Memorial Day Service and closures

On May 29, the City of Mesquite will host a Memorial Day Service 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 and will begin at 2:55 p.m. to coincide with National Moment of Remembrance. Attendees are encouraged to arrive no later than 2:50 p.m. to allow time to park and enter the memorial area, and to bring folding chairs, if needed. 

Also, all City offices and facilities with exception of the Mesquite Metro Airport will be closed on May 29 in recognition of Memorial Day. No trash or recycling collected. Collection will resume on residents' next scheduled collection day. For more details on City services impacted during holidays, please visit www.cityofmesquite.com/Holidays.

Adults 50+ Cookout to be held on 

May 30

Enjoy free hamburgers, fun, and fellowship, and celebrate #OlderAmericansMonth at the Adults 50+ Cookout from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 30, at City Lake Park, 200 Parkview St. Celebrate Mesquite’s senior community members  and learn more about the adult 50+ programs the City offers throughout the year.

Parks and Recreation Department offers summer camps for kids

The City of Mesquite is offering summer camps through August 4 for children who have completed kindergarten through sixth grade. Teen Camp is also available this year for youth aged 12-15. Campers will enjoy field trips, indoor and outdoor activities, swim days, and crafts. Camps are open to both residents and non-residents of Mesquite. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. To find the perfect camp for your child, visit www.cityofmesquite.com/Camps.

City reports sales tax collections 

for May

The City of Mesquite May sales tax receipts, which represent sales activity for the month of March, was 1.5% above the amount reported for the same period last year. The current increase in sales activity is driven primarily by retail sales and utilities. Sales tax contributes 27% of the total revenue used to support the General Fund. The City uses the General Fund for services including police, fire, parks and recreation, libraries, neighborhood services and public works.  

Leak alerts now available on WaterSmart service

The “leak alerts” feature of WaterSmart is now available to 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 the most value from every drop of water used. WaterSmart’s real-time leak notification system detects and alerts customers about potential leaks in their home and helps them identify the source of the leak. To learn more about the City’s WaterSmart program, visit www.cityofmesquite.com/WaterSmart.

Word on the Street

Find out about current and future road work in Mesquite with Word on the Street, a new monthly road report. The May edition includes information about construction on Skyline Drive from Town East Blvd. to Peachtree Road. Visit www.cityofmesquite.com/WordOnTheStreet for more information.

Contact Us

Do you have a concern? Send requests for street repair, crime concerns, park issues and more from your computer or mobile device. For more details, visit www.cityofmesquite.com/myMesquite.