benjamin Moore Paint

Benjamin Moore Paints helps save Mesquite history

Posted on: April 4, 2018
4-2-18 Council - AMBUCS Spread the Love Presentation

Mesquite launches “Spread the Love” peanut butter and jelly food drive

Posted on: April 3, 2018
public meetings

City of Mesquite to host public meetings on proposed charter amendments

Posted on: April 2, 2018
City of Mesquite City Manager Cliff Keheley

City Manager update on Friday's incident

Posted on: March 26, 2018
Galloway Aerial

Northbound Galloway lane closure at US-80

Posted on: March 22, 2018
Bike Share - 3

Contact information to report bikes used in share programs

Posted on: March 22, 2018
breakfast with the bunny (1280x853) (2)

Breakfast with the Bunny Gears up for fun

Posted on: March 21, 2018
charter-logo

Mesquite announces Special Charter Amendment Election

Posted on: March 21, 2018
Library Services - Bubble Lady (3000x2268)

Mesquite Public Library System receives 2017 Library Excellence Award

Posted on: March 15, 2018
Detour Plan - Scyene Rd Shutdown

Portion of Scyene Road to be closed from March 15 – September 20

Posted on: March 14, 2018
Dog adoption

Mesquite Animal Services achieves record “save rate” in 2017

Posted on: March 13, 2018
COMPASS LOGO

Mesquite to hold public hearings on proposed changes in public transportation

Posted on: March 9, 2018
tethered dog (3000x2002)

Mesquite to hold public hearing on animal tethering ordinance

Posted on: March 9, 2018
vanston pool

Vanston Pool Plaster Maintenance Project

Posted on: March 9, 2018
bulldog-with hat

Derby Dog Day to be held on April 28

Posted on: March 8, 2018
Town Hall Tuesdays

Town Hall Tuesday presentation and video available online

Posted on: March 7, 2018
Mesquite Veterans Memorial-horizontal

Mesquite City Council agrees to purchase property to expand City Lake Park

Posted on: March 6, 2018
Road Closure Map - Berry Rd

Portion of Berry Road to be closed from March 12 - September 20

Posted on: March 6, 2018
Aggravated robbery

Aggravated robbery at One Stop Food Store

Posted on: March 6, 2018
Mesquite Police Logo-3x4 Badge 50 yr transp (323x450)

Increased DWI patrols during Spring Break

Posted on: March 2, 2018
Beverly Abell (2000x2500)

Mesquite introduces Beverly Abell as City’s first Downtown Development Manager

Posted on: March 1, 2018
2018 Elks

Mesquite Elks Lodge presents annual awards

Posted on: February 28, 2018
Pancake Day 2018

Mesquite participates in IHOP’s National Pancake Day fundraiser

Posted on: February 27, 2018
2-22-18 Mesquite Mayor Stan Pickett-SLCO CEO Teresa Jackson

Sharing Life Community Outreach presents the City of Mesquite with inaugural Community Impact award

Posted on: February 23, 2018
NTMWD

Annual Chlorine Maintenance of NTMWD Water Delivery System to begin February 26

Posted on: February 23, 2018
Ride FREE to Vote

STAR Transit offers free rides to voters

Posted on: February 21, 2018
Brickyard Cemetery check presentation

Mesquite to install marker at historic African-American cemetery

Posted on: February 21, 2018
Mother son dance

Mesquite Mother Son Dance tickets now on sale

Posted on: February 19, 2018
Eric Pratt

Mesquite introduces Eric Pratt as new Mesquite Metro Airport General Manager

Posted on: February 19, 2018

Mesquite presents city update and awards at annual Chamber of Commerce dinner

Posted on: February 13, 2018

February 27 Public Meeting on future road projects

Posted on: February 6, 2018
City Council

Mesquite City Council approves design changes to Gus Thomasson Road project

Posted on: January 17, 2018
MLKCelebration_WebFlyer

Mesquite to host Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration on January 15

Posted on: January 12, 2018
coffee with cops facebook image 2

Mesquite Police Department hosts Coffee with Cops

Posted on: January 11, 2018
Real Texas Service-web

Mesquite makes progress in enforcement of fireworks and gunfire laws

Posted on: January 9, 2018
2018-01-02 16_27_52-Greenshot

City launches Spanish version of monthly newsletter online

Posted on: January 8, 2018
precision auto

City Council approves zoning change for upscale pre-owned auto dealership

Posted on: January 8, 2018
2016 Mesquite Polar Plunge (1280x852)

Mesquite Polar Plunge to be held on January 27

Posted on: January 8, 2018
martin-luther-king-jr-1933334_960_720

City offices closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Posted on: January 8, 2018
MLK_Poster3_

Unity in the Community event to be held January 15

Posted on: January 8, 2018
BJ Smith-Mesquite City Attorney

Mesquite icon B.J. Smith to retire in 2018

Posted on: January 3, 2018
Seized Fireworks by Mesquite2 (002)

Mesquite to aggressively enforce fireworks and gunfire laws on New Year’s Eve

Posted on: December 28, 2017
Daddy daughter dance (2000x3000)

