Statement by Mayor Stan Pickett on recent officer-involved shooting

On behalf of the entire Mesquite City Council, I would like to address the recent officer-involved shooting. The men and women of the Mesquite Police Department put their lives on the line for our citizens each and every day. For that, we are proud and thankful for their service and commitment. We are confident our criminal and internal affairs investigations were conducted with the utmost integrity and thoroughness. The City Council fully supports the decision of Police Chief Charlie Cato and the entire Mesquite Police Department. We know, as you do, this incident does not reflect on the dedication and professionalism of the men and women who protect and serve our community.

Mesquite’s Christmas in the Park to be held December 2 and 3

Mesquite’s annual Christmas in the Park will be held at Westlake Park, 421 Gross Road, on Saturday, December 2, and Sunday, December 3, from 1 - 6 p.m. This year participants can look forward to free carnival games at Rudolph’s Reindeer Games, enjoy a larger assortment of concession choices at Buddy’s Buffet and participate in the Ugly Sweater and Name that Carol contests. Children can visit the new Winter Woodlands village for a variety of free make-and-take crafts. The “Here Comes Christmas” parade returns and will proceed through the center of Westlake Park each evening at 6 p.m. followed by a fireworks finale. Visit www.cityofmesquite.com/ChristmasInThePark for more information.

Mesquite City Council to meet
on December 4

On Monday, December 4, the Mesquite City Council Pre-Meeting will begin at 5 p.m. in Training Rooms A and B at Mesquite City Hall, located at 757 N. Galloway Avenue. The City Council Regular Meeting will begin at 7 p.m. in the City Council Chamber. View the meeting agenda online at www.cityofmesquite.com/CouncilAgenda or watch the meeting live online at www.cityofmesquite.com/WatchCouncilMeetings.  

The meeting will also be broadcast via Facebook Live. Councilmembers and City staff will not be able to answer questions during the broadcast. City staff will address questions after the meeting. The City welcomes public engagement and encourages all participants to embrace the City’s social media guidelines www.cityofmesquite.com/socialmedia. 

Town Hall Tuesday to be held on December 12

The City of Mesquite will host its next Town Hall Tuesday on December 12 from 7 – 8 p.m. at Mesquite City Hall, 757 N. Galloway Avenue.  Learn about current events happening in Mesquite’s historic Heritage Square and future plans for the downtown area. Visit www.cityofmesquite.com/TownHall  for more information.

City of Mesquite employees donate
in Giving Tuesday

In recognition of #GivingTuesday, Mayor Stan Pickett presented checks to Mesquite Social Services and Sharing Life Community Outreach in the amounts of $8,756.50 and $6,743.50 respectively, the amounts donated by City employees to each organization. In total, City of Mesquite employees donated more than $27,000 to 15 local charities during the Real. Texas. Giving. campaign, which encourages employees to give back to the Mesquite community. In the United States, #GivingTuesday is held annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving to inspire people to improve their local communities by giving back in impactful ways to the charities and causes they support.

Online videos offer safety tips while shopping and dining this holiday season

Shop more, drive less with
alternative shopping routes

Shop local and use alternative shopping routes this holiday season to spend less time in traffic and more time doing the things you enjoy. Visit www.cityofmesquite.com/ShoppingRoutes to view maps offering alternate travel routes to your favorite shopping, dining and entertainment destinations in Mesquite. The maps can also be accessed through the "Shopping Routes" icon on the City of Mesquite's free mobile app named MesquiteTX, which can be downloaded at www.cityofmesquite.com/App. 

Contact Us

If you have a concern or are experiencing an issue, please contact the City of Mesquite at 972-288-7711 or visit www.cityofmesquite.com/CitizenRequest for assistance.