Council Connection

Nov. 14, 2025

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City Council to Meet Nov. 17

The Mesquite City Council meets at 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 17, at City Hall, 757 N. Galloway Ave. Members of the public, applicants and interested parties may attend the meeting in person. Members of the public desiring to comment during Citizens Forum must preregister by either sending an email to sland@cityofmesquite.com or calling 972-329-8388 before 3 p.m. on Nov. 17. Provide the City Secretary with your name and address. Comments on agenda items may be made during the meeting or by submission on or before 3 p.m. on Nov. 17 to the City Secretary. Meeting agendas can be viewed online. The City broadcasts meetings via Facebook Live and at www.cityofmesquite.com/WatchCouncilMeetings.


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Pothole Blitz: 204 Potholes Filled in November

In a new effort to repair roads quickly and more efficiently, the City is conducting monthly Pothole Blitzes to address high-priority locations identified by staff and residents. During the November Pothole Blitz, crews repaired 204 potholes across several neighborhoods and corridors. For more updates on road work in Mesquite, visit the Road Report.


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Recycle Away at Mesquite Recycles Day

Your trash is our treasure! Recycle your unwanted items from 8 a.m. - noon on Nov.15 at the front parking lot of Poteet High School, 3300 Poteet Drive. This community event offers an opportunity to recycle items including cell phones, batteries, toys, clothes, computers and other household items. Shoes of all conditions are also highly appreciated. Click here for more information. 


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Find a Good Read at the Fall Book Sale

The Friends of the Mesquite Public Library are hosting the Fall Book Sale from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Nov. 14, and from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Nov. 15. Proceeds benefit the Mesquite Public Library System. The sale will feature gently used books and DVDs across a variety of genres. Credit cards will be accepted along with cash and checks. For information, call 972-216-6220 or visit www.cityofmesquite.com/library.


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Enjoy Crafting at HMI's Holiday Wreath Workshop

Join Historic Mesquite Inc. at the annual Holiday Wreath Workshop sessions from 1-3 p.m. on Nov. 15 and 6-8 p.m. on Nov. 20 at Opal Lawrence Historical Park. Learn how to make your own Christmas wreaths using live greenery and fun decorations. Click here for more information.


Legends of the night flyer

Experience the MSO Winds 

The Mesquite Symphony Orchestra presents "Legends of the Night," a concert performed by the MSO's Winds Orchestra. Enjoy pieces from composers Jose Alberto Pina, Oscar Navarro, Carlos Marques and Randall Standridge. The concert will be from 7-9 p.m. on Nov. 22 at the Mesquite Arts Center. Click here for tickets and more information.


Turkey Camper

Sign Up for Turkey Camp

Students in kindergarten through 5th grade are invited to register for this year's Turkey Camp. Camp will be from 7 a.m.-6 p.m. on Nov. 24-26 at Dunford Recreation Center and Rutherford Recreation Center. There will also be a one-day camp on Nov. 24 at Rorie-Galloway Day Camp. Camp will not be held on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27. Find out more and register online at www.cityofmesquite.com/HolidayCamps.


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Learn about ways to stay connected with us online at www.cityofmesquite.com/ConnectWithUs. Do you have a concern? Send requests for street repair, crime concerns, park issues and more through myMesquite. 

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