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.

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.

Lawson Road Closures

Lawson Road will be closed Saturday, Feb. 11, from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. due to a safety improvement project being managed by the Texas Department of Transportation. There will be a detour via Beltline Road, Mercury Road, and Faithon P. Lucas Blvd. Visitors to the Convenience Center should access the Center via Cartwright Road. There will be no access from the south or IH-20.

Weather Activated Refuge for Mesquite

During the recent freezing weather, with the Mesquite community's help, 83 unsheltered neighbors were placed into a hotel for four nights. Community support is life-changing. For more information on Weather Activated Refuge for Mesquite (WARM), visit www.cityofmesquite.com/WARM.

Mesquite Main Library offers new study rooms

The Mesquite Main Library, 300 W. Grubb Drive, now offers four study rooms to provide a quiet place for reading, studying, or research. The three small rooms and one larger room were constructed in the existing library space and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The rooms may not be reserved. Call the Main Library at 972-216-6220, the North Branch Library at 972-681-0465, or visit www.cityofmesquite.com/StudyRooms for more information.

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.

Black History Month: House Music with DJ Leo J

The Mesquite Arts Center welcomes DJ Leo J as he talks about the history of “House Music” and how it relates to Black History. This program will premiere on Mesquite Arts Center's YouTube Channel on Feb. 22 at 4 p.m. Check out all the MACs YouTube content and virtual workshops here.

Mesquite Arts Centre presents "Plaza Suite"

Please join the Mesquite Arts Theatre from Feb 10-26 as they present their 2023 season-opening performance, "Plaza Suite", inside the Mesquite Arts Center's Black Box Theatre. Tickets are available at www.mesquiteartstheatre.org.

Contact Us

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