City of Mesquite, TX Government

City closed for Labor Day on 9/2, trash will be collected

All City of Mesquite offices will be closed on Sept. 2 for the Labor Day holiday. Commercial and Residential trash will be picked up, but Residential recycling will not be collected.
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Ciudad cerrada por el Día del Trabajo el 2 de septiembre, se recogerá la basura Todas las oficinas de la Ciudad de Mesquite estarán cerradas el 2 de septiembre por el feriado del Día del Trabajo. Se recogerá basura comercial y residencial, pero no se recogerá reciclaje residencial.

Labor Day - Monday, September 2, 2024
All City offices closed.
Mesquite Metro Airport open.
Compost Facility and Convenience Center open.
Recreation Centers will be closed.
Main Library and North Branch Library closed.
Mesquite Animal Shelter closed.
Mesquite Arts Center closed.
Florence Ranch Homestead and Opal Lawrence Historical Park closed.
No Residential recycling collected, but will resume on next scheduled collection day.
Commercial and Residential trash will be collected. Commercial recycling will be collected.

Also, the City Council usually meets on first and third Mondays of the month, but the first Monday in September is Labor Day. So instead, the Council will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 3.
To find out more about City of Mesquite holiday closures and service impacts, please visit www.cityofmesquite.com/Holidays.
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Día del Trabajo - lunes 2 de septiembre de 2024
Todas las oficinas de la ciudad cerraron.
Aeropuerto Metro de Mesquite abierto.
Instalación de compostaje y centro de conveniencia abiertos.
Los Centros de Recreación estarán cerrados.
La biblioteca principal y la sucursal norte están cerradas.
Refugio de animales Mesquite cerrado.
Centro de Artes Mesquite cerrado.
Florence Ranch Homestead y el Parque Histórico Opal Lawrence cerrados.
No se recolectará reciclaje residencial, pero se reanudará el próximo día de recolección programado.
Se recogerá basura comercial y residencial. Se recogerá el reciclaje comercial.

Además, el Ayuntamiento suele reunirse el primer y tercer lunes del mes, pero el primer lunes de septiembre es el Día del Trabajo. En cambio, el Consejo se reunirá el martes 3 de septiembre. Para obtener más información sobre los cierres por días festivos de la ciudad de Mesquite y los impactos en el servicio, visite www.cityofmesquite.com/Holidays.

Join us for a special Town Hall Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 24 in the Training Rooms A&B at City Hall. Dallas County and Dallas Central Appraisal District will be presenting "Property Tax 101," and will explain the property tax system, how property values are assessed, the steps involved in the appraisal appeal process, and key property tax deadlines.
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Únase a nosotros para un Ayuntamiento especial el martes a las 6:30 p.m. el 24 de septiembre en las Salas de Formación A&B del Ayuntamiento. El condado de Dallas y el Distrito Central de Tasación de Dallas presentarán "Impuestos a la propiedad 101" y explicarán el sistema de impuestos a la propiedad, cómo se evalúan los valores de las propiedades, los pasos involucrados en el proceso de apelación de la tasación y los plazos clave para los impuestos a la propiedad.

Dallas County Mosquito Lab has notified the City of Mesquite Health division that mosquitos have tested positive for West Nile virus in zip codes 75149, 75150 and 75181.

Initial spray will be on Aug. 29 after 10 p.m. in the following areas:
1. Near Town East and Galloway east to Beltline Road
2. Along Pioneer from Sierra across Cartwright to Valley Creek Park
3. From Newsom Rd. to Faithon P. Lucas along Villa Siete and Creek Crossing

The plan is to spray for two consecutive nights. Spray maps are attached.

Weather factors such as rain and or wind may prohibit treatment of designated areas. If you are outside during the hours that mosquitos are active, please remember to use an effective repellent product.

To help protect yourself from mosquito bites, remember the four Ds:
1. DRAIN standing water on your property so mosquitoes won't breed.
2. Use insect repellant that contains DEET on your clothes.
3. Stay indoors at DUSK and DAWN when mosquitos are most prevalent.
4. DRESS in long sleeves and pants and spray repellant on your clothes.