Mesquite announces Daddy Daughter Dance tickets go on sale January 3

Posted on: December 21, 2017
Dodson

Mesquite Police Department seeks assistance with child custody interference case

Posted on: December 20, 2017
STAR Transit (2500x1667)

STAR Transit reduced/free fare grade period ends December 31

Posted on: December 20, 2017
Real Texas Service

Mesquite honors employees with Real. Texas. Service. Champion awards

Posted on: December 19, 2017
Real Texas Service

Mesquite completes 2017 community survey

Posted on: December 18, 2017
Happy holidays

City of Mesquite announces holiday closures

Posted on: December 18, 2017
FB_Limited Holiday

STAR Transit announces limited schedule for the holidays

Posted on: December 14, 2017
hog

Mesquite Animal Services offers feral hog deterrent tips

Posted on: December 13, 2017
DSC_0086 (1280x959)

Mesquite Animal Services offers extended holiday hours and adoption specials

Posted on: December 11, 2017
Vaccine Clinic Flyer Mesquite 9-30-17

Protect the four P’s when temperatures drop

Posted on: December 8, 2017
Mesquite City Council-City Hall Plaza

Statement from Mayor Stan Pickett

Posted on: November 30, 2017
Real. Texas. Giving. Logo

City of Mesquite employees donate in Giving Tuesday

Posted on: November 28, 2017
Mrs. Claus story time (2500x1645)

Mesquite’s Christmas in the Park returns with new activities and contests

Posted on: November 28, 2017
Santa Cop Logo - Words

Weekend events to benefit Santa Cop Toy Program

Posted on: November 28, 2017
Here Comes Christmas Parade (2651x1769)

Mesquite’s Christmas in the Park celebrates 31 years

Posted on: November 22, 2017
stan

Mesquite Mayor Stan Pickett reminds citizens to Take. Lock. Hide.

Posted on: November 20, 2017
thanksgiving-2903166__480

Most City offices closed on November 23 and 24

Posted on: November 17, 2017
Shop More, Drive Less [WEBSLIDE]

Shop more, drive less with alternative shopping routes

Posted on: November 17, 2017
Texas Sterling US 80 Frontage Road Detour - 20171115

Temporary closures of eastbound US 80 Frontage Road

Posted on: November 17, 2017
Christmas on the square (3000x2000)

Mesquite to host annual Christmas on the Square tree lighting celebration

Posted on: November 13, 2017
Kathy Fonville

City of Mesquite employee receives the 2017 Eastfield College President’s Sustainability Award

Posted on: November 9, 2017
DHB 3

Mesquite Veterans Memorial Picnic in the Park concert set for November 11

Posted on: November 8, 2017
halloween

Mesquite offers Halloween safety and crime prevention tips

Posted on: October 27, 2017
Mesquite Police Logo-3x4 Badge 50 yr transp (323x450)

Mesquite to participates in National Take-Back Initiative

Posted on: October 26, 2017
TEEX Directions uturn

Mesquite to host annexation public hearing

Posted on: October 25, 2017
Mesquite-TLH logo

Mesquite Police Department launches Take. Lock. Hide. Campaign

Posted on: October 23, 2017
Mesquite City Council-City Hall Plaza

Letter to Mesquite Citizens on Annexation

Posted on: October 20, 2017
dog-714861_960_720

Mesquite Animal Services to offer Halloween-themed adoption special

Posted on: October 20, 2017
fair structure

STAR Transit launches new fare structure on November 1

Posted on: October 19, 2017
Back the Blue 104

Mesquite Public Library System adopts no fine policy

Posted on: October 19, 2017
Real Texas Service (450x315)

City of Mesquite to survey its residents

Posted on: October 19, 2017

City of Mesquite to host public hearings on proposed annexation

Posted on: October 13, 2017
Town Hall Tuesdays

Town Hall Tuesday to be held October 24

Posted on: October 12, 2017
Spike

Mesquite Animal Services offers Cat Adoption Special

Posted on: October 11, 2017
JPG_2Kx2K_RTH_Logo

Mesquite hosts October 15 event to recognize first responders

Posted on: October 10, 2017

Mesquite seeks resident input through online Charter Survey

Posted on: October 2, 2017
Mesquite Police Logo-3x4 Badge 50 yr transp (288x400)

Mesquite launches “20-4-7” neighborhood program

Posted on: September 26, 2017
National Night Out at Eastfield (2500x1642)

Mesquite to host National Night Out events on October 3

Posted on: September 25, 2017
Vaccine Clinic Flyer Mesquite 9-30-17

Low Cost Animal Vaccine Clinic offered September 30

Posted on: September 22, 2017
David Witcher-Mesquite Economic Development Director

Mesquite announces David Witcher as new Director of Economic Development

Posted on: September 19, 2017
9-18-17 MPD Chiefs Assoc Award CATO PICKETT (2500x1996)

Mesquite Police Department honored with Re-recognized Status

Posted on: September 19, 2017
2017 Spring Service Champs - David Shedd (2500x2000) (2) (2500x2000)

