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Posted on: September 7, 2019

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Kaufman County bond proposal for Nov. 5 election

Posted on: October 16, 2019

Mesquite celebrates the 15th anniversary of Addressing Mesquite Day by helping 102 homeowners

Posted on: October 14, 2019

Mesquite Entrepreneurs Day offers insights to small business owners

Posted on: October 14, 2019

Early Voting begins Oct. 21

Posted on: October 11, 2019
Mesquite Heart Safe Community 2019_edit

Mesquite earns Heart Safe Community designation

Posted on: October 7, 2019
mpd badge

Apply to serve with the Mesquite Police Department

Posted on: October 7, 2019

Urban Air hosts ribbon cutting

Posted on: October 3, 2019
Bear Cave coffee cup_edit

Bear Cave Coffee serves up community in Downtown Mesquite

Posted on: October 4, 2019

Mesquite allows “U” to participate in Downtown Mesquite public art project

Posted on: October 1, 2019

Mesquite breaks ground on 54-acre, mixed-use community

Posted on: September 30, 2019
National Good Neighbor Day 2019_square

Mesquite celebrates National Good Neighbor Day

Posted on: September 28, 2019
PumpkinFest_boy riding pumpkin

Mark your calendar for PumpkinFest 2019

Posted on: September 25, 2019
Coffee with a Cop_Square Cup

Free Coffee with a Cop on Wednesday, Oct. 2

Posted on: September 25, 2019

The City of Mesquite celebrates the 15th anniversary of Addressing Mesquite Day

Posted on: September 24, 2019
Vanston AVID and Stuco

Volunteers participate in successful citywide cleanup

Posted on: September 24, 2019
NNO National Night Out

National Night Out is Tuesday, Oct. 1

Posted on: September 20, 2019

Dallas County Elections Department will be demonstrating new voting equipment

Posted on: September 20, 2019
City of Mesquite City Manager Cliff Keheley

Mesquite moves forward with a more responsive transit plan

Posted on: September 17, 2019
GutsAndGoryWebslide

Register for the Guts and Gory Zombie Run and Challenge

Posted on: September 16, 2019

Downtown Mesquite is a finalist for state awards

Posted on: September 11, 2019
Water Rate Tier

Water Bills

Posted on: September 9, 2019
CIty Hall

Exterior repairs at City Hall to begin on Sept. 9

Posted on: September 6, 2019
Neighborhood Services - Q3 (002)

Mesquite Neighborhood Services presents quarterly report

Posted on: September 5, 2019
2019 CVB Awards - Sales Coord Alberto Rivera - Mgr Jessica McClellan - Marketing Coord Amber Patters

Mesquite Convention and Visitors Bureau earns five state awards

Posted on: September 5, 2019
Maria Martinez - City of Mesquite Neighborhood Services Director

Mesquite names Maria Martinez as new Neighborhood Services Director

Posted on: September 3, 2019
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Mesquite City facilities and offices closed on Sept. 2

Posted on: August 29, 2019
Mesquite Veterans Memorial - Overview of Plaza

Mesquite BBQ to donate 5% of all Labor Day Weekend sales to Mesquite Veterans Memorial

Posted on: August 29, 2019
budget certificate

City of Mesquite’s 2018-19 Budget receives national recognition

Posted on: August 28, 2019
Mesquite Citizen Police Academy Alumni award

Mesquite Citizen’s Police Academy Alumni Association earns State awards

Posted on: August 28, 2019
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States away - owner and pet reunited

Posted on: August 27, 2019
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Mesquite receives high rankings in home sales and education

Posted on: August 27, 2019
Color Guard with beam

Mesquite to host 9/11 Memorial at Freedom Park

Posted on: August 26, 2019
Mesquite outlaws

Mesquite Outlaws announce team tryouts on Aug. 27, 2019

Posted on: August 22, 2019
Misd bus driver

MISD bus driver arrested

Posted on: August 21, 2019
Charles Cato-Mesquite Police Chief

Mesquite Police Department to get two academic reviews of its operations

Posted on: August 20, 2019
2019 Mesquite Clear the Shelter - kids with dog

Mesquite Animal Shelter hosts successful Clear the Shelter event

Posted on: August 19, 2019
2017 Mesquite Animal Shelter-Clear the Shelter adoption

Mesquite to participate in Clear the Shelters Day on Aug. 17

Posted on: August 13, 2019
Recycling works

Mesquite offers recycling bins and promotes Know What to Throw recycling campaign

Posted on: August 9, 2019
CTS 2019

Mesquite Animal Services discussed on KEOM

Posted on: August 8, 2019
Pig ears

Outbreak of multidrug-resistant Salmonella infections linked to contact with pig ear dog treats

