District 5 Meeting

Councilmember B.W. Smith will host the District 5 Meeting at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25, in the Cliff Keheley Community Room of the Dallas County Mesquite Government Center, 500 S. Galloway Ave. Learn about current City initiatives affecting your district and share your concerns and feedback. Be part of the conversation! Not sure which City Council District you live in? Click here to find out: https://bit.ly/CouncilDistrictsMaps.

Donate to the WARM program

As colder weather sets in, please consider making financial donations to WARM (Weather Activated Relief for Mesquite). The program provides temporary accommodations for unsheltered individuals during extreme weather conditions. Find out more and donate at Sharing.Life/WARM.

Serve on a board or commission

The City of Mesquite is looking for new partners to serve on one of its boards or commissions. We’re looking for engaged citizens to volunteer their time, knowledge and expertise to make a difference in their community. 

By serving on a board or commission, you can have an active voice, be involved in your community and advise the City Council and staff on a wide range of services areas. Visit www.cityofmesquite.com/Boards to learn more.

Black History Month begins Feb. 1

Throughout February, the City of Mesquite will celebrate Black History Month with events, activities and recognitions to honor the contributions of African Americans. Visit www.cityofmesquite.com/BHM for details.

State of the Community 

The City of Mesquite will host the State of the Community at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 6, at the Mesquite Arts Center, 1527 N. Galloway Ave. The event will include a panel discussion with community leaders and will end with a short reception. Find out more.

Performances at the Arts Center

The Mesquite Arts Theatre will present “Harvey." The show runs from Feb. 7-23 at the Mesquite Arts Center. For information and tickets, visit www.MesquiteArtsTheatre.org.

Also at the Arts Center, the Mesquite Symphony Orchestra will present "On its Way" at 7 p.m. on Feb. 8. The program includes compositions from Forsyth and Beethoven. For tickets, visit MesquiteSymphony.org.