Mesquite honors four employees as Real. Texas. Service. Champions

Posted on: September 19, 2017
Stair Climb (1865x2500)

Mesquite Firefighters participate in 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb

Posted on: September 18, 2017
9-14-17 City Mgr and Council with WM Market Mgr Todd Libbra-first grad Cynthia Acosta-Store Mgr Ronn

Mesquite Walmart Divisional Academy graduates first class

Posted on: September 18, 2017
2017-09-14 16_22_07-Greenshot

Mesquite Charter Review Committee public meeting on September 20

Posted on: September 15, 2017
Texas Sterling US 80 Gross Exit Ramp Detour - 20170823

Temporary exit ramp closure September 17-18 at northbound I-635 and Gross Road

Posted on: September 15, 2017
ntmwd-logo

Water rate increase becomes effective October 1, 2017

Posted on: September 13, 2017
Path

Keep Mesquite Beautiful to host semi-annual Trash Bash on September 16

Posted on: September 7, 2017
2017-09-06 16_55_22-Greenshot

New crime mapping system provides improved access to information

Posted on: September 6, 2017
Freedom Park Dedication 050

Mesquite to hold 9/11 Ceremony at Freedom Park

Posted on: September 6, 2017
radar pd officer

Mesquite and TxDOT partner to enforce highway safety

Posted on: September 6, 2017
Police Chief Charles Cato with graduates

Mesquite Police Department graduates three recruits from its academy

Posted on: September 1, 2017
CIty Hall

Mesquite Charter Review Committee will host public meeting on September 6

Posted on: August 30, 2017
image001

STAR Transit Board of Directors approves fare restructure

Posted on: August 23, 2017
labor-day-1628502_960_720

City of Mesquite and STAR Transit closed on September 4

Posted on: August 21, 2017
2017 Mesquite Animal Shelter-Clear the Shelter adoption

Mesquite adopts out 100 percent of animal shelter

Posted on: August 20, 2017
shot preparation (2000x1278)

Mesquite Public Health Clinic offers extended back to school hours

Posted on: August 18, 2017
FedEX Hiring - Copy

FedEx Ground now hiring package handlers

Posted on: August 18, 2017
8-17-17 spray map

Mosquito trap tests positive for WNV near Galloway and Tripp

Posted on: August 17, 2017
HistoricMesquiteLogo

Historic Mesquite, Inc. to be included in North Texas Giving Day

Posted on: August 15, 2017
CIty Hall

Notice of public hearing on tax rate

Posted on: August 15, 2017
Mesquite Police Logo-3x4 Badge 50 yr transp (323x450)

City of Mesquite to offer free fidget spinners at Back to School Fairs

Posted on: August 15, 2017
Mesquite Smoothies

Mesquite Smoothie King offers smoothie discount to support Spread the Love campaign

Posted on: August 11, 2017
TasteTrade.TEM.17

Chamber of Commerce Taste & Trade is set for September 26

Posted on: August 9, 2017
Jeff Jones-City of Mesquite Deputy City Manager

Mesquite announces Jeff Jones as new Deputy City Manager

Posted on: August 7, 2017
Purchasing

Mesquite receives Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award

Posted on: August 4, 2017
HistoricMesquiteLogo

Historic Mesquite, Inc. to host Preservation Primer Workshop

Posted on: August 4, 2017
11154692_894194060645277_8976733198334522734_o

Mesquite Animal Services to offer free cat spay and neuter clinic

Posted on: August 2, 2017
top-nav-logo

Republic Services announces separate container and disposal fee

Posted on: August 2, 2017
Captain Bill Artesi accepting 2016 donation (3000x1940)

Mesquite Police Department to host annual “Back the Blue, Bring a Book”

Posted on: August 1, 2017
New Badge+Trans BG

Mesquite Police Department Update: Church Criminal Mischief

Posted on: July 27, 2017
Picture1

Mesquite Animal Services raises bobcat awareness

Posted on: July 26, 2017
Bandit Sign Illustration-English

Mesquite launches campaign to combat illegal bandit signs

Posted on: July 25, 2017
7-21-17 spray map

West Nile Virus positive mosquito trap

Posted on: July 21, 2017
7-20-17 Mosquito Spray-Barnes Bridge

West Nile positive mosquito trap

Posted on: July 20, 2017
FireFighters

Three new Mesquite Firefighters swear in at Freedom Park

Posted on: July 20, 2017
iStock-598093944

City Council seeks public input on truck stops and truck-related uses

Posted on: July 19, 2017
IMG_9691

Rapid Flashing Beacons being installed at five school crosswalks

Posted on: July 19, 2017
Town Hall Tuesdays

Town Hall Tuesday to be held on July 25

Posted on: July 19, 2017
225A5611 (2500x1667)

