Listen to Mayor Archer discuss COVID-19 recovery programsMayor Bruce Archer spoke with Raymond Rivas, Assistant City Manager, on KEOM about City of Mesquite and other community partners facilitating access to a variety of recovery programs for individuals, families and businesses through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Listen to the interview. For more information, visit www.cityofmesquite.com/CARES.
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IH 30 Mainlane Closures at Galloway Avenue this weekend
The Texas Department of Transportation has started construction on IH 635 LBJ East. This weekend and next weekend, portions of IH 30 at Galloway Avenue will be closed for bridge work. Starting Saturday, July 18 through Sunday, July 19, all lanes of eastbound IH 30 at Galloway Avenue, northbound and southbound Galloway Avenue at IH 30, the northbound IH 635 connector to eastbound IH 30, and the southbound IH 635 direct connector to eastbound IH 30 will be closed. The following weekend, Saturday July 25 through Sunday, July 26, all lanes of westbound IH 30 at Galloway Avenue will be closed. Watch the Mesquite Minute for more information on the closures. Watch a video explaining the upcoming work and detour routes for each weekend. Stay up to date on the closures and traffic pattern changes during this ongoing project, by visiting 635east.com.
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City Council meets July 20
Mesquite City Council will meet on July 20, in Training Rooms A & B, at City Hall, 757 N. Galloway Avenue. The Pre-Meeting begins at 5 p.m. followed by the Regular Meeting at 7 p.m. The meeting location will not be open to the public. The public may participate by telephone conference using the following toll-free dial-in number 888-475-4499 and using the meeting ID: 836 2049 7277# #. Press *9 to raise your virtual hand and you will be recognized by the last four digits of your telephone number. Members of the public desiring to comment during Citizens Forum via telephone conference must preregister as follows: Send an email or call the City Secretary on or before 3 p.m. on July 20 at sland@cityofmesquite.com or 972-216-6244. Provide the City Secretary with your name and address. If appearing at the meeting by telephone conference, also provide the phone number from which you will call. The meeting will be audible to all participants and allow for their two-way communication. Comments on agenda items may be made during the meeting or by submission on or before 3 p.m. on July 20, to the following email address: sland@cityofmesquite.com. Click here to read more about this meeting. View meeting agendas online. The City broadcasts meetings via Facebook Live and at cityofmesquite.com/WatchCouncilMeetings.
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Auto Theft Prevention Tips
Each year in the state of Texas, thousands of vehicles are stolen. Unlocked cars or keys left inside cars contribute to a high percentage of vehicle thefts/burglaries. Remember to always lock your vehicle and take your keys, never leave your car running and unattended and keep valuables out of sight. Watch the new video PSA for an update on recent auto theft trends to be aware of. For more tips and information on auto theft prevention in Mesquite visit www.cityofmesquite.com/AutoTheftPrevention.
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Applications for Dallas County Emergency Small Business Assistance program due July 26
Local business owners have until July 26 to apply for the Dallas County Emergency Business Assistance program. Through the CARES Act, Dallas County businesses can receive up to $50,000 in emergency financial assistance in the form of a forgivable loan. The program is not first-come first served, but a randomized borrower selection process will be conducted at the end of the pre-application period. For more information visit https://ndconline.org/ntxsmallbiz/.
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Mesquite Veterans Memorial brick sale ends July 31
The City of Mesquite is selling bricks for the new Mesquite Veterans Memorial. All bricks will be placed on the border of the walkway that leads visitors to the memorial. Each brick is four inches by eight inches in size and costs $50. Purchase a brick online at www.MesquiteVeteransMemorial.org by July 31 to guarantee installation for the November dedication event.
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Addressing Mesquite Day volunteer group applications due by July 31
Want to help a fellow Mesquite resident? The 16th Addressing Mesquite Day is on October 3. This annual event has volunteers work on minor exterior home repairs, painting and landscaping projects for a fellow resident that needs extra help. The City of Mesquite is looking for volunteer groups to participate. Volunteer groups have until July 31. Apply online at www.cityofmesquite.com/AMD. For details, call the Office of Neighborhood Vitality at 972-216-6473.
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Shape the future for your familyEvery 10 years, the census counts everyone living in the United States. Census results affect your voice in government, how much funding your community receives and how your community plans for the future. Anyone can complete the 2020 Census by texting icount2020 to 313131. You can also complete the census by phone or online. To learn more, visit www.cityofmesquite.com/Census2020.
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Market East Shopping Center Mesquite Minute
New stores are coming to the Market East Shopping Center. Director of Economic Development, David Witcher, discussed the work being done and the stores that will open later this year in the latest Mesquite Minute. Watch here.
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July is Independent Retailer Month
The City of Mesquite is celebrating Independent Retailer Month, a shop local event that highlights the positive social and economic impact of independent retailers in communities. This year due to COVID-19, it’s more important than ever for residents to #ShopMesquite and shop at independent retailers to help energize businesses. To learn more about shopping and dining options in Mesquite visit VisitMesquiteTX.com.
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Read the July 15 Road Report
The July 15 edition of the Road Report is available online. The report offers updates on ongoing road construction projects throughout Mesquite including residential streets in the Real. Texas. Roads. program.
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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.
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