Spread the Love launches to feed kids this summer

The City of Mesquite has launched its annual Spread the Love campaign to help feed kids over the summer break.Residents are invited to donate jars of peanut butter and jelly during the collection campaign which runs through Labor Day, Sept. 4, 2023.This y...

Mayor of Mesquite challenges kids to read 1,000 pages this summer

Mayor Daniel Alemán invites all Mesquite kids ages 5-12 to join the Mesquite Mayor 1,000-Page Reading Challenge this summer.The challenge, which coincides with the Mesquite Public Library System’s Summer Reading Club, will run from Ju...

Mesquite to host Memorial Day remembrance service

The City of Mesquite will host a Memorial Day service on Monday, May 29, at the Mesquite Veterans Memorial, 425 S. Galloway Ave.The brief program will honor the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. The service will begin...

Historic Mesquite, Inc. to offer free admission to active-duty military and family members

Historic Mesquite, Inc. (HMI) is joining other museums across the country to offer free admission this summer to active-duty military personnel and their families.

HMI has participated for several years in the Blue Star Museum program, a collaboration betw...

Movies in the Park and “Touch-A-Truck” on May 19

Mesquite Parks and Recreation presents Movies in the Park and “Touch-A-Truck” on Friday, May 19 at Paschall Park, 1001 New Market Road.

The evening kicks off with “Touch-A-Truck” followed by Disney Pixar’s ...

Mesquite City Council approves zoning for General Dynamics manufacturing plant

The Mesquite City Council unanimously approved a zoning change that would allow General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) to move forward with a new manufacturing plant in Mesquite.

The facility, in the Mesquite 635 industrial park near the inte...

‘Leak alerts’ now available on City of Mesquite’s WaterSmart service

The “leak alerts” feature of WaterSmart is now available for all City of Mesquite residents.

WaterSmart, a free online service, offers residents detailed information about how to understand and manage household water use, detect potential leaks, and get th...

Mesquite’s first spray pad opens at Clay Mathis Park

The City of Mesquite has officially opened its very first spray pad, the Spray Zone at Clay Mathis Park, 2181 Clay Mathis Road.

A spray pad is an interactive playground with various water features such as nozzles that spray water upward from a deck and whi...

Mesquite officials install historical marker honoring Depression-era conservation camp

If you look closely, you can still see traces of pasture contouring in the land at 402 E. Kimbrough St. in Mesquite.  Today, it’s the baseball fields at Mesquite High School, but during the Great Depression, it was a site of a historic ...

Mesquite Police Department presents Meritorious Awards

Mesquite, TX – April 21, 2023 – Each year, the Mesquite Police Department honors its employees through a presentation of awards for superior public service to the Mesquite community. On April 17, top awards were presented to Jeremy Epp...

Mesquite earns Arbor Day Foundation ‘Tree City USA’ designation again

For the 33^rd consecutive year, the City of Mesquite has been named a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation.

Mesquite has the 10^th longest tenure in the Tree City USA program of any city in Texas. Started in 1976, the Tree City USA program is sponsored ...

City of Mesquite offers WaterSmart to allow residents to track water usage

The City of Mesquite has partnered with WaterSmart to offer residents detailed information about household water use.

WaterSmart is a free online service that provides tools to understand and manage water use, detect potential leaks, and get the most value...

Mesquite Parks and Recreation to host Pond Hopper Nation – Kids Fishing Event

Mesquite Parks and Recreation, in partnership with Pond Hopper Nation, will host a free family fishing event for ages 4-17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 22, at City Lake Park, 403 S. Galloway Ave. 

The first 100 children in attendance ...

Mesquite Library Services earns 2022 Achievement of Excellence Award

Mesquite, TX – April 12, 2023 – The Mesquite Public Library System is a proud recipient of the 2022 Achievement of Library Excellence Award presented by the Texas Municipal Library Directors (TMLDA). Only 73 out of 542 Texas public lib...

Mesquite Arts Center presents “Healing Waters” art exhibition in April

Mesquite, TX – March 30, 2023 – The Mesquite Arts Center, in partnership with the international artist group known as Take Me to the River, will present the exhibition “Healing Waters” from April 3 to June 24. Take ...

Doggy Derby Day returns to Opal Lawrence Historical Park

(Mesquite, TX – March 29, 2023) – Doggy Derby Day at the Opal Lawrence Historical Park is back this spring. Bring your pups to the 13+ acre historical park between 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on April 22 for a day of fun and frolics. 

 This free, Kent...

City Council approves Downtown Façade Improvement Grant

Mesquite, TX – March 10, 2023 – Another Downtown Mesquite building will soon receive an update made possible by the Downtown Mesquite Façade Improvement Grant program.

The property at 200 W. Davis St., owned by the Watts Fami...

Susan Cluse to join City of Mesquite as Assistant City Manager

Mesquite, TX –  March 7, 2023 –  Susan Cluse, current City Manager for the City of Balch Springs, will assume the role of Assistant City Manager with the City of Mesquite effective July 1, 2023. 

“I ...

A message from City Manager Cliff Keheley

Mesquite, TX - March 3, 2023 - Last night, severe weather moved through the region and had the potential to cause serious damage.  Fortunately, the impacts to Mesquite were minimal. 

Several questions have been raised about the use of eme...

Mesquite places crash barrier into service to protect first responders

Mesquite, TX – March 3, 2023 – The Mesquite Fire Department rolled out an innovative new unit to make the city’s highways safer while emergency personnel are responding to incidents.

The truck-mounted crash b...

Entries sought for the 65th annual Rodeo Parade

Mesquite, TX – Feb. 27, 2023 – The City of Mesquite Parks & Recreation Department presents the 65^th annual Rodeo Parade. Decorated floats, dance groups, community organizations, school clubs, and more will be marching through Downtown Mesquite startin...

Mesquite Fire Department presents employees with Meritorious Awards

Mesquite, TX – Feb. 24, 2023 – Each year, the Mesquite Fire Department honors its employees through a presentation of awards for superior public service to the Mesquite community. On Feb. 20, top awards were presented to Battalion Chie...

Connect with Us

The City of Mesquite recently expanded its communication options to help citizens stay engaged and active in our community. The following are a few of the new additions.

• Call Center – The City is open 24/7. Get easy access to city information, se...

Mesquite Business Retention and Expansion Task Force recognizes local businesses

Mesquite, TX – Feb. 14, 2023 – The Mesquite Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) Task Force presented seven awards on Jan. 19 at the Mesquite Chamber of Commerce Luncheon. The BRE Awards honored Mesquite bu...

Mesquite to host masquerade-themed Daddy Daughter Dance

Mesquite, TX – Feb. 14, 2023 – Mesquite Parks and Recreation Department will host the 2023 Masquerade-themed Daddy Daughter Dance on Saturday, Feb. 18, at the Mesquite Convention Center, 1700 Rodeo Drive. Participants will sha...

Mesquite to host State of the Community event

Mesquite, TX – Feb. 7, 2023 – This year’s State of the Community event will be held on Thursday, Feb. 16, at 5:30 p.m. at the Mesquite Arts Center, 1527 N. Galloway Ave. The public is invited and encouraged to attend...

Mesquite Main Library offers new study rooms

Mesquite, TX – Feb. 7, 2023 – The Mesquite Main Library, 300 W. Grubb Drive, now offers four study rooms to provide a quiet place for reading, studying, or research. The three small rooms and one larger room were constructed i...

City weather closures for 2/1/2023

Wednesday, Feb. 1: Due to ongoing weather conditions, Mesquite's city offices and facilities will be closed Wednesday, Feb. 1. Trash: No brush pick-up and Convenience Center will be closedMunicipal Court closed and dockets will be rescheduledLibr...

City weather closures and Ice Camp

Celebrate Safely

Mesquite, TX - Dec. 30, 2022 - As you plan for the New Year 's Eve holiday, please celebrate safely. The possession and use of fireworks in Mesquite are illegal, as is discharging firearms into the air. The penalties for fireworks and gu...

City holiday closures on Jan. 2

Mesquite, TX - Dec. 30, 2022 - City offices and facilities will be closed for the New Year holiday on Jan. 2 except for the Mesquite Metro Airport and the Animal Shelter. No trash or recycling will be collected. Collection will resume on residents&apo...

City of Mesquite employees donate nearly $40,000 to local charities

Mesquite, TX – Dec. 27, 2022 – City of Mesquite employees raised almost $40,000 for local charities as a part of the 2022 Real. Texas. Giving. Campaign. In the past five years City employees have donated nearly $250,000 throug...

City of Mesquite offers new emergency alerts system

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Dec. 20, 2022 – The City of Mesquite now offers a way to sign up for emergency and general information and weather alerts. Mesquite Alerts, powered by CodeRED, is a high-speed emergency mass notification service...

City of Mesquite offers new payment system

Mesquite, TX – Dec. 13, 2022 – The City of Mesquite now offers a more secure, convenient, and user-friendly online payment system for its customers. The new and improved system provides many benefits to customers for fast bill pay. The...

TxDOT and Mesquite to complete Lawson Road safety improvements in February

Mesquite, TX – Dec. 12, 2022 – The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the City of Mesquite have begun safety improvements along Lawson Road between Milam Road and Cartwright Road.  Motorists will soon notice the ad...

Huntington Industrial announces construction of a 532,972 square-foot development in Mesquite

Mesquite, TX – Dec. 7, 2022 – Huntington Industrial Partners has officially announced the construction of a 532,972 square-foot, three-building development in one of the region’s most active industrial submarkets.

635 Military Parkway in Mesquite is expect...

Mesquite launches new Spanish Facebook account

Mesquite, TX – Dec. 2, 2022 – The City of Mesquite launched a new Spanish language Facebook page this week. The new channel gives the City a way to connect directly with Hispanic residents by highlighting news and events exclusively in...

Shop Mesquite this holiday season

Mesquite, TX – Nov. 17, 2022 – With the holiday shopping season approaching, the City of Mesquite is encouraging citizens to shop local and shop Mesquite. Shopping at businesses and eating at restaurants in Mesquite helps business owne...

Mesquite celebrates with Real. Texas. Holidays.

Small Business Saturday (and Carols & Cocoa): Nov. 26 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Join your friends and hometown businesses in Downtown Mesquite Texas for Small Business Saturday. Enjoy holiday shopping, festive surroundings, and more while you support loc...

Annual Christmas in the Park

Mesquite, TX – Nov. 14, 2022 – To kick off the holiday season, Mesquite Parks and Recreation’s annual Christmas in the Park, is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 3, and Sunday, Dec. 4, from 2 to 7 p.m. at Westlake Park, 601 Gross ...

Mesquite boil water order lifted

Mesquite, TX – Nov. 11, 2022 –  The City of Mesquite has lifted a boil water notice that was issued on Nov. 9.  Samples collected on Wednesday have been tested and confirm that water is safe for drinking and cooking.&...

Update – Mesquite issues boil water notice to water customers

Mesquite, TX – Nov. 10, 2022 – On Nov. 9, the City of Mesquite advised all water customers in Kaufman County served by the Markout Water Supply system to boil drinking water and water used for cooking until further notice. Mesquite Uti...

Mesquite issues boil water notice to water customers

Mesquite, TX – November 9, 2022 – 2 p.m. – The City of Mesquite is advising all water customers in Kaufman County served by the Markout Water Supply system to boil drinking water and water used for cooking until further notic...

Mesquite Town Hall Tuesday on economic development to be held on Nov. 15

Mesquite, TX – Nov. 8, 2022 – The City of Mesquite will host its next Town Hall Tuesday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 15 at Mesquite City Hall, 757 N. Galloway Ave. Information will be provided about the services provided by the Econo...

Mesquite to host Veterans Day celebration on Nov. 5

Mesquite, TX – Oct. 31, 2022 – The City of Mesquite, in partnership with American Legion Post 504 and VFW Post 8785, will host a Veterans Day celebration on Saturday, Nov. 5 at Mesquite Veterans Memorial, 403 S Gallow...

Mesquite invites the public to celebrate Arbor Day on Nov. 4

Mesquite, TX – October 27, 2022 – Keep Mesquite Beautiful, Inc. (KMB) will host a public Arbor Day event at 10 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 4 at Hanby Elementary School, located at 480 Gross Road. The event will include a performance from the ...

Mesquite holds ribbon cutting event for Latimore Park

Mesquite, TX – Oct. 24, 2022 – The City of Mesquite officially opened Latimore Park, 1025 N. Bryan Ave, on Saturday, Oct. 22, with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Latimore Park was built to meet the needs of children living in the Mesquite ...

Dallas County election to be held on Nov. 8

Mesquite, Tx – Oct. 14, 2022 – Dallas County will be holding an election on Nov. 8. The following information provides the early voting and Election Day voting schedule.

Early Voting:Monday – Saturday, Oct. 25 – 29 &...

Mesquite PumpkinFest to be held on Oct. 15

Mesquite, TX – Oct. 6, 2022 – The 19^th annual Pumpkinfest will be held on Saturday, Oct. 15 from noon to 5 p.m. at Paschall Park, 1001 New Market Road. This family-friendly event features a community stage with performances, k...

Update on South Mesquite sewer main failure

South Mesquite sewer main failure

Mesquite, TX – Oct. 4, 2022 – The City of Mesquite experienced a domestic wastewater spill from a 30-inch sewer main located at 3500 Lawson Road this morning. The wastewater spill began at approximately 11:45 a.m. The volume spilled wa...

Mesquite hosts 18th Addressing Mesquite Day

Mesquite, TX – Oct. 4, 2022 – On Saturday, Oct. 1, more than 600 volunteers came together throughout Mesquite to complete 70 home projects for residents in need. Addressing Mesquite Day (AMD) happens every year and focuses on home repa...

City of Mesquite responds to structure fire

Mesquite, TX – September 30, 2022 – The Mesquite Fire Department responded to a multiple alarm structure fire at 2:34 a.m. this morning at the Tradewind Apartments, 2120 Tradewind Drive, with a total of 13 fire units, 35 firef...

City of Mesquite Announces Water Rate Increase

Mesquite, TX –  September 28, 2022 –   The City of Mesquite will implement a 9% increase in water rates effective October 1, 2022.  The rate adjustment is due to a 13% increase in the cost of water supplied b...

Two Downtown Mesquite nominees named statewide award finalists

Mesquite, TX – Sept. 27, 2022 – Two Downtown Mesquite nominees have been named finalists in the Texas Downtown President’s Awards program. Mesquite BBQ is a finalist for Best Downtown Business and Front Street Station is in t...

Bruton Sports Complex Bridge update

Mesquite, TX – Sept. 27, 2022 –  As a result of the flooding caused by the torrential rainfall on August 22^nd, the pedestrian bridge over South Mesquite Creek in the Bruton Sports Complex was washed downstream. Flood waters ca...

Mesquite’s Clear the Shelter event places 50 animals in new homes

Mesquite, TX – Sept. 13, 2022 – Mesquite Animal Services placed 50 animals in new homes during the Clear the Shelter adoption event on Saturday, Aug. 27. Adoption fees were waived for the day as part of the nationwide event. All adopte...

Mesquite to host 9/11 Memorial at Freedom Park

Mesquite, TX – Sept. 6, 2022 - The City of Mesquite invites the public to attend a 9/11 Memorial Ceremony at Mesquite Freedom Park, 1527 N. Galloway Ave. The event will be held at 2 p.m. on Sept. 11. The program will include The Mesquit...

Guts and Gory Zombie Run & Challenge

Mesquite, TX – Sept. 2, 2022 - Experience a zombie apocalypse at the Guts and Gory Zombie Run and Challenge on Sept. 17 at Camp Rorie Galloway, located at 3100 Lawson Road. The race will consist of pre-scheduled groups beginning at 10 a.m.&n...

Mesquite celebrates opening of newly reconstructed Town East Blvd

Mesquite, TX – August 30, 2022 – The City of Mesquite and Dallas County officials celebrated the reopening of a reconstructed portion of Town East Blvd today. Both organizations participated in upgrading the strength of the pavement of...

Mesquite Mayor Daniel Alemán, Jr. expresses sympathy and gratitude after historic rain event

Mesquite, TX – Aug. 23, 2022 -  Mayor Daniel Alemán, Jr., expressed his sympathy today for the loss of life and thanked City staff for their response in this statement today. 

“Yesterday, our city experience...

Animal Shelter temporarily closed due to severe weather

Mesquite, TX - Aug. 2, 2022 - Due to heavy rains and flooding in the facility, the Animal Shelter at 1650 Gross Road is closed until further notice. If residents need to reclaim pets, please call 972-216-6283 for assistance.

Severe Weather Street Closures

Mesquite - TX - Aug. 22, 2022 - Mesquite is experiencing high water issues throughout the city. Many roads will be closed for several hours until water levels go down. Residents are encouraged to drive slow and not enter areas where water is high.&nbs...

Mesquite approves five cent tax rate reduction

Mesquite, TX – August 16, 2022 – The City of Mesquite approved the 2022-23 Budget at its August 15 meeting which includes a tax rate of .65814. This tax rate is 5 cents below the current tax rate. 

“This budget reflec...

The City Welcomes Students Back to School

Mesquite, TX –  August 9, 2022 –   On Tuesday, August 9, police officers, firefighters, and members of the city helped welcome Mesquite ISD students back to school for the 2022 - 2023 school year.  

Mesquite P...

Residents and Businesses Reminded to Practice Voluntary Water Conservation

Mesquite, TX – July 28, 2022 – The City of Mesquite is asking residents and businesses to conserve water voluntarily due to continued unseasonably hot temperatures and a lack of rainfall. As a result, residents and businesses are remin...

Mesquite Approves Construction 235-acre Retail and Business Development

Mesquite, TX –  August 2, 2022 –   The City of Mesquite has approved a 235-acre retail and business development. Located on the north side of IH-20 between Lasater and Lawson Roads, the development will offer...

Mesquite makes improvements to McWhorter School Park

Mesquite, TX –  July 25, 2022 – Just in time for National Park and Recreation Month, the City of Mesquite is rolling out improvements to McWhorter School Park.

The project renews and refreshes the park and makes way for two new...

City of Mesquite receives Certificate of Distinction award

The City of Mesquite has been awarded the Certificate of Distinction from the Government Treasurers’ Organization of Texas (GTOT) for maintaining a comprehensive written investment policy that fully complies with the Texas Public Funds Investmen...

Mesquite to hold Budget Workshop on July 23

Mesquite, TX – July 18, 2022 – On July 23, the Mesquite City Council will hold their annual Budget Workshop at City Hall, 757 N. Galloway Ave, in Training Rooms A and B from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Presentations will include details on City p...

Mesquite begins enforcement of coin-operated amusement devices ordinance

Mesquite, TX – July 18, 2022 – In litigation recently concluded, the City of Mesquite successfully defended the Coin-Operated Amusement Devices Ordinance passed in October 2020 and has started enforcement. The ordinance limits location...

Mesquite to host Town Hall Tuesday on July 19

Mesquite, TX - July 15, 2022 - The City of Mesquite is hosting a town hall meeting on Tuesday, July 19, at Mesquite City Hall, 757 N. Galloway Ave in Training Rooms A & B, beginning at 7 p.m. to provide an update on the City’s current budget...

Mesquite Offers Summer Events for July 2022

Mesquite, TX –  July 8, 2022 – Summer fun is going strong in the City of Mesquite with a variety of family friendly events over the next month, including special activities to celebrate National Park and Recreation Month.&...

Mesquite begins Trash Cart Program

Mesquite, TX – July 11, 2022 – Last summer, the Mesquite City Council passed revisions to the Solid Waste Ordinance in accordance with the actions recommended by the Clean City Initiative Committee. One of these revisions includes the ...

Mesquite enforces fire works and celebratory gunfire laws on Independence Day

Mesquite, TX – July 6, 2022 – Over the Fourth of July weekend, the City of Mesquite Police and Fire Department proactively helped residents enjoy safe celebrations by conducting specialized patrols regarding illegal fire works and Driv...

Mesquite launches annual Spread the Love food drive

Mesquite, TX – June 23, 2022 – The City of Mesquite has launched its annual “Spread the Love” summer food drive. The food drive accepts financial donations as well as peanut butter and jelly to help feed children in...

Mesquite seeks input through 2023 Budget Priorities Citizen Survey

Mesquite, TX – June 21, 2022 – The City of Mesquite is conducting a Budget Priorities Survey to gain input from citizens on programs and services. The survey is open to the public from June 20 through July 10. Visit www.cityofmesquite....

Mesquite amends Parking Ordinance to enable increased enforcement

Mesquite, TX – June 21, 2022 – The Mesquite City Council approved amendments to the current Parking Ordinance to assist with greater enforcement at the June 20 City Council meeting. The amendments allow other City officials other than ...

Downtown Mesquite earns 2022 Main Street America National Accreditation

Mesquite, TX –  June 17, 2022 – For the third consecutive year, Downtown Mesquite has earned the prestigious Accredited Main Street America program designation. 

Main Street America, founded in 1980, focuses on preserv...

Mesquite hosts Sound the Alarm event on June 18

Mesquite, TX -  June 16, 2022 - On Saturday, June 18, 2022, from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. the City of Mesquite will host a smoke detector installation event at Evans Recreation Center, 1116 Hillcrest St, Mesquite, TX 75149. 

United Mega Care and t...

Solid Waste Ordinance to help beautify Mesquite

Mesquite, TX – June 6, 2022 – As part of Mesquite’s Clean City Initiative, the City Council approved new requirements for its solid waste customers last summer to help beautify Mesquite through the reduction of scattered tras...

Mesquite awards contract to begin construction of Copeland Park

Mesquite, TX – June 6, 2022 – The Mesquite City Council awarded a construction contract tonight for the new 11-acre Copeland Park. The park, located at Creek Crossing Road and Mesquite Valley Road, will be developed in phases. Construc...

Mesquite hosts Memorial Day service

Mesquite, TX – June 1, 2022 – The City of Mesquite hosted a Memorial Day Service on Monday, May 30, at the Mesquite Veterans Memorial. The brief program honored the men and women who died while serving in the United States mil...

Motley Park updates completed

Mesquite, TX – May 19, 2022 – The City of Mesquite's Motley Park, 4000 Moon Drive, recently received an update to the multi-use court.  The outdated and underutilized tennis court was converted to a Futsal co...

Mesquite’s City Lake Aquatic Center adjusts hours due to nationwide shortage of lifeguards

Mesquite, TX – May 17, 2022 -   Due to a nationwide shortage of lifeguards, pool hours will be adjusted for the summer in Mesquite. The City Lake Aquatic Center, located at 200 Parkview Street, will operate Thursday &a...

Mesquite to host Memorial Day service

Mesquite, TX - May 16, 2022 - The City of Mesquite will host a Memorial Day Service on Monday, May 30, at the Mesquite Veterans Memorial, 425 S. Galloway Ave. The brief program will honor the men and women who died while serving in the United States milit...

Mayor Daniel Alemán proclaims May 15 – 21 National Public Works Week

Mesquite, TX – May 18, 2022 – At the May 16 City Council meeting, Mayor Daniel Aléman proclaimed May 15-21, 2022 as National Public Works Week in the City of Mesquite.  In honor of th...

Mesquite kicks off summer with Touch-A-Truck and Movies in the Park

Mesquite, TX – May 13, 2022 – At 7 p.m. on May 20, the Mesquite Parks and Recreation Department is kicking off the summer fun with Touch-A-Truck and Movies in the Park at Paschall Park, 1001 New Market Road. Touch-A-Truck, an ...

