Council Connection

July 18, 2025
City Hall

City Council to meet July 21 

The Mesquite City Council meets at 7 p.m. on Monday, July 21, 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 July 21. 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 July 21 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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July is National Park and Recreation month

The City is celebrating National Parks and Recreation throughout July with a wide variety of activities at City of Mesquite parks, pools and recreation centers. One such event is a Free Skate Day at Westlake Sports Center from 3-6 p.m. on July 20. To see other events planned in July, click here.
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Teens, get ready for the Epic Summer Experience

Epic Summer Experience, a series of free events for teens ages 12-17, returns this year from 6-8 p.m. on July 22 and 29 at Terry Middle School, and July 24 and 31 at Florence Recreation Center. Each event features a variety of activities and provides a safe space for local teens to build friendships and enjoy their summer break. To find out more, click here. 
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Project LEAD application deadline extended to July 25

The deadline for submitting applications to Project LEAD, a leadership development program for residents, has been extended to Friday, July 25. The program is a partnership between the City of Mesquite and Mesquite ISD. Participants will develop their leadership skills while learning about how local government and schools work together. For more information and to apply, click here.
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Monarch Fest!, theatre and more around town

Keep Mesquite Beautiful is hosting Monarch Fest! from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. on July 19. The event will have food and vendors, a live butterfly house, a butterfly costume contest and more. Visit here for details. Also, experience a blast to the past as The Mesquite Arts Theatre presents "Grease" through July 27 at the Mesquite Arts Center. For tickets and showtimes, visit mesquiteartstheatre.org. To see a calendar of events around town, click here. 
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Give wisely to the unsheltered

Volunteer at a local charity or donate to agencies providing resources to the homeless. The City offers staff and resources to connect unsheltered 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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Updated myMesquite app out now

The 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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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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