Three Mesquite women honored for shaping the community

During March, the City of Mesquite is celebrating Women’s History Month.

Councilmember Elizabeth Rodriguez-Ross, Judge Detra Hill and former Mayor Brunhilde Nystrom have played an important role in shaping the community and have blazed a trail for other women to follow. Read their stories by visiting https://bit.ly/MesquiteWomenLeaders.

To learn more, visit www.cityofmesquite.com/WHM or check out the City's social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, X - formerly Twitter, and Nextdoor).

Saddle Up: 

The Rodeo Parade is April 6

Saddle up for the City of Mesquite’s annual Rodeo Parade on Saturday, April 6. The parade will start at 10 a.m. on Beltline Road at Newsom Road and will continue through Downtown Mesquite.

The Rodeo Parade dates back to 1957 when the owners of the rodeo rode their horses into Downtown Mesquite and invited the community to the new rodeo facility. To learn more about the Rodeo Parade, visit www.cityofmesquite.com/RodeoParade.

Coming April 6-8,

Solar Rodeo Weekend 

As many as 70,000 visitors are expected to come to the Mesquite area to view the total solar eclipse on the afternoon of April 8.

The eclipse will last for four minutes and eight seconds in Mesquite. Because of its prime viewing location for this incredible astronomical event, the City is hosting a weekend full of activities for the whole family called the Solar Rodeo, April 6-8.

The Solar Rodeo weekend includes the annual Rodeo Parade on April 6, the opening of the Downtown Mesquite Farmers Market on April 6, a Tejano music festival at Mesquite Arena on April 7, and multiple eclipse-watching events on April 8.

To learn more about all the events planned, visit www.TheSolarRodeo.com.

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.