City Council to meet Jan. 16

Mesquite City Council meets at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 16 at City Hall, 757 N. Galloway Ave. Members of the public, applicants and interested parties may attend the meeting in person. Members of the public desiring to comment during Citizens Forum must preregister by either sending an email to sland@cityofmesquite.com  or calling 972-329-8388 before 3 p.m. on Jan. 16. 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 Jan. 16 to the City Secretary. View meeting agendas online. The City broadcasts meetings via Facebook Live and at www.cityofmesquite.com/WatchCouncilMeetings.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. parade and celebration

On Saturday, Jan. 13, the City of Mesquite along with the Mesquite NAACP will celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in the annual MLK Jr. Parade and Celebration. Festivities will begin at 10 a.m. with a parade through downtown hosted by the Mesquite NAACP. The celebration of Dr. King’s achievements will continue at 1 p.m. with a community gathering co-hosted by Mesquite ISD, the City of Mesquite and the Mesquite NAACP at the Mesquite Arts Center, 1527 N. Galloway Ave. Visit www.cityofmesquite.com/MLK to view the parade route.

Mayor launches Get Fit Mesquite 

Mayor Daniel Alemán, Jr. is challenging the community to Get Fit mentally, physically and financially in 2024. Get Fit Mesquite is a self-improvement program that encourages residents to practice health and wellness physically, mentally and financially. From mental health workshops and financial tips to fitness challenges and discounts on fitness classes at recreation centers, residents will have opportunities to learn more about how to get in shape during the new year. Visit www.cityofmesquite.com/GetFitMesquite for more information.

Town Hall Tuesday to be held on

Jan. 23

On Tuesday, Jan. 23, the City will host a Town Hall Tuesday. Every Town Hall Tuesday features a new topic and includes activities to interact with City staff. The topic on Jan. 23 will be “City Hall 101.” Representatives from departments including Neighborhood Services, Animal Services, Public Works, and Solid Waste will give an overview of services and resources available to residents. The Town Hall will also include a question-and-answer session. The event will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Mesquite City Hall, 757 N. Galloway Ave.

Mesquite to host series of events in 2024 for teens

The City of Mesquite is hosting a series of nine free events for teens in 2024, starting on Jan. 13. The events, called Teen Turnout, are designed for students ages 12-17. Activities will include music, games, open gym, food, video games, crafts and more. Teen Turnout will be held on various Saturdays throughout the year at different locations across Mesquite. The first Teen Turnout for 2024 will be from 6-8 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 13, at Rutherford Recreation Center, 900 Rutherford Drive. For specific information about Teen Turnout dates and locations and other programming for youth, visit www.cityofmesquite.com/RealTexasTeens and check the City’s social media accounts.

Daddy Daughter Dance 

Get your groove on at the annual Daddy Daughter Dance on Saturday, Feb. 17. The theme this year is Disco. The dance is for all ages and includes light snacks, refreshments, live music, professional photography, and themed selfie-stations. The dance will be held at the Mesquite Convention Center, 1700 Rodeo Drive. Tickets are limited and will not be sold at the door. Advanced ticket purchase is required. Tickets: $20 per person, per session. Session 1: 4 - 6 p.m. and Session 2: 7 - 9 p.m. Ticket sales begin Wednesday, Jan. 8, and may be purchased online at www.cityofmesquite.com/DaddyDaughterDance, at any recreation center or at the Parks and Recreation Administration Office, 1515 N. Galloway Ave.