Learn more at www.cityofmesquite.com/MosquitoControl.
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Dallas County Mosquito Lab ha notificado a la división de Salud de la ciudad de Mesquite que los mosquitos dieron positivo por el virus del Nilo Occidental en los códigos postales 75149, 75150 y 75181. La pulverización inicial se realizará el 29 de agosto después de las 10 p.m. en las siguientes áreas: 1. Cerca de Town East y Galloway al este hasta Beltline Road 2. A lo largo de Pioneer desde Sierra a través de Cartwright hasta Valley Creek Park 3. Desde Newsom Rd. hasta Faithon P. Lucas por Villa Siete y Creek Crossing El plan es fumigar durante dos noches consecutivas. Se adjuntan mapas de pulverización. Los factores climáticos como la lluvia o el viento pueden impedir el tratamiento de áreas designadas. Si estás al aire libre durante las horas en las que los mosquitos están activos, recuerda utilizar un producto repelente eficaz. Para ayudar a protegerse de las picaduras de mosquitos, recuerde:
1. DRENAR el agua estancada en su propiedad para que los mosquitos no se reproduzcan.
2. Utilice repelente de insectos que contenga DEET en su ropa.
3. Permanezca en el interior al ATARDECER y AL AMANECER, cuando los mosquitos son más frecuentes. 4. VÍSTASE con mangas largas y pantalones y rocíe repelente en su ropa. Obtenga más información en www.cityofmesquite.com/MosquitoControl.

City closed for Labor Day on 9/2, trash will be collected

All City of Mesquite offices will be closed on Sept. 2 for the Labor Day holiday. Commercial and Residential trash will be picked up, but Residential recycling will not be collected.

Returning to the fall school schedule can cause stress. Learn how to handle challenges with your children at a Back-to-School Mental Health 101 workshop from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Aug. 29, at 757 N. Galloway Ave., in Training Rooms A & B. Partnering with Parkland Hospital, experts will cover tips for managing the fears of fentanyl, back-to-school stress, and how to make positive decisions. For more information, call 972-216-6424 or email [email protected]

Meet with Council Member Brandon Murden at the District 6 Meeting on Sept. 18, 2024, at 7 p.m. at Horn High School, 3300 E. Cartwright Rd., Mesquite, TX. Your input matters!

Dallas County Mosquito Lab has notified the City of Mesquite Health division that mosquitos have tested positive for West Nile virus in zip code 75149.
Initial spray will be on Aug. 27 after 10 p.m. in the following area: from New Market to Davis between Paschall Park and Carver.
The plan is to spray for one night. Spray map is attached.
Weather factors such as rain and or wind may prohibit treatment of designated areas. If you are outside during the hours that mosquitos are active, please remember to use an effective repellent product.
To help protect yourself from mosquito bites, remember the four Ds:
1. DRAIN standing water on your property so mosquitoes won't breed.
2. Use insect repellant that contains DEET on your clothes.
3. Stay indoors at DUSK and DAWN when mosquitos are most prevalent.
4. DRESS in long sleeves and pants and spray repellant on your clothes.
Learn more at www.cityofmesquite.com/MosquitoControl
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El Laboratorio de Mosquitos del Condado de Dallas notificó a la división de Salud de la Ciudad de Mesquite que los mosquitos dieron positivo por el virus del Nilo Occidental en el código postal 75149.
La pulverización inicial se realizará el 27 de agosto después de las 10 p.m. en la siguiente área: desde New Market hasta Davis entre Paschall Park y Carver.
El plan es rociar por una noche. Se adjunta mapa de pulverización.
Los factores climáticos como la lluvia o el viento pueden impedir el tratamiento de áreas designadas. Si estás al aire libre durante las horas en las que los mosquitos están activos, recuerda utilizar un producto repelente eficaz.

Para ayudar a protegerse de las picaduras de mosquitos, recuerde
1. DRENAR el agua estancada en su propiedad para que los mosquitos no se reproduzcan.
2. Utilice repelente de insectos que contenga DEET en su ropa.
3. Permanezca en el interior al ATARDECER y AL AMANECER, cuando los mosquitos son más frecuentes.
4. VÍSTASE con mangas largas y pantalones y rocíe repelente en su ropa.

Obtenga más información en www.cityofmesquite.com/MosquitoControl

The City and NRP Group broke ground today on The Fielder, a new housing option coming soon to Mesquite.

"This is a big day for Mesquite. We've attracted many new businesses to the area that offer jobs to residents, but we're missing workforce housing. Today, thanks to this partnership with NRP Group, we're achieving another goal of City Council's - high quality workforce housing,"
said Cliff Keheley.

Mesquite Texas City Hall - District 4
The NRP Group LLC

📢 **Become a Mesquite Code Ambassador!**
Our volunteer-based program supports code enforcement officers in identifying specific code violations. Under the supervision of the Neighborhood Services Department, volunteers help maintain our community's standards.

🔍 **What’s required?**
- Background check
- Six hours of volunteer time per month
- Training classes and mandatory ride-outs with a code enforcement officer

Once trained, Code Ambassadors survey assigned neighborhoods. Join us in keeping Mesquite beautiful and safe! 🌟

Sign up here:https://bit.ly/3yM0wwa

👀 Parents, Looking for a fun and safe event for your teen?

Teen Turnout returns on Saturday, September 14 at 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. at Dunford Recreation Center! Designed for ages 12-17, this FREE event offers a variety of activities, from music to crafts, to keep your teens entertained and engaged. No need to pre-register—just drop them off and let them enjoy the evening!

