City Council to meet on Feb. 6

Mesquite City Council meets Monday, Feb. 6, at 7 p.m. 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. on Feb. 6 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 Feb. 6 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. 

You're Invited to the the State of the Community event

The State of the Community event will be on Feb. 16 at 5:30 p.m. at the Mesquite Arts Center.  The mayor, MISD superintendent, Eastfield president and city manager will have panel discussions to celebrate our community wins and innovations and recognize areas for improvement. Poteet High School's Show Choir, Variety, will kick off the festivities. The event will conclude with an unveiling of Economic Development’s strategic plan. Join us for this special event.

City launches new website

The City of Mesquite launched a new website this week with several new features. The new site is more ADA compliant, has better navigation, updated design to help users find the right content, and has a new calendar update with better search. You can view it at www.cityofmesquite.com.

Sign up for Mesquite Alerts

When it comes to providing fast, accurate and reliable information or instructions, emergency alert systems must deliver. Sign up for emergency and informational notifications powered by Code Red. Opt in and choose your preferences (text, phone call, or email) to receive real-time alerts about emergencies, weather, and information that pertains to your particular neighborhood to keep you safe. Visit www.cityofmesquite.com/Mesquitealerts to sign up.  

City launches new Mesquite Pay system

The City of Mesquite now offers a more secure, convenient, and user-friendly online payment system for its customers called Mesquite Pay. The new and improved system provides many benefits to customers for fast bill pay. The new features include: fast bill pay; an improved user experience; a “Pay Now” feature that allows for quick payment without having to register an account; and registered account enhancements, including the ability to view and pay multiple accounts at once as well as view payment history and consumption information. For more information, visit www.cityofmesquite.com/mesquitepay.  

Join us for the 2023 Mesquite Neighborhood Engagement Summit 

Communities across the country are utilizing innovation to improve the neighborhoods they love. Please join us Feb. 18 at 9 a.m. at the Mesquite ISD Professional Development Center to learn how several city services operate, discover ways to get engaged and explore effective ways to build and foster groups to enhance our quality of life. For more information please visit: http://bit.ly/3JCDY3R.

Tickets on sale now for 2023 Daddy Daughter Dance

Tickets are on sale now for the 2023 Daddy Daughter Dance. This annual event is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 18. The dance will have a Masquerade theme and will be held at the Mesquite Convention Center, 1700 Rodeo Drive. Tickets may be purchased online at www.cityofmesquite.com/DaddyDaughterDance as well as all City recreation centers and the Parks and Recreation Administration Office, 1515 North Galloway Ave. Visit www.cityofmesquite.com/DaddyDaughterDance for more information.

Mesquite Arts Theatre presents

"Plaza Suite"