9/11 20th Anniversary Ceremony

The City of Mesquite will host a sunrise memorial to commemorate Patriot Day which is the anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The public event will begin at 8:30 a.m. on September 11 at Mesquite Freedom Park located at the Mesquite Arts Center, 1527 N. Galloway Avenue. Learn more.

Monthly virtual community health forum on Sept. 14

As a part of its continuing Recovery Mesquite efforts to help the community move forward and onward from the impacts of the pandemic, the City of Mesquite is holding a virtual Community Health Meeting on Sept.14 at 7 p.m. The focus is on a variety of mental health issues in association with National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Learn more.

Serve on a City of Mesquite Board or Commission

The City of Mesquite is looking for new partners to serve on its boards and commissions. By becoming a board or commission member have an active voice, be involved in your community and advise the City Council and staff on a wide range of issues. Learn more.

Park named in honor of city’s first African American police officer

Jon Latimore was hired in 1985 as the first African American Police Officer to serve in the Mesquite Police Department. On Sept. 7, the Mesquite City Council approved a resolution naming a future park to be located on North Bryan Avenue in his honor. He served the Mesquite community for 28 years. Learn more.

Mesquite Fire Department takes part in Dallas Stair Climb

The Mesquite Fire Department (MFD) participated in the Dallas 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb on Saturday, Sept. 4. MFD had 25 firefighters participating this year, the most out of the 101 fire departments represented. Ten different EMS departments and 40 different law enforcement departments also participated. Learn more.

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.

Keep Mesquite Beautiful holds Trash Bash on Sept. 25

Keep Mesquite Beautiful (KMB) will hold its volunteer cleanup event, Trash Bash, on Sept. 25. Trash Bash is an opportunity for families, neighbors and groups to get outside and help beautify the Mesquite community. Volunteer groups will be limited to 10 people per group and volunteers will be provided trash grabbers, safety vests, disposable gloves and trash bags during a curbside pick-up from 8 - 9 a.m. Register as a group or online at www.cityofmesquite.com/TrashBash.

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.

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.

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.

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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