City Council to meet June 16The Mesquite City Council meets at 7 p.m. on Monday, June 16, 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 16. 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 16 to the City Secretary. Meeting agendas can be viewed online. The City broadcasts meetings via Facebook Live and at www.cityofmesquite.com/WatchCouncilMeetings.
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Holiday closures and service impactsAll City offices will be closed on Thursday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. The Mesquite Metro Airport and the Compost Facility and Convenience Center will remain open. Commercial and Residential trash and recycling will be collected. See more information at www.cityofmesquite.com/Holidays.
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Still time to join Mayor's Reading ChallengeIt's not too late for kids 12 and under to join the Mesquite Mayor 1,000-Page Reading Challenge, which runs through July 26. Children who read 1,000 pages or more will be invited to a party with the Mayor on July 26. To participate, register online at mesquitelibrary.readsquared.com or in person at the Main Library or North Branch Library. Visit www.cityofmesquite.com/Library for details.
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Spread the Love this summerResidents are invited to donate jars of peanut butter and jelly during the annual Spread the Love collection campaign, which runs through Labor Day (Sept. 1). The City also is calling for donations of alternative butters that are safe for kids with nut allergies, such as sunflower seed butter or pumpkin seed butter. Spread the Love donation sites are located at the Mesquite Main Library, 300 W. Grubb Dr.; the North Branch Library, 2600 Oates Dr.; Mesquite City Hall, 757 N. Galloway Ave.; and the Mesquite Municipal Center, 1515 N. Galloway Ave. To learn more, visit www.cityofmesquite.com/SpreadTheLove.
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Updated myMesquite app out nowThe new and improved myMesquite app is out now for Android and iOS devices. The new app offers a streamlined system for reporting concerns in your community, tracking the progress of reports and getting in touch with City departments directly. Residents can also still report issues at www.cityofmesquite.com/mymesquite or call the myMesquite Call Center at 972-288-7711. For more information about the app enhancements, click here.
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Give wisely to the unshelteredVolunteer at a local charity or donate to agencies providing resources to the unsheltered. The City offers staff and resources to connect homeless individuals with assistance, including transportation to shelters, support agencies and willing family or friends. Donating directly to the unsheltered may contribute to the cycle of homelessness. Learn ways to help at www.cityofmesquite.com/Homeless.
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Date night at Movies in the ParkCouples are invited to a special outdoor screening of the movie “Date Night” at 7 p.m. on June 28 outside the Florence Recreation Center at 2501 Whitson Way. This event is made for couples to enjoy quality time together. Free childcare will be available inside the recreation center for ages 5 and up. OvenHead Pizza will provide complimentary food while supplies last. For details, visit www.cityofmesquite.com/MoviesinthePark.
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Enjoy bands, the symphony and moreThe Mesquite Arts Theatre presents "The Wizard of Oz" through June 22 at the Mesquite Arts Center. Visit www.mesquiteartstheatre.org for showtimes. Also at the Arts Center, the Mesquite Community Band presents "Summertime Showcase" on June 16 and 30, and on select dates throughout June, Jazz music fans can enjoy live music outdoors with "Jazz Breaks." To see individual events, visit www.MesquiteArtsCenter.org.
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Mesquite maintains "superior" water ratingEvery year, the City of Mesquite makes its Annual Water Quality Report available to water customers as required by the Environmental Protection Agency and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). The City strives to provide high-quality drinking water that is safe and reliable to our customers and maintains a “superior” water system rating with the TCEQ. See the report at www.cityofmesquite.com/WaterQualityReport. For more information or to request a printed copy in English or Spanish, contact the Water Utilities Division at 972-216-6278.
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