City Council to meet Jan. 7 at City Hall, 757 N. Galloway Ave.

The Mesquite City Council Pre-Meeting begins at 5 p.m. Jan. 7 in Training Rooms A and B. The Work Session begins at 6 p.m. followed by the Regular Meeting at 7 p.m. in the Council Chamber. Meeting agendas are available online at cityofmesquite.com/CouncilAgenda. Meetings are broadcast at cityofmesquite.com/WatchCouncilMeetings and via Facebook Live.

Mesquite Library System hosts two free activities Jan. 12

On Jan. 12, 2-4 p.m., both branches of the Mesquite Library System will host free programs. The Mesquite North Branch Library, 2600 Oates Drive, will host the Escape Room. Participants solve clues to escape before time runs out. It is a family activity for all ages. For more information, call the North Branch Library at 972-681-0465. The Mesquite Main Library, 300 W. Grubb Drive, hosts its monthly Family Game Day. Each month features a new board game to learn, plus familiar games. For details, call 972-216-6220.

Martin Luther King Jr. Parade and Community Celebration scheduled for Jan. 19

The community is invited to the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade and Community Celebration on Jan. 19. The 10 a.m. parade will be held in Downtown Mesquite and the 2 p.m. celebration will be hosted at the Mesquite Arts Center, 1527 N. Galloway Ave. Both events are presented by the Mesquite NAACP. For more information, visit www.MesquiteNAACP.com.

Mesquite Baseball Inc. (MBI) launches community campaign to renovate Loncy Leak Field

MBI has started a funding drive to renovate Mesquite’s original baseball field, Loncy Leake Field, located at City Lake Park. This community project will acknowledge the legacy of Mesquite’s five original youth baseball teams from 1955 and provide an improved field for future generations of Mesquite’s youth baseball players. Learn more about the project and ways you can make a tax-deductible donation at cityofmesquite.com/LoncyLeake.

Drive Like Your Family Lives Here: It's a Two-Way Street

Please be careful in school zones as kids are back in class

Watch this video message from City Manager Cliff Keheley and Mesquite Independent School District on safe driving in school zones. Everyone is reminded to Drive Like Your Family Lives Here. With vehicles and pedestrians together in school zones, roads are a two-way street. Drivers, parents and students are encouraged to be aware of their surroundings.

Stay updated on street projects and road construction with the Road Report

Impress your friends and family with your knowledge of road projects and street repairs in Mesquite. Read the monthly Road Report at cityofmesquite.com/RoadReport to learn about the improvements the City is making to Mesquite’s roadways and streets.

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.