Upcoming District MeetingsCouncilmember Elizabeth Rodriguez-Ross will host the District 3 meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 24 at North Mesquite High School, 18201 Lyndon B. Johnson Fwy. Councilmembers Andrew Hubacek and B.W. Smith will host the joint District 4 and 5 meeting at 10 a.m. on March 7 at the Dallas County Mesquite Government Center, 500 S. Galloway Ave. in the Clifford Keheley Community Room. Be part of the conversation! Not sure which City Council District you live in? Click here to find out: https://bit.ly/CouncilDistrictsMaps.
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Celebrate Black History MonthThroughout February, the City of Mesquite will host events, programs, and activities in recognition of Black History Month. HMI presents Time Travel Tuesdays, a social media series highlighting notable Black residents. Programs are also offered at the Main Library all month long, including one about Black inventors. The Arts Center offers Black History Month–themed youth art kits while supplies last. And don’t miss Parks & Recreation’s special event at Eastfield celebrating with community partners on Feb. 21 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Enjoy food, student music, dance and featured keynote speaker Courtney Brazile. Find out more here.
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Pothole Blitz and Road Report UpdateThe City of Mesquite Streets Division completed an asphalt overlay on Calle Williams this week. By utilizing City crews and equipment, the project was delivered efficiently and demonstrates the strength of Mesquite’s in-house street repair program. Also, crews repaired 80 potholes during the most recent Pothole Blitz. For more updates on road work in Mesquite, visit the Road Report.
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9th Annual Neighborhood SummitThe City will host the 9th Annual Neighborhood Summit on Feb. 28 at the Cliff Keheley Community Room in the Mesquite Government Center located at 500 S. Galloway Avenue. Breakfast and networking will begin at 8:30 a.m., with the program starting at 9:30 a.m. We encourage residents, neighborhood leaders and community partners to attend and be part of the conversation about strengthening Mesquite together. Register for free at cityofmesquite.com/neighborhoodsummit.
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Police Hosts Polar PlungeDive into a morning of aquatic fun with the Mesquite Police department in support of the Special Olympics at the Polar Plunge at Vanston Pool, 2913 Oates Drive. Registration is at 7:30 a m. and plunges begin 8 a.m. Join an existing team or create your own here.
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Events at the Mesquite Arts CenterFebruary brings live theatre and a festive winter celebration to the Mesquite Arts Center. The Mesquite Arts Theatre presents the stage adaptation of “Murder on the Orient Express,” performing weekends through Feb. 22. Also, get ready for an unforgettable Courtyard Concert Series performance by The Elton Jons from 7-9 p.m. on March 5 at the Mesquite Arts Center. For more info and tickets, visit www.mesquiteartscenter.org.
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Join the Healthier Texas Community ChallengeTexans across the state compete and earn points by eating healthy, being active and staying hydrated as part of the Healthier Texas Community Challenge, which runs through March 29. Using the Community Challenge mobile app, participants can track their progress while earning points for their organization and their local community. Get registered and start today at txcommunitychallenge.org.
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