Mesquite City Council approves new noise ordinance

On March 15, the Mesquite City Council approved updates to the City Code to provide new tools to address noise complaints. The amended ordinance will allow city staff to address complaints of noises that are plainly audible under certain circumstances and locations, establish new noise zones, update the daytime and nighttime maximum permissible sound levels to correspond with other metroplex cities and other changes. Learn more.

Mesquite announces its new COVID-19 operational procedures

The City of Mesquite will not require, but will encourage, the public to wear face coverings in its facilities and while attending its public meetings. After receiving input from the City Council at their March 15 meeting, the city finalized its operational procedures in regard to Governor Greg Abbott’s removal of the statewide mask mandate and expanding business capacities to 100%. Learn more.

Mesquite Tri-East NAACP hosts Black-Owned Business Symposium

The Mesquite Tri-East NAACP will host a virtual Mesquite Black-Owned Business Symposium on Saturday, March 20 at 10 a.m. There will be a panel interview with business leaders and city officials to provide information to business owners on how to grow their business. Learn more.

Mesquite to host March 20 Bunny Trail Drive-Through Event

The City of Mesquite Parks and Recreation Department will host a drive-through Easter egg event. The Bunny Trail is Saturday, March 20, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Westlake Park, 601 Gross Road. The free event will feature goody bags and professional photos with the Easter Bunny. Learn more.

Mesquite Symphony Orchestra presents Lightspeed

Join the Mesquite symphony Orchestra as they present their Spring concert "Music for Strings" on March 20. This event will be held inside the Concert Hall at the Mesquite Arts Center, 1527 N. Galloway Avenue. Doors open at 7 p.m. Learn more. Buy tickets.

Movie Night at the Barn

Enjoy a historical movie night from the comfort of your car at Opal Lawrence Historical Park, 711 E. Kearney Street on Saturday, March 20. Historic Mesquite, Inc. will be showing The Alamo for Texas History Month. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. and the movie starts at 7:30 p.m. It's $25 per car. Buy tickets.

Mesquite Animal Shelter holds March Madness Adoption Special

The Mesquite Animal Shelter is holding a March Madness Dog Adoption special. Until March 31, adoption fees for all dogs are 50% off. To view all dogs that are currently available for adoption, visit www.cityofmesquite.com/AnimalsintheShelter.

Find a job with the City of Mesquite

There are many opportunities to find a career that you want with the City of Mesquite. The city offers free employee only healthcare, dental, vision and other benefits. View or apply to any of these positions.

How to dispose of chemical waste

It’s almost time for spring cleaning which is the perfect time to dispose items like aerosol sprays, batteries, cleaners and many other household items. Mesquite is part of the Dallas County Household Hazardous Waste Network. Residents can drop off home chemicals at the Home Chemical Collection Center, 11234 Plano Road at no charge. See a full list of accepted items and learn more at www.dallascounty.org/departments/consolidated-services/hhw/.

Sales Tax

The City of Mesquite’s March sales tax receipts, which represent sales activity for the month of January, is 5.5% below the amount reported for the same period last year. 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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