Mesquite businesses have until Aug. 23 to apply for new loans from Dallas county
As part of its Recovery Mesquite efforts, the City of Mesquite announced small businesses located in Mesquite and who have been economically impacted by COVID-19 can apply for up to $50,000 in forgivable loans through the Dallas County Emergency Business Assistance Program. The application period is Aug. 10 - 23. Businesses can visit https://ndconline.org/NTXsmallbiz/ to get the details. Learn more.
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Mesquite announces Alejandro’s restaurant at Front Street Station in Downtown Mesquite
The City of Mesquite will welcome Alejandro’s at Front Street Station to Downtown Mesquite in January 2021 as the City Council has approved the lease agreement of a City-owned building at 117 W. Main Street. The restaurant will cook up a menu that includes traditional Mexican recipes sprinkled with a pinch of Texas flavors. Watch the Mesquite Minute to hear from the owners. Learn more.
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Mayor Bruce Archer proclaims Aug. 17 Christina Hall Day
In August, the City of Mesquite is celebrating local women leaders for the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment guaranteeing and protecting women’s constitutional right to vote. On Aug. 17, Mesquite Mayor Bruce Archer kicked off the celebration by presenting a special proclamation to Christina Hall for her community contributions. Learn more.
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City of Mesquite celebrates 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment
On August 18th, Mayor Bruce Archer and Councilmember Sherry Wisdom presented a special proclamation to recognize the anniversary of the 19th Amendment guaranteeing and protecting women’s constitutional right to vote. Learn more.
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Mesquite residents have access to COVID-19 recovery caseworker
As a part of their ongoing Recovery Mesquite efforts, the City of Mesquite announced Mesquite residents have access to a Spanish bilingual caseworker, Jasmine Bueno, to aid them in submitting applications through Catholic Charities Dallas (CCD) for COVID-19 economic assistance funds for rental or mortgage payments, utility bills and other related expenses. Jasmine was featured this week in the Dallas Morning News. Read how she's helping Mesquite residents. Learn more.
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Mesquite Animal Shelter offers free pet adoptions Aug. 24 – 29
As a part of the national Clear the Shelters campaign the Mesquite Animal Shelter will offer free pet adoptions Aug. 24 - 29 and will be open for Clear the Shelters Day with special hours on Saturday, Aug. 29 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. The shelter is located at 1650 Gross Road and is open Monday - Friday, except Wednesday, from 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Call 972-216-6283 for details and visit www.cityofmesquite.com/AnimalServices to view animals currently in the shelter. Learn more.
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Census takers will be in Mesquite neighborhoods
As part of its Nonresponse Follow-up Operation, the U.S. Census Bureau is visiting every household that has not already responded to the 2020 Census to ensure a complete and accurate count. Complete your Census by September 30 by texting icount2020 to 313131, online at https://my2020census.gov/ or by phone at 844-330-2020 for English or 844-468-2020 for Spanish.
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Read the August Road Report
The August 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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Monthly sales tax report
The City of Mesquite’s August sales tax receipts, which represent sales activity for the month of June, is 6.9% above the amount reported for the same period last year. Total fiscal year sales tax collections for the City are .42% above last year’s collections. Sales tax contributes 25% of the total revenue used to support the City’s General Fund, which supports services such as police, fire, parks and recreation, libraries and public works. Learn more.
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KMB Photo Contest deadline Aug. 26
Keep Mesquite Beautiful is holding their 2020 Photography Contest. The theme is Native Beauty of Mesquite. Winners of this exciting contest will be eligible to win prize money. It costs $5 to enter a photo. All entries must be submitted by Aug. 26. Submit a photo. Learn more.
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Mesquite Arts Center offers Tote-and-Go program
The Mesquite Arts Center is hosting virtual workshops for the community through their Tote-and-Go program. It's a contactless free service where residents can pick up supplies for art projects on a first-come, first serve basis. The next Tote-and-Go is Aug. 24, called Canvas Creations: Kitties. Pick up starts at 10 a.m. in the Mesquite Arts Center lobby, 1527 N. Galloway Avenue. Subscribe to the Mesquite Arts Center on YouTube to take part in all of their Fall Programs.
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Mesquite Summer Challenge Series
To celebrate summer, the Mesquite Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a new, virtual challenge each week for residents. Next week’s challenge in the “Mesquite Summer Challenge Series” is called Suck it Up where competitors will use a straw to move ten skittles from one plate to another. Watch the PSA. For questions contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 972-216-6260 or visit www.cityofmesquite.com/MesquiteSummerChallenge.
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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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