City Council Budget Workshop to be held on July 21

Posted on: July 17, 2017
AMD

Deadline for Addressing Mesquite Day job requests extended to August 4

Posted on: July 17, 2017
arrest

Six Stolen Vehicles Recovered

Posted on: July 15, 2017
Alberto Martinez

Mesquite Police make arrest in July 7 shooting

Posted on: July 12, 2017
Seized Fireworks by Mesquite-SM

Mesquite makes progress to address illegal fireworks and gunfire

Posted on: July 10, 2017
Mesquite Police Logo-3x4 Badge 50 yr transp

Mesquite Police Department press release on park shooting

Posted on: July 9, 2017
safety_tips_co_alarms_506x253

Know the dangers and symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning

Posted on: July 6, 2017
Citizens Fire Academy burn day (2500x1667)

Applications now being accepted for 2017 Citizens' Fire Academy

Posted on: July 6, 2017
startransit_bus

Public hearing on STAR Transit fare restructure to be held on July 10

Posted on: July 5, 2017
7-3-17 Council - MDA Fill The Boot Presentation (2500x2000)

Mesquite Firefighter's Fill the Boot campaign raises $38,000 for MDA

Posted on: July 5, 2017
water

Public Utility Commission rules water rate case can move forward

Posted on: June 30, 2017
updated color MISD logo 2016

Mesquite ISD looks to expand pre-K classes to 3-year-olds

Posted on: June 30, 2017
Walmart

Walmart Neighborhood Market grand opening set for July 5

Posted on: June 28, 2017
Road Report 3

June 2017 issue of The Road Report available online

Posted on: June 28, 2017
Illegal-FBPost

Mesquite begins increased enforcement of illegal use of fireworks and celebratory gunfire

Posted on: June 28, 2017
Preservation Dallas Lawrence house pics 014

Historic Mesquite, Inc. to participate in Blue Star Museums program

Posted on: June 27, 2017
6-7-17 Corrected Council Group Shot 2

Special City Council meeting to be held on June 29

Posted on: June 26, 2017
DSC_0028

Five Mesquite Fire Department trainees graduate from fire academy

Posted on: June 23, 2017
july 4th

City of Mesquite and STAR Transit closed on July 4

Posted on: June 23, 2017

Mesquite announces temporary moratorium on development of truck stops

Posted on: June 23, 2017

Networking event for business professionals offered on June 28

Posted on: June 23, 2017
6-21-17 Mesquite Bar Association donates PBJ to Spread the Love

Mesquite Bar Association donates to campaign that helps feed kids during the summer

Posted on: June 21, 2017
Outdoor Media-Celebrate Safely-web and SM

Mesquite launches aggressive enforcement of illegal fireworks and gunfire

Posted on: June 19, 2017

Mesquite Police arrest car burglar

Posted on: June 16, 2017
Lane Closures near MHS

Lane closures near Mesquite High School

Posted on: June 14, 2017
Mesquite Animal Shelter-Kittens

Mesquite Animal Shelter is full, waives adoption fees and seeks foster homes

Posted on: June 14, 2017
FOX 4 screen shot- Mark Bradford

Watch video about Police Department youth summer camp

Posted on: June 13, 2017

Mesquite Fire Department reaches out to revive retired flags

Posted on: June 12, 2017
web-6-9-17 City employees donate to food insecure children

Mesquite continues drive to help food insecure children during the summer

Posted on: June 10, 2017
Paschall Park-small

Summer Sizzle Parking and Shuttle Service Revised

Posted on: June 10, 2017
Summer Sizzle Refreshments (3000x2000)

Beat the heat with water activities and refreshments at Mesquite’s Summer Sizzle

Posted on: June 6, 2017
girl with dog

Mesquite Animal Services seeks volunteers for foster program

Posted on: June 6, 2017
6-2-17 Mosquito Spray

Mosquito Spraying Begins Tonight

Posted on: June 2, 2017

Fireworks prohibited within Mesquite city limits

Posted on: June 1, 2017
Corn Hole (2500x1667)

Mesquite’s Summer Sizzle to feature a variety of games and contests

Posted on: May 31, 2017
5-17-17 Canvass - New Council Seated 2

Canvass of election results available for online viewing

Posted on: May 30, 2017
Town Hall Tuesdays

Town Hall Tuesday on active adult programs to be held on May 30

Posted on: May 26, 2017
IMG_9100 (2000x1333)

City Lake Aquatic Center and Vanston Pool open during Memorial Day weekend

Posted on: May 26, 2017
IMG_0136

Mayor’s “Spread the Love” Motorcycle Rally to be held June 10

Posted on: May 26, 2017
Road Report 3

Mesquite introduces The Road Report monthly newsletter

Posted on: May 26, 2017
YT TN MM 5-25-17

Mesquite Fire Department provides Real. Texas. Service.

