City Council to meet Nov. 21

Mesquite City Council meets November 21 at City Hall, 757 N. Galloway Ave. Members of the public, applicants and interested parties may attend the meeting in person. Face coverings are optional for attendees, 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. November 21 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 November 21 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.

November 21 Agenda:
5 p.m.: Pre-Meeting, Training Rooms A and B
7 p.m.: Regular Meeting, Council Chambers

Holiday closure on Nov. 24 and 25

City offices and facilities will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, Nov. 24 and Friday, Nov. 25, except for the Mesquite Metro Airport. Mesquite Recreation centers will be open on Friday, Nov. 26. Trash and recycling will not be collected. Collection will resume on resident’s next scheduled collection day. View a complete list of closures.

Shop Mesquite on Small Business Saturday

With the holiday shopping season approaching, the City of Mesquite is encouraging citizens to shop local and shop Mesquite. Kick off the holiday shopping season on Saturday, Nov. 26 with Small Business Saturday. Start your visit at Front Street Station and enjoy the Holiday Gift Market from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and finish off your night at the Corner Theatre with Carols and Cocoa from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Learn more.

Christmas on the Square is Nov. 29

Enjoy the sights, sounds and flavors of a Mesquite holiday tradition at Christmas on the Square on Tuesday, Nov. 29 at 5 p.m. in Downtown Mesquite, 111 Broad Street. Be part of the lighting of the community Christmas tree beginning at 6 p.m. Enjoy treats and the sparkle of holiday lights at this special celebration. Learn more.

Christmas in the Park is Dec. 3 and 4

Join us at Christmas in the Park at Westlake Park, 421 Gross Road on Saturday, Dec. 3 and Sunday, Dec. 4 from 2 to 7 p.m. This family friendly event features carnival rides, arts and crafts, photos with Santa and much more! For more information, visit www.cityofmesquite.com/ChristmasinthePark. Learn more about City of Mesquite holiday events.

Weather Activated Relief for Mesquite

Weather Activated Relief for Mesquite (WARM) is a program sponsored by Sharing Life Community Outreach, the Mesquite Ministerial Alliance and the City of Mesquite to provide temporary shelter for individuals who are unsheltered during extreme weather conditions. We need your assistance to ensure this program continues in the future. To volunteer or donate, please visit sharing.life/WARM

Properly dispose of fats, oils and grease during the holidays

Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) is the residue left over from cooking meat, butter, sauces, oil and dairy products. FOG and debris poured down drains can cause expensive sewer backups to homeowners. Used holiday cooking oil may be recycled for free at the Dallas County Home Chemical Collection Center, or at a drop-off location listed on the Defend Your Drains website at www.defendyourdrainsnorthtexas.com. For more information about FOG, visit, www.cityofmesquite.com/FOG.

Parks and Recreation Turkey Camp

Over Thanksgiving break, students in kindergarten through sixth grade can spend a day or the whole week playing games, creating holiday crafts, and experiencing other fun activities. Turkey Camp will be available at Dunford Recreation Center, 1015 Green Canyon Drive, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Nov. 21 - 25 (no camp on Thursday, Nov. 24). The fee is $20 per day (per resident) and $30 per day (per non-resident). Register online at www.cityofmesquite.com/HolidayCamps.

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.