Keep Mesquite Beautiful hosts successful Trash Bash

Mesquite, TX – May 11, 2022 – More than 638 volunteers collected about 288 bags, containing nearly 4,800 pounds of litter from 30 locations around Mesquite, including parks, neighborhoods and retail shopping areas as a part of...

Mesquite City Council Approves Stronger Regulations on Short Term Rentals

Mesquite, TX –  May 3, 2022 – After an increasing number of concerns raised by residents living near short term rental properties, the Mesquite City Council passed a series of measures to address concerns with parking...

Mesquite BRE to Host Third Annual Entrepreneurs Day

The Mesquite Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) Task Force will host an Entrepreneurs Day for entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs on Thursday, May 12, 2022, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Mesquite Arts Center.  

The keynote speaker is Luke...

STAR Transit Celebrates Rider Appreciation Week, April 25-30

Source: STAR Transit

(TERRELL, TX) – April 21, 2022 - STAR Transit celebrates Rider Appreciation Week, April 25–April 30, offering free rides and other giveaways.

“All rides are free, and we’re bringing the Rider Appreciation Week Prize Patrol back,” Kim Br...

Mayor Daniel Alemán proclaims April 18 Go Red for Women Day

Mesquite, TX – September 14, 2020 – Before the April 18 Council Meeting, Mesquite Mayor Daniel Alemán presented a special proclamation to the Heart Board in honor of Go Red for Women Day.

Below is the full proclamati...

Keep Mesquite Beautiful seeks Trash Bash volunteers

Mesquite, TX – April 11, 2022 – Keep Mesquite Beautiful, Inc. (KMB) is seeking volunteers for its community litter cleanup event, Trash Bash, to be held on April 30 from 9 a.m. to noon. Trash Bash is an opportunity for families, neighb...

Mesquite Library Services earns 2021 Achievement of Excellence Award

Mesquite, TX – April 11, 2022 – The Mesquite Public Library System is a proud recipient of the 2021 Achievement of Library Excellence Award presented by the Texas Municipal Library Directors (TMLDA). Only 59 out of 565 Texas public lib...

Mesquite announces new Adopt-a-Spot program

Mesquite, TX – April 6, 2022 – The City of Mesquite in partnership with Keep Mesquite Beautiful, Inc. (KMB) has launched a new Clean City Initiative Program called Adopt-a-Spot. The Adopt-a-Spot program provides opportunities for the e...

Mesquite to hold public input redistricting meeting on March 29

Mesquite, TX – March 21, 2022 – The City of Mesquite will host the first of three public input meetings on Council redistricting on Tuesday, March 29. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. and be held at Florence Recreation Center, 2501 Whi...

Mesquite Chamber of Commerce Executive Director to retire

Mesquite, TX – March 18, 2022 – Mesquite Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Terry McCullar is retiring at the end of April.

McCullar has served as the Chamber’s Executive Director for more than 24 years. Prior to leading t...

Mesquite to hold Council District 1/Mike Anderson Park input meeting

Mesquite, TX – March 17, 2022 – The City of Mesquite and District 1 Councilmember Jeff Casper will host a public meeting on Saturday, March 26, from 1 to 3 p.m. to provide city updates on District 1 and receive citizen input on the des...

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

Mesquite, TX – March 11, 2022 – Mesquite honored four City employees with Real. Texas. Service. Champion awards during the March 7 City Council meeting. The Real. Texas. Service. Champions program celebrates employees who provide exemp...

Elks Auxiliary donates $10,000 to Historic Mesquite, Inc.

Mesquite, TX – March 9, 2022 – The Ladies Auxiliary to the Mesquite Elks Lodge No. 2404 recently presented Historic Mesquite, Inc. (HMI) with a $10,000 donation for the New Hope Church project. New Hope Church was constructed circa 190...

Spring Break DWI enforcement

Mesquite, TX - March 9, 2022 - With Spring Break quickly approaching and the activities ramped up again, it’s more important than ever for motorists to be aware of the importance of roadway safety. That is why the Mesquite Police Department is j...

Mesquite approves additions of the city’s first splash pad, a dog park, and more

Mesquite, TX – March 1, 2022 – Based on resident requests, the City of Mesquite will soon implement improvements to several local parks. The Mesquite City Council passed several items during the Feb. 21 council meeting to allow for fun...

City of Mesquite winter weather closures and cancellations

Mesquite, TX - Feb. 23, 2022 - Due to inclement weather, the City of Mesquite has made the following closures, cancellations and schedule changes.

Wednesday, February 23, the following will close at 6 p.m.All Recreation Centers Main and North Bran...

City of Mesquite announces new Director of Communications

Mesquite, TX – February 16, 2022 – The City of Mesquite has selected Whitney Golin as the new Director of Communications and Marketing effective Feb. 21. Golin brings 25 years of strategic marketing and communications experience to the...

Mesquite libraries closed on Feb. 21 for staff development

Mesquite, TX - February 17, 2022 - The Mesquite Main Library and North Branch Library will both be closed Monday, Feb. 21 for staff development. Both libraries will resume normal hours of operation on Tuesday, Feb. 22. For more information on Mesquite Lib...

STAR Transit Offers Free Rides To Voters

Source: STAR Transit 

TERRELL, Texas—STAR Transit is offering free, round-trip rides to local polling places, encouraging all eligible voters to participate.

The free service is available on the day of the Texas primary elections...

City of Mesquite files lawsuit against Hillcrest Apartments

Mesquite, TX – February 14, 2022 – After months of attempting to obtain improved building conditions and reductions in criminal activity, the City of Mesquite commenced legal proceedings against the owners of Hillcrest Apartments, loca...

Mesquite authorizes design contract for the reconstruction of Faithon P. Lucas, Sr., Boulevard

Mesquite, TX – February 8, 2022 – The Mesquite City Council authorized the preliminary and final design contract of Faithon P. Lucas, Sr., Boulevard last night. The roadway will be realigned and reconstructed from the existing two-lane...

Mesquite City Council approves expanded mental health benefits

Mesquite, TX – February 8, 2022 – The Mesquite City Council adopted unique and expanded employee mental health benefits to address traumatic events during the Feb. 7 City Council Meeting.  The policies and procedures were revi...

The Greatest Dance on Earth to be held on Feb. 19

Mesquite, TX – Feb. 10, 2022 – The Mesquite Parks and Recreation Department will host the annual Daddy Daughter Dance on Saturday, Feb. 19 at the Mesquite Convention Center, 1700 Rodeo Drive.

With a vintage circus theme, the dance is op...

Statement from Mayor Daniel Alemán

The past few days of severe winter weather have made a significant impact on our community.  Businesses and schools were closed and brought our city to a standstill.  Throughout the storm however, our City staff continued to provide serv...

Closures for Saturday, Feb. 5.

The City of Mesquite has evaluated weather conditions for Saturday, Feb. 5 and announced the following closures. 

• All Recreation Centers will be closed. • Westlake Sports Center will be closed. • The ...

City closures and cancellations for Friday, Feb. 4

Mesquite, TX - Feb. 3, 2022 - The City of Mesquite has evaluated weather conditions for Friday, Feb. 4 and announced the following cancellations and closures.

Friday, Feb. 4No trash or recycling collected. Collection will resume on residents' next schedule...

City of Mesquite winter weather closures and cancellations

Mesquite, TX - Feb. 2, 2022 - Due to inclement weather, the City of Mesquite has made the following closures and cancellations.

Wednesday, February 2All Recreation Centers will close at 6 p.m. The North Branch Library will close at 6 p.m.

Wednesday...

Ice Camp offered during inclement weather days

Mesquite, TX - Feb. 2, 2022 -  Looking for a fun and safe place for your kids during MISD school closure? Mesquite Parks and Recreation is offering Ice Camp, a great and affordable option for kids during inclement weather closures. Ice Camp is av...

The Greatest Dance on Earth to be held on Feb. 19

Mesquite, TX – Feb. 1, 2022 – The Mesquite Parks and Recreation Department will host the annual Daddy Daughter Dance on Saturday, Feb. 19 at the Mesquite Convention Center, 1700 Rodeo Drive.

With a vintage circus theme, the dan...

City of Mesquite requests public input through community survey

Mesquite, TX – Feb. 1, 2022 - The City of Mesquite is conducting a Mesquite Community Attitude and Satisfaction Survey to get input from its citizens on programs and services. The survey, administered by ETC Institute, will be open to the public...

Shaun Rabb to speak at Mesquite Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration

Mesquite, TX – January 11, 2022 – On Saturday, Jan. 15, the Mesquite community will honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a day of celebration. Shaun Rabb, award-winning journalist and Fox 4 News anchor, will serve as keyn...

Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade and Community Celebration

Mesquite, TX – January 4, 2022 – On Saturday, Jan. 15, the Mesquite community will honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a day of celebration. Festivities will begin at 10 a.m. with a parade through Dow...

Mesquite to get citizen input through community survey

Mesquite, TX – Dec. 29, 2021 – The City of Mesquite will conduct a Mesquite Community Attitude and Satisfaction Survey to get input from its citizens on programs and services. The survey will be administered by ETC Institute, ...

Mesquite installs Councilmembers Casper and Vidler; Green selected as Mayor Pro Tem and Boroughs to

Mesquite, TX – Dec. 21, 2021 – Prior to the Dec. 20 Mesquite City Council Meeting, Jeff Casper, Place 1 and Jennifer Vidler, Place 3, were installed as newly elected Councilmembers during a swearing-in ceremony and Mayor Daniel Alem&am...

BRE Task Force presents Awards at Mesquite Chamber of Commerce Annual Business Awards

Mesquite, TX – December 21, 2021 – The Mesquite Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) Task Force presented five awards on Dec. 16 at the Mesquite Chamber of Commerce Annual Business Awards event. The BRE awards honored Mesquite busine...

City of Mesquite employees donate $50,000 to local charities

Mesquite, TX – Dec. 20, 2021 – The employees for the City of Mesquite continue to give back to the community they serve as they raised $50,000 for local charities as a part of their 2021 Real. Texas. Giving. Campaign. In the past five ...

RESCHEDULED: Ramp Relocation for the Southbound I-635 Direct Connector to Eastbound I-30

Source: TxDOT

MESQUITE – The work to open the new location of the southbound I-635 direct connector ramp to eastbound I-30, originally set for Saturday morning, Dec. 18, will be rescheduled for a later date.   

Labeled as Exit 8B...

Mesquite 5th grader donates 20 bikes, scooter to MPD Santa Cop Program

Mesquite, TX – December 17, 2021 – Mesquite fifth grader Ryleigh Adam is bringing joy to dozens of children this holiday season. In kindergarten, Ryleigh decided she wanted to give gifts instead of getting them and made her first donation to the Mesquite ...

Mesquite Veterans Memorial will be a part of annual Wreaths Across America Day

Mesquite, TX – December 17, 2021 – The City of Mesquite announced the Mesquite Veterans Memorial has been chosen to be one of more than 3,100 participating locations around the world for the Wreaths Across America program on Saturday, Dec. 18. The memoria...

Economic Development Department featured in Texas CEO Magazine

Mesquite, TX – December 15, 2021 – Economic Development Director Kim Buttram and Manager Lexie Woodward were featured in the November issue of Texas CEO Magazine. The article, Collaborative Competitors: Meet the Women Fostering the Exp...

City celebrates 150 years of Florence Ranch Homestead

Mesquite, TX – December 15, 2021 – Councilmember Debbie Anderson, representing Mayor Daniel Alemán Jr. presented a proclamation to Julia Schultz Morris on Saturday, Dec. 11 in honor of Florence Ranch Homest...

Hazardous Materials on Westbound Highway 80

There are two incidents occurring in Mesquite. First, there is a Hazardous Material Incident on Westbound Highway 80 near Galloway. Drivers are advised to avoid the area and take alternate routes.

There is a second Hazardous Material Incident on Lawson Roa...

Downtown Mesquite hosts Dec. 18 Carols and Cocoa holiday event

Mesquite, TX – December 13, 2021 – The holiday spirit comes to Downtown Mesquite on Dec. 18 from 4 - 5:30 p.m. with Carols and Cocoa inside The Gathering at Corner Theatre, 214 W. Davis Street. The free public event will feature the po...

Funeral and funeral procession for Officer Richard Houston

The funeral service for Officer Richard Houston will take place today from 12:00-2:00 p.m. at Lake Point Church in Rockwall. The Mesquite Police Department will live stream the service on the Mesquite Police Department Facebook page starting around 11:20 ...

Mesquite announces results of runoff elections

Mesquite, TX – Dec. 8, 2021 – The City of Mesquite announced the results of the runoff election for Council Place 1 and Council Place 3.

Council Place 1             &nb...

Mesquite hosts two holiday events on Dec. 11

Mesquite, TX – Dec. 7, 2021 – There are two free holiday events happening in Mesquite on Dec.11 as Florence Ranch Homestead celebrates its 150^th anniversary with Christmas on the Ranch from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. and the Gus Thomasson Corridor hosts its inaugur...

Mesquite Police Officer Killed in the Line of Duty

Update 12/06/21: Juventina Vazques Bences, a 43-year-old female from Balch Springs, was arrested during the same incident for the charge of aggravated assault. This charge was in relation to the initial disturbance and not the officer-involved shooting.

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Funeral Arrangements for Officer Richard Houston

Prayer Vigil for Officer Richard Houston

A Prayer Vigil will be held on Sunday, Dec. 5, 8 p.m. in front of the Mesquite Police Department for Officer Richard Houston. There will be remarks by Mayor Daniel Alemán Jr.and local pastors; candle lighting and opportunities to donate to assi...

Message from Mayor Daniel Alemán Jr.

My heart is broken by the news that Mesquite Police Officer Richard Houston was killed in the line of duty on Dec. 3. Richard was a devoted officer and family man. He served and protected the Mesquite community for more than two decades.

Now is not the tim...

Mesquite Police Officer Richard Houston is killed in the line of duty

Mesquite, TX – Dec. 4, 2021 – The Mesquite Police Department announced Dec. 4 that Police Officer Richard Houston was fatally wounded in the line of duty on Dec. 3 while responding to a disturbance in the 1500 block of S. Belt Line Rd....

Christmas in the Park this weekend

Governor Abbott Statement On Death Of Mesquite Police Officer

Governor Abbott Statement On Death Of Mesquite Police Officer 

AUSTIN – Governor Abbott today issued a statement after the death of a Mesquite Police Department officer who was shot in the line of duty earlier this afternoon: 

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Mesquite Police Officer Involved Shooting

On Friday, December 3, 2021, at approximately 1:40 P.M. Mesquite Police Officers were dispatched to a disturbance in the 1500 block of S. Belt Line Rd. in the City of Mesquite. During the course of the investigation, an officer was shot and a male suspect...

Mesquite Symphony Orchestra hosts Home for the Holidays on Dec. 18

Mesquite, TX – December 1, 2021 – Ring in the holiday season with your family and the Mesquite Symphony Orchestra (MSO) on Saturday, Dec. 18. The MSO, led by Felix Torres, will showcase their Home for the Holidays Christmas program at ...

Kaufman County Hosts Clean Up Event in Kemp

Source: Kaufman County

WHEN: Saturday, December 4, 2021 – 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Precinct. 4 - ECO Station 6520 Plainview Dr, Kemp: Phone: 972-289-9881 

Items accepted free of charge during cleanup/collection event include: Mattresses, ...

City Manager Cliff Keheley shares 'What’s New' in Mesquite on MISD Let’s Talk podcast

Mesquite, TX – November 24, 2021 – City Manager Cliff Keheley joined Mesquite ISD’s Let’s Talk podcast in November to share what’s new in the City of Mesquite. Keheley and the Let’s Talk hosts, Dr. LaDonna Gulley and Ted Madden, discussed the area's fast ...

Holiday events at the Mesquite Arts Center

Mesquite, TX – November 24, 2021 – The Mesquite Arts Center is hosting a variety of programming for the holiday season, including “A Christmas Story” play by the Mesquite Arts Theatre and a family-friendly Christmas...

Mesquite hosts holiday favorite, Christmas on the Square on Nov. 30

Mesquite, TX – November 23, 2021 – Enjoy the sights, sounds and flavors of a Mesquite holiday tradition at Christmas on the Square on Tuesday, Nov. 30 in Downtown Mesquite, 223 W. Davis Street. Kick off the holiday festivities at this ...

Kaufman County Courts, Offices Close for Thanksgiving

Source: Kaufman County

Kaufman County courts and offices will close at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, November 24 and will be closed on Thursday, and Friday, November 25 & 26 in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. Offices and courts will resume regular hours...

Where to vote in Mesquite Runoff Election

Mesquite, TX – November 22, 2021 – Polling locations have been set for the Dec. 7 Runoff Election for Districts 1 and 3. View the dates and times for early voting and Election Day below. You can find more information at www.cityofmesqu...

Christmas in the Park celebrates 35 years on Dec. 4 and 5

Mesquite, TX – Nov. 22, 2021 – The City of Mesquite’s Parks and Recreation Department will celebrate the 35^th edition of the annual Christmas in the Park, on Saturday, Dec. 4, and Sunday, Dec. 5, from 2 to 7 p.m. at Westlake ...

Downtown Mesquite ready to celebrate Small Business Saturday on Nov. 27

Mesquite, TX – Nov. 20, 2021 – Downtown Mesquite businesses and the farmers market will welcome shoppers and visitors Saturday, Nov. 27 as the district participates in the nationwide Small Business Saturday for the fourth year in a row...

Texas Fly Fishing and Brew Festival awarded the best in Texas

Source: Mesquite CVB

MESQUITE, TEXAS (November 17, 2021) – The Texas Fly Fishing & Brew Festival received gold and silver awards as “The Best In Texas” at the 27th Annual Texas Festivals & Events Association Conference...

Mesquite encourages its residents to Shop Mesquite this holiday season

Mesquite, TX – Nov. 19, 2021 – With the holiday shopping season approaching, the City of Mesquite has launched its annual #ShopMesquite campaign to ask its residents to shop and dine in the community to help support the local economy a...

Mesquite installs first Latino Mayor and newly elected City Councilmembers

Mesquite, TX – Nov. 16, 2021 – At the Nov. 15 Mesquite City Council meeting, a ceremony was held to install the newly elected Mayor and City Councilmembers. This included Mayor Daniel Alemán, Jr. as the first Latino Mayor in the history of Mesquite, TX.&a...

Properly dispose of fats, oils and grease during the holidays

Mesquite, TX – November 16, 2021 – Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) is the residue left over from cooking meat, butter, sauces, oil and dairy products. FOG and debris poured down drains can cause expensive sewer backups to homeowners. The City’s Utilities Divi...

Keep Mesquite Beautiful announces Yard of the Month winners

Mesquite, TX – November 16, 2021 – Keep Mesquite Beautiful (KMB), Inc. concluded their 2021 Yard of the Month program, and announced two winners for the month of October. They are the residential properties owned by Donny and Janet Hall in District 6, and...

Dallas County offers rent help through Emergency House Assistance Program

Mesquite, TX – November 16, 2021 – Dallas County Health & Human Services (DCHHS) continues to offer assistance to Dallas County residents through the Emergency Housing Assistance Program (EHAP). Mesquite residents affected by the e...

Mayor Bruce Archer's Community Farewell Message

Mesquite, TX – November 15, 2021 – For the final time from his office, Mayor Bruce Archer gives his farewell address to the community.

Mesquite honors military veterans at Veterans Day Celebration

Mesquite, TX – November 11, 2021 – The City of Mesquite in partnership with American Legion Post 504 and VFW Post 8785 hosted a Veterans Day Celebration recognizing all military veterans for their service to our country. On Sunday, Nov...

Dog shows lead to successful fall for Mesquite Tourism

Mesquite, TX – November 10, 2021 - Three large convention groups held their national events at the Mesquite Convention Center leading to a successful fall for Mesquite tourism. The Mesquite Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) welcomed the Engli...

MCPAAA hosts Santa Cop Toy Parade on Dec. 4

Mesquite, TX – November 9, 2021 – The Mesquite Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association (MCPAAA) announces the 24th Annual Santa Cop Toy Parade on Dec. 4, benefitting the Mesquite Santa Cop Program. Hundreds of motorcyclists from acro...

COVID-19 Community Vaccine Event on Nov. 13

Mesquite, TX – November 8, 2021 – On Saturday, Nov. 13, State Representatives Toni Rose & Rhetta Bowers are hosting a COVID-19 Community Vaccine event at the Prosperity Bank in Balch Springs, 3636 Shepherd Lane. From 10 a....

Downtown Mesquite earns state-wide honors

Mesquite, TX – November 5, 2021 – Downtown Mesquite earned the prominent Texas Downtown Association (TDA) Best Digital Promotion award for its Small Business Saturday digital marketing project. The award was presented at the President&...

Mesquite holds Recycles Day on Nov. 13

Mesquite, TX – November 4, 2021 – Keep Mesquite Beautiful, Inc. and the City of Mesquite will hold Mesquite Recycles Day on Saturday, Nov. 13 at Poteet High School, 3300 Poteet Drive, from 8 a.m. - noon. The free event provides Mesquit...

Mesquite Makes History Electing First Hispanic Mayor

Source: NBC DFW

Watch the story.

The growing suburb of Mesquite, east of Dallas, made history on election night.

Voters elected the community’s first Hispanic mayor.

Daniel Aleman bested Ron Ward with 59% of the vote. Ward also would have made histo...

Mesquite announces 2021 Municipal and Special Election results

Mesquite, TX – November 3, 2021 – The City of Mesquite announces the results of the 2021 Municipal and Special Election. The canvassing of the results will be placed on the Nov. 15 City Council agenda. There will be a runoff election f...

COVID-19 Vaccine available at Dallas College Eastfield Campus

Mesquite, TX – November 3, 2021 – Dallas College is offering vaccine clinics at all seven Dallas College campus locations, including Eastfield Campus, located at 3737 Motley Drive. Dallas County Health and Human Services is hosting a d...

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

Mesquite, TX – November 2, 2021 – At the Nov. 1 City Council meeting, four City employees were honored with Real. Texas. Service. Champion awards. The Real. Texas. Service. Champions program celebrates employees who provide exemplary customer service and ...

Dallas County offers Emergency Business Assistance Program

Mesquite, TX – November 2, 2021 – On Nov. 1, Dallas County launched a new Emergency Business Assistance Program to help restart small businesses affected by the pandemic and support businesses that have experienced economic downfall du...

Mesquite announces 2021 Municipal Court Clerk and Deputy Marshal of the Year honorees

Mesquite, TX – November 1, 2021 – During a ceremony on Nov. 1 to celebrate Texas Municipal Courts Week at Mesquite Municipal Court, the City of Mesquite announced Kristi Holt as the 2021 Clerk of the Year and Ronald D. Parker as the 20...

Mesquite invites the public to celebrate Arbor Day on Nov. 6 at Town East Park

Mesquite, TX – October 29, 2021 – Keep Mesquite Beautiful, Inc. will host a public Arbor Day event at 11 a.m. on Nov. 6 at the newly renovated Leash Free Zone located in Town East Park, 2724 Town East Blvd. with native plant seedling g...