Posted on: August 7, 2019
KidsQuestLogo2019

Mesquite to celebrate KidsQuest 2.0 with Last Play event and Buy a Picket program

Posted on: August 7, 2019
Service Champions Spring 2019

Mesquite recognizes four employees as Real. Texas. Service. Champions

Posted on: August 6, 2019
scenic city logo

Mesquite earns third highly prized Scenic City Certification

Posted on: August 5, 2019
MPD new badge

Fatality Accident

Posted on: August 2, 2019
August Mainstream

August Mainstream available online in English and Spanish

Posted on: August 1, 2019
Bakers Brothers

Watch the inaugural Open for Business video featuring Baker Brothers

Posted on: August 1, 2019
50 plus

August 50+ Program At A Glance available online

Posted on: August 1, 2019
Front Street Enhancements

Front Street Station groundbreaking event set for Aug. 8

Posted on: July 31, 2019
dog birthday

Mesquite celebrates National “DOGust” Day with birthday party for all shelter dogs

Posted on: July 31, 2019
KidsQuestLogo2019

KidsQuest Playgroud to be Improved

Posted on: July 30, 2019
National Mutt Day

Mesquite Animal Services holds National Mutt Day photo contest

Posted on: July 29, 2019
MesquiteCompPlan_logo

First draft of Comprehensive Plan to be presented at Town Hall Tuesday on July 30

Posted on: July 25, 2019
Kevin Day

D Magazine features Mesquite Symphony Orchestra’s first Composer-in-Residence

Posted on: July 25, 2019
vote button

Register to vote at certain City facilities through Oct. 4

Posted on: July 25, 2019
STAR Transit

STAR Transit offers public comment form through Aug. 5

Posted on: July 25, 2019
Tip a Cop

Law Enforcement Torch Run to support Special Olympics Texas

Posted on: July 17, 2019
Front Street Enhancements

Mesquite City Council approves $5.5 million Downtown Mesquite project

Posted on: July 16, 2019
Spread the Love Logo high resolution

Mesquite Animal Services offers Spread the Love adoption special

Posted on: July 15, 2019
vote flags

Mesquite to offer voter registration at certain City facilities beginning July 15

Posted on: July 10, 2019
City Lake Park

Mesquite City Lake Park to receive Texas Historical Marker

Posted on: July 5, 2019
STAR Transit

STAR Transit Public Meeting Notice

Posted on: July 1, 2019
Socrate Town Hall Tuesday tile sized

Town Hall Tuesday to be held on July 16

Posted on: July 1, 2019
Seized Fireworks by Mesquite

Mesquite to aggressively enforce fireworks and gunfire laws on Independence Day

Posted on: June 25, 2019
2018 clear the shelter-volunteer

City Manager Comments on Animal Shelter

Posted on: June 24, 2019
DowntownMesquite_Logo_wTX_Black

Mesquite launches Downtown Façade Grant Program

Posted on: June 18, 2019
2019 Mesquite CommUNITY Pride Event

Mesquite will host “CommUNITY Pride Event” on June 21

Posted on: June 18, 2019
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Aggravated Robbery of Green Bank

Posted on: June 17, 2019
CDL test passed

Mesquite becomes first Texas municipality to offer Commercial Driver License testing

Posted on: June 12, 2019
storm clean up - solid wast crews

City continues to make progress on storm clean up

Posted on: June 12, 2019
Oncor logo

Oncor updates restoration progress

Posted on: June 11, 2019
Kevin Day

Mesquite Symphony Orchestra announces its first Composer-in-Residence

Posted on: June 10, 2019
valley creek park

City making progress on clean-up from Sunday’s weather event

Posted on: June 10, 2019
Mesquite residenial - family - home buyers

Mesquite ranks No. 21 in Best Cities for Living the American Dream

Posted on: June 10, 2019
Ron Siebler, Mayor Mike Anderson, Charlene Orr and Joanna Hampton

Mesquite’s historical park project receives preservation award

Posted on: June 7, 2019
Fireworks show

Mesquite’s Summer Sizzle is Saturday, June 8

Posted on: June 5, 2019
Mesquite Urban District 30 - Property Location with 5 buildings

Mesquite approves zoning for 80-acre industrial park

Posted on: June 4, 2019
Cleo Wright

Critical Missing Person

Posted on: June 4, 2019
Mesquite Veterans Memorial - Plaza

Renderings of new Mesquite Veterans Memorial are revealed

Posted on: June 3, 2019
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Mesquite Finance Department supports Spread the Love Campaign