Posted on: May 26, 2017
Slide1

Mesquite employees honored as Real. Texas. Service. Champions

Posted on: May 26, 2017
K9 Unit (2000x1455)

Mesquite Police Department launches new K-9 Unit

Posted on: May 18, 2017
untitled

Small Business Administration Information Forum to be held May 23

Posted on: May 18, 2017
flags-945510_960_720

City of Mesquite and STAR Transit closed on May 29

Posted on: May 17, 2017
5-15-17 Mesquite Fire Dept loads PBJ donations on stretcher (900x675)

Mesquite Fire Department promotes Spread the Love PB&J donation locations

Posted on: May 16, 2017
Mosquito Dunks, free, safety, West Nile

Mesquite offers free mosquito dunks to residents

Posted on: May 15, 2017

Charitable Solicitors

Posted on: May 6, 2017
Mesquite Police Logo-3x4 Badge 50 yr transp

Prohibited noises and reporting disturbances

Posted on: May 10, 2017
MISD food program

MISD offers free 2017 Summer Food Service Program

Posted on: May 10, 2017
IMG_7188

Mesquite video series promotes locally owned businesses

Posted on: May 9, 2017
Energov webpage photo 1 (2000x1221)

New Permit and Plan Management System Open House

Posted on: May 9, 2017
result_201505080754201899

2017 Mesquite Municipal Election Results

Posted on: May 6, 2017
Mesquite logo (business) (640x432)

Video series promotes locally owned businesses in Mesquite

Posted on: May 3, 2017

MISD announces major awards

Posted on: May 1, 2017
DLYFLH Vehicle Decals-web

Mesquite offers free vehicle decals for Drive Like Your Family Lives Here campaign

Posted on: May 1, 2017

Cinco de Mayo 2017 has been canceled

Posted on: April 29, 2017
Got Drugs_

Drug Take Back Event to be held on April 29

Posted on: April 21, 2017
Motley Drive reconstruction

Motley Drive (Gus Thomasson to Town East) reconstruction project

Posted on: April 21, 2017
stars-1312688

Municipal Election early voting begins April 24

Posted on: April 19, 2017

Update on Duck Deaths at City Parks

Posted on: April 14, 2017
P1010317 (2000x1116)

City of Mesquite honors public safety dispatchers

Posted on: April 12, 2017
5-5-16 Mayors Prayer Breakfast-Mayor Stan Pickett (1399x1079)

Annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast to be held on May 4

Posted on: April 12, 2017
DLYFLH Logo

Mesquite announces Drive Like Your Family Lives Here campaign

Posted on: April 10, 2017
Mesquite Code Gatefold-3-38-final2 (1650x1046)

New environmental code brochure provides guidance on property maintenance

Posted on: April 7, 2017
City Lake park (2000x1062)

Mesquite seeks public’s help to protect wildlife at all City parks

Posted on: April 7, 2017
Downtown

City Council seeks public input on historic downtown plans

Posted on: March 31, 2017
Community services (2000x1361)

Housing and Community Services to close at noon on April 7

Posted on: March 31, 2017
Mesquite Marketplace-Farmers Market-Downtown

The Marketplace in Mesquite returns on April 8

Posted on: March 31, 2017
Fire St 5 new engine push

New fire engine placed into service with traditional “push-in” ceremony

Posted on: March 31, 2017
Barn 3.27.17 Pretty new paint (2000x1417)

Opal Lawrence Barn gets a spring facelift

Posted on: March 28, 2017

Statement from the City Manager on the Mesquite Animal Shelter

Posted on: March 22, 2017
Town Hall Tuesday Police Chief Charles Cato (2000x1238)

Mesquite Town Hall Tuesday on traffic safety to be held on March 28

Posted on: March 20, 2017
PBandJ MADNESS PROMOTION (2000x1750)

Mesquite announces PB&J Madness promotions for Spread the Love campaign

Posted on: March 17, 2017
Municipal Court (2000x1309)

Mesquite’s 2017 Warrant Roundup results in largest warrant docket since 2015

Posted on: March 17, 2017
VolunTEEN Program - Black

Mesquite accepting applications for new VolunTEEN program

Posted on: March 15, 2017
breakfast with the bunny (1280x853) (2)

Breakfast with the Bunny gears up for fun

Posted on: March 13, 2017
siren

Understanding outdoor warning systems

Posted on: March 7, 2017
Ashley furniture

Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc. will build South Central Distribution and Fulfillment Center

Posted on: March 7, 2017
girl on horse

Registration is open for 60th annual Mesquite Rodeo Parade

Posted on: March 3, 2017
Taylor Gabriel

Public reception to be held for Atlanta Falcons' and Horn High School graduate Taylor Gabriel

Posted on: March 3, 2017
Elks Award winners

Mesquite Elks Lodge awards Police Officer, Firefighter and Citizen of the Year

Posted on: February 28, 2017
Gus Thomasson

Reconstruction of Gus Thomasson Road scheduled to begin March 1

Posted on: February 28, 2017
airport tower

Mesquite Metro Airport ranked in top 25 percent busiest airports with FAA Contract Towers

Posted on: February 28, 2017
Mesquite Police Logo-3x4 Badge 50 yr transp (288x400).jpg

