Happy Thanksgiving from Mayor Bruce Archer

Mayor Archer offers Thanksgiving video message to community

Mayor Bruce Archer recorded a special Thanksgiving Day message to the Mesquite community on being thankful this holiday season. Watch video.

Mesquite testing water meters

From Nov. 30 to Dec. 11, the City of Mesquite will be working with Ameresco, Inc. to test randomly selected residential and commercial water meters throughout the city. This is the first step the City is taking as it considers replacing its current analog meters with an advanced digital system. Learn more.

Shop Mesquite this holiday season

The local holiday shopping season kicks off Nov. 28 with Small Business Saturday in Downtown Mesquite. The City is encouraging citizens to shop local and shop Mesquite during the holiday season to help business owners and the local economy. As residents’ shop in Mesquite, their money goes to work in Mesquite. Sales tax revenue makes up more than 25% of the City’s general fund. That fund provides the financial resources for most City services like the Mesquite Police Department, Mesquite Fire Department, Mesquite Animal Services, the Parks and Recreation Department and a variety of quality of life programs. Learn more.

Drive-through Christmas on the Square on Dec. 1

Drive the family to Downtown Mesquite the evening of Dec. 1 to usher in the holiday season. Enjoy the twinkling lights of Heritage Square from 6 to 8 p.m. while you drive through to wave at Santa and get a photo with the Candy Cane greeters. The first 300 vehicles will receive free goody bags. Learn more.

Mesquite celebrates Christmas in the Park on Dec. 5 and 6

The City of Mesquite Parks and Recreation Department will hold a Christmas in the Park drive-through event. The free event will feature all the traditional favorites, including lighted park displays, Santa Claus, costumed characters, themed areas and more on Dec. 5 - 6, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Westlake Park, 601 Gross Road. Visit www.cityofmesquite.com/ChristmasInThePark for event details and a driving map to enter the park.

Jimmy Culver at the new Jimmy Culver pavilion with Mayor Archer and family

Picnic pavilion at Blackwood Park named after Jimmy Culver

On Nov. 18, the City of Mesquite named the picnic pavilion at Blackwood Park in honor of Jimmy Culver. Mr. Culver served on the City Council from 1982- 1991 and served on multiple boards for the City. Watch the ceremony. Learn more.

family walking into open house in Mesquite

Mesquite ranked as 48^th most livable mid-sized city in the U.S.

Six North Texas cities have been ranked among the “most livable” mid-sized cities in the U.S., including the City of Mesquite. In a study by personal finance technology company SmartAsset, Mesquite ranked number 48. Learn more.

kitchen sink, pouring water into a glass

Utility Billing Office offering longer-term payment plans

On Jan. 5, 2021, the City will resume water disconnections if there is a past due balance. Longer-term payment plans are available to help residents who are struggling to pay their City water bills due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The City can offer a payment plan that fits their unique situation. Call the Utility Billing Office at 972-216-6208 (press 0) to discuss your options.

Read the December Mainstream

The December edition of the Mainstream is available online. Learn more about a recent decrease in crime, how Mesquite residents can access free mental health counseling and how to sign kids up for Little Rookies Golf.

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.