Posted on: June 3, 2019
E4

Small Business Workshop series begins soon

Posted on: May 31, 2019
Brenda Jean Patrick and Mesquite Mayor Stan Pickett

Brenda Jean Patrick is Mesquite’s new board member for water district

Posted on: May 31, 2019
VinylStripes

Mesquite's Summer Sizzle has a great music lineup

Posted on: May 29, 2019
MIM_NSP

City prepares to conclude successful Neighborhood Stabilization Program

Posted on: May 29, 2019
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Animal Services survey is available

Posted on: May 27, 2019
lightning

Know what to do when severe weather strikes

Posted on: May 23, 2019
May RTS

Mesquite honors four employees as Real. Texas. Service. Champions

Posted on: May 21, 2019
Inflatables

Mesquite’s Summer Sizzle provides family fun on June 8

Posted on: May 20, 2019
First Lady Rendering Downtown Mesquite

First Lady Cecilia Abbott celebrates Downtown Mesquite with new rendering

Posted on: May 17, 2019
Mud Volleyball_smaller

Mesquite's Summer Sizzle features mud volleyball and a variety of games

Posted on: May 14, 2019
2019 National Small Business Week - Williams Paint and Body (Official) (2994x2392)

City Council celebrates National Small Business Week

Posted on: May 14, 2019
2019 Fill The Boot - Boroughs and Pickett

Mesquite firefighters “Fill the Boot” for Muscular Dystrophy Association

Posted on: May 9, 2019
Trash_recycling app discontinued

City discontinues Trash & Recycling app and Waste Wizard tools

Posted on: May 8, 2019
Summer Sizzle ride

Celebrate Summer at Mesquite’s Summer Sizzle on June 8

Posted on: May 7, 2019
Raymond Rivas-Assistant City Manager-City of Mesquite

Raymond Rivas is promoted to Assistant City Manager

Posted on: May 7, 2019
Prop A

Voters approve Proposition A

Posted on: May 6, 2019
May 4 pet adoptions

Mesquite animal shelter reopened following building flood

Posted on: May 3, 2019
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Mesquite animal shelter temporarily closed due to flooding

Posted on: May 2, 2019
Single member districts map

Mesquite to host public education meetings on new single member districts

Posted on: May 2, 2019
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Mesquite holds Special Election on May 4

Posted on: April 30, 2019
Mesquite Municipal Court

Mesquite Municipal Court receives 2019 Municipal Traffic Safety Award

Posted on: April 30, 2019
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Life-size statue highlights Mesquite Police Lieutenant’s unique talent

Posted on: April 29, 2019
BPOC 11

Five recruits graduate from Mesquite Police Department Academy

Posted on: April 29, 2019
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First Lady of Texas to visit Downtown Mesquite on May 16

Posted on: April 23, 2019
SummerFunGuideCover

2019 Summer Fun Guide available online

Posted on: April 23, 2019
Economic Development Website

Mesquite launches new economic development website

Posted on: April 23, 2019
Cinco de Mayo 2018_smaller

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Mesquite May 4

Posted on: April 18, 2019
MPD Medal of Honor recipients 2019

Mesquite police officers receive Police Medal of honor

Posted on: April 17, 2019
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Mesquite Special Election to be held on May 4

Posted on: April 9, 2019
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Mesquite Fire Department celebrates new fire engine

Posted on: April 9, 2019
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Rodeo Parade, scheduled April 6, is cancelled

Posted on: April 5, 2019
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Adopt a free barn cat from Mesquite Animal Services

Posted on: April 5, 2019
Genghis Grill Spread the Love Donation

Mesquite launches annual food drive campaign with donation from Genghis Grill

Posted on: April 2, 2019
Mesquite Library Excellence Award

Mesquite Public Library System receives 2018 Texas Library Excellence Award

Posted on: April 2, 2019
FOG selfie contest

Join the #MesquiteFightsFOG selfie contest through April 12

Posted on: April 2, 2019
DEA Take Back 2019

Participate in Mesquite Police Department’s Drug Take-Back Event on April 27

Posted on: March 28, 2019
road closure - scyene

Scyene Road closure updates

Posted on: March 27, 2019
Neighborhood Leadership Workshop

Register for the April 18 Neighborhood Leadership Workshop

Posted on: March 25, 2019
Casper DBJ 2019 40 Under 40

Mesquite Councilmember Jeff Casper listed in Dallas Business Journal's "40 Under 40"

