Mesquite announces plans to adjust to impacts of COVID-19

At the May 4 City Council meeting City Manager Cliff Keheley shared plans for the City of Mesquite to make service and program adjustments due to the impacts of COVID-19. This will include keeping both libraries closed until June 1 and delaying decisions on summer camps and the City’s three pools until guidance is provided by the State. The City is also canceling the June 13 Summer Sizzle event and continuing the suspension of the residential curbside recycling program until July 1. Learn more.

Mesquite Recycles Day canceled

Due to the coronavirus, the Mesquite Recycles Day event scheduled for May 9 is canceled. However, the Citizens Convenience and Recycling Center, 3550 Lawson Road is open to Mesquite residents to drop off recyclable items. The center is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. All customers must provide proof of Mesquite residency. Call the Solid Waste Division at 972-216-6285 for questions.

Palos Verdes Lake drained for construction

The City is improving the flood control at Palos Verdes Lake. After a certified team of licensed biologists from PondMedics relocated wildlife, McMahon Contracting, LP started draining the lake this week. Watch the Palos Verdes Project video. Visit www.cityofmesquite.com/PalosVerdesProject to learn more.

construction in indian trails neighborhood

Indian Trails Road Warriors

Street repairs are underway in the Indian Trails neighborhood as part of the Real. Texas. Roads program. The program is an initiative to repair residential roads using the $125 million bond sale approved by voters in November 2015. Watch the Indian Trails Road Warrior report to learn more.

Roadmap to Resources

The City of Mesquite has put together a list of helpful r
resources for local businesses and job seekers during the coronavirus pandemic. This week, job seekers can get resume tips from the City’s Human Resources Department. Learn more at the Roadmap to Resources website, www.roadmaptoresources.com.

Chief Cato presents Police Department Quarterly Report

Chief Charles Cato presented the Mesquite Police Department Quarterly Report at the May 4 City Council Meeting. The 1^st Quarter Report found that robberies were down 37%, significantly lower than the last five-year average. Watch the full report.

Mesquite celebrates National Travel and Tourism Week

While people are unable to travel due to the coronavirus pandemic, the City of Mesquite's Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) is promoting how residents can celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week here at home. By eating and shopping locally, the Mesquite community is supporting business owners as they navigate through this difficult time. Watch the #HomeTodayTogetherTomorrow video and click here to visit the social distance dining web page.

Stay Safe, Stay Home, Fill out the 2020 Census

Due to COVID-19, the U.S. Census Bureau is delaying sending census takers out into communities. However, you can be proactive and complete the 2020 Census today. Residents can visit 2020census.gov and click “Respond” to start filling out their 2020 Census online. For questions or to learn more about the 2020 Census visit www.cityofmesquite.com/Census2020.

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Spanish version of May Mainstream available online

The Spanish version of the May edition of Mainstream is
available online. Learn more about the upcoming Palos Verdes Lake project, sign up for Addressing Mesquite Day and more.

Contact Us

Use the free myMesquite platform to submit service requests to the City of Mesquite. Send requests for street repair, crime concerns, park issues and more from your computer or mobile device. Visit www.cityofmesquite.com/myMesquite for details.