Mesquite businesses and customers are required to wear face coverings

The City of Mesquite is reminding residents that the Dallas County Order requiring all business employees and customers to wear a face covering while inside a business is now in effect. The new Order is designed to help stop the spread of the COVID-19 disease. Businesses that don’t comply can face a fine of up to $500 per violation. Call the COVID-19 Hotline at 972-329-8373 to report a violation of the order at Mesquite businesses.

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City seeks input on budget

Each year, the City of Mesquite creates a budget to estimate revenues and expenditures and part of that process is to engage citizens for feedback. The City is seeking additional feedback this year with the Budget Priorities Citizen Survey. The survey will be available from June 25 through July 7. However, the survey tool will not be available on July 3 from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. due to online maintenance by the survey vendor. Watch the budget educational video. Complete the survey. Learn more.

City holiday closures on July 3

City offices and facilities are closed for the Independence Day holiday Friday, July 3. Trash will not be collected. Collection will resume on resident’s next scheduled collection day. View a complete list of closures.

Celebrate Safely in Mesquite

As you plan for the Independence Day holiday, please celebrate safely. Remember the possession or use of fireworks, firing a gun into the air, and driving while intoxicated are illegal in Mesquite. Mesquite Police and Fire will be out in neighborhoods with deployment teams. All these offenses carry fines, fireworks will be confiscated, and illegal gunfire and DWI could result in jail time. To report illegal fireworks, call the non-emergency police dispatch at 972-285-6336, email fireworks@mesquitepolice.org or use the web reporting tool at www.cityofmesquite.com/CelebrateSafely. To report gunfire or a possible DWI, call 911. Please give your address when contacting us to help with our response.

Drive Like Your Family Lives Here

Independence Day weekend starts Friday, July 3. TxDOT is urging drivers to help #EndTheStreak and remember the three S's: Seat Belts, Sobriety and Safe Speed. Remember to stay alert, obey traffic signs and slow down when driving in residential areas. Drive safe and Drive Like Your Family Lives Here.

Mesquite Arts Center and Historic Mesquite, Inc. to reopen beginning June 29

The City of Mesquite will open the Mesquite Arts Center and Historic Mesquite, Inc. in phases beginning June 29, with new events and programs, and multi-use courts in parks as well as recreation centers for private rentals starting July 1. The City’s 3 swimming pools will remain closed for the season, except for Adults 50+ Water Aerobics and Aqua Zumba classes. These openings will include new COVID-19 public health rules and visitor safety guidelines set forth by the Governor’s Office and safe operating practices implemented by the City. Read more.

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Experience the Mesquite Championship Rodeo

On Saturday, June 27, experience the fun of the Mesquite Championship Rodeo (MCR) at the Mesquite Arena, 1818 Rodeo Drive. Learn more about the iconic Mesquite Championship Rodeo and buy tickets at www.visitmesquitetx.com/rodeotickets.

IH 635 LBJ East Traffic Alert

The Texas Department of Transportation has started construction on IH 635 LBJ East. Starting Monday, June 29, the High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes between Jim Miller Road and Northwest Drive will close until the end of the project in late 2024. Stay up to date on the closures and traffic pattern changes during this ongoing project, by visiting 635east.com.

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.