Pop Up at the Park on July 10

In conjunction with Park and Recreation Month, the Mesquite Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a “Pop-up at the Park” event on Saturday, July 10, from 9 a.m. to noon, at KidsQuest playground, located at 1625 Gross Road. This free kid-friendly event will feature Texas-sized yard games, the Read Play Talk Learning bus, arts and crafts booths, vendors and much more! Learn more.

July 17 is first day to file as a candidate for City Council

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 2021 City election, for the purpose of electing a Mayor and Councilmembers for Places 1 – 6, will be held on Nov. 2. The first day to file is July 17 and the last day to file is Aug.16. The webpage is www.cityofmesquite.com/CouncilCandidate and the public may contact the City Secretary’s Office at 972-216-6401 or at CouncilCandidate@cityofmesquite.com for additional information.

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

The City of Mesquite is hosting a town hall meeting on Tuesday, July 13, at Mesquite City Hall, 757 N. Galloway Avenue in Training Rooms A & B, beginning at 7 p.m. to provide an update on the City’s current budget and plans for next year’s budget. Presentations will include details on City programs and services, as well as the results of the budget survey that was recently completed by the public. The public can attend the meeting in person or watch online at www.facebook.com/cityofmesquitetx/ on the City’s Facebook page or at www.cityofmesquite.com/WatchCouncilMeeting on the City’s website. The public can visit www.cityofmesquite.com/Budget to learn more about the City’s budget.

City Council Budget Retreat on July 17

On July 17, the City Council will hold their annual Budget Retreat at City Hall, 757 N. Galloway Avenue, in Training Rooms A and B from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The public may watch the retreat on the City’s Facebook page or at www.cityofmesquite.com/WatchCouncilMeeting on the City’s website.

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Mesquite hosts July 20 Business Marketing Panel

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 community on Tuesday, July 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Mesquite City Hall, 757 N. Galloway Avenue in Training Rooms A & B. The Business Marketing Panel will provide businesses the opportunity to network and learn marketing tips and tricks for succeeding in the new normal. Click here to register. Learn more.

rendering of Shadow Creek Crossing commercial project

Mesquite approves Shadow Creek Crossing commercial project

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 restaurant concepts. The property is owned by LF Gateway LP and is located next to John D. Horn High School at 3201 East Cartwright Road. The proposed development could include as many as six freestanding retail buildings and up to 57,500 square feet of leasable area. Learn more.

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July 23 is deadline to volunteer for Addressing Mesquite Day

The 17th Addressing Mesquite Day is on Oct. 2. This annual event has volunteers organized by the City help Mesquite homeowners, including senior citizens, single parents, military veterans and the disabled and other homeowners in Mesquite in need of minor exterior home repairs, including painting the outside of a home, yard work, minor construction projects and landscape projects. Volunteer groups have until July 23 to sign up. Apply online at www.cityofmesquite.com/AMD. For details, call the Office of Neighborhood Vitality at 972-216-6473.

Spread the Love this summer

Spread the Love is an annual campaign held April - August that encourages the donation of peanut butter and jelly as well as financial contributions to help feed children in Mesquite during the summer who live in food insecure environments. These children receive free or reduced lunch during the school year but need assistance to nutritious lunch during the summer break. Learn more.

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Mesquite Championship Rodeo

The Mesquite Championship Rodeo (MCR) is at the Mesquite Arena, 1818 Rodeo Drive, for the summer. MCR will take place every Saturday at 7:30 p.m. until Aug. 28. For more than 60 years, MCR has entertained families with thrilling rodeo events such as saddle bronc riding, bull riding, barrel racing, team roping and more. Purchase tickets.

Human Resources offers employment tips for teens

Summer is underway and more teens are looking for jobs so the City of Mesquite’s Human Resources Department put together a series of tips. Their Do’s & Don’ts 101 Tip Sheet has suggestions and guidance for teenagers looking to land their first job or maybe apply for a new job. Read the tips. Here is the link to the city’s list of current job openings and a link to the Work Force Solutions Dallas job page.

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