Monthly virtual community health forum on March 11

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 holding a virtual Community Health Meeting on March 11 at 7 p.m. Lark Stewart with Mesquite ISD and Pam Folsom with the City's Parks and Recreation Department will discuss National Nutrition Month. Learn more.

Mesquite Tri-East NAACP hosts Black-Owned Business Symposium

The Mesquite Tri-East NAACP will host a virtual Mesquite Black-Owned Business Symposium on Saturday, March 20 at 10 a.m. There will be a panel interview with business leaders and city officials to provide information to business owners on how to grow their business as well as presentations on programs about advertising and networking for business success. Learn more.

Mesquite announces relief plan for its water utility customers

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 based on the lesser amount of the water usage when comparing February to January. There is no action required by customers to receive the benefits of the comparison usage. The City Council approved the relief plan at their March 1 meeting. Learn more.

Mesquite announces Emergency Home Repair Assistance Program

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 is available to assist income-eligible homeowners in Mesquite with emergency home repairs. Homeowners can visit www.cityofmesquite.com/EmergencyHomeRepair to begin the application process or call the city’s Department of Community Services at 972-329-8332 for questions. Find more Winter Storm Recovery resources at www.cityofmesquite.com/WinterStormRecovery.

Register for federal assistance at Mesquite libraries

The Mesquite Main Library, 300 W. Grubb Drive, and the North Branch Library, 2600 Oates Drive, are providing free access to public computers so individuals who sustained losses due to the storm can apply for federal assistance. Click here for instructions on how to start the recovery process. For more information, call the Main Library at 972-216-6220 or the North Branch Library at 972-681-0465.

Annual Neighborhood Summit on March 6

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 Worth’s Community Engagement Manager, and a forum for participants to speak with City of Mesquite leaders. Mesquite residents can visit www.cityofmesquite.com/NeighborhoodSummit2021 for a link to join the event.

Annual change in water disinfectant scheduled until March 29

The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) will temporarily change the disinfectant in its water treatment process from March 1 through March 29. The annual, routine change is necessary to maintain the regional system and year-round water quality. Learn more.

construction for the Real Texas Road project

Read the February Road Report in English and Spanish

The February edition of the Road Report is available in English and Spanish. The report offers updates on ongoing road construction projects throughout Mesquite, including residential streets in the Real. Texas. Roads. program.

Mesquite Library holds jobseeker support sessions

The Mesquite Main Library is offering free jobseeker support sessions. Schedule a 30-minute session in person or by phone. Staff will offer assistance and resources to help with job applications resumes and practice interviews. For more information, or to schedule a support session, please contact the Mesquite Main Library at 972-216-6220.

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