Posted on: March 22, 2019
urban air

Thrill-Seekers on the Look-out for Urban Air Adventure Park in Mesquite

Posted on: March 14, 2019
mesquite meander

Highlighting Mesquite history for nine years

Posted on: March 14, 2019
road closure

Ridge Ranch road closure March 11-17

Posted on: March 11, 2019
DLYFLH-logo

Mesquite offers motorist safety tips during the Spring Break holiday

Posted on: March 7, 2019
2019 Charlene Orr

Executive Director of Historic Mesquite, Inc. receives Preservation Texas award

Posted on: March 7, 2019
Rodeo Parade_girl on horse

Annual Rodeo Parade scheduled on April 6

Posted on: March 6, 2019
Mesquite Police Department-file photo

Submit reports to Mesquite Police Department using the online reporting system

Posted on: March 5, 2019
Elks awards winners

Elks Lodge #2404 presents annual police, fire and citizen awards

Posted on: March 1, 2019
NPPN logo

Historic Mesquite, Inc. to host national preservationist group

Posted on: February 28, 2019
NTMWD

North Texas Municipal Water District system maintenance planned March 4-April 1

Posted on: February 26, 2019
road closure

Belt Line Road closures begin Feb. 11

Posted on: February 8, 2019
road closure

Road closure on North Mesquite Drive

Posted on: February 5, 2019
Service Champs_gfx

Mesquite honors employees with Real. Texas. Service. Champion awards

Posted on: January 24, 2019
Pickett 2018 polar plunge

Support Mesquite Polar Plunge and Special Olympics Texas on February 2

Posted on: January 23, 2019
MLK

MLK Parade and Celebration will still be held today despite weather conditions

Posted on: January 19, 2019
holiday closures_MLK Jr Day webslide_no hyperlink

City holiday closures on Martin Luther King Jr. Day Jan. 21

Posted on: January 18, 2019
Tony Douglas

City announces new Manager of Streets Division

Posted on: January 18, 2019
design manual draft

Public comment period is open for new Engineering Design Manual

Posted on: January 17, 2019
DowntownMesquite_Logo_wTX_Black

Mesquite appoints members to new Downtown Development Advisory Board

Posted on: January 8, 2019

Mesquite continues its efforts on New Year's Eve fireworks and gun response

Posted on: January 8, 2019
Mesquite Code Ambassadors

Join Mesquite's next class of Code Ambassadors

Posted on: January 7, 2019
volunteer opportunity (MAS)

Mesquite Animal Services seeks lead volunteer

Posted on: December 18, 2018
recycle your Christmas tree

How to recycle your live Christmas tree

Posted on: December 18, 2018
12-21-18 City Manager Cliff Keheley-Solid Waste worker Juan Caballero-PW Dir Matt Holzapfel

City employee honored for demonstrating kindness

Posted on: December 21, 2018
MPD new badge

Mesquite Police seek assistance in identifying suspect

Posted on: January 8, 2019
WinterCamp2018_ASA

Registration is open for kids’ winter camps

Posted on: December 12, 2018
Christmas holiday closures

Christmas holiday closures Dec. 24-25

Posted on: December 20, 2018

STAR Transit holiday closures

Posted on: December 22, 2018
celebrate safely hybrid cover

Mesquite to aggressively enforce fireworks and gunfire laws on New Year’s Eve

Posted on: December 17, 2018

Notice of temporary moratorium on multifamily developments

Posted on: December 14, 2018
small-biz-saturday_mesquite2018-piecedtogether2

Downtown Mesquite announces Winter Wonderland contest winner

Posted on: December 12, 2018
multifamily moratorium

City Council moves forward with moratorium on development of multifamily projects

Posted on: December 5, 2018
Cliff Keheley

Watch new budget year video message

Posted on: December 4, 2018
Mesquite Metro Airport - corporate jet

Mesquite Metro Airport soars to new heights

Posted on: December 4, 2018
Beverly Abell

Beverly Abell elected to downtown board of directors

Posted on: December 4, 2018
Santa Cop Logo - Words

Donate toys for local children at the Dec. 3 City Council meeting

Posted on: November 29, 2018
DowntownMesquite_Logo_wTX_Black

Downtown Mesquite unveils new logo

Posted on: November 28, 2018
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Mesquite Fire Department accepting applications through Jan. 18, 2019

Posted on: November 26, 2018
Winter Woodlands Village

Mesquite's Christmas in the Park returns Dec. 1 and 2

Posted on: November 28, 2018
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Mesquite announces 2018 community survey results

Posted on: November 27, 2018
Shop More Drive Less

Alternate travel routes to ease holiday traffic congestion

Posted on: November 26, 2018
Thanksgiving FOG webslide

Don't pour holiday fats, oils and grease down the drain

Posted on: November 20, 2018
tree lighting

Mesquite hosts annual Christmas on the Square tree lighting event Nov. 27

Posted on: November 12, 2018
pumpkin

Thanksgiving holiday closures Nov. 22-23

Posted on: November 19, 2018
Yule log

Mesquite's Christmas in the Park celebrates 32 years

Posted on: November 13, 2018

City Council to consider redistricting plan for new Councilmember districts

Posted on: November 13, 2018

Mesquite offers insider tips to small business owners

Posted on: November 8, 2018

Council considers new redistricting maps

Posted on: November 7, 2018
11-5-18 Oric Walker-Atmos VP of Public Affairs and Mesquite Mayor Stan Pickett debut new veterans me

