City Council to meet on Feb. 6

Mesquite City Council meets Monday, Feb. 6, at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 757 N. Galloway Ave. Members of the public, applicants and interested parties may attend the meeting in person. Face coverings are optional for attendees, but the city will continue to implement social distancing measures with limited seating. Members of the public desiring to comment during Citizens Forum must preregister as follows: Send an email or call the City Secretary on or before 3 p.m. on Feb. 6 at [email protected] or 972-216-6244. Provide the City Secretary with your name and address. Comments on agenda items may be made during the meeting or by submission on or before 3 p.m. on Feb. 6 to the following email address: [email protected]. View meeting agendas online. The City broadcasts meetings via Facebook Live and at www.cityofmesquite.com/WatchCouncilMeetings. 

Go Red Gala to be held on Feb. 3

The Mesquite Heart Board would like to invite you to our 4th annual Go Red Gala.

The Mesquite Heart Board invites you to attend the 4th annual Go Red Gala on Friday, Feb. 3, at 6 p.m. The gala will be held at the Hella Shrine Event Center, 2121 Rowlett Road, Garland. Heart disease takes more lives than all cancers combined. Two of Mesquites zip codes: 75149 and 75150, have the highest number of heart attacks within this reporting area. Visit Go Red Gala for more information.

City launches new Mesquite Pay system

The City of Mesquite now offers a more secure, convenient, and user-friendly online payment system for its customers called Mesquite Pay. The new and improved system provides many benefits to customers for fast bill pay. The new features include: fast bill pay; an improved user experience; a “Pay Now” feature that allows for quick payment without having to register an account; and registered account enhancements, including the ability to view and pay multiple accounts at once as well as view payment history and consumption information. For more information, visit www.cityofmesquite.com/mesquitepay.  

Tickets on sale now for 2023 Daddy Daughter Dance

Tickets are on sale now for the 2023 Daddy Daughter Dance. This annual event is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 18. The dance will have a Masquerade theme and will be held at the Mesquite Convention Center, 1700 Rodeo Drive. Tickets may be purchased online at www.cityofmesquite.com/DaddyDaughterDance as well as all City recreation centers and the Parks and Recreation Administration Office, 1515 North Galloway Ave. Visit www.cityofmesquite.com/DaddyDaughterDance for more information.

Texas Homeowner Assistance providing help due to COVID-19

Have you been dealing with past-due mortgage payments, property taxes, or utility bills due to COVID-19? Get up to$65,000 from Texas Homeowner Assistance. See if you qualify at www.TexasHomeownerassistance.

Become a Keep Mesquite Beautiful, Inc. member

Keep Mesquite Beautiful, Inc. (KMB) recently started a membership drive in January, but you can become a member anytime of the year. Become a member by signing up on our website www.cityofmesquite.com/KMB or by stopping by the KMB office at 1616 N. Galloway Ave. KMB members enjoy a 10% discount off bedding plants at Suburban Plants, 1810 La Prada Drive, and 20% off at Randy Johnson Organics Nursery, 13091 S Bois D Arc Sreet, Forney TX. Must present KMB Membership Card at time of purchase. Your membership will help us reach our goals to inspire, educate and engage the Mesquite community to recycle, reduce litter, and beautify the city.