City Council to meet Dec. 17

The Mesquite City Council Pre-Meeting begins at 4:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 17, in Training Rooms A and B at City Hall, 757 N. Galloway Ave. The Work Session begins at 6 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber, and the Regular Meeting begins at 7 p.m. Meeting agendas are available online at cityofmesquite.com/CouncilAgenda. Meetings are broadcast live at cityofmesquite.com/WatchCouncilMeetings and via Facebook Live.

City Council holds special meeting on apartment moratorium

Watch the Dec. 11 City Council Special Meeting. The City Council held a public hearing on imposing a moratorium on applications and plans for the development of multifamily dwellings within the corporate city limits of Mesquite. A second public hearing will take place during Council’s Regular Meeting Dec. 17. Read more.

Mesquite Symphony Orchestra presents The Magic of Christmas

Mesquite Symphony Orchestra (MSO) presents The Magic of Christmas

Watch the MSO promotional video. MSO presents two magical concerts to get you in the Christmas spirit. Mark your calendar for The Magic of Christmas on Saturday, Dec. 15 at Mesquite Arts Center, 1527 N. Galloway Ave. Concerts take place at 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Purchase tickets at mesquitesymphony.org.

City leaders to participate in The Gift of Reading Dec. 21

Parents and their young children are invited to join us for holiday stories around the Christmas tree from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Dec. 21 at the Mesquite Main Library, 300 W. Grubb Drive. This free event features readers from the City Council, Mesquite Police Department and Mesquite Fire Department sharing holiday stories. Enjoy refreshments, giveaways and do-it-yourself crafts for kids. Call 972-216-6220 for more information.

Winter Wonderland contest winner Pieced Together

Downtown Mesquite announces Winter Wonderland contest winner

Congratulations to Pieced Together Studio, 205 W. Main St., for winning Downtown Mesquite’s Window Wonderland window décor contest. The contest launched on Small Business Saturday and featured 12 participating downtown businesses. Read more about the contest.

After-School Adventures: Kids' Winter Camp

Registration is open for kids' winter camps

Treat your child to a day or week of fun during winter break. Registration is open for two winter camps at Dunford Recreation Center and Rutherford Recreation Center. Camps are open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Session I runs Dec. 24 and Dec. 26-28, and Session II runs Dec. 31 and Jan. 2-7. View registration fees and camp information. Register at any Mesquite recreation center or by calling 972-216-6421.

Get involved in Active Adults 50+

Did you know Mesquite offers services and activities specifically for adults age 50 and over? Our three senior centers offer a variety of leisure activities, support services and educational opportunities for participants. The facilities are ADA accessible. Learn more about Active Adults 50+ by visiting cityofmesquite.com/PARD. View a monthly event calendar.

Winter holiday safety

Watch Fire Chief Mark Kerby's holiday safety video. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the top three days for home candle fires are Christmas, New Year’s Day and New Year’s Eve. Play it safe this holiday season by taking precautions such as turning off all string lights before going to bed and keeping decorations away from windows and doors. Read more winter safety information at nfpa.org/WinterHolidaySafety.

Contact Us

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 cityofmesquite.com/FAQ for assistance.