Mesquite will host Veterans Day Celebration on Nov. 7

Mesquite, TX – October 27, 2021 – The City of Mesquite in partnership with American Legion Post 504 and VFW Post 8785 will host a Veterans Day Celebration on Sunday, Nov. 7 at Mesquite Veterans Memorial, 425 S. Galloway Ave., beginning...

Mesquite Police Department held Coffee with a Cop

Mesquite, TX – October 27, 2021 – On Oct. 27, the Mesquite Police Department (MPD) hosted Coffee with a Cop at Bear Cave Coffee in Downtown Mesquite. Residents had the opportunity to join MPD for coffee and have a conversation with officers. Watch a video...

Mesquite Fire and Police Departments share Halloween Safety Tips

Mesquite, TX – October 27, 2021 – The Mesquite Police Department and Mesquite Fire Department are offering safety tips to help you keep you and your little monsters safe this Halloween. As residents set up decorations, prepare for trick-or-treati...

Balch Springs, Mesquite, Seagoville, Sunnyvale create partnership to address mental health response

Mesquite, TX – October 26, 2021 – On Oct. 26 Balch Springs, Mesquite, Seagoville, and Sunnyvale announced one of the first major collaborations by multiple cities in Dallas County, Texas to address mental health. The Southeast Alliance Community Care Team...

Balch Springs, Mesquite, Seagoville, Sunnyvale announce partnership to address mental health respons

Mesquite, TX – October 25, 2021 – One of the first major collaborations by multiple cities in Dallas County, Texas to address mental health will be announced by Balch Springs, Mesquite, Seagoville, and Sunnyvale during a press conferen...

Mesquite Police Dept. announces Doug Yates as Assistant Chief and other promotions

Mesquite, TX – October 22, 2021 – On Oct. 22, the Mesquite Police Department held a promotional ceremony and announced the promotion of Captain Doug Yates to the rank of Assistant Police Chief. Yates joins current Assistant Police Chie...

City honors Mesquite resident, Millie Arnold

Mesquite, TX – October 22, 2021 – Tuesday, Oct. 19 was Millie Arnold Day in the City of Mesquite. Millie was presented with a proclamation thanking her for her efforts to make Mesquite a safer, more welcoming community for its residents and for setting a ...

JCPenny Beauty opens in Mesquite at Town East Mall

JCPenny Beauty, a new, inclusive in-store and online experience that reflects customers’ beauty wants and needs, no matter their age, gender, race, skin tone, hair type, beauty regime, or budget, opened in Mesquite this week at Town East Mall. M...

Huffines Communities Breaks Ground on Solterra Master-Planned Development

 Source: Huffines Communities

DALLAS/MESQUITE, October 20, 2021 – A groundbreaking ceremony was held today for the newest Huffines Signature Community™, Solterra, in Mesquite. Developer Huffi...

Mesquite Police Chief David Gill takes Oath of Office

Mesquite, TX – October 19, 2021 – At the Oct. 18 City Council Meeting Police Chief David Gill was administered the Oath of Office by City Secretary Sonja Land. 

City Manager Cliff Keheley stated, “The appointment of a...

Mesquite approves new $60 million industrial campus called Mesquite 635

Mesquite, TX – October 19, 2021 – On Oct. 18, the Mesquite City Council passed a resolution to approve terms and conditions with CH Realty IX-CE I Mesquite 635, an entity of Creation Equity in partnership with a real estate fund advise...

Mesquite hosted public meeting on Solid Waste Ordinance changes

Mesquite, TX – October 14, 2021 – On Oct. 12, the City of Mesquite hosted a Town Hall public information meeting to educate the community about the Solid Waste Ordinance changes that were put into place to address litter and community ...

Mesquite places Tax Election on November ballot

Mesquite, TX – October 13, 2021 – The City of Mesquite’s new budget includes additions for public safety, city streets and cybersecurity. Additions include 15 new police and fire positions, more funding for street and alley m...

Mesquite Police Department and Fire Department take part in National Night Out

Mesquite, TX – October 12, 2021 – On Oct. 5, the Mesquite Police Department, Mesquite Fire Department and the Municipal Court took part in National Night Out at Kids Quest Park and Dallas College – Eastfield Campus. National ...

Read the Oct. 1 Council Connection

The Oct. 1 edition of the Council Connection is available online. Learn about the Mesquite Police Department Police Chief, the 2021 Tax Election and watch the video update from Councilmember B.W. Smith, District 5.

Read the Oct. 8 Council Connection

The Oct. 8 edition of the Council Connection is available online. Learn about this week's public information meetings over the new solid waste ordinance and the 2021 Tax Election and Deja Young-Craddock day in the City of Mesquite.

Mesquite Public Library converts to Radio Frequency Identification

Mesquite, TX – October 8, 2021 – The Mesquite Public Library System recently completed a conversion to Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology to replace the library’s barcode system for collection monitoring. This RFID system uses radio waves to...

Partial closure of East Glen Boulevard starting Oct. 11

As part of incoming development, Oncor plans to begin work to relocate power poles from a portion of East Glen Boulevard. This relocation will require a closure of part of East Glen Boulevard starting on Monday, Oct. 11, between the Calvary First Baptist ...

Mesquite hosts Oct. 12 Town Hall Tuesday on changes to Solid Waste Ordinance

Mesquite, TX – October 8, 2021 – The City of Mesquite will host a Town Hall Tuesday public information meeting to educate the community about the Solid Waste Ordinance changes that were put into place to address litter and community ap...

Employees recognized during World Financial Planning Day

Mesquite, TX – October 7, 2021 – On Oct. 6, the City of Mesquite celebrated World Financial Planning Day. Mayor Bruce Archer thanked the City of Mesquite’s financial planners for preparing for the city’s financial f...

20th Annual PumpkinFest on Oct. 16

Mesquite, TX – October 7, 2021 – The 20^th annual PumpkinFest will be on Oct. 16 from 12 - 5 p.m. at Valley Creek Park, 2482 Pioneer Road. The family-friendly event features different contests, community stage performances, trick or treating, carnival game...

Keep Mesquite Beautiful hosts successful Trash Bash

Mesquite, TX – October 6, 2021 – More than 500 volunteers collected over 200 bags of trash, containing over 4,300 pounds of litter from locations around Mesquite, including parks, neighborhoods and retail shopping areas as a part of Ke...

Council approves funding agreement for Lawson Road improvements

Mesquite, TX – October 6, 2021 – At the Oct. 4 council meeting, the Mesquite City Council approved an advanced funding agreement for the Lawson Road Highway Safety Program (HSIP) Project. This agreement will authorize funding and Texas...

Mayor greets students on National Walk to School Day

Mesquite, TX – October 6, 2021 – On Oct. 6, Mayor Bruce Archer and cheerleaders greeted students at Kimball Elementary for National Walk and Bike to School Day. National Walk and Bike to School Day is about getting up and moving. &...

Mesquite celebrates Addressing Mesquite Day

Mesquite, TX – October 4, 2021 – On Saturday, Oct. 2, nearly 500 volunteers gathered throughout Mesquite to assist 50 homeowners with home projects such as painting, landscaping and other minor home exterior projects. This was all part...

City honors Paralympian Deja Young-Craddock

Mesquite, TX – October 5, 2021 – Monday, Oct. 4 was Deja Young-Craddock Day in the City of Mesquite. Young-Craddock was presented with a proclamation at the Oct. 4 council meeting, honoring the Paralympian and graduate from John Horn H...

Mesquite hosts public information meetings on 2021 Tax Election

Mesquite, TX – October 4, 2021 – The City of Mesquite will host three public information meetings for its 2021 Tax Election on Oct. 7, 7 p.m. at the Florence Recreation Community Room located at 2501 Whitson Way, on Oct. 14, 7 p.m. at the Rutherford Recre...

Employees recognized during National Custodial Workers Day 2021

Mesquite, TX – October 2, 2021 – On Oct. 1, the City of Mesquite celebrated National Custodial Workers Day. Mayor Bruce Archer thanked the City of Mesquite custodial workers for keeping the City running and recognized the hard work tha...

Tax Notices to be delayed

Mesquite, TX - October 1, 2021 - Pending the results of the 2021 Tax Election, the City of Mesquite will delay the issuance of 2022 property tax bills. This includes taxes levied by the City of Mesquite and Mesquite ISD, and Public Improvement District as...

Councilmember B.W. Smith update on District 5

Mesquite, TX – October 1, 2021 – The City of Mesquite is producing video updates hosted by members of the City Council in the districts they represent. Each video will focus on various issues and topics in their district as well as new...

Read the Sept. 24 Council Connection

The Sept. 24 edition of the Council Connection is available online. Learn more about the new park named after former mayor, Mike Anderson, meter conversion project starting in October, new solid waste ordinance going into effect Oct. 1 and more.

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Mesquite promotes Chris Sanchez to Assistant City Manager

Mesquite, TX – September 30, 2021 – The City of Mesquite has announced that Chris Sanchez has been promoted to Assistant City Manager effective October 1. He will oversee the Information Technology Department, Mesquite Arts Center, the...

I-635E NARROWS NEAR I-30 IN MESQUITE STARTING OCT. 3 FOR PAVEMENT RESURFACING PROJECT

Source: TxDOT

MESQUITE – Drivers can expect various lane closures, up to three lanes at times, on east and westbound Interstate 635E (I-635E) between the Interstate 30 (I-30) and Interstate 20 (I-20) junctions starting Sunday, Oct. 3 from 8 p.m. ...

Read the Sept. 17 Council Connection

The Sept. 17 edition of the Council Connection is available online. Learn more about Trash Bash on September 25, watch a recap of the 9/11 ceremony and watch a recap of the monthly community health forum on suicide prevention awareness.

Mesquite Police Department reminds residents of car seat safety

Last week, the Mesquite Police Department reminded residents on the importance of car seat safety during National Child Passenger Safety Week. Learn more by watching the latest Mesquite Minute.

Mesquite BRE hosts free Virtual Manufacturing Day on Oct. 8

Mesquite, TX – September 28, 2021 – The Mesquite Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) Task Force will host a free Virtual Manufacturing Day for the manufacturing and related business community on Friday, Oct. 8 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. The keynote speake...

Mayor Archer honors Gold Star Families

Mesquite, TX – September 27, 2021 – On Sept. 26, Mayor Bruce Archer honored Gold Star mothers and family members in a video. On the last Sunday in September, Gold Star Mother’s and Family Day honors the mothers, fathers, and families of fallen military se...

Mesquite announces David Gill as new Police Chief

Mesquite, TX – September 27, 2021 – Assistant Police Chief David Gill has been selected as the City of Mesquite’s next Police Chief. A 27-year veteran of the Mesquite Police Department, Chief Gill h...

Mesquite Animal Services rescues 111 dogs surrendered from one location

Mesquite, TX – September 24, 2021 – The City of Mesquite’s Animal Service Division rescued 111 dogs from a single residential location on September 23, and all were made available for immediate rescue to animal rescue partner...

Mesquite approves new Valley Brooke 235-home residential development

Mesquite, TX – September 23, 2021 – On September 20, the Mesquite City Council passed a resolution to approve terms and conditions with TDI Valleybrooke, LLC, for the construction and development of 235-home lots in a new single-family...

Mayor declares September and October North Texas Community Cleanup Challenge Months

Mesquite, TX – September 22, 2021 – On Sept. 17, Mayor Bruce Archer recognized the months of September and October 2021 as North Texas Community Cleanup Challenge Months in the City of Mesquite, encouraging all residents, busi...

Mesquite announces new headquarters for Vehicle Accessories, Inc.

Mesquite, TX – September 22, 2021 – On September 20, the Mesquite City Council passed a series of resolutions for Vehicle Accessories, Inc. to relocate its corporate headquarters to Mesquite, Texas by the end of 2022. This includes 315...

Mesquite names park in honor of former Mayor Mike Anderson

Mesquite, TX – September 21, 2021 – On Sept. 20, the Mesquite City Council passed a resolution naming the future park on Emporium Square in honor of Mike Anderson who served as Mayor from 1997 to 2007. Mike Anderson Park will include a...

Employees recognized during National IT Professionals Day

Mesquite, TX – September 21, 2021 – On Sept. 21, the City of Mesquite celebrated National Information Technology (IT) Professionals Day. Mayor Bruce Archer thanked the City of Mesquite Information Technology Department, honoring the em...

Mesquite earns 2021 Preservation Texas Honor Award

Mesquite, TX – September 21, 2021 – Preservation Texas, the statewide non-profit historic preservation advocacy and education organization, recognized Historic Mesquite, Inc.’s restoration of the outbuildings at Opal Lawrence...

Mesquite moves forward with Clean City Initiative

Mesquite, TX – September 17, 2021 – On the eve of the Sept. 18 National Cleanup Day, the City of Mesquite announces it has moved forward this week with its Clean City Initiative by adding more programs and opportunities for the community to get involved t...

Mesquite Police Department and Fire Department to hold Public Safety Training Exercise

On Sunday, September 19^th, the Mesquite Police Department along with the Mesquite Fire Department will be conducting an Active Shooter Drill at Town East Mall.  This event will take place after the mall closes, from approximately 6 PM until 11 PM...

Mesquite park dedicated to City’s first African American police officer

Mesquite, TX – September 14, 2021 – The City of Mesquite held a sunrise memorial on Saturday, Sept. 11 to commemorate “Patriot Day” which is the anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack. This year’s program recognized the 20th anniversary of...

Volunteer Services to start using new volunteer software

Mesquite, TX – September 14, 2021 – The City of Mesquite will start using a new volunteer software called Better Impact that will assist in volunteer recruitment through onboarding and training as well as volunteer coordination. Initia...

Mesquite employee elected to be Chair of the Resource Conservation Council

Mesquite, TX – September 14, 2021 – The City of Mesquite’s Sustainability Program Coordinator, Kathy Fonville, has been elected to be the chair of the Resource Conservation Council (RCC). The RCC’s primary responsib...

Mosquito spraying begins tonight

Mesquite, TX – September 10, 2021 – The City of Mesquite has received two positive West Nile-Virus reports from Dallas County Mosquito Lab. Spraying will start tonight at 10 p.m. in the area around Mesquite Fire Station #6 on ...

Mesquite’s September 14 health forum focus is on suicide prevention awareness

Mesquite, TX – September 10, 2021 – As a part of its Recovery Mesquite efforts to help the community move forward and onward from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Mesquite continues the virtual Community Health Forum S...

Mesquite Fire Department takes part in Dallas Stair Climb

Mesquite, TX – September 8, 2021 – The Mesquite Fire Department (MFD) participated in the Dallas 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb on Saturday, Sept. 4 at Fountain Place in Downtown Dallas. MFD had 25 firefighters participating this year, the ...

Mesquite park named in honor of Jon Latimore - the city’s first African American police officer

Mesquite, TX – September 8, 2021 – Jon Latimore was hired in 1985 as the first African American Police Officer to serve in the Mesquite Police Department. On September 7, the Mesquite City Council approved a resolution naming a future park to be located o...

Read the Sept. 3 Council Connection

The Sept. 3 edition of the Council Connection is available online. Learn more about the Mesquite Police Department new soft interview room, the Guts and Gory Zombie Run and Challenge, and the 9/11 20th Anniversary Ceremony.

Mesquite will host a special 20th anniversary 9/11 Memorial Service

Mesquite, TX – September 7, 2021 – The City of Mesquite will host a sunrise memorial to commemorate Patriot Day which is the anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The public event will begin at 8:30 a.m. on September...

Mosquito spraying begins tonight

Mesquite, TX – September 2, 2021 – The City of Mesquite has received one positive West Nile-Virus reports from Dallas County Mosquito Lab. Spraying will start tonight at 10 p.m. in the area around McWhorter in the Mesquite neighborhoods near the Bruton Rd...

Mesquite collects over 1,000 jars of PB&J for Spread the Love campaign

Mesquite, TX – September 1, 2021 – The City of Mesquite held a successful Spread the Love campaign this summer, collecting over 1,000 jars of peanut butter and jelly for Sharing Life Community Outreach. The Mesquite Fire Department col...

September is Library Card Sign-up Month

Mesquite, TX – August 31, 2021 – September is Library Card Sign-Up Month, and the City of Mesquite is encouraging residents to visit one of the Mesquite Public Libraries to sign up. A Mesquite Public Library Card gives residents&rs...

Guts and Gory Zombie Run & Challenge

Mesquite, TX – August 30, 2021 - Experience a zombie apocalypse at the “Guts and Gory” Zombie Run and Challenge on Sept. 18 at Camp Rorie Galloway, 3100 Lawson Road. There are two ways to participate, either as a runner or as...

MPD Officer receives 2021 MADD North Texas Enforcement Award

Mesquite, TX – August 30, 2021 – Mesquite Police Department (MPD) Officer Robert Keith was presented with the 2021 Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) North Texas Enforcement Award. The award is presented to officers who exemplify a s...

Read the Aug. 27 Council Connection

Mesquite, TX – August 30, 2021 – The Aug. 27 edition of the Council Connection is available online. Learn more about the Mesquite Public Library being recognized as ReadPlayTalkPartner , watch the August Community Health Forum and Kenny Green, Di...

Mesquite Police Department debuts new interview room for assault victims

Mesquite, TX – August 27, 2021 – On Aug. 27, the Mesquite Police Department debuted its new Soft Interview Room for victims of sexual assault and other violent crimes. The room featuring living-room style chairs, decorative lighting, a rug and artwork was...

Mosquito spraying begins tonight

Mesquite, TX – August 27, 2021 – The City of Mesquite has received three positive West Nile-Virus reports from Dallas County Mosquito Lab. Spraying will start tonight at 10 p.m. in the area around the Town East Boulevard and Motley Dri...

Early closure of Brunhilde Nystrom City Lake Aquatic Center

Mesquite, TX – August 27, 2021 – Due to staffing shortages, the Brunhilde Nystrom City Lake Aquatic Center will not be able to open the next two weekends, bringing the operating season to a close. The City of Mesquite apologizes for th...

Mesquite employee announced as President of the North Texas American Backflow Prevention Association

Mesquite, TX – August 26, 2020 – City of Mesquite Backflow Inspector, Toby Rodgers, has been elected as President of the North Texas American Backflow Prevention Association (ABPA) for a two-year term. 

Rodgers has worked for t...

Mesquite attorney designated as IMLA Local Government Fellow

Mesquite, TX – August 26, 2021 – The City of Mesquite’s Assistant City Attorney, Rita Ballard, has been recognized by the International Municipal Lawyers Association as a Local Government Fellow. The prestigious award was est...

Mesquite hosts health forum on safety tips by Mesquite Fire Department

Mesquite, TX – August 20, 2021 – As a part of its continuing Recovery Mesquite efforts to help the community move forward and onward from the impacts of the pandemic, the City of Mesquite held its August Community Health Virtual Meeting on Aug. 19, focusi...

Read the Aug. 20 Council Connection

Mesquite, TX – August 20, 2021 – The Aug. 20 edition of the Council Connection is available online. Learn more about the finalists for Police Chief, the annual Clear the Shelters program the Mesquite Animal Shelter is participating in and the Mes...

Councilmember Kenny Green update on District 2

Mesquite, TX – August 20, 2021 – The City of Mesquite is producing video updates hosted by members of the City Council in the districts they represent. Each video will focus on various issues and topics in their district as well as news items that affect ...

Mesquite Animal Shelter participates in Clear the Shelters, Aug. 23 – Sept. 19

Mesquite, TX – August 20, 2021 – Adopt the “pawfect” furry friend at the Mesquite Animal Shelter during the month long Clear the Shelters event from Aug. 23 to Sept. 19. Clear the Shelters is an annual, nationwide p...

Mosquito spraying begins tonight

Mesquite, TX – August 20, 2021 – The City of Mesquite has received three positive West Nile-Virus reports from Dallas County Mosquito Lab. Spraying will start tonight at 10 p.m. in the area around the Town East Boulevard and G...

Mesquite Public Library recognized as ReadPlayTalk Partner

Mesquite, TX – August 20, 2021 - The Mesquite Public Library was recognized as a ReadPlayTalk Partner at the Aug. 9 Mesquite ISD School Board meeting. At the meeting, the library received a wooden plaque that was made by a student to thank them ...

Mosquito spraying begins tonight

Mesquite, TX – August 19, 2021 – The City of Mesquite has received two positive West Nile-Virus reports from Dallas County Mosquito Lab. Spraying will start tonight at 10 p.m. in the neighborhoods south of Valley Creek Park an...

Governor Abbott announces webinar series over Workforce in Texas

Source: Governor Greg Abbott’s Office

Austin – Texas remains the best state in the U.S. to start a business. Join the Governor's Small Business Team and a panel of subject-matter experts as they discuss workforce challenges fac...

Mesquite Police Department promotes Angela Hensley to Public Safety Dispatch Manager

Mesquite, TX – August 19, 2021 – The Mesquite Police Department announced the promotion of Angela Hensley to Public Safety Dispatch Manager. She will oversee the department’s Public Safety Dispatch division, which is responsi...

Mayor Bruce Archer asks residents to take time to help clean up neighborhoods

Mesquite, TX – August 18, 2021 – Mayor Bruce Archer is asking Mesquite residents to take some time this week and weekend to do their part and help clean up Mesquite. He is asking all residents to spend a few minutes in their n...

Mesquite Fire Department recognized in Best Practices Recognition Program

Mesquite, TX – August 17, 2021 – At the Aug. 16 City Council meeting, the Mesquite Fire Department (MFD) was recognized by the Texas Fire Chiefs Association (TFCA) for exceeding all the identified Best Practices for Texas Fire...

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

Mesquite, TX – August 17, 2021 – At the Aug. 16 City Council meeting, four City employees were honored with Real. Texas. Service. Champion awards. The Real. Texas. Service. Champions program celebrates employees who provide exemplary c...

Mesquite Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association wins Texas Citizens Police Academy Alumni Award

Mesquite, TX – August 17, 2021 – The Mesquite Police Department and The City of Mesquite would like to congratulate the Mesquite Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association for winning the 2020 Texas Citizens Police Academy Alu...

Read the August Road Report

Mesquite, TX – August 16, 2021 – The August edition of the Road Report is available online. The report offers updates on ongoing road construction projects throughout Mesquite, including residential streets in the Real. Texas. Roads. pro...

Mesquite announces five finalists for Police Chief

Mesquite, TX – August 16, 2021 – The City of Mesquite has announced five finalists for Police Chief. The finalists will participate in panel interviews in Mesquite August 25 – 26, and the City plans to select one of the finalists as its new Police Chief b...

City honors Captain Paul Pecena

Mesquite, TX – August 13, 2021 – On Aug. 13, the City of Mesquite honored Captain Paul Pecena for 33 years of service to the Mesquite Police Department. Mayor Bruce Archer presented a proclamation at his retirement ceremony.

He...

Mosquito spraying begins tonight

Mesquite, TX – August 13, 2021 – The City of Mesquite has received three positive West Nile-Virus reports from Dallas County Mosquito Lab. Spraying will start tonight at 10 p.m. in the area around Shands Elementary and Vanston...

Mesquite’s August 19 health forum features safety tips by Mesquite Fire Department

Mesquite, TX – August 13, 2021 – As a part of its Recovery Mesquite efforts to help the community move forward and onward from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Mesquite continues the virtual Community Health Forum Seri...

