Mesquite presents 2021 State of the City

The City of Mesquite has released Mayor Bruce Archer’s virtual 2021 State of the City Address. The address highlighted the city’s response to the events of 2020, including the COVID-19 pandemic and Hurricane Laura evacuees. Additionally, the city’s 2020 employees of the year were honored. Visit www.cityofmesquite.com/StateoftheCity to view the video presentation.

IH 635 LBJ East Project Update

The Texas Department of Transportation has started construction on IH 635 LBJ East. The evening of Saturday, Mach 27 all lanes of both northbound and southbound IH 635 mainlanes between Galloway Avenue and Oates Drive will be closed to perform a partial bridge demo. Full closures of both Galloway Avenue and Oates Drive cross streets, as well as the eastbound IH 30 direct connector to northbound IH 635 will also be required in addition to the mainlane closures. Learn more about this weekend's closures and detour routes. Stay up to date on the closures and traffic pattern changes during this ongoing project by visiting 635east.com.

Mesquite Arts Center holds April Rocks! concerts

Get ready to rock in April with the Mesquite Arts Center’s weekly “April Rocks!” concerts. On April 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 at 7 p.m., enjoy a concert on the Northlawn at 1527 North Galloway Avenue. Admission is free, but spots will be limited to a first come, first served basis. Learn more.

Mesquite announces Lexie Woodward as Manager of Economic Development

Lexie Woodward has been hired as the City of Mesquite’s Manager of Economic Development and brings more than six years of community economic development experience to the City. Learn more.

Watch virtual Black-Owned Business Symposium

On March 20, the Mesquite Tri-East NAACP, along with the Mesquite Chamber of Commerce, the Balch Springs Chamber of Commerce and the City of Mesquite hosted a virtual Black-Owned Business Symposium. The symposium included a panel interview with business leaders and city officials to provide information to business owners on how to grow their business as well as presentations on programs about advertising and networking for business success. Watch here.

Watch the latest virtual Community Health Forum

Mayor honors MPD Sgt. Jason Taylor

On March 19, Mesquite Mayor Bruce Archer honored Sergeant Jason Taylor for more than three decades of service as a Mesquite Police Department - Texas officer and declared March 19, Jason Taylor Day. Learn more.

Mesquite Arts Center offers free craft

The Mesquite Arts Council is offering a free Create Your Own Easter craft, as part of their Tote-and-Go Service on March 29. This event is first-come, first-serve. Kits will be available for pick up starting at 12 p.m. inside the Mesquite Arts Center front lobby through a contactless service. Learn more.

Read the March Road Report

The March edition of the Road Report is available online in English and Spanish. The report offers updates on ongoing road construction projects throughout Mesquite, including residential streets in the Real. Texas. Roads. program.

How does Mesquite measure up?

In 2020, Mesquite made headlines for its housing affordability and quality of life. It also ranked among the country’s fastest-growing cities. Read an article by the Dallas Morning News, sharing some of the city’s rankings from 2020.

Job openings are available for Mesquite residents

Looking for a job? Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas has put together a list of job openings in the DFW area. The list is updated once a week. View here.

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.