City Council meets Tuesday, Sept. 7
Mesquite City Council will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 7 at City Hall, 757 N. Galloway Avenue. The Pre-Meeting begins at 5 p.m. in Training Rooms A and B followed by a Staff Work Session at 6:30 p.m. and the Regular Meeting at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Members of the public, applicants and interested parties may attend the meeting in person. The public attending the meeting will have the option of wearing a face covering but the city will continue to implement social distancing measures with limited seating. Members of the public desiring to comment during Citizens Forum must preregister as follows: Send an email or call the City Secretary on or before 3 p.m. on Sept. 7 at sland@cityofmesquite.com or 972-216- 6244. Provide the City Secretary with your name and address. Comments on agenda items may be made during the meeting or by submission on or before 3 p.m. on Sept. 7 to the following email address: sland@cityofmesquite.com. View meeting agendas online. The City broadcasts meetings via Facebook Live and at www.cityofmesquite.com/WatchCouncilMeetings.
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City holiday closure on Sept. 6
City offices and facilities will be closed for the Labor Day holiday on Monday, Sept. 6, except for the Mesquite Metro Airport. Trash and recycling will not be collected. Collection will resume on resident’s next scheduled collection day. View a complete list of closures.
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Meter conversion project starts in October
The City of Mesquite will begin a meter conversion project for all its residential and commercial water utility customers. The company Ameresco and their subcontractor Pedal Valve (PVI) were chosen to replace outdated manual meters with upgraded meters as part of an Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) project which will upgrade and modernize the City’s water billing infrastructure. With this AMI water meter project, customers will have access to more frequent detailed information about water consumption, enabling them to have better control over their water usage and monthly bills. Learn more.
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Mesquite Police Department debuts new interview room for assault victims
On Aug. 27, the Mesquite Police Department (MPD) debuted its new Soft Interview Room for victims of sexual assault and other violent crimes. The room featuring living-room style chairs, decorative lighting, a rug and artwork was sponsored by Project Beloved - The Molly Jane Mission. MPD becomes just the 3rd city police department in DFW and this is the 32nd Soft Interview Room installed by Project Beloved. Learn more.
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MPD Officer receives 2021 MADD North Texas Enforcement Award
Mesquite Police Department Officer Robert Keith was presented with the 2021 Mothers Against Drunk Driving North Texas Enforcement Award. The award is presented to officers who exemplify a strong commitment to DWI enforcement and for keeping Mesquite citizens and roadways safe. Officer Keith leads the MPD with DWI arrests, with 89 DWI arrests in 2020. Learn more.
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9/11 20th Anniversary Ceremony
On Sept. 11, residents are invited to the Patriot Day ceremony remembering the anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The ceremony, marking the 20th anniversary of 9/11, will begin at 8:30 a.m. at Mesquite Freedom Park, 1527 N. Galloway Avenue. It will include special presentations, music and ceremonial activities.
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Guts and Gory Zombie Run & Challenge
Experience a zombie apocalypse at the “Guts and Gory” Zombie Run and Challenge on Sept. 18 at Camp Rorie Galloway, 3100 Lawson Road. There are two ways to participate, either as a runner or as part of the zombie horde. The fee for runners is $25 during Early Bird registration until Sept. 4. All registrants will receive a race medal, t-shirt and swag bag. To register, visit www.cityofmesquite.com/GutsAndGoryRun.
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September is Library Card Sign-up Month
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month, and the City of Mesquite is encouraging residents to visit one of the Mesquite Public Libraries to sign up. To apply for a card, visit the Mesquite Main Library, 300 W. Grubb Drive, or the North Branch Library, 2600 Oates Drive. Library cards are free for Mesquite residents and for Mesquite ISD students and staff. Call 972-216-6220 for more information. Learn more.
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Mesquite Animal Shelter participates in Clear the Shelters
Adopt the "pawfect" furry friend at the Mesquite Animal Shelter, 1650 Gross Road, during the month long Clear the Shelters event until Sept. 19. Clear the Shelters is an annual, nationwide pet adoption campaign where animal shelters find loving homes for pets in need. Learn more.
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New solid waste ordinance goes into effect Oct. 1
As a part of its new Clean City Initiative, the Mesquite City Council approved new requirements for its solid waste customers that go into effect Oct. 1, which include trash being secured in trash bags within an approved trash container, specific times on when the trash can be set out for collection and limits on bulky items. For more information call the Solid Waste Division at 972-216-6285. Click here to read answers to frequently asked questions.
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Read the September Mainstream
The September edition of the Mainstream is available online. Learn more about the upcoming general election in November, the annual Mesquite Meander taking place in October and the Mesquite Arts Center’s Día de los Muertos celebration.
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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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