Full IH 30 Mainlane closures on Aug.13 and 14

Below is a summary of all closures associated with bridge work of IH 30 at IH 635 on the evenings of Friday, Aug. 13 and Saturday, Aug. 14.

Part 1Friday evening, Aug. 13 to Saturday morning, Aug. 14

Click here to view a detour map for Part 1.

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Mesquite Arts Center invites vendors to take part in Día de los Muertos celebration

Mesquite, TX – August 12, 2021 – The Mesquite Arts Center (MAC) is inviting local vendors to take part in their Día de los Muertos celebration in October. On Oct. 30, the Mesquite Arts Center will host the event, ce...

Mesquite Arts Center celebrates 25th anniversary a year later

Mesquite, TX – August 11, 2021 – In 2020, the Mesquite Arts Center celebrated their 25^th anniversary of serving the Mesquite community. Normally, it would have been a year of celebrations but due to the pandemic, the Mesquite Arts Center found an...

Councilmember B.W. Smith update on District 5

Mesquite, TX – August 11, 2021 – The City of Mesquite is producing video updates hosted by members of the City Council in the districts they represent. Each video will focus on various issues and topics in their district as well as news items tha...

Firefighters, police officers and councilmembers welcome students

Mesquite, TX – August 11, 2021 – On Aug. 11, police officers and firefighters helped welcome Mesquite ISD students to their first day of school. Mayor Bruce Archer and Councilmen Dan Aleman, B.W. Smith and Kenny Green also welcomed students at sc...

Mesquite celebrates 5th year of safe driving campaign for the start of the school year

Mesquite, TX – August 9, 2021 – With the first day of school in Mesquite on August 11, the City of Mesquite is encouraging safe driving with the “Drive Like Your Family Lives Here” campaign. The community education ...

Mesquite Public Safety Dispatchers donate to food drive

Mesquite, TX – August 6, 2021 – The City of Mesquite’s Public Safety Dispatchers recently made a generous donation of peanut butter and jelly to Sharing Life Community Outreach as a part of the city’s Spread the Lov...

Mesquite Fire Department celebrates promotions and new firefighters

Mesquite, TX – August 5, 2021 – Mesquite Fire Department held a promotion/swearing-in ceremony on August 5 at the Mesquite Arts Center to recognize the recent promotions of rank and new members to the department. The ...

Mosquito spraying begins tonight

The City of Mesquite has received two positive West Nile-Virus reports from Dallas County Mosquito Lab. Spraying will start tonight at 10 p.m. in the area along McKenzie road to I-20 along the boundary of the city. Following Shannon Loop and Shannon Road,...

Mesquite Police Department promotes Stephen Biggs to rank of Captain

Mesquite, TX – July 30, 2021 – Today, Mesquite Police Department Interim Police Chief David Faaborg announced the promotion of Lieutenant Stephen Biggs to the rank of Captain. He will now oversee the department’s Staff Suppor...

Read the July 30 Council Connection

Mesquite, TX – July 30, 2021 – The July 30 edition of the Council Connection is available online. Learn more about a new industrial park breaking ground and being built in Mesquite, a local litter clean up by the Mesquite Horn...

Mosquito spraying begins tonight

Mesquite, TX – July 30, 2021 – The City of Mesquite has received four positive West Nile-Virus reports from Dallas County Mosquito Lab. Spraying will start tonight at 10 p.m. in the area around Range Elementary School, Motley ...

Mayor proclaims July 31 as Alexander Kalota Day

Mesquite, TX – July 30, 2021 – Mayor Bruce Archer honored police officer Alexander Kalota on July 30, proclaiming July 31 as Alexander Kalota Day for his service to Mesquite an for serving the community as a police officer for 38 years...

City honors Lieutenant Chris Kneggs

Mesquite, TX – July 30, 2021 – On July 30, the City of Mesquite honored Lieutenant Chris Kneggs for 28 years of service to the Mesquite Fire Department. Mayor Bruce Archer presented a proclamation at his retirement ceremony.

Here is the...

View the Oculus exhibit at the Mesquite Arts Center

Mesquite, TX – July 30, 2021 – Head to the Mesquite Ars Center, 1527 N. Galloway Avenue, to view the Oculus art exhibition by Daniel Yanez. The exhibit is free and open to the public until Sept. 25 in the Mesquite Art Center’s Chamber Gallery. Me...

Mosquito spraying begins tonight

Mesquite, TX – July 29, 2021 – The City of Mesquite has received three positive West Nile-Virus reports from Dallas County Mosquito Lab. Spraying will start tonight at 10 p.m. in the area bounded by Davis Street, New Market Ro...

Mesquite Hornets hold litter clean up at Paschall Park

Mesquite, TX – July 29, 2021 – On Saturday, July 24 the Mesquite Hornets Football and Drill Team Association partnered with Keep Mesquite Beautiful and organized a litter clean up at Paschall Park. The youth football and drill...

City honors firefighter Patrick Wilson

Mesquite, TX – July 29, 2021 – On July 23, the City of Mesquite honored Firefighter Patrick Wilson for 35 years of service. Mayor Bruce Archer presented a proclamation at his retirement ceremony.

Here is the proclamation:

WHEREA...

Mesquite Police Department hosts summer boxing camp

Mesquite, TX – July 29, 2021 – The Mesquite Police Department wrapped up their first summer boxing camp with Mesquite ISD students. Officer Winston Bowen along with Officers Zackary Scott, Roye Long, Bobby Thongsavat, Brian Hill, Steven Contreras...

Mesquite hosts health forum on parks and recreation resources

Mesquite, TX – July 28, 2021 – As a part of its continuing Recovery Mesquite efforts to help the community move forward and onward from the impacts of the pandemic, the City of Mesquite held its July Community Health Virtual Meeting on...

Mesquite breaks ground on two million square foot Mesquite Airport Logistics Center

Mesquite, TX – July 27, 2021 – On July 26, the City of Mesquite, Dalfen Industrial and Stream Realty officially broke ground on phase one of the new two million square foot Mesquite Airport Logistics Center master planned industrial park.

Mayor Bruce Arche...

Read the July 23 Council Connection

Mesquite, TX – July 23, 2021 – The July 23 edition of the Council Connection is available online. Learn more about the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and how you can share your input through the survey, find out how to file ...

Mosquito spraying begins tonight

Mesquite, TX – July 23, 2021 – The City of Mesquite has received three positive West Nile-Virus reports from Dallas County Mosquito Lab. Spraying will start tonight at 10 p.m. in the area bounded by Motley Drive, Oates Drive, ...

Mesquite high school students complete City Summer Youth Internship Program

Mesquite, TX – July 23, 2021 – On July 23, the City of Mesquite and local businesses recognized 18 summer interns, celebrating the end of the City of Mesquite’s Summer Youth Internship Program. The program allows inc...

View the Ancient Hymns exhibit at the Mesquite Arts Center

Mesquite, TX – July 23, 2021 – Head to the Mesquite Ars Center, 1527 N. Galloway Avenue, to view the Ancient Hymns exhibition by Deepa Koshaley. The exhibit is free and open to the public until Sept. 25 in the Mesquite Art Center’s Main Gallery.

T...

Mesquite hosts Doggie Splash Day on August 7 at Vanston Pool

Mesquite, TX – July 22, 2021 – Dogs and their owners are invited to splash and play at the 17th annual Doggie Splash Day on Saturday, Aug. 7. The event will be from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Vanston Pool, 2913 Oates Drive. Admissio...

Mosquito spraying begins tonight

Mesquite, TX – July 22, 2021 – The City of Mesquite has received a positive West Nile-Virus report from Dallas County Mosquito Lab. Spraying will start tonight at 10 p.m. along McKenzie Road to IH 20 along the boundary of the ...

Read the July Road Report

Mesquite, TX – July 22, 2021 – The July edition of the Road Report is available online in English and Spanish. The report offers updates on ongoing road construction projects throughout Mesquite, including residential streets ...

Mesquite’s July 27 health forum is on parks and recreation resources

Mesquite, TX – July 21, 2021 – As a part of its Recovery Mesquite efforts to help the community move forward and onward from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Mesquite continues the virtual Community Health Forum Series...

Raising The Bridge Celebrates Five Years in Mesquite

Friends and supporters, as well as the young men and women who attend Raising The Bridge, gathered in June at Emmanuel Pentecostal Church in Mesquite for a 5-year anniversary event. Raising The Bridge, a Mesquite based non-profit, mentors and strengthens ...

Mesquite continues with summer PB&J donation drive

Mesquite, TX – July 19, 2021 – The City of Mesquite’s Public Works Department recently made a generous donation of peanut butter and jelly to Sharing Life Community Outreach as a part of the city’s Spread the Love c...

Mesquite continues to seek public input on new parks master plan

Mesquite, TX – July 16, 2021 – The City of Mesquite is seeking public input on a new Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan through a citizen survey available at www.cityofmesquite.com/ParksMasterPlan until August 15. The public...

Ashwood Drive at WB I-30 Frontage Road Two-Week Closure Begins July 22

IH 635 East Traffic Alert: In order to facilitate pavement operations, the access point to Ashwood Drive from the westbound I-30 frontage road will be closed beginning Thursday, July 22 at 9 a.m. This temporary closure will last continuously for approxima...

Mesquite dedicates Municipal Center in honor of former Mayor George Venner

Mesquite, TX – July 14, 2021 – City of Mesquite Mayor Bruce Archer honored former Mesquite Mayor George Venner on July 14 during the George A. Venner, Sr. Municipal Center dedication ceremony, presenting him with a replica of ...

Mesquite plans budget workshop for July 17

Mesquite, TX – July 13, 2021 – The City of Mesquite has scheduled the annual City Council and Staff Budget Workshop for Saturday, July 17 beginning at 8 a.m. At the workshop, staff and city council will begin making plans for ...

Mesquite employee leads first all-female official crew, makes Texas high school football history

Mesquite, TX – July 13, 2021 – City of Mesquite Parks and Recreation employee, Crystal Cooksey, is making Texas high school football history again. Cooksey will lead the first all-female officials crew on July 17 at the Sixman...

Mesquite ISD school zone flashers activated for summer session

Mesquite, TX – July 12, 2021 – The Mesquite Independent School District is having special summer school sessions as part of the COVID-19 catch up. School zone flashers will run from July 7 through July 29 from 8:30 a....

Mosquito spraying begins tonight

Mesquite, TX – July 8, 2021 – The City of Mesquite has received a positive West Nile-Virus report from Dallas County Mosquito Lab. Spraying will start tonight at 10 p.m. between New Market Road and Lake June Road, IH 635 and H...

Mesquite hosts July 20 Business Marketing Panel

Mesquite, TX – July 8, 2021 - The City of Mesquite’s Convention and Visitor’s Bureau along with the Mesquite Business Retention and Expansion Task Force (BRE) will host a free marketing event for the business communi...

Mesquite approves Shadow Creek Crossing commercial project

Mesquite, TX – July 7, 2021 – Mesquite has approved an agreement for the construction and development of a new retail project called Shadow Creek Crossing on nearly seven acres that could include a variety of retail stores and restaura...

Mesquite to host July 13 Town Hall meeting on City’s budget

Mesquite, TX – July 6, 2021 – The City of Mesquite is hosting a town hall meeting on Tuesday, July 13, at Mesquite City Hall, 757 N. Galloway Avenue, beginning at 7 p.m. to provide an update on the City’s current bud...

Join us at Pop-Up at the Park for a fun, educational day

Mesquite, TX – July 2, 2021 – In conjunction with Park and Recreation Month, the Mesquite Park and Recreation Department is hosting a “Pop-up at the Park” event on Saturday, July 10, from 9 a.m. to noon, at KidsQues...

Log cabin receives Preservation Achievement Award

Mesquite, TX – July 1, 2021 - Historic Mesquite, Inc. (HMI) has been recognized by Preservation Dallas with a Preservation Achievement Award for the recently completed Webb Crownover Cabin Restoration at Opal Lawrence Historical Park, 711 E. Kea...

City is hiring CDL drivers with great pay and benefits

Mesquite, TX – June 30, 2021 – The City of Mesquite has great job opportunities for those with a commercial drivers license. There are multiple positions available at a great starting pay rate. Plus, the City offers free emplo...

Mesquite hosts June Community Health Forum on Men’s Health

Mesquite, TX – June 30, 2021 – As a part of its continuing Recovery Mesquite efforts to help the community move forward and onward from the impacts of the pandemic, the City of Mesquite held its June Community Health Virtual Meeting on June 29, d...

July is National Share Your Park and Recreation Story Month

Mesquite, TX – June 28, 2021 - This July, join Mesquite Park and Recreation Department as we celebrate National Parks and Recreation Month. This year, we are highlighting how the City of Mesquite is stronger, more vibrant and more resilient beca...

Mosquito spraying begins tonight

Mesquite, TX – June 25, 2021 – The City of Mesquite has received a positive West Nile-Virus report from Dallas County Mosquito Lab. Spraying will start tonight at 10 p.m. in the area bounded by Town East Boulevard, N. Belt Lin...

Mesquite’s June 29 health forum is on men’s health and fitness

Mesquite, TX – June 25, 2021 – As a part of its Recovery Mesquite efforts to help the community move forward and onward from the impacts of the pandemic, the City of Mesquite continues the virtual Community Health Forum Series on June ...

Mesquite addresses illegal fireworks, gunfire and DWI for Independence Day holiday

Mesquite, TX – June 24, 2021 – In advance of July 4^th, the City of Mesquite has announced it will aggressively address the illegal possession or use of fireworks, as well as celebratory gunfire and driving while intoxicated (DWI) through its “Cel...

Message from City Manager on Solid Waste

Message from City Manager on Solid Waste

June 24, 2021

I want to thank our community for the overwhelming responses they have provided to the city on the changes to the City Code revising our solid waste program (approved by the City Council on June 21). Yo...

Human Resources offers employment tips for teens

Mesquite, TX – June 24, 2021 – As the summer gets underway and more teens are looking for jobs, the City of Mesquite’s Human Resources Department put together a series of tips. Their Do’s & Don&rsqu...

Donate and help Keep Mesquite Beautiful

Mesquite, TX – June 24, 2021 – Dedicated to improving the Mesquite community, Keep Mesquite Beautiful (KMB)’s vision is to make Mesquite the most beautiful city in which to live, work and visit. However, KMB can&...

Mesquite seeks input from residents on its budget

Mesquite, TX – June 23, 2021 – The City of Mesquite is offering its residents an opportunity to provide their input on the city’s budget using an online survey at www.cityofmesquite.com/Budget through July 7. A portion of the data collected will ...

Mesquite approves new rules and fees associated with solid waste services

Mesquite, TX – June 22, 2021 – As a part of its new Clean City Initiative, the Mesquite City Council approved new requirements for its solid waste customers that go into effect October 1, which include trash being secured in trash bags...

Purchase STAR Transit monthly, day passes with mobile fare app GoPass

Source: STAR Transit

TERRELL, Texas – STAR Transit has joined the GoPass app network, allowing riders to purchase monthly and day passes that can be used on fixed routes and STARNow.  Single ride passes are also available.  

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Mesquite announces final brick sales for Mesquite Veterans Memorial

Mesquite, TX – June 17, 2021 – As a part of National Flag Week, the City of Mesquite has announced a limited supply of additional Mesquite Veterans Memorial bricks available for purchase. The sale will begin Tuesday, June 22 at 9 a.m. ...

Mesquite Police Department Basic Peace Officer Course reaches milestone, graduates 100 recruits

 Mesquite, TX – June 18, 2021 – On June 17, eight new Mesquite Police Officers graduated from the Mesquite Police Department’s (MPD) Basic Peace Officer Course (BPOC), bringing the training academy total to 100 recru...

Mesquite Animal Shelter offers $5 adoption special in June

Mesquite, TX – June 18, 2021 – The Mesquite Animal Shelter is offering $5 adoptions through the end of June. All adoptions from the Mesquite Animal Shelter, 1650 Gross Road, include a spay or neuter surgery, rabies vaccination, DHPP and Bordetell...

Officers help resident after her baby was delivered at home unexpectedly

Mesquite, TX – June 17, 2021 – An organization is only as good as the people that work in it and the Mesquite Police Department (MPD) is no exception. Two Mesquite police officers and a dispatcher recently went above and beyon...

Mosquito spraying begins tonight

Mesquite, TX – July 17, 2021 – The City of Mesquite has received a positive West Nile-Virus report from Dallas County Mosquito Lab. Spraying will start tonight at 10 p.m. in the area along IH 20 off Mackenzie Drive and Lawson ...

Tails and Tales Summer Reading Club

Mesquite, TX – June 14, 2021 – School is out and the Summer Reading Club has made it’s way to the Mesquite public library. Until July 31, kids can earn prizes by reading books and filling out their reading logs. This year’s theme “Tails and Tales...

City honors Mesquite artist Tony Morris

Mesquite, TX – June 14, 2021 – On June 12, the City of Mesquite honored long-time Mesquite artist Tony Morris for sharing his amazing creations with the community and recognize him for his incredible talents as an artist and person.

Read the procl...

Message from the City about Town East Mall

A community message from Cliff Keheley, City Manager, City of Mesquite:

A recent article in The Dallas Morning News speculating that Town East Mall could possibly be redeveloped has troubled some of our residents and raised concerns within our community. I...

Mesquite attracts more than 200 to successful job fair

Mesquite, TX – June 11, 2021 – The June 9 Mesquite Job Fair, held at the Mesquite Convention Center and Exhibit Hall, attracted 213 job seekers from 17 different cities across the DFW metroplex, and was highlighted by many receiving job offers by the end ...

Mesquite serves up menu of opportunities for food truck operations

Mesquite, TX – June 10, 2021 – Mesquite continues to live up to its brand identity of “Real. Texas. Flavor.” with the recent changes to its ordinances that govern zoning and food establishments that now will allow f...

SBA rolls out $100M grant program to help small businesses after Covid-19

Mesquite, TX – June 10, 2021 – The Small Business Administration (SBA) is launching a $100 million grant program to connect small businesses with federal relief programs. Through the Community Navigator Pilot Program, the SBA ...

Texas Advancement Center opens in Mesquite

Mesquite, TX – June 9, 2021 – Mesquite Mayor Bruce Archer helped the Mesquite Chamber of Commerce welcome Texas Advancement Center to Mesquite on June 5 with a ribbon cutting at their newest location at 2920 Motley Drive.

Texas Advancement Center ...

Employers participating in June 9 Job Fair

Mesquite, TX – June 8, 2021 – There will be a Mesquite Job Fair, at the Mesquite Convention Center and Exhibit Hall, 1700 Rodeo Drive, on Wednesday, June 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Attendees are asked to pre-register at www.MesquiteECOD...

Mesquite has webpage to assist their citizens in filing as a candidate for City Council

Mesquite, TX – June 8, 2021 – The City of Mesquite has launched a new webpage to assist those who want to consider filing their candidacy to serve on the City Council. The first day to file is July 17 and the last day to file is August...

Downtown Mesquite Farmers Market debuts June 12

Mesquite, TX – June 3, 2021 – The new Downtown Mesquite Farmers Market will begin on June 12. The weekly marketplace of fresh produce and creative artisans will take place Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. through November 27 at Front St...

Building Camaraderie By Helping Others

Source: Make it Mesquite

City officials knew they were getting someone with plenty of administrative and educational skins on the wall – along with three decades of experience – when they made the decision last fall to bring Rusty Wilso...

Mesquite host Memorial Day Service

Mesquite, TX - June 1, 2021 – On Monday, May 31, 2021, the City of Mesquite hosted a Memorial Day Service at the Mesquite Veterans Memorial. The brief program honored the men and women who died while serving in the United States military. The pr...

Downtown Mesquite earns national recognition for the second consecutive year

Mesquite, TX – June 2, 2021 – The City of Mesquite has announced that Downtown Mesquite has earned the distinction of being a Nationally Accredited Main Street Program for the second year in a row. Downtown Mesquite was selected for the honor by Main Stre...

Read the May 28 Council Connection

Mesquite, TX – June 1, 2021 – The May 28 edition of the Council Connection is available online. Learn about the Mesquite Job Fair, watch the recap of the Front Street Station grand opening, the Mesquite Championship Rodeo's opening weekend and mo...

Read the May 21 Council Connection

Mesquite, TX – June 1, 2021 – The May 21 edition of the Council Connection is available online. Learn about the Mesquite Job Fair, the Memorial Day Service on May 31, Mesquite announcing the Elks Lodge 2021 award winners and more.

Read the May 14 Council Connection

Mesquite, TX – June 1, 2021 – The May 14 edition of the Council Connection is available online. Learn about the Memorial for K9 officer Kozmo, get an update from Councilmember Dan Aleman, Mesquite hosting its May Community Health Forum and more.

City honors Randy Lawson for his role in Mesquite Veterans Memorial

Mesquite, TX - May 28, 2021 - Today, the City of Mesquite honored the late Randy Lawson with a United States flag that was flown over the the U.S. Capitol and then flown over the Mesquite Veterans Memorial. It was presented to the family of Randy...

City honors Police Officer Joe Maddox

Mesquite, TX - May 28, 2021 - Today, the City of Mesquite honored Police Officer Joe Maddox for more than 20 years of service. Mayor Bruce Archer presented a proclamation and the Police Department and Mesquite Police Association honored Maddox with retire...

Front Street Station Opening Celebration

Mesquite, TX – May 25, 2021 – Cloudy skies and some light rain didn’t put a damper on the Grand Opening of the new Front Street Station in Downtown Mesquite on May 22. Mesquite residents, City Council members and the Downtown Mesquite Advisory Bo...

DCHHS reminds residents still offering Emergency Housing Assistance Program

Mesquite, TX – May 25, 2021 – Dallas County Health & Human Services (DCHHS) continues to offer assistance to Dallas County residents through the Emergency Housing Assistance Program (EHAP) and Texas Eviction Diversion Prog...

IH 635 East Traffic Alert – Week of May 23

Mesquite, TX – May 3, 2021 – Below are upcoming closures this week, in addition to the ongoing nightly regularly scheduled mainlane closures, along various lanes of IH 635 (both directions between U.S. 75 and IH 30) and variou...

Mesquite will hold Memorial Day Service on May 31

 Mesquite, TX – May 21, 2021 – The City of Mesquite will host a Memorial Day Service on May 31 at the Mesquite Veterans Memorial, 425 S. Galloway Avenue. The brief program will honor the men and women who died while serving in...

Employees honored during National Public Works Week

Mesquite, TX – May 21, 2021 – Public Works employees provide vital services to the Mesquite community every day. For National Public Works Week, May 16 – 22, the City provided Public Works employees with lunch and re...

Mesquite honors Dallas Regional Medical Center staff

Mesquite, TX – May 20, 2021 – On May 18, Councilmember B.W. Smith honored the staff at Dallas Regional Medical Center for their tireless work and for serving the community during the COVID pandemic.

Read the proclamation below....

Mesquite hosts June 9 job fair

Mesquite, TX – May 19, 2021 – There will be a Mesquite Job Fair, at the Mesquite Convention Center and Exhibit Hall, 1700 Rodeo Drive, on Wednesday, June 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Mesquite Business Retention and Expansion Task Force (BRE) will host a ...

Mayor Bruce Archer proclaims May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

Mesquite, TX – May 19, 2021 – On May 14, Mayor Bruce Archer declared May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in Mesquite, presenting a proclamation to the Wolverines Motorcycle Club and urging all citizens to give motorcycle ...