Mesquite announces Atmos Energy as title sponsor of veterans memorial

Posted on: November 5, 2018
recycle

Mesquite Recycles Day is Saturday, November 10

Posted on: October 29, 2018
Texas Main Street

Mesquite earns Texas Main Street designation

Posted on: October 25, 2018
Male Veterinarian Vaccinate Pets - Illustration

Get your pet vaccinated and registered

Posted on: October 24, 2018
Officer and daughter

Mesquite to honor first responders at October 28 event

Posted on: October 23, 2018
David Paschall-City of Mesquite-City Attorney

City of Mesquite’s new attorney ready to lead legal department

Posted on: October 22, 2018
Mesquite Police Badge-Social Media

Mesquite Police Department lowers crime with prevention efforts and active citizens

Posted on: October 19, 2018
MesquiteCompPlan_logo

City seeks community input on a new comprehensive plan and long-term vision for Mesquite

Posted on: October 16, 2018
Monte Anderson

Mesquite hosts event to grow small businesses

Posted on: October 17, 2018
1000 homes

Addressing Mesquite Day reaches 1,000 homes

Posted on: October 15, 2018
Child getting vaccinations

Get your flu shot at the Mesquite Public Health Clinic

Posted on: October 15, 2018
BPOC 9 - Staged group photo

Mesquite Police Department graduates 10 new recruits

Posted on: October 12, 2018
ladies2 - smaller

Trash Bash events beautify Mesquite and engage community

Posted on: October 12, 2018
10-9-18 Mayor Pickett accepts donation at Galloway Elem food drive from a student

Community supports students and families with #GallowayGives

Posted on: October 15, 2018
dog theft

Dog theft investigation

Posted on: October 9, 2018
10-05-18 spray area

Mosquito spraying begins tonight

Posted on: October 5, 2018
Real Texas Service

Mosquito spraying begins tonight

Posted on: October 4, 2018
barn sale_people

Treasures Barn Sale weekend begins October 11

Posted on: October 3, 2018
VILLA 1

Zoning approved for Iron Horse Village development

Posted on: October 1, 2018
iStock-property tax

City adopts 2018-19 budget and property tax rate

Posted on: September 26, 2018
MesquiteCompPlan_logo

Mesquite seeks public input on Comprehensive Plan

Posted on: September 25, 2018
Dispatcher 2 (w logo)

