City offices closed Memorial Day

City of Mesquite offices and facilities will be closed on Monday, May 28, in observance of Memorial Day. Trash and recycling will not be collected. Collection will occur on residents' next scheduled collection day. For information on all service impacts, visit www.cityofmesquite.com/Holidays.

City of Mesquite Finance and Police Departments give quarterly reports

The City of Mesquite Finance and Police Departments each gave their quarterly report during the May 21 City Council meeting. Finance Director Debbie Mol noted property tax and sales tax revenue are both on track with budget forecasts. Police Chief Charles Cato reported an increase in arrests, higher recruitment numbers and successful use of data and analytics to address crime. Watch broadcasts of the quarterly reports given by the Finance Department and the Police Department.

Brickyard Cemetery Memorial event to be held on May 31

The City of Mesquite will host a memorial dedication ceremony for the historic Brickyard Cemetery at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 31, near the intersection of N. Peachtree Road and Clary Drive. The cemetery was designated a State Historical Cemetery in 2002 by the Texas Historical Commission and is the final resting place for more than 80 African Americans. Learn more about the cemetery's history by visiting www.cityofmesquite.com/BrickyardCemetery.

North Peachtree Road closure
May 29 - May 31 for Brickyard Cemetery memorial event

All northbound lanes of Peachtree Road will be closed north of the Walmart Neighborhood Market, 1951 Military Parkway, to north of Clary Drive from May 29 - May 31 in conjunction with the historic Brickyard Cemetery Memorial Dedication. Traffic will be rerouted to the southbound lanes of Peachtree Road, which will temporarily serve motorists traveling both north and south.

QuikTrip donates to Mesquite Veterans Memorial

On May 17, the QuikTrip Corporation donated $5,000 towards the community campaign to build a Veterans Memorial in Mesquite. The campaign is raising public awareness and funding for a new memorial for military veterans and their families. All charitable contributions are tax deductible and online donations can be made at www.cityofmesquite.com/Donations. For more information, visit www.MesquiteVeteransMemorial.org.

Beat the heat at Mesquite's Summer Sizzle festival on June 9

Beat the heat at Summer Sizzle from noon - 10 p.m. on Saturday, June 9, at Paschall Park, 1001 New Market Road. Summer Sizzle is a family-friendly event to kick off the summer featuring live music, a Kids’ Activity Zone, an area for Texas-sized yard games, a mud volleyball tournament and more. A spectacular fireworks show set to music will end the day’s festivities. Event admission and parking is free. However, some activities will have a fee. Parking will be available at Travis Williams Softball Complex, 1005 New Market Road. Additional parking will be available at Mesquite Memorial Stadium, 2411 Scyene Road, with free shuttle service. See event details at www.cityofmesquite.com/SummerSizzle.

Addressing Mesquite Day volunteer forms due June 29

Addressing Mesquite Day will take place on Saturday, October 6. This annual event matches community volunteers with disadvantaged homeowners in need of assistance. Those interested in volunteering should complete an online commitment form by June 29. Homeowners who would like to request assistance (exterior only) should submit an online Job Request Form by June 29. Both online forms are available at www.cityofmesquite.com/AMD. Job requests are only accepted for owner-occupied homes, and priority is given to seniors, residents with disabilities or veterans. Learn more at www.cityofmesquite.com/AMD.

May 2018 Road Report available online

The City of Mesquite's May 2018 Road Report is now available online at www.cityofmesquite.com/RoadReport. The report provides status updates on road reconstruction projects throughout Mesquite. View an interactive map and information on all current and future transportation projects at www.cityofmesquite.com/PublicWorksProjects.

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We want to hear from you. If you have a concern or are experiencing an issue, please contact the City of Mesquite at 972-288-7711 or visit the City’s website at www.cityofmesquite.com/FAQ for assistance.