Mesquite hosts successful Recycles Day

Mesquite, TX – May 19, 2021 – More than 500 vehicles dropped off a variety of reusable items, electronic waste and other recycling materials at Mesquite Recycles Day on May 8. 

Mesquite Solid Waste collected 70 tires, ...

Creation Equity Receives Entitlement to Begin Mesquite 635

DALLAS (May 18, 2021) — Creation Equity, an alternative investment and real estate development firm, has announced it has received entitlement by the City of Mesquite, Texas to begin construction on Mesquite 635, a new state-of-the-art industria...

Mesquite announces Debbie Anderson as Citizen of the Year, Brad Meyer as Police Officer of the Year,

Mesquite, TX – May 18, 2021 – At the May 17 City Council meeting, the City of Mesquite and the Mesquite Elks Lodge No. 2404 announced during a video presentation of their 2020-2021 awards Debbie Anderson as Citizen of the Year, Brad Meyer as Police Office...

Mesquite Police Department announces its first African American Sergeant

Mesquite, TX – May 14, 2021 – The Mesquite Police Department has announced that police officer Torrey Rhone has been promoted to the rank of Sergeant, becoming the first African American to achieve this rank in the 68-year history of t...

Mesquite’s new noise ordinance addresses loud music complaints and disturbances

Mesquite, TX – May 14, 2021 – The City of Mesquite has announced new ways that the public can help address concerns of loud volumes of music or noises in their neighborhoods. For general noise disturbances, like loud music, the public ...

Mayor Bruce Archer proclaims May 9 – 15 National Hospital Week

Mesquite, TX – May 14, 2021 – On May 14, Mayor Bruce Archer proclaimed May 9 – 15 National Hospital Week in the City of Mesquite. At a presentation at Dallas Regional Medical Center, Mayor Archer encouraged citizens ...

Mesquite opens Downtown Mesquite’s Front Street Station on May 22

Mesquite, TX – May 13, 2021 – Downtown Mesquite will host a public grand opening event on May 22 to celebrate the opening of Front Street Station, the City of Mesquite’s $5.5 million infrastructure improvement project. The ce...

Mesquite is preparing for its next housing boom

Source: Star Local Media, Chris Roark

Mesquite is about to drastically change the look of its housing landscape.

And it expects to add nearly $4 billion to the local tax base in the process.

Over the next few years the city is expected to add 10,617 new home...

Pfizer Vaccine Opportunity for Mesquite ISD Students and Families

Mesquite ISD is partnering with the City of Mesquite to distribute 1,000 doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to any interested Mesquite ISD students and their family members ages 12 and up. Vaccine distribution will take place at the K. David Belt Profes...

Mesquite earns top Insurance Services Office rating for fire protection

Mesquite, TX – May 13, 2021 – Mesquite has again earned the highest rating possible for fire protection of a community as determined by the Insurance Services Office (ISO). The Texas Department of Insurance, through the State Fire Mars...

Mesquite airport to build new hangar by spring 2022

Source: Dallas Morning News, Francesca D’Annunzio 

Mesquite is increasing its storage capacity for aircrafts.

Earlier this week, Mesquite City Council approved $262,760 in engineering costs to design a new box hangar, which Airpo...

Read the May Mainstream

Mesquite, TX – May 11, 2020 – The May edition of the Mainstream is available online. You can find the Community Calendar, Parks and Recreation programs and classes and Community News in this month’s Mainstream.

Councilmember Dan Aleman update on District 6

Mesquite, TX – May 11, 2021 – The City of Mesquite is producing video updates hosted by members of the City Council in the districts they represent. Each video will focus on various issues and topics in their district as well ...

Read the May 7 Council Connection

Read the May 7 Council Connection

Mesquite, TX – May 11, 2020 – The May 7 edition of the Council Connection is available online. Learn more about the Mesquite recognizing four employees as Real. Texas. Service. Champions, Blaze Pizza opening in Me...

Memorial held for Mesquite Police K9 Officer Kozmo

Mesquite, TX – May 10, 2021 – On May 10, the Mesquite Police Department (MPD) and community members came together to remember K9 Officer Kozmo, who was killed in the line of duty on April 26. At the memorial service at the Fam...

Mesquite’s tourism market surges forward from pandemic

Mesquite, TX – May 7, 2021 – Tourism in Mesquite, TX is continuing to recover and move onward from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. This is highlighted by recent successes of Mesquite hosting two conventions that...

Mesquite’s May 11 health forum is on teen mental health and suicide prevention

Mesquite, TX – May 7, 2021 – As a part of its Recovery Mesquite efforts to help the community move forward and onward from the impacts of the pandemic, the City of Mesquite continues the virtual Community Health Forum Series on May 11 ...

Mesquite moves forward with 1,003,100 square foot Mesquite Airport Logistics Center

Mesquite, TX – May 7, 2021 – Mesquite has approved Dalfen Industrial’s proposed development of two distribution buildings of 1,003,100  square feet located on East Scyene Road near Mesquite Metro Airport. As a part o...

May 7, 2021 Press Conference on Officer Involved Shooting

On 05/07/21 at 3 PM, the Mesquite Police Department held a press conference that included local media members. This press conference was held for the purpose of releasing relevant information regarding the officer-involved shooting that took place on Tues...

Hike and bike trails to connect Mesquite, Garland and Richardson by next year

Source: Dallas Morning News

Three Dallas County cities will soon be connected by hike and bike trails.

The Mesquite-Garland-Richardson Bikeway Connectors is a collaborative project between Garland and Mesquite, which are both working on connecting and exten...

Movies, Music and More ... Oh My

Source: Make It Mesquite

The official start of summer may still be more than a month away but Mesquite’s Parks and Recreation Department is getting a jumpstart this week with the first of three family-friendly Movies in the Park events planned fo...

Mesquite honors four employees during National Public Service Recognition Week

Mesquite, TX – May 6, 2021 – A group of employees that represent the diversity of services and staff that comprise the City of Mesquite organization were honored this week through the city’s Real. Texas. Service. Employee Cha...

A SAFE Quiet Place To Call Home

Source: Make it Mesquite

You can have all the material things in the world but for most folks, what they really want is just a safe place to lay their heads at the end of a long, hard day. A safe, quiet place to call home.

While safe and quiet could be some...

Watch the latest Mesquite Minute

Mesquite, TX – May 5, 2021 – In the month of February, Dr. Jacquelyn Gamino discussed teenage brain health with Kimbrough Middle School parents. Dr. Jackie, Lauren Burch and Shirley Weddle discussed an overview of the meeting in the latest Mesqui...

Mesquite announces $650,000 investment in Northridge Shopping Center

Mesquite, TX – May 5, 2021 – CenterPoint Commercial Properties will invest approximately $650,000 to improve the Northridge Shopping Center located at 1805 North Galloway Avenue. The improvements will include façade enhancem...

Centurion American’s Iron Horse Village Development Names Builders

Source: Centurion American

MESQUITE, TEXAS – Iron Horse Village, a new mixed-use community from Centurion American Development Group, is announcing builders for its 336 single-family homes. D.R. Horton, Gehan Homes and Mattamy Homes will...

Mesquite kicks off summer with Movies in the Park

Mesquite, TX – May 5, 2021 – This Friday, the Mesquite Parks and Recreation Department is kicking off the summer fun with their first Movies in the Park of the year. On May 7, 14, and 21 free, family-friendly movies will be pr...

I-30 Full Mainlane Closure at Galloway Ave. May 8 to Perform Bridge Work

Source: TxDOT

MESQUITE – All lanes of both eastbound and westbound I-30 mainlanes at Galloway Avenue will be closed on Saturday, May 8 to perform beam settings at Galloway Avenue over I-30. Full closures of the Galloway Avenue overpass at I-30 an...

Blaze Pizza opens in Mesquite

MESQUITE, TEXAS – Today, Blaze Pizza opened its fourth location in the last two months in the DFW area. With new locations in Rowlett, Dallas, and Irving, the residents of Mesquite will now be able to enjoy custom and made-to-order pizzas. Known...

Mesquite moves forward with $130 million Alcott Logistics Station industrial park

Mesquite, TX – May 3, 2021 – The City Council has approved proceeding with the development of the 2.3 million square foot industrial park called Alcott Logistics Station to be located south of East Scyene Road and west of Faithon P. Lu...

Mesquite announces 2021 Business Survey

Mesquite, TX – May 3, 2021 – Businesses in Mesquite will have until May 31 to participate in the City of Mesquite’s 2021 Business Survey to aid the City of Mesquite in developing programs and activities to facilitate economic...

Restaurant Revitalization Award Program opens May 3

Mesquite, TX – May 3, 2021 – Starting May 3, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is accepting applications for the new Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF), which provides emergency assistance for eligible restaurants...

Read the Apr. 30 Council Connection

Mesquite, TX – May 3, 2021 – The Apr. 30 edition of the Council Connection is available online. Learn about the Cinco de Mayo virtual Celebration, the City completing Palos Verdes Lake Fish Restocking and more.

IH 635 East Traffic Alert – Week of May 2

Mesquite, TX – May 3, 2021 – Below are upcoming closures this week, in addition to the ongoing nightly regularly scheduled mainlane closures, along various lanes of IH 635 (both directions between U.S. 75 and IH 30) and variou...

Working Together To Build A Better Community

Source: Make it Mesquite

It started almost two decades ago when Creek Crossing Harvest Church pastor Dan Aleman – now the city councilman for District 6 – approached then-mayor Mike Anderson looking for ways the men in his church could ...

Mesquite broadcasts virtual Cinco de Mayo at 2 p.m. on May 5

Mesquite, TX – April 29, 2021 – The City of Mesquite will release its broadcast of the virtual Cinco de Mayo celebration on May 5 at 2 p.m. The video will feature musical performance, monologues, as well as dance presentations and will...

Giving Back To The Community In A Big Way

Source: Make it Mesquite

You’d best prepare yourself for a fight if you ever approach George or Bennye Rice about slowing down when it comes to their many volunteer contributions to the community.

When asked about the possibility of scaling back, ...

Mesquite Police Department hosts Drug Take-Back Day

Mesquite, TX – April 28, 2021 – On Saturday, April 24 the Mesquite Police Department took part in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA), National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. Police collected 13 boxes of un...

Keep Mesquite Beautiful hosts successful Trash Bash

Mesquite, TX – April 28, 2021 – More than 300 volunteers collected over 180 bags, containing nearly 4,000 pounds of litter from 19 locations around Mesquite, including parks, neighborhoods and retail shopping areas as a part o...

Mesquite Police K9 Officer Kozmo, Badge # 1191, End of Watch: April 26, 2021

Mesquite Police K9 Officer Kozmo, Badge # 1191, began his career with the Mesquite Police Department in March of 2017.  During his four-year career with MPD, K9 Kozmo and his human partner (and best friend), Officer Jason Crawford, assisted with ...

Read the Apr. 23 Council Connection

Mesquite, TX – Apr 26, 2020 – The Apr. 23 edition of the Council Connection is available online. Learn about the Mesquite Police Department honoring officers, civilians and citizens, City Council approving new Downtown Mesquit...

Mesquite Police K-9 Kozmo Killed in the Line of Duty

**Update 04/29/21: A necropsy conducted on K-9 Kozmo has revealed trauma consistent with an assault, therefore probable cause has been obtained to charge one of the aggravated robbery suspects in Kozmo’s death. This suspect (a 16 yoa juvenile m...

Dwight Yoakam coming to Mesquite Arena

Mesquite, TX – April 26, 2021 – The country legend Dwight Yoakam is coming to the Mesquite Arena, 1818 Rodeo Drive, next month. Dwight Yoakam has been playing music for over 30 years. Hear his greatest hits like "Fast as You" and "...

IH 635 East Traffic Alert – Week of April 25

Mesquite, TX – April 26, 2021 – Below are upcoming closures this week, in addition to the ongoing nightly regularly scheduled mainlane closures, along various lanes of IH 635 (both directions between U.S. 75 and IH 30) and var...

April Rocks! Concert Postponed

We regret to inform you that the

City completes Palos Verdes Lake Fish Restocking

The City of Mesquite has completed the final phase of the Palos Verdes Lake Dam Modifications and Park Improvements project with the restocking of fish.  The stocking was administered by PondMedics,  Inc., the  consultant select...

City Council approves new Downtown Mesquite facade grant

Mesquite, TX – April 21, 2021 – More investment by property owners into their locations in Downtown Mesquite is on the way. The Mesquite City Council has approved a new application for the Facade Improvement Program. Carroll P...

Mesquite names Municipal Center after former Mayor George Venner

Mesquite, TX – April 20, 2021 – The City of Mesquite’s Municipal Center, located at 1515 N. Galloway Avenue and that is home to most of the city’s administrative operations, is now the George A. Venner, Sr....

No appointment needed at Parkland’s Dallas College-Eastfield Campus vaccine site

Source: Parkland Health & Hospital System

DALLAS – Beginning Thursday, April 22, individuals over the age of 16 can receive a COVID-19 vaccination without an appointment between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday – Saturday at Parkland Heal...

Getting Dirty To Make Mesquite A Little Cleaner

Source: Make It Mesquite

At almost 20 years old, Trash Bash is one of Mesquite’s longest-running community service efforts and it’s not too late to jump in and do your part on Saturday – joining in with the volunteers who have...

Mesquite Police Department honors officers, civilians and citizens

Mesquite, TX – April 21, 2021 – The Mesquite Police Department presented their annual Meritorious Awards during the April 19 City Council meeting, which was highlighted by Dustin Chautin receiving the prestigious “Sergeant H. Kent Tyler Award” for Officer...

Mayor Bruce Archer provides a statement on more police officers

Mayor Bruce Archer: “On April 19 the City Council authorized the hiring of an additional 5 sworn officers to the Mesquite Police Department. This will increase the quantity of patrol officers out on the streets of our community. Following a review of the ...

Mesquite kicks off Addressing Mesquite Day volunteer recruitment

Mesquite, TX – April 19, 2021 – The City of Mesquite celebrates National Volunteer Week, April 18 - 24, 2021, and launches recruiting for volunteers for its 17^th annual Addressing Mesquite Day event, held in partnership with the Mesqui...

Governor Abbott Announces Extension For FEMA Individual Assistance Registration Period

Source: Governor Greg Abbott's Office

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today announced that at the request of the Texas Division of Emergency Management, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has extended the Individual Assistance registrati...

Read the Apr. 16 Council Connection

Mesquite, TX – Apr 19, 2020 – The Apr. 16 edition of the Council Connection is available online. Learn about Summer Youth Internship Program, this weekend's Trash Bash and more.

Mesquite is awarded $400,000 state grant for Lawson Road improvements

Mesquite, TX – April 16, 2021 – The City of Mesquite announced it has been awarded a state grant of $400,000 for interim improvements to Lawson Road. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) grant will help fund 90% of the projec...

Mesquite Police Department hosts Drug Take-Back Day

Mesquite, TX – April 16, 2021 – The Mesquite Police Department is proud to take part in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s, National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. On Saturday, April 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., M...

April Rocks! Concert Postponed

We regret to inform you that due to the bad weather forecast on Friday, April 16, the Mesquite Arts Center will be postponing the "April Rocks! Who's Best" concert event to another date.  Safety is our number one concern, and t...

Mesquite hosted business data and trends virtual event

Mesquite, TX – April 15, 2021 – The City of Mesquite’s Economic Development Department hosted a free virtual “Local Market Data & Trends” event for the business community on April 13. The event was presented by Research Manager Micah Rabalais...

Mesquite celebrates its 9-1-1 dispatchers during National Public Safety Telecommunications Week

Mesquite, TX – April 15, 2021 – The City of Mesquite has joined millions of their peers across the country to celebrate April as National 9-1-1 Education Month and support the City’s 9-1-1 Dispatchers during National...

Upcoming District 6 community meeting

Mesquite, TX – April 14, 2021 – Councilmember Dan Aleman, District 6 will have a Council District meeting on Thursday, April 15 at 7 p.m. The meeting will be at Landmark Family Fellowship, 2523 Clay Mathis Road. Councilman Ale...

Dallas County Health and Human Services Launches COVID-19 Vaccination Scheduler

Source: Dallas County

DALLAS – Dallas County residents can now schedule a same-day or next-day appointment for their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine at the Fair Park Community Vaccination Center through the Dallas County website. Dallas...

Read the Apr. 9 Council Connection

The Apr. 9 edition of the Council Connection is available online. Watch the District 5 update, watch the new Road Warrior episode, learn about Mesquite's Clean City Initiative and more. 

Read the April Mainstream

Mesquite, TX – April 9, 2021 – The April edition of the Mainstream is available online. You can find the Community Calendar, Parks and Recreation programs and classes and Community News in this month’s Mainstream.

2021 Summer Youth Internship Program

The City of Mesquite is now accepting applications for the 2021 Summer Youth Internship Program (SYIP)! Eligible applicants must live in Mesquite, be between the ages of 15-17, and meet Federal income requirements. To apply please complete and submit the ...

Kaufman County Spring 2021 Job Fair

Mesquite, TX – April 12, 2021 – Looking for a job? Kaufman County is hosting their Spring Job Fair on May 3 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Kaufman County Civic Center, 607 E. Fair Street, Kaufman, TX, 75142. The job fair will c...

Virtual KidFish Tournament will be held April 24 - May 5

Mesquite, TX – April 12, 2021 – The Mesquite Parks and Recreation Department will host the 2021 KidFish fishing tournament as a virtual event from April 24 - May 2. Participants are invited to submit photos of their fish catch from Ci...

Mesquite hosts April Community Health Forum on Minority Health

Mesquite, TX – April 12, 2021 – As a part of its continuing Recovery Mesquite efforts to help the community move forward and onward from the impacts of the pandemic, the City of Mesquite held its April Community Health Virtual...

Mesquite Elks Club #2404 donates $300 to the Mesquite Arts Center

Mesquite, TX – April 12, 2021 - On April 1, the Auxiliary of Mesquite Elks Club #2404 made a $300 donation to the Mesquite Arts Center. The donation was presented to Arts Center Manager Cohn Drennan and Assistant to the City Manager Chr...

Keep Mesquite Beautiful host Trash Bash on April 24

Mesquite, TX – April 9, 2021 – Keep Mesquite Beautiful (KMB) will hold its bi-annual volunteer cleanup event, Trash Bash, on April 24. Trash Bash is an opportunity for families, neighbors and groups to join together to help be...

April Rocks! Concert Postponed

We regret to inform you that we will be postponing TONIGHT’s event due to Severe Weather concerns. Safety is our number one mission here at the Mesquite Arts Center. Due to possible hail, severe winds, and even the chance of tornadoes around 7 P...

Mesquite hosts virtual public input meetings on new parks master plan

Mesquite, TX – April 9, 2021 – The City of Mesquite is beginning to develop a parks master plan and is seeking the community’s participation with two public input meetings at 6:30 p.m. on April 13 and April 22. Visit www.city...

May programming at the Mesquite Arts Center

Mesquite, TX – April 8, 2021 – The Mesquite Arts Center has developed a variety of free programming for May, including new Tote-and-Go program workshops, a Courtyard Concert Series and more virtual workshops.

The fun at the Art...

Mesquite hosts April 13 business data and trends virtual event

Mesquite, TX – April 7, 2021 – The City of Mesquite’s Economic Development Department will host the free virtual “Local Market Data & Trends” event for the business community at 12 p.m. on April 13. Th...

Councilmember B.W. Smith update on District 5

Mesquite, TX – April 6, 2021 – The City of Mesquite is producing video updates hosted by members of the City Council in the districts they represent. Each video will focus on various issues and topics in their district as well as news items that ...

Road Warrior provides update on Mesquite Street construction

Mesquite, TX – April 6, 2021 – Real. Texas. Roads. is the program name for the road repairs funded by the $125 million bond sale approved by voters in November 2015. Repairs under this program are limited to residential, two-l...

Mesquite’s City Lake Park is designated a Lone Star Legacy Park

Mesquite, TX – April 6, 2021 – The City of Mesquite has earned the special recognition from Texas Recreation and Parks Society, as City Lake Park was one of only eight Texas parks honored in 2021 with a prestigious Lone Star Legacy Par...

Mesquite announces Clean City Initiative

Mesquite, TX – April 5, 2021 – As the City of Mesquite announced its new Clean City Initiative, Mayor Bruce Archer proclaimed, “This is a new day in Mesquite, Texas to raise the level of civic pride in our city when it comes ...

Read the Apr. 2 Council Connection

Mesquite, TX – April 5, 2021 – The Apr. 2 edition of the Council Connection is available online. Learn about Interim Police Chief David Faaborg, Mesquite Arts Center April Rocks! Events and more.

Mesquite AMBUCS donates to Spread the Love campaign to assist Sharing Life Community Outreach

Mesquite, TX – April 2, 2021 –  April 2 is national Peanut Butter and Jelly Day, and we are proud to announce the donation of $1,000 by the Mesquite AMBUCS to Sharing Life Community Outreach as a part of the City of Mesquite’s Spread the Love pro...

Mesquite hosts April 8 virtual community health forum on minority health

Mesquite, TX – April 2, 2021 – As a part of its Recovery Mesquite efforts to help the community move forward and onward from the impacts of the pandemic, the City of Mesquite continues the virtual Community Health Forum Series on April...

Mesquite selects Kim Buttram as new Director of Economic Development

Mesquite, TX – April 2, 2021 – Kim Buttram has been named the new Director of Economic Development for the City of Mesquite. She returns to Mesquite where she served in the Economic Development Department as the Assistant Manager from ...

Upcoming District 2 and 5 community meetings

Mesquite, TX – April 1, 2021 – Councilmember Kenny Green, District 2 and Councilmember B.W. Smith, District 5 will have Council District meetings next weekend. On Friday, April 9 at 6 p.m., District 2 will have a meeting at Fl...

Mesquite announces Police Department promotions

Mesquite, TX - March 31, 2021 – Today, Mesquite Police Department Interim Police Chief David Faaborg announced the promotion of Lieutenant Brandon Borden to the rank of Captain and Sergeant James Stanley to the rank of Lieutenant. Captain Borden...

Mayor Bruce Archer proclaims March Theatre in Our School Month

Mesquite, TX – March 31, 2021 – On March 30, Mayor Bruce Archer celebrated Theatre in Our Schools Month. He presented a proclamation declaring March, Theatre in Our School Month in Mesquite and urged Mesquite citizens to suppo...

Mayor Bruce Archer honors Hispanic Forum of Mesquite President

Mesquite, TX – March 31, 2021 – On March 31, Mayor Bruce Archer honored the President of Hispanic Forum of Mesquite, Rachel Lopez for her service to the City of Mesquite and declared today Rachel Lopez Day.

Read the proclamatio...

Mesquite expands access to library services

 Mesquite, TX - March 30, 2021 – The City of Mesquite’s Public Library System cardholders now have the option to pick-up and drop-off library materials at specific Parks and Recreation facilities. This includes printed books, ...

Mesquite names David Gill as the new Assistant Police Chief

Mesquite, TX - March 30, 2021 – David Gill has been named the new Assistant Police Chief for the City of Mesquite. Gill has served more than 27 years in the Mesquite Police Department managing various operations and overseeing an array of progra...