Mesquite seeks public safety dispatchers

Posted on: September 25, 2018

Meri Best Inn closes due to code violations

Posted on: September 25, 2018
COMPASS LOGO

New COMPASS schedule to begin October 1

Posted on: September 21, 2018
National Night Out logo 2018

Mesquite to participate in National Night Out on October 2

Posted on: September 20, 2018
spray map 9_20

Mosquito spraying begins tonight

Posted on: September 20, 2018

Mesquite to begin the redistricting process for electing City Councilmembers

Posted on: September 19, 2018
Coffee with a Cop

National Coffee with a Cop Day is October 3

Posted on: September 19, 2018
Neighbors app example

Mesquite Police Department joins Neighbors app to improve public safety

Posted on: September 18, 2018
spray map

Mosquito spraying begins tonight

Posted on: September 14, 2018
spray map

Mosquito spraying begins tonight

Posted on: September 13, 2018
NNO 2018

Register your National Night Out event with the Mesquite Police Department

Posted on: September 10, 2018
5 Star Transparency Award

Texas Comptroller recognizes City of Mesquite for transparency efforts

Posted on: September 5, 2018
spray map 8-31-18

Mosquito spraying begins tonight

Posted on: August 31, 2018
Freedom Park with flags

Mesquite to host 9/11 Ceremony at Freedom Park

Posted on: August 28, 2018

Mesquite temporarily closes Fire Station 2 for planned renovations

Posted on: August 23, 2018
labor day

City offices closed on Labor Day, September 3

Posted on: August 23, 2018
8-23-18 spray area

Mosquito spraying begins tonight

Posted on: August 23, 2018
operating budget 2017-18

City of Mesquite’s 2017-18 budget receives national recognition

Posted on: August 15, 2018
citizens police academy

Citizens’ Police Academy to begin on September 20

Posted on: August 20, 2018
CTS adoption

Mesquite’s Clear the Shelters event places 89 animals in new homes

Posted on: August 20, 2018
MCPAAA award

Mesquite Citizens' Police Academy Alumni Association earns state award

Posted on: August 16, 2018
Dagger Doggie Splash Day

Doggie Splash Day at Vanston Pool rescheduled for August 18

Posted on: August 14, 2018
Dog adoption

Mesquite to participate in Clear the Shelters day on August 18

Posted on: August 14, 2018
completed alley

Notice of alley work zone completion

Posted on: August 10, 2018
taste and trade

Taste & Trade to be held on September 25

Posted on: August 10, 2018
clear the shelters

Clear the Shelters on Saturday, August 18

Posted on: August 9, 2018
Cliff Keheley

Mesquite City Manager receives Credentialed Manager designation from ICMA

Posted on: August 7, 2018
TT Save the Date 2018

Save the date for the 2018 Taste & Trade

Posted on: August 7, 2018
Mesquite Street Bond-concrete pour

Independent reports validate Mesquite’s residential road repair process

Posted on: August 7, 2018
family

Fire Captain Bradley Burney commemorated with sign on Honorary Road

Posted on: August 1, 2018
New Clinic Photo 2018 (3000x2162)

Mesquite Public Health Clinic offers special hours for back-to-school vaccinations

Posted on: August 3, 2018
Real Texas Service

Fake news regarding Town East Mall

Posted on: July 31, 2018
mesquite back to school

Mesquite Back to School Fairs to be held on August 11

Posted on: July 31, 2018
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Felony Hit and Run

Posted on: July 27, 2018
budget

City Council Budget Workshops to be held on July 27 and 28

Posted on: July 26, 2018

Watch Budget Briefs Video-Traffic Engineering

Posted on: July 26, 2018

Watch Budget Briefs Video-Health Inspection

Posted on: July 25, 2018
Bike Share - 3

Contact information to report bikes in share programs

Posted on: July 25, 2018

Watch Budget Briefs Video-Parks and Recreation

Posted on: July 24, 2018
Cohn Drennan-Manager-Mesquite Arts Center

Mesquite announces new Mesquite Arts Center Manager

Posted on: July 23, 2018

Watch Budget Briefs Video-Water and Wastewater

Posted on: July 23, 2018
Kirby and graduates

Mesquite Fire Department welcomes five new paramedics

Posted on: July 20, 2018

Mesquite City Council to begin redistricting process with public input

Posted on: July 17, 2018
7-16-18 Mesquite Downtown Conceptual Plan

Mesquite moves forward on new vision for Downtown Mesquite

Posted on: July 17, 2018
Town Hall Tuesdays

Mesquite Town Hall Tuesday on the City’s budget to be held on July 24

Posted on: July 16, 2018
SN_CheddarFriesForACause_FB

Dine at Snuffer's on July 29 and raise funds for Spread the Love

Posted on: July 12, 2018
Spread the Love Logo high resolution

Mesquite congregations to help Spread the Love on National Be Someone Day

Posted on: July 11, 2018
7-2-18 MPA donates to Mesquite Veterans Memorial

Mesquite Police Association donates $10,000 to Mesquite Veterans Memorial

Posted on: July 3, 2018
HistoricMesquiteLogo

Second Nibbles and Sips event expands for movie preview

Posted on: June 29, 2018
america-870088_1280

City of Mesquite and STAR Transit closed on Independence Day

Posted on: June 28, 2018
Celebrate Safely no fireworks

Mesquite to aggressively enforce fireworks and gunfire laws on Independence Day

Posted on: June 22, 2018
Stan Pickett photo

Letter from Mayor Stan Pickett

Posted on: June 19, 2018

Two updates on crimes

Posted on: June 18, 2018
VFW state conf attendee makes donation

Mesquite Veterans Memorial makes impact at State VFW Conference

Posted on: June 15, 2018

Mesquite City Council amends City Code to address nuisance parties

Posted on: June 18, 2018
Oath of Office (3000x2174)

Three recruits graduate from Mesquite Police Department Academy

Posted on: June 15, 2018
updated color MISD logo 2016

2018 free summer Breakfast and Lunch Program

Posted on: June 8, 2018

Mesquite’s animal services community brings kitten education into the classroom

Posted on: June 8, 2018
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Kick-off summer with Mesquite’s family-friendly Summer Sizzle festival

Posted on: June 5, 2018
Kids Activity Zone (3000x2075)

Mesquite’s Summer Sizzle returns with new contests and entertainment

Posted on: May 29, 2018
Brickyard Cemetery Memorial

Mesquite to host Brickyard Cemetery Memorial Dedication on May 31

Posted on: May 21, 2018
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Beat the heat at Mesquite’s Summer Sizzle festival on June 9