Mesquite to participate in 2017 Warrant Roundup

Posted on: February 22, 2017
Library Award

Mesquite Public Library earns 2016 Achievement of Library Excellence Award

Posted on: February 22, 2017
Guts and Glory

Registration for Guts and Glory Obstacle Fun Run is open

Posted on: February 22, 2017
train safety

Union Pacific reminds drivers and pedestrians to always expect a train

Posted on: February 15, 2017
train safety

Union Pacific reminds drivers and pedestrians to always expect a train

Posted on: February 15, 2017
mother son dance

Mother Son Dance tickets are on sale

Posted on: February 8, 2017
Tom Lindsay

Mesquite Fire Department presents employees with meritorious awards

Posted on: February 8, 2017
airbag recall

Airbag Recall: North Texas

Posted on: February 7, 2017
software upgrade

Mesquite Library Services to be temporarily interupted by software upgrade

Posted on: February 7, 2017
12348042_1005630442834971_7312284517350208487_n.jpg

Mesquite Animal Services offers half-price adoption special

Posted on: February 7, 2017
BPOC graduation

Mesquite Police Department graduates five recruits from its academy

Posted on: February 2, 2017
Chamber of Commerce dinner

Mesquite presents city update and annual employee awards

Posted on: February 1, 2017
Preservation Dallas Lawrence house pics 014 (640x427) (400x267).jpg

Opal Lawrence Historical Park presents “Be Mine @ the Park”

Posted on: February 1, 2017
code ambassadors

Mesquite to host open house on Code Ambassadors program

Posted on: January 24, 2017
Town Hall Tuesdays

Mesquite Town Hall Tuesday on solid waste services to be held January 31

Posted on: January 23, 2017
dog

Mesquite Animal Services offers “New Year, New Addition” adoption special

Posted on: January 17, 2017
library

Mesquite Public Libraries closed for staff development on January 27

Posted on: January 17, 2017
social media icons

Social media share icons added to City website for video clips

Posted on: January 13, 2017
2017-Mesquite Police Officers-cowboy hats.jpg

Mesquite Police Officers begin wearing cowboy hats

Posted on: January 13, 2017

City offices closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Posted on: January 9, 2017
polar plunge

Mesquite to host Special Olympics Texas Polar Plunge

Posted on: January 9, 2017
tree recycling

Mesquite offers guidelines for Christmas tree recycling

Posted on: December 27, 2016
Police badge

Plan ahead: Don’t drink and drive

Posted on: December 27, 2016
Happy holidays

Mesquite offers holiday message and recap of 2016 community programs

Posted on: December 22, 2016
celebrate legally

Mesquite urges citizens to celebrate safely this holiday season

Posted on: December 22, 2016
image001.png

STAR Transit announces limited schedule for the holidays

Posted on: December 21, 2016

Mesquite to launch new Housing Division Homelessness Program

Posted on: December 21, 2016
Police car

Mesquite City Council approves police lateral transfer program

Posted on: December 20, 2016
Real Texas Service

Mesquite employees honored as Real. Texas. Service. Champions

Posted on: December 20, 2016
happy holidays

City offices closed for Christmas and New Year holidays

Posted on: December 16, 2016
Water rates

Four cities unite to request water rate relief

Posted on: December 14, 2016
officer reads to child

Mesquite to host free Gift of Reading event on December 21 and 22

Posted on: December 13, 2016
rasp girl with ball (951x1280).jpg

RASP Winter Camps offered during Christmas break

Posted on: December 9, 2016
PD Exterior with Sign (450x299).jpg

MPD reminds residents to use Safe Exchange Zone

Posted on: December 9, 2016

Arctic cold front expected for North Texas

Posted on: December 7, 2016
Fire department logo (202x300).jpg

Mesquite Fire Department accepting firefighter applications

Posted on: December 7, 2016
Christmas in the Park

Mesquite’s Christmas in the Park has been rescheduled to December 10 and 11

Posted on: December 1, 2016
4 Real Texas Giving luncheon Field Services (1280x908).jpg

