Copeland Park construction

The Mesquite City Council awarded a construction contract tonight for the new 11-acre Copeland Park. The park, located at Creek Crossing Road and Mesquite Valley Road, will be developed in phases. Read more here.

Enforcement of Solid Waste fees begins July 1

As part of Mesquite’s Clean City Initiative, the City Council approved new requirements for its solid waste customers last summer to help beautify Mesquite through the reduction of scattered trash and debris. Fees for violations of the ordinance will begin to be issued beginning July 1. Learn more here.

AMD Applications due June 24

Do you or your neighbors need help with an exterior house or yard project? The 18th Addressing Mesquite Day is on Oct. 1. The last day for homeowners to complete a request form is June 24. Apply online at www.cityofmesquite.com/AMD. For details, call the Office of Neighborhood Vitality at 972-216-6473.

STAR Transit public meetings

STAR Transit will hold two public meetings on June 21 at 6:30 p.m. and June 24 at 12:00 p.m. to involve citizen participation regarding potential service changes in Mesquite. Anyone wishing to make comments are invited to attend and express their views. Learn more at www.cityofmesquite.com/StarTransit.

NAACP Juneteenth Celebration

Celebrate Juneteenth with the whole family at Mesquite’s third annual Juneteenth Celebration. The Mesquite NAACP is hosting the celebration at the Travis Williams Softball Complex, 1005 New Market Road, on June 18 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. There will be food, music, vendors and more. This event is free.

Visit the Mesquite Farmers Market

There is no better way to start your weekend in Mesquite than by visiting the Downtown Mesquite Farmers Market. The weekly marketplace of fresh produce and creative artisans will take place Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Nov. 26 at Front Street Station. For more details, visit www.downtownmesquitetx.com.

Dive - In Movie on June 10

Come experience the joy of a Dive-In Movie at City Lake Aquatic Center, 200 Parkview Street Friday, June 10. The featured film, Encanto, will start at dusk. We will have food trucks, music, games and vendors! Admission is free starting at 7 p.m. Learn more at www.cityofmesquite.com/DiveInMovie

Mesquite Rocks! Concert

Please join the Mesquite Arts Council as they welcome Graceland Ninjaz to the concert stage on Thursday, June 16 at 7 PM in front of the Mesquite Arts Center. This band delivers a high-energy show blending mashups and greatest hits spanning 5 decades of rock & roll, dance, hip hop, & soul. Learn more.

Contact Us

Do you have a concern? Send requests for street repair, crime concerns, park issues and more from your computer or mobile device. For more details, visit www.cityofmesquite.com/myMesquite.