Posted on: May 18, 2018
Public Meeting - orange map

Mesquite to hold May 17 public meeting on Skyline Drive Design Options

Posted on: May 11, 2018
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Mesquite Convention and Visitors Bureau hires new manager

Posted on: May 9, 2018
Real Texas Service

Mesquite employees honored with Real. Texas. Service. Champion awards

Posted on: May 8, 2018
tethered dog (3000x2197)

Mesquite’s new ordinance to prohibit unattended animal tethering takes effect July 1

Posted on: May 7, 2018
Please click here to view Election Results

Mesquite voters amend City Charter and elect Councilmembers for Places 3, 4 and 5

Posted on: May 6, 2018
Vote Build Button_bigger

Mesquite to hold City Election and Special Charter Amendment Election on May 5

Posted on: May 2, 2018
mesquite recycles day

Mesquite Recycles Day is Saturday, May 12

Posted on: April 20, 2018
kids

Volunteers lend a hand with Trash Bash 2018

Posted on: April 17, 2018

Mesquite’s Ashley Furniture Regional Distribution and Fulfillment Center selected as DFW’s Top 4 Ind

Posted on: April 12, 2018
Got Drugs_

Drug Take Back Event to be held on April 28

Posted on: April 11, 2018
Mesquite Police Logo-3x4 Badge 50 yr transp (323x450)

City permit required to solicit funds at street intersections

Posted on: April 10, 2018
Hagan Hill sold sign-Bloomfield

DFW’s fourth largest homebuilder to expand into Mesquite

Posted on: March 5, 2018
HMI Benjamin Moore Paint

Benjamin Moore Paints helps save Mesquite history

Posted on: April 4, 2018
4-2-18 Council - AMBUCS Spread the Love Presentation

Mesquite launches “Spread the Love” peanut butter and jelly food drive

Posted on: April 3, 2018
public meetings

City of Mesquite to host public meetings on proposed charter amendments

Posted on: April 2, 2018
City of Mesquite City Manager Cliff Keheley

City Manager update on Friday's incident

Posted on: March 26, 2018
Galloway Aerial

Northbound Galloway lane closure at US-80

Posted on: March 22, 2018
Bike Share - 3

Contact information to report bikes used in share programs

Posted on: March 22, 2018
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Breakfast with the Bunny Gears up for fun

Posted on: March 21, 2018
charter-logo

Mesquite announces Special Charter Amendment Election

Posted on: March 21, 2018
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Mesquite Public Library System receives 2017 Library Excellence Award

Posted on: March 15, 2018
Detour Plan - Scyene Rd Shutdown

Portion of Scyene Road to be closed from March 15 – September 20

Posted on: March 14, 2018
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Mesquite Animal Services achieves record “save rate” in 2017

Posted on: March 13, 2018
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Mesquite to hold public hearings on proposed changes in public transportation

Posted on: March 9, 2018
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Mesquite to hold public hearing on animal tethering ordinance

Posted on: March 9, 2018
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Vanston Pool Plaster Maintenance Project

Posted on: March 9, 2018
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Derby Dog Day to be held on April 28

Posted on: March 8, 2018
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Town Hall Tuesday presentation and video available online

Posted on: March 7, 2018
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Mesquite City Council agrees to purchase property to expand City Lake Park

Posted on: March 6, 2018
Road Closure Map - Berry Rd

Portion of Berry Road to be closed from March 12 - September 20

Posted on: March 6, 2018
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Aggravated robbery at One Stop Food Store

Posted on: March 6, 2018
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Increased DWI patrols during Spring Break

Posted on: March 2, 2018
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Mesquite introduces Beverly Abell as City’s first Downtown Development Manager

Posted on: March 1, 2018
2018 Elks

Mesquite Elks Lodge presents annual awards

Posted on: February 28, 2018
Pancake Day 2018

Mesquite participates in IHOP’s National Pancake Day fundraiser

Posted on: February 27, 2018
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Sharing Life Community Outreach presents the City of Mesquite with inaugural Community Impact award

Posted on: February 23, 2018
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Annual Chlorine Maintenance of NTMWD Water Delivery System to begin February 26

Posted on: February 23, 2018
Ride FREE to Vote

STAR Transit offers free rides to voters

Posted on: February 21, 2018
Brickyard Cemetery check presentation

Mesquite to install marker at historic African-American cemetery

Posted on: February 21, 2018
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Mesquite Mother Son Dance tickets now on sale

Posted on: February 19, 2018
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Mesquite introduces Eric Pratt as new Mesquite Metro Airport General Manager

Posted on: February 19, 2018

Mesquite presents city update and awards at annual Chamber of Commerce dinner

Posted on: February 13, 2018

February 27 Public Meeting on future road projects

Posted on: February 6, 2018
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Mesquite City Council approves design changes to Gus Thomasson Road project