Mesquite introduces Interim Police Chief David Faaborg

Mesquite, TX - March 29, 2021 – Today, the City of Mesquite introduced David Faaborg as Interim Police Chief. He has served as the Assistant Police Chief since 2015. Mesquite City Manager Cliff Keheley said, “David has demonstrated ext...

Read the Mar. 26 Council Connection

Mesquite, TX – March 29, 2021 – The Mar. 26 edition of the Council Connection is available online. Learn about Mayor Bruce Archer's State of the City address, Watch virtual Black-Owned Business Symposium and more.

Mesquite Police Chief Charles Cato announces departure

Mesquite Police Chief Charles Cato announces departure

Mesquite, TX - March 26, 2021 - 5 p.m. - Charles Cato has announced that today was his last day as the City of Mesquite’s Police Chief. The city will begin a national search for a rep...

City honors Assistant Police Chief Robert Piccioni

Mesquite, TX – March 26, 2021 – On March 26, Councilmember Tandy Boroughs, District 4 honored Assistant Police Chief Robert Piccioni who is retiring after almost 40 years serving and protecting the Mesquite community. Councilm...

Mesquite police officer receives citizen commendation

Mesquite, TX – March 26, 2021 – On March 25, Mesquite Police Officer Alan Gafford received a citizen commendation by District 6 resident, Charmayne Hightower, for the respectful way in which he handled a traffic stop with her and her autistic son...

MAJOR CLOSURE - Partial Bridge demo at Galloway Ave. at I-635

Source: TxDOT

All lanes of both northbound and southbound I-635 mainlanes between Galloway Avenue and Oates Drive will be closed on the evening of Saturday, March 27 to perform a partial bridge demo. Full closures of both Galloway Avenue and Oates Drive cr...

Furniture distributor headed to Mesquite with new shipping center

Source: Dallas Morning News

A furniture and home accessories distributor is headed to Mesquite with a major shipping hub. Steve Silver Co. has leased a new industrial building with more than 407,000 square feet of space.

The East Dallas Logistics Center bus...

Four DFW cities form the East Dallas Response Team to address mental health response

Mesquite, TX – March 24, 2021 – The cities of Balch Springs, Seagoville, Sunnyvale and Mesquite have partnered for the first time to provide funding that will help assemble a cross-jurisdictional approach to address mental health respo...

Honoring the victims of the tragedy in Boulder, Colorado

Sorce: Office of the Texas Governor

Please be advised that President of the United States Joseph R. Biden, Jr. issued the following proclamation lowering flags to half-staff immediately through March 27, 2021.

As a mark of respect for the victims of the sen...

How does Mesquite measure up? Here’s a list of Mesquite’s top rankings in 2020

Source: Dallas Morning News

In 2020, Mesquite made headlines for its housing affordability and quality of life. It also ranked among the country’s fastest-growing cities.

Below are some of the city’s rankings from 2020.

No. 4 for homeowne...

Mesquite presents Mayor Bruce Archer’s State of the City Address

Mesquite, TX – March 22, 2021 – The City of Mesquite has released Mayor Bruce Archer’s 2021 State of the City Address. Visit www.cityofmesquite.com/StateOfTheCity to view the video presentation.

Mayor Archer said, “I...

Watch virtual Black-Owned Business Symposium

Mesquite, TX – March 22, 2021 – On March 20, the Mesquite Tri-East NAACP, along with the Mesquite Chamber of Commerce, the Balch Springs Chamber of Commerce and the City of Mesquite hosted a virtual Black-Owned Business Symposium.

The symposium in...

Kim Britton Named Deputy Executive Director

Source: STAR Transit

(Terrell, TX) – Kim Goggans Britton has been promoted to STAR Transit’s Deputy Executive Director position responsible for the Marketing Department’s day-to-day operation.  She also overs...

Mayor honors MPD Sgt. Jason Taylor for three decades of service

Mesquite, TX – March 19, 2021 – On March 19, Mesquite Mayor Bruce Archer honored Sergeant Jason Taylor for more than three decades of service as a Mesquite Police Department - Texas officer.

Read the proclamation below:

WHEREAS,...

Atmos Energy to Perform Routine Natural Gas Maintenance in Mesquite

Source: Atmos Energy

MESQUITE, Texas – March 22, 2021 - Atmos Energy will perform routine maintenance resulting in the safe removal of natural gas on Tuesday, March 23, lasting from approximately 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. at 1800 Oates Drive in ...

Mesquite announces Lexie Woodward as Manager of Economic Development

Mesquite, TX – March 18, 2021 – Lexie Woodward has been hired as the City of Mesquite’s Manager of Economic Development and brings more than six years of community economic development experience to the City. 

City Ma...

Mesquite hosts new virtual Community Health Forum

Mesquite, TX – March 18, 2021 – As a part of its continuing Recovery Mesquite efforts to help the community move forward and onward from the impacts of the pandemic, the City of Mesquite held its March Community Health Virtual...

Mesquite announces its new COVID-19 operational procedures

Mesquite, TX – March 17, 2021 – The City of Mesquite will not require, but will encourage, the public to wear face coverings in its facilities and while attending its public meetings. After receiving input from the City Council at thei...

Mesquite City Council approves new noise ordinance

Mesquite, TX – March 17, 2021 – On March 15, the Mesquite City Council approved updates to the City Code to provide new tools to address noise complaints.  

Mayor Bruce Archer said, “Too often there are those in our c...

Find and fix leaks during the Environmental Protection Agency’s Fix a Leak Week, March 15 - 21

Mesquite, TX – March 16, 2021 – Help save water during the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Fix a Leak Week, March 15 -21. Household leaks can waste nearly one trillion gallons of water annually nationwide, so...

Read the Mar. 12 Council Connection

The Mar. 12 edition of the Council Connection is available online. Learn about the March 20 Bunny Trail Drive-Thru event, the Mesquite NAACP hosting a Black-Owned Business Symposium and more.

635 East Traffic Alert - Week of March 15

Below are upcoming closures this week, in addition to the ongoing nightly regularly scheduled mainlane closures, along various lanes of I-635 (both directions between US 75 and and I-30) and various lanes of I-30 (both directions between Gus Thomasson Roa...

Mesquite Minute: Community Development Block Grant Workshop

The City of Mesquite will host a virtual information session and workshop on March 19 from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. to begin the process of accepting applications for its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for Program Year 2021-2022. This workshop is ...

Mayor honors former NAACP President

Mesquite, TX – March 10, 2021 – On March 10, Mesquite Mayor Bruce Archer presented a special proclamation to Denise Upchurch to honor her for her work as the previous Mesquite NAACP President and her contributions to the Mesquite community.

Read t...

Mesquite Arts Center invites vendors to take part in April Rocks! concerts

Mesquite, TX – March 10, 2021 – The Mesquite Arts Center (MAC) is inviting local vendors to take part in their weekly April Rocks! Events. Every Friday in April, the MAC will hold a concert on their North Lawn, 1527 N. Gallowa...

Mayor proclaims March 8 USA-Nepal Community Outreach Network Day

Mesquite, TX – March 9, 2021 – On March 8, Mesquite Mayor Bruce Archer presented a special proclamation to Dr. Vishnu Maya Upadhyay in honor of her contributions to the Mesquite community, for forming the USA – Nepal Community Outreach Network an...

Read the Mar. 5 Council Connection

Mesquite, TX – March 8, 2020 – The Mar. 5 edition of the Council Connection is available online. Learn about the monthly virtual community health forum on March 11, the emergency home repair assistance program and more. 

Mesquite cancels 2021 Mesquite Rodeo Parade

Mesquite, TX – March 8, 2021 – The City of Mesquite has announced the 2021 Mesquite Rodeo Parade scheduled for March 27 has been canceled out of an abundance of caution for the current coronavirus pandemic. This is the second consecuti...

Mesquite Animal Shelter holds March Madness Adoption Special

Mesquite, TX – March 8, 2021 – The Mesquite Animal Shelter is holding a March Madness Dog Adoption special. Until March 31, adoption fees for all dogs are 50% off. To view all dogs that are currently available for adoption, vi...

Mesquite hosted 4th annual Neighborhood Summit

Mesquite, TX – March 8, 2021 – The City of Mesquite hosted the fourth Annual Neighborhood Summit on Saturday, March 6. The Zoom event included guest speaker Catherine Huckaby, City of Fort Worth’s Community Engagemen...

Read the March Mainstream

Mesquite, TX – March 8, 2021 – The March edition of the Mainstream is available online. You can find the Community Calendar, Parks and Recreation programs and classes and Community News in this month’s Mainstream.

Mesquite Tri-East NAACP hosts March 20 Black-Owned Business Symposium

Mesquite, TX – March 5, 2021 – The Mesquite Tri-East NAACP will host a virtual Mesquite Black-Owned Business Symposium on Saturday, March 20 at 10 a.m. Join at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85676478004 or by telephone (for higher quality, ...

Mesquite to host March 20 Bunny Trail Drive-Through Event

Mesquite, TX – February 17, 2021 – The City of Mesquite Parks and Recreation will host a drive-through Easter egg event. The Bunny Trail is Saturday, March 20, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Westlake Park, 601 Gross Road. The free event will feat...

Mesquite hosts March 11 community health forum on nutrition

Mesquite, TX – March 4, 2021 – As a part of its Recovery Mesquite efforts to help the community move forward and onward from the impacts of the pandemic, the City of Mesquite continues the virtual Community Health Forum Series on March...

Mesquite hosts Community Development Block Grant workshop on March 19

Mesquite, TX – March 4, 2021 – The City of Mesquite will host a virtual information session and workshop on March 19 from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. to begin the process of accepting applications for its Community Develo...

Elements International expanding in Mesquite

Elements International is a relatively new kid on the block when it comes to putting down business roots in Mesquite – having announced the move of its domestic warehouse and office headquarters here in the summer of 2018 and making the relocation officia...

Full Closure of I-635 at Oates Drive to Perform Bridge Work

MESQUITE – All lanes of both northbound and southbound I-635 at Oates Drive will be closed this Saturday evening to perform a partial bridge demolition for the 635 East Project. A full closure of Oates Drive at I-635 will also be required in add...

Mesquite hosts new virtual Community Health Forum

Mesquite, TX – March 2, 2021 – As a part of its continuing Recovery Mesquite efforts to help the community move forward and onward from the impacts of the pandemic, the City of Mesquite held its first Community Health Virtual ...

Mesquite announces relief plan for its water utility customers

Mesquite, TX – March 1, 2021 – Today, the City of Mesquite announced it will provide its water utility customers relief from excessive water used as a result of the winter storm. The city will automatically charge customers ba...

Mesquite hosts virtual Neighborhood Summit on March 6

Mesquite, TX – March 1, 2021 – The City of Mesquite will host the fourth Annual Neighborhood Summit on Saturday, March 6, from 9 – 11 a.m. The virtual summit will feature guest speaker Catherine Huckaby, City of Fort...

Governor’s Small Business Team hosts Small business Webinar

Mesquite, TX – February 26, 2021 – On March 3 at 1 p.m., the Governor’s Small Business Team will host a webinar for Texas small business owners to provide an update on the new round of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funding and other disaster ...

Mesquite continues public distribution of free bottled water Feb. 27 and 28

Mesquite, TX – February 26, 2021 – The City of Mesquite will provide one case of bottled water per household, per day while supplies last to residents currently without water due to plumbing issues caused by the winter storm. The distr...

National Weather Service hosts Severe Weather Awareness Week

Mesquite, TX – February 26, 2021 – During the week of March 1-5, the National Weather Service Fort Worth will host Severe Weather Awareness Week. The City of Mesquite invites residents to stay weather aware and learn how to pr...

North Texas Municipal Water District Lifts Extreme Winter Weather Conservation Measures

Source: North Texas Municipal Water District

WYLIE, TX – February 25, 2021 – The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) lifts its request to curtail or limit non-essential water use within its service area. In coordinatio...

Mesquite Police Department graduates five new recruits from Basic Peace Officer Course

Mesquite, TX – February 24, 2021 – On Feb. 19, five new Mesquite Police Officers graduated from the Mesquite Police Department’s (MPD) Basic Peace Officer Course (BPOC). This is the 14^th graduation class to complete the inter...

Upcoming Hearings on Statewide Electrical Blackouts

The Texas House and Senate committees will hold hearings Thursday, Feb. 25 on the statewide electrical blackouts during last week’s weather event.

Click here to submit comments to the Texas House State Affairs and Texas House Energy Resources Com...

Mesquite receives Economic Excellence recognition five years in a row

Mesquite, TX – February 24, 2021 – For the fifth year in a row, the City of Mesquite’s Economic Development Department received the Economic Excellence Recognition from the Texas Economic Development Council. In 2020...

REMINDER: Annual Water System Maintenance Planned March 1 – 29

Source: North Texas Municipal Water District

WYLIE, TX – Feb. 23, 2021: The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) will temporarily change the disinfectant in its water treatment process from March 1 through March 29, 2021. The ann...

SBA Stands Ready to Assist Texas Businesses and Residents Affected by the Severe Winter Storms

Source: U.S. Small Business Administration

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to Texas businesses and residents as a result of President Biden’s major disaster declaration, U.S. Small Business Adm...

Resources available to Mesquite residents after winter storm

Mesquite, TX – February 23, 2021 – The City of Mesquite is offering several resources and programs to assist residents after last week’s winter storm. First, bottled water is available to residents who are currently without w...

Mesquite announces Storm Recovery Hotline

Mesquite, TX – February 22, 2021 – The City of Mesquite has set up a Storm Recovery Hotline for residents to call in response to last week’s winter storm. The Storm Recovery Hotline will provide information on recovery effort...

PUC Emergency Actions to protect Texas electricity customers

Austin, TX – In an emergency open meeting, timed to prevent possible disconnections for non- payment on Monday, the Public Utility Commission of Texas issued a series of orders intended to protect Texas electricity customers while leader...

Mesquite to distribute free bottled water to the public on Feb. 22

Mesquite, TX – February 22, 2021 – The City of Mesquite has received another limited supply of water for distribution to the public who are currently without water due to plumbing issues.  The distribution of the free water wi...

Mesquite anuncia Programa de Asistencia para Reparación de Hogares de Emergencia

Mesquite, TX – 22 de febrero de 2021 – En respuesta a los daños causados a los hogares en su comunidad por la tormenta de invierno de la semana pasada, la Ciudad de Mesquite está promoviendo su Programa de Asisten...

Mesquite announces Emergency Home Repair Assistance Program

Mesquite, TX – February 22, 2021 – In response to the damage caused to homes in its community by last week’s winter storm, the City of Mesquite is promoting its Emergency Home Repair Assistance Program. This program ...

Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Federal Approval Allowing SNAP Clients To Purchase Hot Foods

Source: Governor Abbott's Office

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) received federal approval to allow Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients to use th...

Mesquite opens libraries to assist public with applying for federal assistance

Mesquite, TX – February 21, 2021 – 9:30 a.m. – The City of Mesquite will open both of the Mesquite Public Libraries on Sunday, Feb. 21, noon – 6 p.m., to provide the public free access to public computers to aid ind...

Mesquite begins public distribution of free bottled water at 1 p.m., Feb 21

Mesquite, TX – February 21, 2021 – 9 a.m. – The City of Mesquite has received a limited supply of water for distribution to residents currently without water due to plumbing issues. The distribution will occur on Sunday, Feb....

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White House Partially Approves Governor Abbott’s Request For A Major Disaster Declaration

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today announced that President Biden has partially approved Texas' request for a Major Disaster Declaration...

Message from city manager

Mesquite Residents,

We appreciate your efforts to make it through the winter storm. Now that the ice is melting, we need your help. Potholes and other damage to infrastructure are common problems following ice and snow.  Please help up by reportin...

Governor Abbott, TDEM Urge Texans To Submit Self Reporting Damage Survey

Source: Office of Governor Greg Abbott

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) are encouraging Texans to complete the Self Reporting Damage Survey to help the state identify damages across Texas and help emergenc...

Mesquite reopens libraries and animal shelter; continues residential solid waste service

Mesquite, TX – February 19, 2021 – 5 p.m. – On Feb. 20, the City of Mesquite will open both library locations, its animal shelter, and will continue with its residential solid waste and recycling service that it had resumed t...

STAR Transit Service Alert

Source: STAR Transit

Service Alert | 2/19/21 @ 3:00 pm: STAR Transit will resume Hutchins Shuttle Route 501 and STARNow service in Mesquite starting tomorrow, Saturday, 2/20 at their regular start times. 

STARNow in Terrell, Kaufman and Balch Sprin...

Mesquite lifts boil water notice to water customers

Mesquite, TX – February 19, 2021 – Updated 12:30 p.m. – The City of Mesquite has lifted the boil water notice issued on Feb. 17. The city’s pumping facilities are functioning normally.  However, increased d...

Oncor: Restoration Update 2/19

Source: Oncor

As of 6:00 a.m., there are approximately 27,000 remaining outages from the cold weather and lack of generation impacts experienced earlier this week. At the peak of the ERCOT directed load shed, more than 1.3 million customers were l...

Status Update on Fair Park Vaccine Operations

Source: Dallas County

DALLAS –Dallas County’s Fair Park vaccine operations will resume on Sunday, February 21 from 1-6pm. We will be providing second doses to those who were due for their second dose on or before Friday, February 12. If...

Mesquite resumes solid waste services; continues suspension of non-essential services

Mesquite, TX – February 18, 2021 – The City of Mesquite will resume residential solid waste and recycling service on Feb. 19 at 11 a.m. on roadways deemed safe and will resume collections during the weekend as the roads become more pas...

Mesquite requests Texas State Fire Marshal to Investigate House Fire

Mesquite, TX – February 18, 2021 – Mesquite City Manager Cliff Keheley has requested the Texas State Fire Marshal’s Office investigate a recent house fire on Wood Creek Drive.  

“The occupant of this house h...

Mesquite roofing company donates free roof to local Navy veteran

Mesquite, TX – February 18, 2021 – At the beginning of February, Kay Ward, a disabled Navy veteran and Mesquite resident, received a new roof for free from a Mesquite roofing company, Texas Vets Roofing. Mayor Bruce Archer and...

Natural Gas Supply Continues to be Constrained

Source: Atmos Energy

MESQUITE, TX – Feb. 17, 2021 – As demand for energy remains at unprecedented levels due to historically cold temperatures, suppliers continue to experience challenges with supply and delivery that limit the...

Mesquite Councilmember Sherry Wisdom receives Dallas College Alumni Award

Mesquite, TX – February 18, 2021 – Councilmember Sherry Wisdom, District 1, has been awarded the 2020 Distinguished Alumni & Pillar of the Community Award from the Dallas College Foundation. Councilmember Wisdom was just o...

City of Mesquite Boil Water Notice Update

Feb. 18 – 11 a.m.

Our water system is now providing adequate pressure through the system. Residents are encouraged to continue boiling water until our test results confirm there are no issues with water quality.  We will provide an all c...

Boil Water Notice Frequently Asked Questions

ONCOR: Emergency Update 2/18

Yesterday, ERCOT directed Oncor and other utilities to begin restoring power previously dropped from the electric grid. As a result of the increased generation and stable demand, Oncor has since been able to cease controlled, or rotating, outages.

As of 5...

Mesquite announces temporary suspension of all non-essential services on Feb. 18

Mesquite, TX – February 17, 2021 – The City of Mesquite has announced the temporary suspension of all non-essential services on Feb. 18 due to the forecast of the severe weather, with the essential services of police, fire and water re...

STAR Transit Service Alert

Source: STAR Transit

Due to ongoing winter storm and road conditions, STAR Transit continues to suspend all bus service through tomorrow (Thursday, 2/18). Further updates regarding service for Friday are forthcoming. The Call Center will open at 8:00 am fo...

Mesquite issues boil water notice to water customers

Mesquite, TX – February 17, 2021 – The City of Mesquite is advising all water customers who live in the north and central part of the city to boil drinking water and water used for cooking until further notice. The area impacted includ...

Status Update on Fair Park Vaccine Operations

Source: Dallas County

DALLAS – According to the National Weather Service, we will continue to experience below freezing temperatures through the remainder of the week. As a result, Fair Park vaccine operations will remained closed through Saturda...

Low Water Pressure Notice

Mesquite, TX – February 17, 2021 – 10:30 a.m. - The City of Mesquite is alerting residents to a reduction in water pressure due to an isolated issue at one of the City’s water pump stations.  

Customers may see a slow...

ONCOR: Emergency Update 2/17

Source: Oncor 

There continues to be a lack of available generation, and as a result, controlled outages remain in place as directed by ERCOT. Due to lowered power demand overnight, Oncor and other utilities were able to restore some of the previo...

Mesquite suspends non-essential services for Feb. 17 and announces free firewood

Mesquite, TX – February 16, 2021 – The City of Mesquite has announced the temporary suspension of all non-essential services for Feb. 17 due to the extreme weather conditions, with the essential services of police, fire and water recon...

STAR Transit Service Alert

Source: STAR Transit

Out of an abundance of caution and for the safety of passengers and staff, all service has been cancelled for tomorrow, Wednesday, 2/17. Further updates regarding service for the remainder of this week are forthcoming.  Please...

Kaufman County Warming Centers/Shelters

1. The Forney Police Department lobby is open as a WARMING STATION.  There is a public restroom, and we have a limited number of outlets to plug in devices. 
2. C-Life Church at 204 FM 1641, Forney is open as a WARMING STATION.  ***Thi...

Mesquite opens Evans Recreation Center as temporary warming center

Updated at 12:30 p.m.

Mesquite, TX – February 16, 2021 – Due to the continuation of rolling power outages, the City of Mesquite will open Evans Recreation Center, 1116 Hillcrest Street, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. as a temporary warming cent...

ONCOR: Feb. 16, 9 a.m. Emergency Update

Source: Oncor

Due to ongoing record-low temperatures and generation, ERCOT has continued to direct Oncor and utilities across the state to drop power load through maintained controlled outages. These controlled outages are occurring across the state and th...

Mesquite suspends non-essential services for Feb. 16, reschedules Community Health Virtual Meeting

Mesquite, TX – February 15, 2021 – The City of Mesquite has announced the temporary suspension of all non-essential services for Feb. 16 due to the extreme weather conditions, with the essential services of police, fire and water recon...

STAR Transit Service Alert

Source: STAR Transit

Out of an abundance of caution and for the safety of passengers and staff, all service has been cancelled for tomorrow, Tuesday, 2/16. Further updates regarding service for the remainder of this week are forthcoming.  Please s...

ONCOR: Emergency Update

Source: Oncor Communications

The Texas power system is currently facing an unprecedented shortfall of electric generation. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has requested Oncor and utilities across the state to implement controlled power ou...

Atmos Energy Offers Tips to Conserve Energy as Bitterly Cold Temperatures Arrive

Source: Atmos Energy

SUNNYVALE, TX - Feb. 15, 2021 – Below freezing temperatures have settled in for the next several days, including the possibility of snow and ice accumulations early next week. Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued a disa...

Mesquite cancels Feb. 15 City Council meeting

Mesquite, TX – February 15, 2021 – The City of Mesquite has announced the cancellation of the Feb. 15 City Council meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. due to rolling power outages. Items on the agenda will be moved to the meeting scheduled fo...

ERCOT Instructs Utilities to Begin Rotating Outages; Conservation Remains Critical

Source: Oncor Communications

DALLAS (Feb. 15, 2021) – Today, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), the governing body that oversees the electric grid in Texas, has instructed utilities to begin rotating outages, which are co...

