Council Connection

April 11, 2025

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Kick off spring with events around town

The annual Bunny EGGstravaganza event will be held from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on April 12 at Evans Recreation Center. Find out more here. Next, Historic Mesquite will host Doggy Derby Day, a Kentucky Derby-themed event for pets and people from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on April 19 at Opal Lawrence Historical Park. Click here for details. Keep Mesquite Beautiful will hold the Trash Bash community cleanup from 8 a.m. to noon on April 26. Register here. Also on April 26, the City will host its Family Fish event from 9 a.m. to noon at City Lake Park. Click here for more information.


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Serve on a board or commission

The City of Mesquite is looking for new partners to serve on one of our boards or commissions. By volunteering this way, residents can have an active voice and advise the City Council and staff on a wide range of service areas. Visit www.cityofmesquite.com/Boards to learn more.


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Mesquite public libraries recognized for excellence

Congratulations to the Mesquite Public Library System for earning the 2024 Achievement of Library Excellence Award from the Texas Municipal Library Directors Association. Only 102 out of 545 Texas public library systems earned this prestigious honor for 2024. Mesquite has received this award for nine consecutive years. Visit www.cityofmesquite.com/Library to learn about all Mesquite Library Services has to offer. 


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Mesquite to host Citywide Council District Picnic

The City will host a Citywide Council District Picnic from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, at the north lawn of the Mesquite Arts Center, 1527 N. Galloway Ave. All residents are invited to the gathering, which will feature family-friendly activities and food, as well as the opportunity to meet Councilmembers, City staff and your neighbors.


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April events at the Arts Center 

The Mesquite Arts Theatre presents the comedy, "The Fortune Cookie." Shows run from April 11-27 at the Mesquite Arts Center, 1527 N. Galloway Ave. Visit www.MesquiteArtsTheatre.org for more information. Also, from 7-9 p.m. on April 17, the Arts Center will feature local indie band Mr. Inez as part of its semi-monthly Courtyard Concert Series. Visit www.MesquiteArtsCenter.org for details.


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Updates to the myMesquite app

The City of Mesquite is improving the myMesquite app for reporting concerns. The app is currently unavailable, with a new app launching soon. Until the new app is available, residents can report issues at www.cityofmesquite.com/mymesquite or call the myMesquite Call Center at 972-288-7711. For more information, click here.


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Learn about ways to stay connected with us online at www.cityofmesquite.com/ConnectWithUs. Do you have a concern? Send requests for street repair, crime concerns, park issues and more through myMesquite. 

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