City of Mesquite employees donate nearly $36,000 to local charities

Posted on: November 29, 2016
Christmas in the Park

Mesquite’s Christmas in the Park offers food trucks and Santa Cop support

Posted on: November 29, 2016
police badge

Mesquite Police Department offers holiday driving safety tips

Posted on: November 22, 2016
thanksgiving feast

City offices and STAR Transit closed for Thanksgiving holiday

Posted on: November 21, 2016
Shop More, Drive Less [Mall].jpg

Mesquite offers alternate travel routes to ease holiday traffic congestion

Posted on: November 21, 2016
santa with little girl

Mesquite’s Christmas in the Park returns with family favorites

Posted on: November 21, 2016
clerk of the year

Mesquite Municipal Court announces Court Clerk of the Year

Posted on: November 16, 2016
girls on podium

Mesquite youth place first in NFL Punt Pass & Kick sectional competition

Posted on: November 16, 2016
woman making parade float

Mesquite’s Christmas in the Park offers new activities and entertainment

Posted on: November 16, 2016

City of Mesquite seeks citizen input with online survey

Posted on: November 14, 2016
Town Hall Tuesdays

City of Mesquite Town Hall Tuesday set for November 15

Posted on: November 10, 2016
marines

Mesquite Cares program continues with great success

Posted on: November 8, 2016
Recycling a television

Mesquite Recycles Day is November 12

Posted on: November 8, 2016
STAR Transit.png

STAR Transit celebrates Rider Appreciation Week, November 14 - 18

Posted on: November 8, 2016
santa and Mrs. Claus

Mesquite celebrates 30 years of Christmas in the Park

Posted on: November 7, 2016
Mesquite Chamber of Commerce

Mesquite Chamber Business After Hours to host toy and food drive

Posted on: November 3, 2016
kids in costumes

Mesquite Police Department offers Halloween Safety Tips

Posted on: October 28, 2016
Real texas heroes invitation

Mesquite community to recognize public safety professionals on November 6

Posted on: October 25, 2016

City implements necessary water utility rate increase

Posted on: October 24, 2016
David Balyeat

Mesquite Mayor’s Bi-Monthly Prayer Breakfast will be November 3

Posted on: October 21, 2016
staff showing new open government website

City of Mesquite expands government transparency platform

Posted on: October 18, 2016
Paraolympian

City of Mesquite will honor 2016 Paralympic Games athletes tonight

Posted on: October 17, 2016
drug take back event

Mesquite participates in National Take-Back Initiative

Posted on: October 14, 2016
Pink towers

Mesquite goes pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Posted on: October 13, 2016
Mesquite seniors recognized for reading initiative

Mesquite ISD Board recognizes Goodbar Adults 50+ reading initiative support

Posted on: October 12, 2016
Technicolor fun run

2016 BB&T Amazing Technicolor 5K to be held on October 22

Posted on: October 11, 2016
Barn sale

HMI to host Barn Bash and Treasures Barn Sale

Posted on: October 7, 2016
Book Sale

Shop the Friends of the Mesquite Library Book Sale

Posted on: October 7, 2016
Recycling Fashion show

Keep Mesquite Beautiful to host Recycling Fashion Show

Posted on: October 7, 2016

TxDOT to open I-635 TEXpress Lanes

Posted on: October 3, 2016
Certificate of Excellence

Mesquite receives Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting

Posted on: October 3, 2016
Child getting fingerprinted

Mesquite to host National Night Out events on October 4

Posted on: September 29, 2016

Mesquite ISD’s School Bus Stop Arm Enforcement Program Goes Live

Posted on: September 23, 2016
Sounds in the Square concerts

Mesquite offers Sounds in the Square concert series

Posted on: September 22, 2016

Mesquite Police Santa Cop Toy Parade

Posted on: September 19, 2016
water leak cartwright.jpg

Water leak near Cartwright Road and Paula Lane

Posted on: September 17, 2016
Annaliesia Salazar

Mesquite High School student competes at First Tee Open at Pebble Beach

Posted on: September 16, 2016
Leash free zone

Mesquite’s Leash Free Zone competes for prize funds

Posted on: September 16, 2016

North Texas Municipal Water District Joins National Imagine a Day Without Water Campaign

Posted on: September 15, 2016
Woman receiving the Yellow Rose Clerk award

Mesquite City Secretary receives 2016 Yellow Rose Clerk of the Year award

Posted on: September 12, 2016
Seniors (1280x865).jpg

September is National Senior Center Month

Posted on: September 12, 2016
firefighters and truck

Mesquite Fire Department announces rank promotions

Posted on: September 8, 2016
9-9-16 Officer Artesi going to shake hands 4x2.jpg

“Back the Blue, Bring a Book” drive produces over 700 donations

Posted on: August 12, 2016
9-8-16 and 9-9-16 Friday Night Lights-web story.jpg

City of Mesquite supports MISD Football

Posted on: September 8, 2016
Road repair

Mesquite City Council approves second list of streets to be repaired with bond funds