Tote-and-Go Service Canceled Feb. 15 due to weather

Due to the inclement weather, the Mesquite Arts Center will cancel the Tote-and-Go Services for Feb 15. The service will resume on Feb 22 at 12 PM.For any questions, please contact the Mesquite Arts Center at arts@cityofmesquite.com.. For at-home printabl...

Atmos Energy Offers Tips to Conserve Energy as Bitterly Cold Temperatures Arrive

Source: Atmos Energy

MESQUITE, TX - Feb. 14, 2021 – Below freezing temperatures have settled in for the next several days, including the possibility of snow and ice accumulations early next week. Texas Governor Greg Abbott issue...

Mesquite announces changes to city services due to forecasted weather conditions

Mesquite, TX – February 14, 2021 – The City of Mesquite has announced the temporary suspension of all non-essential services on Feb. 15 due to the weather forecast of extreme low temperatures and precipitation, with the essential servi...

City reminds residents to protect people, pets and pipes ahead of winter blast

Mesquite, TX – February 12, 2021 – With freezing temperatures expected to continue throughout the weekend and into early next week, the City of Mesquite wants to remind residents to protect the three P’s: People, Pet...

Mesquite Tri-East NAACP hosts Feb. 20 Black-Owned Business Symposium

Mesquite, TX – February 12, 2021 – The Mesquite Tri-East NAACP will host a virtual Mesquite Blacked-Owned Business Symposium on Saturday, Feb. 20 at 10 a.m. Join at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85980037237 or by telephone (for higher qual...

City reminds residents to bring pets indoors during Freeze Warning

Mesquite, TX – February 12, 2021 – With freezing temperatures expected to continue throughout the weekend and into early next week, the City of Mesquite wants to remind all pet owners that dogs may not be left outside when a F...

Mesquite launches new monthly community health forums in February

Mesquite, TX – February 11, 2021 – As a part of its continuing Recovery Mesquite efforts to help the community move forward and onward from the impacts of the pandemic, the City of Mesquite is beginning a series of Community Health Vir...

Dallas County and Fair Park Vaccine Hub Closed

Source: Dallas County

Mesquite, TX – February 11, 2021 – After conferring with the National Weather Service and due to deteriorating weather conditions that will keep roads icy into the afternoon, Dallas County offices (all non...

City Council Policy Retreat

Mesquite, TX – February 10, 2021 –On Saturday, Feb. 13 at 8 a.m., the City Council will hold their annual Policy Retreat at City Hall, 757 N. Galloway Avenue in Training Rooms A and B. The public may attend the meeting in pers...

City reminds residents how to keep their pipes from freezing

Mesquite, TX – February 10, 2021 – As temperatures plummet this week, it's important to protect your pipes from freezing. Here are a few precautions that will help residents decrease the chances of having plumbing pro...

Keeping The Arts Available In Trying Times

Source: Make It Mesquite

The Covid-19 pandemic may have shut down most live in-person performances but the Mesquite Arts Center – a sometimes-overlooked gem in the city’s crown – has managed to find a way to stay involved in t...

Governor Abbott, TDHCA Announce Statewide COVID-19 Rental Relief Program

Source: Governor Greg Abbott Press Office

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) has launched the Texas Rent Relief Program — the first statewide rent and utility assistanc...

Read the Feb. 5 Council Connection

Mesquite, TX – February 8, 2020 – The Feb. 5 edition of the Council Connection is available online. Learn about Mesquite Fire Department 2021 Awards, how the community thanked Mesquite Animal Services Officers and more.

STAR Transit Board Elects New Officers

Source: STAR Transit

TERRELL, TX – Jerry Dittman, Carrie Gordon, and Dana Macalik have been elected chair, vice chair and secretary respectively by the Board of Directors of STAR Transit, the agency which provides reliable and affordable transpor...

Community thanks Mesquite Animal Services Officers

Mesquite, TX – February 4, 2021 – An organization is only as good as the people that work in it, and this year three Mesquite Animal Services Officers have gone above and beyond to help animals in need. Sr. Animal Officer Ladd...

DCHHS offers Emergency Housing Assistance Program and Texas Eviction Diversion Program

Mesquite, TX – February 3, 2021 – Dallas County Health & Human Services (DCHHS) is offering assistance to Dallas County residents through the Emergency Housing Assistance Program (EHAP) and Texas Eviction Diversion Program...

Mesquite Fire Department presents 2021 Awards

Mesquite, TX – February 3, 2021 – The Mesquite Fire Department (MFD) honored over 70 employees at the Feb. 1 City Council Meeting. During a prerecorded ceremony, MFD presented the 2021 Meritorious Awards to firefighters for their professional ach...

Mesquite moves forward to expand its animal shelter

Mesquite, TX – February 2, 2021 – The Mesquite City Council approved a $227,735 contract with GSR Andrade Architects to expand the existing Mesquite Animal Shelter facility by 4,000 square feet. The expansion will include more kennels ...

Dallas College Celebrates Black History Month with Lectures, Music and More

Source: Dallas College

February is the annual recognition of the 400-plus year history of African Americans in the United States. The month-long Black History Month celebration at Dallas College’s seven campuses includes events designed to reflec...

Mesquite announces a 9% decrease in crime during 2020

Mesquite, TX – February 1, 2021 – In Mesquite, burglaries and incidents of breaking and entering were down 52% in Dec. 2020 as compared to Dec. 2019, as was shoplifting by 26% and thefts of vehicles by 21%. These monthly results were a...

Neighborhood Credit Union offers Debt Management class

Mesquite, TX – February 1, 2021 – Neighborhood Credit Union will be hosting a free, virtual Financial Literacy class on debt management. On Feb. 10 at 11:30 a.m., Mesquite residents can learn common reasons why people find the...

Read the Jan. 29 Council Connection

Mesquite, TX – February 1, 2020 – The Jan. 29 edition of the Council Connection is available online. Learn about Mesquite appointing the first African American female of the Civil Service Commission and Personnel/ Trial Board, Mesquite Police and...

City of Mesquite receives 2020 Silver Fleet Award

Mesquite, TX – February 1, 2021 – The City of Mesquite’s Equipment Services Division of the Public Works Department was recognized as a 2020 Silver Fleet Award Winner for the second year in a row. The annual honor, a...

Community Development Block Grant COVID-19 Funded Programs

Mesquite, TX – January 28, 2020 – The City of Mesquite received over $1,500,000 in Community Development Block Grant – COVID-19 (CDBG-CV) funds for emergency assistance to individuals, families, public service agencies and small businesses direct...

Free rides to all vaccination locations

Source: Star Transit

TERRELL, Texas – STAR Transit is providing free rides for persons with confirmed appointment to get the COVID 19 vaccine shots. The curb-to-curb service extends outside of the agency’s service area. Rides are availa...

Mesquite sparks new access to traditional dances with Let’s Glow Crazy virtual event

Mesquite, TX – January 29, 2021 – The City of Mesquite’s Parks and Recreation shines a new light on the annual Daddy Daughter Dance and Mother Son Dance with the free virtual “Let’s Glow Crazy” D...

Lawson Road closures this weekend

Mesquite, TX – January 28, 2021 – This weekend, Lawson Road will be closed to all public travel beginning Saturday, January 30, at 7:00 AM, and remain closed until Sunday, January 31, evening, from Cartwright Road to the NTMWD and the ...

Westover Greenbelt Park features refurbished shelter

Mesquite, TX – January 27, 2021 – The City of Mesquite refurbished the picnic shelter at Westover Greenbelt Park at no cost to Mesquite taxpayers. The City of Mesquite’s Parks and Recreation Department was able to us...

Mesquite Firefighters and Police Associations donate to Mesquite NAACP Mental Health Scholarship

Mesquite, TX - January 26, 2021 – Today, the Mesquite Police Association and the Mesquite Firefighters Association-Local 1518 teamed up to donate $1,000 towards the Mesquite NAACP’s Mental Health Scholarship Fund that offers funding to students in the Mes...

Mesquite appoints its first African American female of the Civil Service Commission

Mesquite, TX – January 25, 2021 – T

The Mesquite City Council unanimously appointed Yolanda Shepard on Jan. 19 to the City of Mesquite’s Civil Service Commission and Personnel/Trial Board, making her the first African American female resident to s...

Governor’s Office offers Small Business Webinar Series

Mesquite, TX – January 25, 2021 – On Jan. 27 at 1 p.m., the Governor’s Small Business Team will host a webinar for Texas small business owners to provide an update on recovery resources through the U.S. Small Busines...

Read the Jan. 22 Council Connection

Mesquite, TX – January 25, 2020 – The Jan. 22 edition of the Council Connection is available online. Learn more about the Mesquite Metro Airport’s Strategic Plan, Free CDBG COVID-19 programs for Mesquite residents an...

Mesquite announces the passing of former Mayor Bob Beard

Mesquite, TX – January 22, 2021 – Today, the City of Mesquite announced the passing of former Mayor Bob Beard. City of Mesquite flags located at its facilities will be flown at half-staff through Sunday evening.

Beard served as City Councilmember ...

Mesquite one of top cities where young people are buying homes

Mesquite, TX – January 22, 2021 – According to a new nationwide study by SmartAsset, Mesquite has ranked fourth in cities where people younger than the age of 35 are most likely to own their own home. 

City of Mesquite...

Mesquite Metro Airport continues to soar to new heights

Mesquite, TX – January 21, 2021 – The Mesquite Metro Airport has a plane land or take-off about every six minutes. The nearly 86,000 operations in 2020 places the airport 164 out of 520 airports throughout the United States wi...

Read the Jan. 15 Council Connection

Mesquite, TX – January 19, 2020 – The Jan. 15 edition of the Council Connection is available online. Learn more about the Front Street Public Art Contest results, COVID-19 vaccine information for Mesquite residents  and more.

635 East Project Bridge Work Updates

Mesquite, TX – January 19, 2021 – There will be a full Eastbound and Westbound I-30 Mainlane closures at Galloway Avenue on Saturday evening, January 23 to perform bridge work. To learn more about closures for the 635 East Pro...

City of Mesquite announces Front Street Public Art Contest results

Mesquite, TX – January 14, 2021 – The City of Mesquite is excited to announce the results of Downtown Mesquite’s first public art contest, with the winner’s art to be displayed at the new Front Street Stati...

Mesquite welcomes Locke Supply Co. to the community

Mesquite, TX – January 13, 2021 – Major commercial building materials provider, Locke Supply Co., with 180 stores in seven states, has selected Mesquite, TX as the location for its next expansion. The 100% employee-owned compa...

Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas hosts MLK Celebration Virtual Job Fair

Mesquite, TX – January 13, 2021 – Looking for a job? Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas and the City of Dallas are holding a MLK Celebration Virtual Job Fair on Jan. 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Multiple employers will take part in the event and the...

Free CDBG COVID-19 programs and activities for Mesquite residents

Mesquite, TX – January 13, 2021 – Qualified Mesquite residents have access to a variety of recovery programs, like mental health counseling, utility and housing assistance and much more through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and...

Mesquite sees increase in feral hog activity

Mesquite, TX – January 12, 2021 – Mesquite Animal Services has recently received calls regarding feral hog sightings near Lawson Road. With land being cleared for new housing and commercial projects in Mesquite, feral hog acti...

How to pay your water bill online

Mesquite, TX – January 12, 2021 – The City of Mesquite has resumed water disconnections of delinquent accounts. City utility customers have several options to pay their water utility bill, including online.

To make a payment online, go to the City...

COVID-19 vaccine information for Mesquite residents

Mesquite, TX – January 12, 2021 – Mesquite residents in Dallas and Kaufman counties can now begin registering for the COVID-19 vaccine. To register, visit the Dallas County COVID-19 vaccination webpage. Registrants will be not...

Read the Jan. 8 Council Connection

Mesquite, TX – January 11, 2020 – The Jan. 8 edition of the Council Connection is available online. Learn more about the virtual celebration for Martin Luther King Jr. on January 16, watch the Drive Like Your Family Lives Here Public Service Anno...

635 East Project Updates

Mesquite, TX – January 11, 2021 – There are several closures for the 635 East Project that will affect Mesquite drivers from Monday, January 11 to Friday, January 15. To learn more about closures for the 635 ...

Paycheck Protection Program Reopens Jan 11

Source: Small Business Administration

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the Treasury Department, announced the Paycheck Protection Program will re-open the week of January 11 for new borrowers and certain e...

Mesquite’s Historical Parks Now Open Saturdays

Mesquite, TX – January 8, 2021 – Historic Mesquite, Inc. (HMI) is announcing new visiting hours for Mesquite’s two historical parks in 2021. Beginning this January, Opal Lawrence Historical Park, 711 E. Kearney Stree...

Mesquite Economic Development Department presents quarterly report

Mesquite, TX – January 8, 2021 – The Economic Development Department presented the City of Mesquite’s quarterly report during the City Council meeting on Jan. 4. The report covered the third quarter of 2020, which in...

2021 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Virtual Celebration

Mesquite, TX – January 5, 2020 – Every January, the City of Mesquite along with the Mesquite NAACP celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This year, the celebration will take place on the City’s ...

City employee, female official Crystal Cooksey makes Texas high school football history

City of Mesquite Parks and Recreation employee, Crystal Cooksey, became the first female in Texas to officiate a Texas High School State Championship football game when she officiated the 1A-Division II State Championship Game January 5th in San Angelo. S...

Mesquite earns Employer of the Year award

Mesquite, TX – January 6, 2021 – With the loss of jobs in the community due to the pandemic, the City of Mesquite stepped forward last year to help the public gain employment opportunities, skills training and hope through a s...

Mesquite regulates sales of smoking paraphernalia often used for illegal substances

Mesquite, TX – January 5, 2021 – Beginning March 1, 2021, smoking paraphernalia commonly used for consuming illegal substances may be sold only in stores located within commercial or industrial areas in Mesquite through condit...

Mesquite Police Department gives updates on New Year's Holiday citations

On December 31^st, 2020, the Mesquite Police Department and the Mesquite Fire Department conducted a special deployment to help combat the unlawful use of fireworks and the discharge of firearms within the City of Mesquite.  The deployment was int...

635 East Project Updates

There are several closures for the 635 East Project that will affect Mesquite drivers from January 5 to January 10. To learn more about closures for the 635 East Project, visit 635east.com. To sign up for text alerts, send the message "635 East"...

Read the Dec. 31 Council Connection

The Dec. 31 edition of the Council Connection is available online. Watch the new District 4 video hosted by Councilmember Tandy Boroughs,  get updates on new road construction that began in November 2020 in the Town East Estates and Quai...

Restaurant Spotlight: The Curry Leaf

The Curry Leaf, located at 427 North Town East Boulevard, brings authentic flavors from North and South India right to Mesquite, Texas. The restaurant features their most popular dishes, like Chicken Tikka Masala and Chicken Biryani. Operations Manager of...

Councilmember Tandy Boroughs gives update on District 4

The City of Mesquite produces video updates hosted by members of the City Council in the districts they represent. Each video focuses on various issues and topics in their district as well as news items that affect the entire city. The most recent distric...

Read the Dec. 23 Council Connection

The Dec. 23 edition of the Council Connection is available online. Learn more about the solid waste survey, four city employees who received Real. Texas. Service. Employee Champion awards and how to celebrate safely in Mesquite.

Mesquite has aggressive plan to stop New Year’s Eve illegal gunfire, fireworks and DWI

Mesquite, TX – December 28, 2020 – “We will make arrests, we will issue citations and we will be visible on New Year’s Eve.” That is the City of Mesquite’s message to those who illegally shoot gu...

Mesquite approves two new Downtown Mesquite facade grants

Mesquite, TX – December 23, 2020 – More investment by property owners into their locations in Downtown Mesquite is on the way. The Mesquite City Council has approved two new applications for the façade improvement p...

Mesquite Arts Center announces January events

The Mesquite Arts Center is offering two free artist exhibitions in the month of January, Freedom From Grieving by Mesquite Artist, Paige Lehmann and a Collage/Ink Series by Lanny Quarles. 

Freedom From Grieving by Mesquite artist Lehmann includes...

Real. Texas. Roads. updates

Real. Texas. Roads. is the program name for the road repairs funded by the $125 million bond sale approved by voters in November 2015. Repairs under this program are limited to residential, 2-lane roadways.

Christina Hickey, Infrastructure and Asset Manage...

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

Mesquite, TX – December 23, 2020 – At the Dec. 21 City Council meeting, four City employees were honored with Real. Texas. Service. Champion awards during a prerecorded ceremony. The Real. Texas. Service. Champions program celebrates employees wh...

City of Mesquite receives 2020 Planning Excellence Award

Mesquite, TX – December 22, 2020 – For the second year in a row, the City of Mesquite’s Planning Department was awarded a Certificate of Achievement for Planning Excellence by the American Planning Association Texas Chapter. The Richard R. Lillie...

How to recycle your live Christmas tree

Mesquite, TX – December 22, 2020 – Start the new year off right by recycling your real Christmas tree. Real Christmas trees are biodegradable, which means they can be easily reused or recycled for mulch and other purposes. Ple...

Read the Dec. 18 Council Connection

The Dec. 18 edition of the Council Connection is available online. Learn more about the amended parking ordinances taking effect on Jan. 1, holiday crime prevention tips and the City of Mesquite’s new alternate Municipal Court Judge. 

Mesquite Veterans Memorial will be a part of annual Wreaths Across America Day

The City of Mesquite announced the new Mesquite Veterans Memorial has been chosen to be one of more than 2,100 participating locations around the world for the Wreaths Across America program on Saturday, Dec. 19. The memorial, dedicated in November 2020, ...

Mesquite Police Department offers holiday crime prevention tips

The holidays are a time of joy, but it is also a time to avoid being a victim to a crime of opportunity. The Mesquite Police Department is reminding citizens how they can remain safe and how to prevent their packages from being stolen. Here are some tips ...

Mesquite Social Services Closing

Source: Mesquite Social Services

Mesquite Social Services (MSS) regrets to announce that it will be closing its doors on December 18, 2020. MSS has served Mesquite and the surrounding communities for nearly 58 years. Began by Mesquite resident, Jewel Westm...

Mesquite Municipal Court welcomes Greg Noschese as Alternate Municipal Court Judge

Mesquite, TX – December 15, 2020 – On Dec. 14, Greg Noschese was sworn in as an Alternate Municipal Court Judge for the City of Mesquite’s Municipal Court. Noschese joins Alternate Municipal Court Judges Janice McKee and Robe...

Mesquite begins education of amended parking ordinances and will begin enforcement after January 1

Mesquite, TX – December 14, 2020 – The City of Mesquite has started educating the community on amendments to the parking ordinances in residential areas, with plans to begin enforcement after Jan. 1, 2021. The amendments address commer...

Mesquite Neighborhood Services presents quarterly report

Mesquite, TX – December 10, 2020 – The City of Mesquite’s voluntary compliance continues to be the leading method of compliance in Mesquite, more than eight out of every 10 properties with an environmental code violation, such as high grass, is s...

Deputy Mayor Pro Tem, Councilmember Dan Aleman update on District 6

Mesquite, TX – December 9, 2020 – The City of Mesquite produces video updates hosted by members of the City Council in the districts they represent. Each video focuses on various issues and topics in their district as well as news items that affe...

Councilmember Kenny Green update on District 2

Mesquite, TX – December 9, 2020 – The City of Mesquite produces video updates hosted by members of the City Council in the districts they represent. Each video focuses on various issues and topics in their district as well as news items that affe...

STAR Transit Holiday Schedule

Source: STAR Transit

TERRELL, TX (December 8, 2020) – STAR Transit announces limited schedule for the holidays.      

Thursday, 12/24 (Christmas Eve)

• STAR Transit office is closed.
• No Demand Response service.
• No STARNow ser...

Mesquite will host two online public workshops for input on solid waste services

Mesquite, TX – December 8, 2020 – The City of Mesquite has announced that it will host two online public workshops to gather community input on its solid waste services as part of its effort in developing a 20-year master plan for the ...

Shop Mesquite - Bear Cave Coffee

Sean Belknap certainly isn’t bearish when it comes to a good cup of coffee. And as owners of Bear Cave Coffee in downtown Mesquite, he and his wife, Hillary, hope the people of Mesquite aren’t either.

But Sean says Bear Cave –...

A Message From Mayor Bruce Archer To All Citizens Of Mesquite

To All Citizens of Mesquite,

Last night’s shooting on Baretta is another example of growing violence and crime in our community.  While there are many wonderful things happening in our city and great progress taking place, the lawlessnes...

COVID-19 Hospitalizations for Trauma Service Area E Triggers Mandatory Capacity Reductions

Source: Dallas County 

DALLAS – Trauma Service Area E (TSA E), which includes Dallas County and the greater Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, today reached seven consecutive days where the percentage of COVID-19 confirmed patients in...

IH 635 Project construction this weekend

Mesquite, TX – December 3, 2020 – The Texas Department of Transportation has started construction on IH 635 LBJ East. Starting Friday, Dec. 4 the eastbound IH 635 mainlanes at Forest Lane will be closed to perform beam setting...

Mesquite seeks community input on its solid waste services

Mesquite, TX – December 1, 2020 – The City of Mesquite is developing a 20-year master plan for the solid waste services it provides to residential and commercial customers and is asking for public input through an online survey at www....

Small Business Saturday in Mesquite

Mesquite, TX – November 30, 2020 – As a part of its #ShopMesquite campaign, the City is encouraging residents to shop and dine in the community while attending holiday events to help support the local economy and businesses. 

This year's ...

City of Mesquite employees donate more than $36,000 to the community they serve

Mesquite, TX – November 24, 2020 – The employees for the City of Mesquite continue to give back to the community they serve as they raised more than $36,000 for local charities as a part of their 2020 Real. Texas. Giving. Campaign. In ...

Mesquite announces holiday event schedule and encourages local shopping

Mesquite, TX – November 24, 2020 – With the holiday season approaching, the City of Mesquite has announced a calendar of free activities to celebrate this festive time of year and is encouraging attendees to shop and dine at local busi...

Mesquite celebrates Christmas in the Park with new drive through format

Mesquite, TX – November 23, 2020 – The City of Mesquite Parks and Recreation’s free Christmas in the Park event, scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, December 5 - 6, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Westlake Park, 601 Gross Road, will be a ...

Picnic pavilion at Blackwood Park named after Jimmy Culver

Mesquite, TX – November 23, 2020 – On Nov. 18, the City of Mesquite named the picnic pavilion at Blackwood Park in honor of Jimmy Culver. Mr. Culver served on the City Council from 11982- 1991 and served on multiple boards for...

Mesquite encourages its residents to Shop Mesquite this holiday season

Mesquite, TX – November 20, 2020 – With the holiday shopping season approaching, the City of Mesquite has launched its #ShopMesquite campaign to ask its residents to shop and dine in the community to help support the local economy and ...

Mayor Bruce Archer asks residents to take time to help clean up neighborhoods this weekend

Mesquite, TX – November 18, 2020 – Mayor Bruce Archer is asking Mesquite residents to take some time this weekend to help make the City the cleanest and kindest in the country. One of Mayor Archer’s goals is to create a “cleaner” community and he...

