Get Fit Mesquite: Learn about credit

Let’s financially Get Fit Mesquite! Jennifer Salazar of Fairway Mortgage will present “Your Credit and Tips for Improvement” in two sessions on Wednesday, March 20, from 12-1 p.m. and again from 6-7 p.m.

Both sessions will be at City Hall, 757 N. Galloway Ave., in Training Rooms A&B. Chat about credit topics including scoring, myths, requirements to purchase a home, and tips to improve your score. 

Get Fit Mesquite is a self-improvement program that encourages residents to practice health and wellness physically, mentally and financially. Learn more at www.cityofmesquite.com/GetFitMesquite. Programming is ongoing and will continue all year long, so visit often. 

Upcoming District meetings 

City Councilmember Kenny Green will host the District 2 Meeting at 10 a.m. on March 23 at Florence Recreation Center, 2501 Whitson Way.

Residents are invited to come hear updates and meet their Councilmember.

The next District meeting will be for District 6 at 7 p.m. on March 28 at B.J. Smith Elementary School, 2300 Mesquite Valley Road.

Not sure which City Council District you live in? Click here to find out: https://bit.ly/CouncilDistrictsMaps.

"Driveway service" trash collection focus started on March 4

On March 4, the City’s Solid Waste Department began “Driveway Service.” This means that trash will be collected at the end of residents’ driveways. The change affects about 7,700 homes.

It’s easy to remember. Wherever your driveway is – whether that’s in the front or in the back – that is where your trash will be picked up.

City officials made the change for selected areas due to the difficulty and danger of trash collection trucks negotiating older, narrow alleys. Switching to front driveway pickup in certain neighborhoods will make the alleys safer and cleaner, cause fewer ruts in the alleys and help trash vehicles avoid damage to fences and utilities. The change will help the City avoid spending an estimated $50 million in alleyway pavement repairs.

Visit www.cityofmesquite.com/drivewayservice to see maps of the areas affected by the change.
 

HMI to host car show, drive-in movie

Historic Mesquite, Inc. (HMI) will offer back-to-back events on March 23 at Opal Lawrence Historical Barn, 711 E. Kearney St.

First up is the Vintage Car Show from 3-6 p.m.  Showcase your beloved classic car with the legendary Lawrence home as a backdrop. Trophies and prizes will be awarded.

Stick around for a Drive-in Movie from 7-10 p.m. Enjoy an evening under the stars with the 1978 classic film, Grease, and have fun playing pre-movie trivia games for prizes. The admission price is $25 per car.

Visit www.historicmesquite.org for more information about both events.

Next Town Hall Tuesday on March 26 

You are invited to the next Town Hall Tuesday, on March 26 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, 757 N. Galloway Ave., in Training Rooms A&B.

City Manager Cliff Keheley will lead the meeting, which will include a question-and-answer session and cookies. To learn more, visit www.cityofmesquite.com/TownHallTuesdays.

Annual water system maintenance

Mesquite gets its water from the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD), which serves many communities in our area.

Every March, the NTMWD conducts system maintenance to ensure the safety of our drinking water. Part of this maintenance process is a change in the disinfectant make-up of the water. The NTMWD has performed this process for more than 15 years.

Disinfection is a critical part of the water treatment process that keeps drinking water free of harmful microorganisms, such as parasites and viruses. The City’s Utilities Division works closely with the NTMWD throughout this process.

Water customers with questions or concerns can call 972-442-5405 or visit www.NTMWD.com/SafeWater for more information.

Dallas County to collect Mesquite taxes

The City of Mesquite and Mesquite ISD have partnered with Dallas County for the collection of taxes.

Starting April 1, through its County Tax Assessor- Collector, Dallas County will be responsible for collecting property taxes on behalf of the City and MISD for properties located in both Dallas and Kaufman Counties. 

For more information, visit www.cityofmesquite.com/3116/Tax-Office.