Posted on: January 17, 2018
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Mesquite to host Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration on January 15

Posted on: January 12, 2018
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Mesquite Police Department hosts Coffee with Cops

Posted on: January 11, 2018
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Mesquite makes progress in enforcement of fireworks and gunfire laws

Posted on: January 9, 2018
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City launches Spanish version of monthly newsletter online

Posted on: January 8, 2018
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City Council approves zoning change for upscale pre-owned auto dealership

Posted on: January 8, 2018
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Mesquite Polar Plunge to be held on January 27

Posted on: January 8, 2018
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City offices closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Posted on: January 8, 2018
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Unity in the Community event to be held January 15

Posted on: January 8, 2018
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Mesquite icon B.J. Smith to retire in 2018

Posted on: January 3, 2018
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Mesquite to aggressively enforce fireworks and gunfire laws on New Year’s Eve

Posted on: December 28, 2017
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Mesquite announces Daddy Daughter Dance tickets go on sale January 3

Posted on: December 21, 2017
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Mesquite Police Department seeks assistance with child custody interference case

Posted on: December 20, 2017
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STAR Transit reduced/free fare grade period ends December 31

Posted on: December 20, 2017
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Mesquite honors employees with Real. Texas. Service. Champion awards

Posted on: December 19, 2017
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Mesquite completes 2017 community survey

Posted on: December 18, 2017
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City of Mesquite announces holiday closures

Posted on: December 18, 2017
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STAR Transit announces limited schedule for the holidays

Posted on: December 14, 2017
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Mesquite Animal Services offers feral hog deterrent tips

Posted on: December 13, 2017
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Mesquite Animal Services offers extended holiday hours and adoption specials

Posted on: December 11, 2017
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Protect the four P’s when temperatures drop

Posted on: December 8, 2017
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Statement from Mayor Stan Pickett

Posted on: November 30, 2017
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City of Mesquite employees donate in Giving Tuesday

Posted on: November 28, 2017
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Mesquite’s Christmas in the Park returns with new activities and contests

Posted on: November 28, 2017
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Weekend events to benefit Santa Cop Toy Program

Posted on: November 28, 2017
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Mesquite’s Christmas in the Park celebrates 31 years

Posted on: November 22, 2017
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Mesquite Mayor Stan Pickett reminds citizens to Take. Lock. Hide.

Posted on: November 20, 2017
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Most City offices closed on November 23 and 24

Posted on: November 17, 2017
Shop More, Drive Less [WEBSLIDE]

Shop more, drive less with alternative shopping routes

Posted on: November 17, 2017
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Temporary closures of eastbound US 80 Frontage Road

Posted on: November 17, 2017
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Mesquite to host annual Christmas on the Square tree lighting celebration

Posted on: November 13, 2017
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City of Mesquite employee receives the 2017 Eastfield College President’s Sustainability Award

Posted on: November 9, 2017
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Mesquite Veterans Memorial Picnic in the Park concert set for November 11

Posted on: November 8, 2017
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Mesquite offers Halloween safety and crime prevention tips

Posted on: October 27, 2017
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Mesquite to participates in National Take-Back Initiative

Posted on: October 26, 2017
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Mesquite to host annexation public hearing

Posted on: October 25, 2017
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Mesquite Police Department launches Take. Lock. Hide. Campaign

Posted on: October 23, 2017

Mesquite Symphony Orchestra

Posted on: December 12, 2014

Christmas in the Park Update

Posted on: December 7, 2014

Mesquite Community Band Concert

Posted on: December 5, 2014

Homeowner Shoots at Burglary Suspects

Posted on: November 25, 2014
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New phone app offers easy way for water utility customers to pay their bill

Posted on: November 21, 2014

Thanksgiving holiday recycling and trash pick up schedule

Posted on: November 21, 2014

New City Hall and Municipal Court hours announced

Posted on: November 21, 2014
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

Posted on: November 21, 2014

Tree lighting in Heritage Square to be held December 2

Posted on: November 21, 2014
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Mesquite prepares Westlake Park for Christmas event

Posted on: November 20, 2014

Mesquite Police Department Partners with Nextdoor

Posted on: November 18, 2014

City announces new tiered water and sewer rates

Posted on: November 3, 2014

Mesquite announces once per week outdoor watering beginning September 1

Posted on: August 29, 2014

Library Events

Posted on: August 15, 2014

Mesquite to host public awareness meetings on new STAR Transit in September

Posted on: August 14, 2014

City Council meeting agendas and minutes are available online

Posted on: August 11, 2014

Outdoor Water Restrictions

Posted on: May 1, 2014