Posted on: September 7, 2016
Real Texas Service.jpg

Mesquite honors employees as Real. Texas. Service. Champions

Posted on: September 7, 2016
Town Hall Tuesday meeting

Mesquite will host Town Hall Tuesday on September 13

Posted on: September 7, 2016
Freedom Park

Mesquite recognizes 15th anniversary of 9/11 with new Mesquite Freedom Park

Posted on: September 6, 2016
Perot Tech Truck

Perot Museum TECH Truck to visit the Mesquite Main Library

Posted on: September 1, 2016
IMG_2764.JPG

September is National Preparedness Month

Posted on: September 1, 2016
man and child in library

Mesquite Main Library offers Reading Buddies program

Posted on: August 31, 2016
Freedom Park

Mesquite Freedom Park dedication planned for September 11

Posted on: August 30, 2016
Mobile app picture

Mesquite announces new mobile app

Posted on: August 29, 2016

City of Mesquite offices closed on September 5

Posted on: August 29, 2016
STAR Transit

STAR Transit closed for Labor Day

Posted on: August 29, 2016
woman feeding cats

Mesquite Animal Shelter announces new operating hours

Posted on: August 23, 2016
Sam Horwitz

Mesquite Mayor’s Bi-Monthly Prayer Breakfast features 9/11 survivor

Posted on: August 23, 2016
School Bus

Back to school safety tips for drivers

Posted on: August 18, 2016
Lifeguards

Mesquite announces its Lifeguard of the Year recipients

Posted on: August 12, 2016
Purchasing staff with award

Mesquite receives Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award

Posted on: August 11, 2016
kids swim team

Marlins Swim Team recognized at City Council meeting

Posted on: August 9, 2016

Mesquite offers reduced fee back-to-school immunizations and extended hours

Posted on: August 8, 2016
school bus

Mesquite supports new safety program for students on school buses

Posted on: August 5, 2016
Dallas County Health and Human Services logo

DCHHS reports the 15th and 16th human cases of West Nile virus

Posted on: August 4, 2016
Mesquite red barn

Historic Mesquite, Inc. to host Barn Sale Bash

Posted on: August 2, 2016

Mesquite authorizes development incentive agreement with United Parcel Service

Posted on: August 1, 2016
kids at park

Mesquite Police Department celebrates inaugural summer camp for kids

Posted on: August 1, 2016

Mesquite Utility Billing Office to close temporarily August 12 - 14

Posted on: August 1, 2016
Mesquite Police Logo-3x4 Badge 50 yr transp (323x450) (215x300).jpg

Mesquite Police Department accepting 2016 Citizens Police Academy applications

Posted on: July 29, 2016
Mesquite Police Officer reads with student-file photo2 (1200x713).jpg

Mesquite Police Department announces “Back the Blue, Bring a Book”

Posted on: July 29, 2016
Mesquite Police Logo-3x4 Badge 50 yr transp (288x400).jpg

Mesquite Police Department warns against phone scammers

Posted on: July 26, 2016
image005.jpg

DCHHS to hold informational meeting on Zika virus

Posted on: July 25, 2016
10-13-12 AMD-volunteer-kids (1280x853).jpg

Addressing Mesquite Day deadlines extended

Posted on: July 25, 2016
Spread the love group donation

Mesquite’s Finance Department helps Spread the Love

Posted on: July 22, 2016

Mesquite announces changes to online data of police and fire response calls

Posted on: July 21, 2016

Mesquite announces results of pay audit for executive level employees

Posted on: July 19, 2016
Family with dog

Mesquite to participate in Clear the Shelters adoption day

Posted on: July 15, 2016
mosquito

Mesquite reminds the public to use the four D’s of mosquito protection

Posted on: July 15, 2016

Mesquite offers safe play option of new Pokémon Go game

Posted on: July 14, 2016

Dallas Chapter of the Assist the Officer Foundation

Posted on: July 8, 2016

Mesquite budget presentation videos are available online

Posted on: July 8, 2016
Town Hall Tuesday

Town Hall Tuesday to be held July 12

Posted on: July 7, 2016
Man with road map

Mesquite posts Gus Thomasson Road Project videos online

Posted on: July 6, 2016
Playful City Award

Mesquite recognized with a Playful City USA designation

Posted on: July 6, 2016
Boy hugging dog

Mesquite Animal Shelter celebrates local pet rescue agencies

Posted on: July 5, 2016
Path[1].jpg

Mesquite Fire Department accepting 2016 Citizens' Fire Academy applications

Posted on: June 30, 2016

City of Mesquite offices closed on July 4

Posted on: June 28, 2016

Fireworks prohibited within Mesquite city limits

Posted on: June 28, 2016
Meeting notice

Public meeting to be held on Gus Thomasson Road Reconstruction

Posted on: June 24, 2016
Group of hands for with clean air tips

Ten tips for Clean Air Action Day

Posted on: June 24, 2016
Town Hall Tuesday meeting

Mesquite Town Hall Tuesday available online

Posted on: June 22, 2016

Mesquite Symphony Orchestra

Posted on: December 12, 2014

Christmas in the Park Update

Posted on: December 7, 2014

Mesquite Community Band Concert

Posted on: December 5, 2014

Homeowner Shoots at Burglary Suspects

Posted on: November 25, 2014
Mesquite Utility App.jpg

New phone app offers easy way for water utility customers to pay their bill

Posted on: November 21, 2014

Thanksgiving holiday recycling and trash pick up schedule

Posted on: November 21, 2014

New City Hall and Municipal Court hours announced

Posted on: November 21, 2014
map

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

Posted on: November 21, 2014

Tree lighting in Heritage Square to be held December 2

Posted on: November 21, 2014
CITP Logo.jpg

Mesquite prepares Westlake Park for Christmas event

Posted on: November 20, 2014

Mesquite Police Department Partners with Nextdoor

Posted on: November 18, 2014

City announces new tiered water and sewer rates

Posted on: November 3, 2014

Mesquite announces once per week outdoor watering beginning September 1

Posted on: August 29, 2014

Library Events

Posted on: August 15, 2014

Mesquite to host public awareness meetings on new STAR Transit in September

Posted on: August 14, 2014

City Council meeting agendas and minutes are available online

Posted on: August 11, 2014

Outdoor Water Restrictions

Posted on: May 1, 2014