Mesquite to test water meters as part of a process to evaluate a new digital metering system

Mesquite, TX – November 19, 2020 – From Nov. 30 to Dec. 11, the City of Mesquite will be working with Ameresco, Inc. to test randomly selected residential and commercial water meters throughout the city. This is the first step the City...

Mesquite ranked as 48th most livable mid-sized city in the U.S.

Mesquite, TX – November 19, 2020 – Six North Texas cities have been ranked among the “most livable” mid-sized cities in the U.S., including the City of Mesquite. In a study by personal finance technology co...

Mesquite approves zoning for new state of the art commercial facilities and new jobs

Mesquite, TX – November 18, 2020 – The Mesquite City Council unanimously approved a zoning change to planned development-commercial to provide for a new industrial park featuring two state of the art facilities developed by Huntington ...

Mesquite approves a new Animal Ordinance

Mesquite, TX – November 18, 2020 – The Mesquite City Council has approved and adopted revisions to the Chapter 4 – Animal Ordinance that amends the City Code enforced by the Mesquite Animal Services Division. The revisions in...

November Click it or Ticket Campaign

With the Thanksgiving holiday approaching, it’s more important than ever for motorists to be aware of the seriousness of roadway safety. That’s why the Mesquite Police Department is joining forces with the Texas Department of Transport...

Mesquite only North Texas city where renting decreased, homeownership increased

Mesquite, TX – November 17, 2020 – According to an analysis by apartment search website, RENTCafé, the percentage of homeowners in Mesquite jumped by 12% over the last decade, the only increase among the Dallas Fort...

Mesquite Police Department K9 officers go above and beyond

Mesquite, TX – November 16, 2020 – An organization is only as good as the people that work in it and the Mesquite Police Department (MPD) is no exception. This year, K9 Officers Jason Crawford and Jeremy Wilemon exemplified th...

STAR Transit Launches New Communications Service, Effective Now

Source: STAR Transit

Terrell, TX - STAR Transit’s new TripSpark software establishes ways in which riders can be assured they will receive service reminders and updates about their scheduled trips, according to Tommy Henricks, the agency’s Executive Direct...

Mesquite holds swearing in ceremony for new Municipal Court Judge Detra Hill

Mesquite, TX – November 13, 2020 – The City of Mesquite held a swearing in ceremony for new Municipal Court Judge Detra Hill. Judge Hill becomes the first female presiding municipal court judge in the history of Mesquite. Hill was appo...

Mayor proclaims Nov. 11 Bobby Robinson Day in Mesquite

Mesquite, TX – November 11, 2020 – On Nov. 11, Mesquite Mayor Bruce Archer presented a special proclamation to Mesquite resident, Bobby Robinson, in honor of his contributions to the Mesquite community, including serving as a member of the North ...

Mesquite announces extension to Dec. 18 for Mesquite Veterans Memorial brick sales

Mesquite, TX – November 11, 2020 – In recognition of Veterans Day, the City of Mesquite has extended the deadline to Dec. 18 for the public to purchase a personalized brick to be installed at the new Mesquite Veterans Memorial located ...

Mesquite residents have until Nov. 15 to apply for rent and utility assistance

Mesquite, TX – November 10, 2020 – The City of Mesquite has announced the deadline for its residents financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic to apply for assistance is Sunday, Nov. 15. The funds can be used to pay rent, ...

Mesquite dedicates the new Mesquite Veterans Memorial

Mesquite, TX – November 6, 2020 – The City of Mesquite held a small, private ceremony to dedicate the new Mesquite Veterans Memorial located at 425 S. Galloway Avenue. The memorial is open to the public beginning Nov. 7. The memorial w...

STAR Transit celebrates Rider Appreciation Week, November 9-14

Source: STAR Transit

TERRELL, TX – STAR Transit will celebrate Rider Appreciation Week, November 9-14. 

“To thank our riders, we are hosting a weeklong celebration with plenty of perks.  The riders are the inspiration t...

City celebrates Arbor Day

Mesquite, TX – November 6, 2020 – On Nov. 6, Mayor Bruce Archer helped celebrate Arbor Day in the City of Mesquite with a virtual event including Keep Mesquite Beautiful and Vanston Middle School. Mayor Archer urged all reside...

Officials Break Ground Virtually for TxDOT’s 635 East Project

Mayor Bruce Archer, Councilmember Sherry Wisdom for District 1 and Councilmember Kenny Green for District 2 joined state and local leaders in a groundbreaking celebration, done virtually, to commemorate the beginning of a five-year effort to rebuild and w...

City of Mesquite takes part in a virtual Job Fair

Mesquite, TX – November 5, 2020 – Looking for a job in Mesquite? The City currently has job openings. The Assistant Director of Human Resources, Jennifer Weldon, sat down with Steven Bridges with Workforce Solutions of Greater...

Councilmember B.W. Smith update on District 5

Mesquite, TX – November 5, 2020 – The City of Mesquite is producing video updates hosted by members of the City Council in the districts they represent. Each video will focus on various issues and topics in their district as well as news items th...

Mesquite’s “Get in the G.A.M.E.” Series

Mesquite, TX- October 30, 2020 – To promote health, wellness, and an active lifestyle, the Mesquite Parks and Recreation Department will launch the “Get in the G.A.M.E.” series for the month of November. G.A.M.E., which stand...

Mesquite sees decreases in crime

Mesquite, TX – November 2, 2020 – Mesquite announced an 11% drop in overall crime and significant reductions in certain types of crimes, highlighted by a 54% reduction in robbery, and nearly 300 less crimes committed during July to Sep...

Mesquite Veterans Memorial Announcement

Mesquite Veterans Memorial Announcement

The City of Mesquite has announced it will not host a public dedication event for the new Mesquite Veterans Memorial. This decision is in an abundance of caution for the safety and health of the public. However, the ...

Mesquite announces Municipal Court Clerk and Deputy Marshal of the Year

Mesquite, TX – November 2, 2020 – During a ceremony to celebrate Texas Municipal Courts Week at Mesquite Municipal Court, the City of Mesquite announced Thalia Guaida as the 2020 Clerk of the Year and Lawrence Allen as the 2020 Deputy ...

Mesquite’s American with Disabilities Act public survey ends Nov. 6

Mesquite, TX – October 30, 2020 – The deadline for the community to participate in the City of Mesquite’s American with Disabilities Act (ADA) survey is Nov. 6. The survey results will help address any specific concerns regar...

Mesquite announces new water rate structure with North Texas Municipal Water District

Mesquite, TX – October 29, 2020 – After nearly four years of negotiations, Mesquite residents can anticipate a better water rate structure in the future from the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD). The new contract t...

Mesquite Convention Center & Exhibit Hall is polling location on Election Day

Mesquite, TX – November 2, 2020 – Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3 and the Mesquite Convention Center & Exhibit Hall, 1700 Rodeo Drive, was selected by the Dallas County Elections Department to serve as a polling location o...

Mesquite Police Department hosts Drug Take-Back Day

Mesquite, TX – October 28, 2020 – On Saturday, Oct. 24 the Mesquite Police Department took part in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. Police collected 16 boxes of un...

Downtown Mesquite earns state-wide honors

Mesquite, TX – October 28, 2020 – Downtown Mesquite earned the prominent Texas Downtown Association (TDA) Best Traditional Promotion Event award for the Front Street Station groundbreaking celebration as well as the People&...

Mesquite offers residents free mental health counseling and referral services

Mesquite, TX – October 26, 2020 – The City of Mesquite has announced it is offering its residents access to free mental health counseling and referral services through a new partnership with the AZAR Foundation. Residents can call 833-298-9111 to...

November programming at the Mesquite Arts Center

Mesquite, TX – October 26, 2020 – The Mesquite Arts Center has developed a variety of free virtual and online programming for November, including new MAC Doodles and Tote-and-Go program workshops.

Mesquite Arts Center Manager C...

Mesquite Police Department hosts Drug Take-Back Day

Mesquite, TX – October 23, 2020 – The Mesquite Police Department is proud to take part in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s, National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. On Saturday, Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., ...

Mesquite announces Curt Cassidy as the new Director of Public Works

Mesquite, TX – October 23, 2020 – Curt Cassidy has been named the City of Mesquite’s new Director of Public Works effective Oct. 31 replacing Matt Holzapfel who announced his retirement.

City Manager Cliff Keheley sai...

Mesquite has more than $1.5 million available for its residents impacted by COVID-19

Mesquite, TX – October 22, 2020 – The City of Mesquite has announced it still has funds available to aid its residents who have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The funds can be used to pay rent, mortgage an...

Mesquite names water pump station after 37-year public works employee

Mesquite, TX – October 21, 2020 – The City of Mesquite has named a planned $12 million water pump station in honor of 37-year City employee Matthew Holzapfel, who is retiring at the end of October. Holzapfel is the Director of...

Mesquite selects Detra Hill as new Municipal Court Judge

Mesquite, TX – October 19, 2020 – The City of Mesquite’s Assistant City Attorney Detra Hill has been appointed by the Mesquite City Council to be the next Municipal Court Judge. On Nov. 13, Hill will become the first female a...

Mosquito spraying begins tonight

Mesquite, TX – October 19, 2020 – The City of Mesquite has received a positive West Nile-Virus report from Dallas County Mosquito Lab. Spraying will start tonight at 10 p.m. in the following neighborhood: North of Oates Drive ...

Mesquite seeks public input on ADA survey

Mesquite, TX – October 16, 2020 – As part of formalizing an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan, the City of Mesquite is looking for the community to participate in an American with Disabilities Act (ADA) survey to ad...

Mesquite Police Department connects with public through social media

Mesquite, TX – October 15, 2020 – To continue its ongoing efforts to connect with the community, the Mesquite Police Department has launched four new social media platforms: Facebook @MesquitePoliceTX, Twitter @MesquitePD_TX, Instagram...

STAR Transit Offers Free Rides To Voters

Source: STAR Transit

TERRELL, Texas – STAR Transit is offering free, round-trip rides to local polling places, encouraging all eligible voters to participate in this year’s general election.

The free service is available during early vot...

City receives 2020 Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award

Mesquite, TX – October 14, 2020 – The City of Mesquite has earned the 2020 Achievement of Excellence in Procurement (AEP) Award, making the City one of only 46 agencies in Texas and one of only 69 Cities in the United States and Canada to receive...

Mayor proclaims Oct. 12 Jackie Grant Day

Mesquite, TX – October 13, 2020 – On Oct. 12, Mesquite Mayor Bruce Archer presented a special proclamation to Mesquite resident, Jackie Grant, in honor of his 27 year career with Walmart.

Here is the proclamation that was presented:

WHEREAS, we are...

Voting in Mesquite

Mesquite, TX – October 13, 2020 – Early voting for the 2020 Presidential election starts Tuesday, Oct. 13 and will go until Oct. 30. Find your polling location.

There are three locations in the City of Mesqui...

City receives Certificate of Distinction from Government Treasurers’ Organization of Texas

Mesquite, TX – October 13, 2020 – The City of Mesquite has been awarded the Certificate of Distinction from the Government Treasurers’ Organization of Texas (GTOT) for maintaining a comprehensive written investment policy that fully complies with...

Dallas County Public Health Committee guidelines for Halloween

Mesquite, TX – October 13, 2020 – Out of an abundance of caution in response to COVID-19, the City of Mesquite supports the Dallas County Public Health Committee Guidance for Halloween and Related Activities issued on Oct. 2. The guidelines offer...

Mesquite resumes residential curbside recycling Oct. 19 and hosts Recycles Day on Nov. 14

Mesquite, TX – October 12, 2020 – The City of Mesquite announced it will resume its curbside recycling program on Oct. 19. and the Mesquite Recycles Day will return on Nov. 14 at Poteet High School, 3300 Poteet Drive, from 8 a.m. - noo...

Mesquite announces Russell Wilson as new Fire Chief

Mesquite, TX – October 12, 2020 – Russell “Rusty” Wilson will become the new Mesquite Fire Chief on Nov.1 and will oversee 206 firefighters and seven stations for a fire department that responded to nearly ...

Mesquite’s Pumpkinpalooza Scavenger Hunt

Mesquite, TX- October 9, 2020 – To celebrate fall, the Mesquite Parks and Recreation Department has teamed up with local businesses to launch a citywide scavenger hunt called “Pumpkinpalooza.” Search for different displays by...

Mosquito spraying begins tonight

Mesquite, TX – October 9, 2020 – The City of Mesquite has received a positive West Nile-Virus report from Dallas County Mosquito Lab. Spraying will start tonight at 10 p.m. in the following neighborhood: South and East of Town...

Mesquite celebrates Addressing Mesquite Day

Mesquite, TX – October 8, 2020 – On Saturday, Oct.3 nearly 200 volunteers gathered throughout Mesquite to assist 27 homeowners with home projects such as painting, landscaping and other minor home exterior projects. T...

Mesquite Convention Center & Exhibit Hall to Host Dallas County Polling Center on Election Day

Source: Hampton Inn & Suites

DALLAS and ALPHARETTA, Ga. — October 8, 2020 — The Mesquite Convention Center & Exhibit Hall today announced that the event venue has been selected by the Dallas County Elections Department ...

Mesquite hosts virtual public meeting on Oct. 15 for proposed animal ordinance changes

Mesquite, TX – October 7, 2020 – The City of Mesquite is seeking the public’s input on proposed changes to the City’s ordinances that address the care, treatment, control and regulations of animals in the city. Ther...

Elks Lodge 2404 presents annual police, fire and citizen awards

Mesquite, TX – October 7, 2020 – At the Oct. 5 City Council meeting, Elks Lodge #2404 presented its annual awards for police, fire and citizen of the year during a prerecorded ceremony. Congratulations to Mike Smith, Police Officer of the Year; C...

Mesquite approves more than $5.5 million in new residential street repairs

Mesquite, TX – October 6, 2020 – On Oct. 5, the Mesquite City Council approved two separate contracts for a total of $5,586,886 in new residential street repairs. The repairs are a part of the ongoing Real. Texas. Roads. street bond pr...

Downtown Mesquite announces new website

Mesquite, TX – October 5, 2020 – Today, Downtown Mesquite announced the launch of www.DowntownMesquiteTX.com to feature businesses, events and history, and information aimed at entrepreneurs and property owners.

“We’...

Mesquite announces National Night Out plans

Mesquite, TX – October 2, 2020 – For the 2020 National Night Out activities, Mesquite is promoting programs that can be conducted year-round by residents to help foster safer neighborhoods. The new “9 P.M. Routine” ...

Mayor Bruce Archer proclaims Sept. 15 – Oct. 15 Hispanic Heritage Month

Mesquite, TX – October 1, 2020 – On Oct. 1, Mesquite Mayor Bruce Archer presented a special proclamation to the Hispanic Form of Mesquite and the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) Mesquite in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month from S...

STAR Transit updates routes, services in Mesquite

Mesquite, TX – October 1, 2020 – The City of Mesquite has joined with STAR Transit and other area cities in announcing updated services and routes effective Oct. 1. The updated public transportation in east Dallas County will ...

Mayor Bruce Archer proclaims Sept. 30 Mark Kerby Day

Mesquite, TX – October 1, 2020 – On Sept. 30, Mesquite Mayor Bruce Archer presented a special proclamation to Mark Kerby to celebrate his career including serving as Fire Chief since 2003.

Here is the proclamation that was pres...

Community thanks Mesquite Police Department officers for going above and beyond

Mesquite, TX – September 30, 2020 – An organization is only as good as the people that work in it and the Mesquite Police Department (MPD) is no exception. Police Chief Charles Cato and his team have made it one of their prima...

Mesquite Senior Meal program receives $500 donation

Mesquite, TX – September 30, 2020 – On Sept. 29, Griswold Home Care Mesquite and the Mesquite Elk’s Lodge 2404 donated $500 towards the senior meal program for the Parks and Recreation Department. They presented the ...

Mesquite North Branch Library to reopen on Oct. 5

Mesquite, TX – September 29, 2020 – The Mesquite North Branch Library, 2600 Oates Drive, will reopen on Monday, Oct. 5 with reduced branch hours.

Monday        10 a.m. - 6 p.m.Tuesday&nbs...

Read the Sept. 25 Council Connection

Mesquite, TX – September 25, 2020 – The Sept. 25 edition of the Council Connection is available online. Learn more about the City of Mesquite’s 2020 – 2021 fiscal year budget, the new restaurant coming to D...

Mesquite says Good Neighbor Day helps remind its residents to remain active and aware

Mesquite, TX – September 24, 2020 – National Good Neighbor Day is Sept. 28 and the City of Mesquite is reminding its neighborhoods of its “Project Porch Light” campaign which asks its residents to help create a more...

Mesquite thanks Addressing Mesquite Day sponsors

Mesquite, TX – September 24, 2020 – The City of Mesquite thanked Addressing Mesquite Day (AMD) Platinum Sponsors at Municipal Center. Jonathan Fredi of Atmos Energy and Mary Bradford of The Home Depot Foundation were presented...

Mesquite approves budget with a tax decrease and expanded services

Mesquite, TX – September 23, 2020 – The Mesquite City Council approved the City of Mesquite budget for fiscal year 2020 – 2021. The budget features a tax rate decrease for property owners, no increase in fees for water utilit...

Mesquite neighborhood steps up to help neighbor

Mesquite, TX – September 23, 2020 – A Mesquite neighborhood has gone above and beyond to help their fellow neighbor.

One day, a Mesquite resident, Mr. Browning, noticed his elderly neighbor, Ms. Wilma, tearing down her fence pi...

City of Mesquite requesting input on new Hazard Mitigation Plan

Mesquite, TX – September 23, 2020 – The City of Mesquite is updating the Hazard Mitigation Plan. Mitigation planning is a process to identify sustained actions to reduce or eliminate a long-term risk to people and their proper...

City Council approves resolution celebrating National Senior Center Month

Mesquite, TX – September 22, 2020 – At the Sept. 21 City Council meeting, Council approved a resolution celebrating National Senior Center Month in September and committing to the continued support of services and programs at ...

Keep Mesquite Beautiful hosts successful Trash Bash

Mesquite, TX – September 22, 2020 – Keep Mesquite Beautiful, Inc. (KMB) held its volunteer cleanup event, Trash Bash, on Sept. 19. More than 60 volunteers helped safely cleanup 52 bags of trash from 10 locations around the Cit...

Mesquite announces new Smith’s of Mesquite restaurant to open in Downtown Mesquite

Mesquite, TX – September 21, 2020 – The Mesquite City Council has approved an agreement for Smith’s of Mesquite to open a 6,000 square-foot full-service restaurant and entertainment venue in the historic McWhorter Gr...

Mesquite announces Cindy Smith as new Director of Finance

Mesquite, TX – September 21, 2020 – The City of Mesquite announced Cindy Smith as their new Director of Finance effective October 1. Smith, a Certified Government Financial Manager and Certified in Public Management, brings more than 1...

City of Mesquite seeking art submissions for Downtown Mesquite

Mesquite, TX – September 18, 2020 – The City of Mesquite is excited to announce a call for art submissions for their new Front Street Station project in Downtown Mesquite. Artists have until Oct. 24 to submit their artwork for...

Mesquite Arts Council earns $10,000 national grant to continue virtual programming

Mesquite, TX – September 17, 2020 – The Mesquite Arts Council has been awarded a $10,000 National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) grant for support of Arts Engagement in American Communities. The funds will support the Mesquite Arts Counc...

City Council meets Sept. 21

1. All persons present at the meeting location must observe social distancing by remaining a minimum of six (6) feet from other meeting participants and must wear a covering over their nose and mouth.
2. Members of the public desiring to comment during Citizens ...

Governor Abbott Expands Capacity For Certain Services In Texas

Source: Governor Greg Abbott Press Office

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today held a press conference to provide an update on the state’s ongoing efforts to combat COVID-19. During the press conference, the Governor issued Executive Orders expand...

Mosquito spraying begins tonight

Mesquite, TX – September 17, 2020 – The City of Mesquite has received three positive West Nile-Virus reports from Dallas County Mosquito lab. Spraying will start tonight at 10 p.m. in the following neighborhoods: Falcon&rs...

Urban Logistics Realty Lands 203,040-Square-Foot Lease in Mesquite

DALLAS, TX – September 17, 2020 – Urban Logistics Realty (“ULR”), is pleased to announce that it has executed its first lease at Urban District 30 (“UD30”) in Mesquite with 1000Bulbs.com, an awar...

Mesquite Police Department to deliver Slurpees and smiles to kids doing good deeds

Mesquite, TX – September 16, 2020 – Today, the Mesquite Police Department announced they are joining forces with 7-Eleven in their 25^th Anniversary of Operation Chill to make a positive connection with kids by passing out free Slurpee ...

10th Year for Living History Tour of Mesquite’s Past

Mesquite, TX – September 15, 2020 – This year marks the 10^th year for Historic Mesquite, Inc.’s (HMI) annual Mesquite Meander. Each year, HMI creates a historical stroll through Mesquite Cemetery with actors from the Mesquite...

Mesquite Municipal Judge Steve Crane announces retirement

Mesquite, TX – September 15, 2020 – The man who has led the Mesquite Municipal Court for more than a decade is retiring. City of Mesquite Municipal Judge Steve Crane has announced his plan to retire on Nov. 13. He has served as municip...

Mosquito spraying begins tonight

Mesquite, TX – September 15, 2020 – The City of Mesquite has received a positive West Nile-Virus report from the Texas Department of State Health Service Public Laboratory. Spraying will start tonight at 10 p.m. in the followi...

Mayor Bruce Archer proclaims Sept. 17 – 23 Constitution Week

Mesquite, TX – September 14, 2020 – On Sept. 14, Mesquite Mayor Bruce Archer presented a special proclamation to the Daughters of the American Revolution in honor of Constitution Week from Sept. 17-23.

Here is the proclamation ...

Mosquito spraying begins tonight

Mesquite, TX – September 11, 2020 – The City of Mesquite has received three positive West Nile-Virus reports from the Dallas County Mosquito Lab. Spraying will start tonight at 10 p.m. in the following neighborhoods: Along Bar...

Keep Mesquite Beautiful hosts Trash Bash on Sept. 19

Mesquite, TX – September 11, 2020 – Keep Mesquite Beautiful (KMB) will hold its volunteer cleanup event, Trash Bash, on Sept. 19 with adjustments to support public health guidelines. The modified plan will feature contact-free pick up ...

Support Mesquite nonprofits on North Texas Giving Day

Mesquite, TX – September 11, 2020 – Early giving is now open for North Texas Giving Day, an online giving event designed to empower the community to give back to local nonprofits. From now until Sept. 17 make a donation to a M...

Mesquite hosts 9/11 Memorial

Mesquite, TX – September 11, 2020 – The City of Mesquite held a private, sunrise memorial today to commemorate “Patriot Day” which is the anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack. Out of an ab...

Mosquito spraying begins tonight

Mesquite, TX – September 10, 2020 – The City of Mesquite has received two positive West Nile-Virus reports from the Dallas County Mosquito Lab. Spraying will start tonight at 10 p.m. in the following neighborhoods: Falcons Lai...

Mesquite Police Department hosts September 16 free VIN etching

Mesquite, TX – September 10, 2020 – The Mesquite Police Department (MPD) will provide free vehicle identification number (VIN) etching to the public on Sept. 16 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Sears parking lot of Town East Mall,...

Mesquite will host a 9/11 Memorial video broadcast