Recovery and storm cleanup underway

A message from Cliff Keheley, Mesquite City Manager:

We understand this storm has affected our residents in many ways with damage and loss of power.  

We appreciate your patience as debris removal and cleanup will take several weeks. This is the most widespread storm we have experienced in 30 years. Crews are working as quickly as possible to clear trash and debris. Please pile debris by your curb and crews will continue to collect. We will continue to work around the clock to ensure services return to normal as soon as possible.

Please click here to read the full update and see an infographic about how to separate debris for pick up.

City Council to meet on June 3

The Mesquite City Council meets at 7 p.m. on Monday, June 3, 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 June 3. 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 June 3 to the City Secretary.

View meeting agendas online. The City broadcasts meetings via Facebook Live and at www.cityofmesquite.com/WatchCouncilMeetings.

Upcoming District picnics in June

City Councilmembers Kenny Green (District 2), Elizabeth Rodriguez-Ross (District 3) and Brandon Murden (District 6) will host picnics in June.

• District 2 at 11 a.m. on June 1 at Florence Recreation Center, 2501 Whitson Way
• District 3 at 11 a.m. on June 8 at KidsQuest-Debusk Park, 1625 Gross Road
• District 6 at 11 a.m. on June 8 at Rorie-Galloway Day Camp, 3100 Lawson Road

Residents are invited to meet their Councilmember and their neighbors while enjoying some food.

Weather can change rapidly, so please be sure to check the City's social media accounts to find out if the picnics have to be moved indoors or rescheduled.

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

Donate solar eclipse glasses

Do you still have your eclipse glasses from the total solar eclipse on April 8?  Well, partner – we want 'em!

The City is hosting the Eclipse Glasses Roundup now through July 15 to collect gently used solar spectacles.  They will be donated to Astronomers Without Borders to send to places around the world that have eclipses coming up. Drop off solar glasses in good condition at both Library locations, City Hall, the Municipal Center or any of the four Recreation Centers.

 Visit www.cityofmesquite.com/EclipseGlassesRoundup to learn more.

Dive-In Movie, Family Fish coming up

The Parks and Recreation Department is offering a pair of events for families in June.

Join us for the Dive-In Movie from 7-10 p.m.  on June 7 at City Lake Aquatic Center, 200 Parkview Street. Pre-movie activities include fun pool games for all ages with prizes. The movie, Disney-Pixar's "Elemental," will start at sundown. Admission is limited to the first 500 people. Learn more at www.cityofmesquite.com/DiveInMovie.

Next, grab your gear and get ready to catch some fun with the Family Fish on June 15. This free event for all ages will be held from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at City Lake Park, 200 Parkview Street. The first 100 kids will receive a free fishing rod while supplies last.  Visit  www.cityofmesquite.com/FamilyFish to learn more.

Parks and Recreation is on Facebook

Mesquite Parks and Recreation has a new Facebook account.

Click here to follow us and find out about upcoming events and happenings.

Arts events in June

Every Saturday night through June, join us for the Off the Rails concert series. Bring your chair and coolers to enjoy a variety of music styles from Celtic to Rockabilly. Showtime is at 7 p.m. at Front Street Station, 100 W. Front St. Off the Rails are free, family-friendly events presented by the Mesquite Arts Council, Downtown Mesquite and the City of Mesquite.

Now through June 22, the Mesquite Arts Center is exhibiting "Paradise Still Lost" by Dallas-based visual artist Shawn Saumell. This showcase features murals of more than one hundred unique photographs printed on brushed aluminum.

The Mesquite Community Band is proud to present a new, free concert series called "Summertime Showcase" at the Mesquite Arts Center. This concert series includes  "Pop In The Park" on June 10 and "Celebrate America" on June 24. Both concerts will be in the Concert Hall. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

To learn more about events at the Mesquite Arts Center, visit www.mesquiteartscenter.org. The Arts Center is located at 1527 N. Galloway Ave.

In-person hours, cash payment changes in Utility Billing

Effective May 6, 2024, office hours for Utility Billing changed to 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Also, change for cash payments is now made in whole dollar amounts only. Additional change due less than $1 will be applied as a credit to your next bill. Cash customers can still pay with exact change. To learn more, please visit www.cityofmesquite.com/UtilityBilling.