City Council meets Feb. 7

Mesquite City Council will meet on Feb. 7 at City Hall, 757 N. Galloway Ave. The Pre-Meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. in Training Rooms A and B followed by the Regular Meeting at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Members of the public, applicants and interested parties may attend the meeting in person. The public attending the meeting will have the option of wearing a face covering but the City will continue to implement social distancing measures with limited seating. View meeting agendas online. The City broadcasts meetings via Facebook Live and at www.cityofmesquite.com/WatchCouncilMeetings.

City of Mesquite requests public input through community survey

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 through Feb. 14. To learn more and participate in the survey, visit www.cityofmesquite.com/CommunitySurvey. Completing the questionnaire takes approximately 15 minutes.

February is Black History Month

February is Black History Month, an annual observance originating in the United States celebrated from February 1 to 28. In February 2020, The Mesquite Arts Council created a playlist of videos on the Mesquite Arts Center YouTube channel that celebrates artists of color. This year’s first video features Mesquite Independent School District teacher Kevin Owens. Watch Black Art History with Kevin Owens to learn more.

Neighborhood Summit to be held
on Feb. 26

The City of Mesquite is hosting its fifth annual Neighborhood Summit on Feb. 26 at the Mesquite Independent School District Professional Development Center, 3819 Towne Crossing Blvd. The event is free and open to all Mesquite residents. Attendees will have the opportunity to network with their neighbors and City staff while learning more about the community. Registration begins at 8:15 a.m. The program will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. A continental breakfast for attendees will also be available. Visit Neighborhood Summit or call 972-216-6348 for more information.

Daddy Daughter Dance tickets
on sale

Tickets to the 2022 Daddy Daughter Dance, The Greatest Dance on Earth, scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 19, are now on sale. Tickets may be purchased online at www.cityofmesquite.com/PARD as well as at all recreation centers and the Parks and Recreation Administration Office, 1515 North Galloway Ave. The dance will be held at the Mesquite Convention Center, 1700 Rodeo Drive. Advanced ticket purchase is required. Tickets are $15 per person, per session, and are open to all ages. Tickets are limited and will not be sold at the door.

Crumbl Cookies opens in Mesquite

Crumbl Cookies is now open for business in Mesquite in Market East Shopping Center, located at 1515 N. Town East Blvd. The cookie chain offers a menu that rotates weekly featuring four to five specialty flavors. Their most popular flavors, such as Milk Chocolate Chip and Chilled Sugar, are always available. For more information, visit www.crumbl.com/txmesquite.

Contact Us

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