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Neighborhood Services presents quarterly report

Neighborhood Services presented its quarterly report at the Dec. 2 City Council meeting. The department noted an 89% voluntary compliance rate with all environmental code enforcement cases. Watch the presentation. Volunteers in the City’s Code Ambassadors program continue to play an important role in code enforcement. Learn more about Code Ambassadors and the upcoming orientation Jan. 30.

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City of Mesquite earns Heart Safe Community designation

City of Mesquite earned a Heart Safe Community designation from the North Central Texas Trauma Regional Advisory Council. Less than 20 cities have the designation, which highlights a community for its efforts to protect citizens from the effects of heart disease and sudden cardiac death. Read more.

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Donate a toy to Santa Cop on Dec. 7

Make the season brighter for a local child by donating a new, unwrapped toy to the Mesquite Police Department Santa Cop Toy Program. Drop off toys or a $10 donation on Saturday, Dec. 7, at the 22nd Annual Santa Cop Toy Parade sponsored by Crossroads Riders Chapter of Christian Motorcyclist Association and Santa Cops of Mesquite. The event opens at 9 a.m. at First United Methodist Church. You also can donate a toy at the Agape Santa Cop Toy Drive from 1 to 4 p.m. at Agape Home Healthcare. View the flyer.

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Christmas in the Park Dec. 7-8

Mesquite continues its holiday kick off during Christmas in the Park from 1 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7, and Sunday, Dec. 8. The event takes place at Westlake Park, 601 Gross Road. Activities include free carnival games and crafts, marshmallow roasting, pictures with Santa, free cookies and hot chocolate. Admission and parking are free. Learn more.

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Council District 1 runoff election is Dec. 14

Election Day is Saturday, Dec. 14, for Mesquite City Council District 1. Early voting is available to District 1 residents through Dec. 10. City Council will hold a special meeting Dec. 26 to canvass election results. View polling locations and more information.

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Mesquite Symphony Orchestra presents "Christmas Memories" Dec. 14

Join the Mesquite Symphony Orchestra (MSO) for its annual Christmas concert Dec. 14. For this concert, a 100-person chorus made up of students from Mesquite High School, North Mesquite High School, John Horn High School and West Mesquite High School will join MSO. Performances scheduled at 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Purchase tickets at mesquitesymphony.org.

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Mesquite Community Theatre presents "Fruitcakes" through Dec. 15

Purchase your ticket to a fun-filled evening of holiday cheer. Mesquite Community Theatre presents “Fruitcakes,” a moving story of alienation, understanding and reconciliation. Show times are available through Dec. 15 at Mesquite Arts Center.

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Shopping local has a positive impact on the City's budget

Shopping and eating in Mesquite not only gives you lots of options and provides thousands of jobs, it also positively affects the City’s budget. Sales tax revenue makes up a large portion of the City’s budget that provides for services and programs. Learn more.

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City holiday closures Dec. 24-25

Most City offices and facilities are closed for the Christmas holiday Tuesday, Dec. 24, and Wednesday, Dec. 25. City recreation centers are open Dec. 24. There is no trash collection Dec. 24 or 25; however, recycling collection will occur Dec. 24. View a complete list of closures.

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