Help feed Mesquite families over the summer! Donate jelly and nut butters or seed butters through the City’s Spread the Love campaign through Sept. 2, 2024.
Visit https://www.cityofmesquite.com/3424/Spread-the-Love to see details and donation locations or donate online

Dallas County Mosquito Lab has notified the City of Mesquite Health division that mosquitos have tested positive for West Nile virus in zip code 75149.

Initial spray will be on Aug. 22 after 10 p.m. in the following areas:
1. Along Gross Road from Peachtree to Hwy 80 and over to Skyline
2. From Sierra on both sides of Pioneer across Cartwright over to Valley Creek Park

The plan is to spray for two consecutive nights. Spray maps are attached.

Weather factors such as rain and or wind may prohibit treatment of designated areas. If you are outside during the hours that mosquitos are active, please remember to use an effective repellent product.

To help protect yourself from mosquito bites, remember the four Ds:
1. DRAIN standing water on your property so mosquitoes won't breed.
2. Use insect repellant that contains DEET on your clothes.
3. Stay indoors at DUSK and DAWN when mosquitos are most prevalent.
4. DRESS in long sleeves and pants and spray repellant on your clothes.

Learn more at www.cityofmesquite.com/MosquitoControl .
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El Laboratorio de Mosquitos del Condado de Dallas notificó a la división de Salud de la Ciudad de Mesquite que los mosquitos dieron positivo por el virus del Nilo Occidental en el código postal 75149.

La pulverización inicial se realizará el 22 de agosto después de las 10 p.m. en las siguientes áreas:
1. A lo largo de Gross Road desde Peachtree hasta Hwy 80 y luego hasta Skyline
2. Desde Sierra a ambos lados de Pioneer, cruzando Cartwright hasta Valley Creek Park.

El plan es fumigar durante dos noches consecutivas. Se adjuntan mapas de pulverización.

Los factores climáticos como la lluvia o el viento pueden impedir el tratamiento de áreas designadas. Si estás al aire libre durante las horas en las que los mosquitos están activos, recuerda utilizar un producto repelente eficaz.

Para ayudar a protegerse de las picaduras de mosquitos, recuerde
1. DRENAR el agua estancada en su propiedad para que los mosquitos no se reproduzcan.
2. Utilice repelente de insectos que contenga DEET en su ropa.
3. Permanezca en el interior al ATARDECER y AL AMANECER, cuando los mosquitos son más frecuentes.
4. VÍSTASE con mangas largas y pantalones y rocíe repelente en su ropa.

Obtenga más información en www.cityofmesquite.com/MosquitoControl.

Don’t have time to go to the store? NO PROBLEM!

You can make a Monetary donation on the Sharing life website!

To learn more on how to donate visit: https://www.cityofmesquite.com/3424/Spread-the-Love
to make a monetary donation visit: sharing.life

Join us for a special Town Hall Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 24 in the Training Rooms A&B at City Hall. Dallas County and Dallas Central Appraisal District will be presenting "Property Tax 101," and will explain the property tax system, how property values are assessed, the steps involved in the appraisal appeal process, and key property tax deadlines.
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Únase a nosotros para el Ayuntamiento especial el martes a las 6:30 p.m. el 24 de septiembre en las Salas de Formación A&B del Ayuntamiento. La sesión "Impuesto sobre la propiedad 101"

Explicará el sistema de impuestos a la propiedad, cómo se evalúan los valores de las propiedades, los pasos involucrados en el proceso de apelación de tasación y los plazos clave para los impuestos a la propiedad.

Dallas County Mosquito Lab has notified the City of Mesquite Health division that mosquitos have tested positive for West Nile virus in zip codes 75149 and 75181.

Initial spray will be on Aug. 20 after 10 p.m. in the following areas:
1. Clay Mathis and Newsom to Faithon P. Lucas on the south side over to including Indian Trails addition
2. Clay Mathis and Faithon P. Lucas northeast to Berry then to Walden Pl. and south to Cartwright
3. Edgemont Park from Lake June along Hickory Tree and Rodeo Center to New Market
4. From Rodeo Center and Bruton to Peachtree to Scyene

The plan is to spray for two consecutive nights. Spray maps are attached.

Weather factors such as rain and or wind may prohibit treatment of designated areas. If you are outside during the hours that mosquitos are active, please remember to use an effective repellent product.

To help protect yourself from mosquito bites, remember the four Ds:
1. DRAIN standing water on your property so mosquitoes won't breed.
2. Use insect repellant that contains DEET on your clothes.
3. Stay indoors at DUSK and DAWN when mosquitos are most prevalent.
4. DRESS in long sleeves and pants and spray repellant on your clothes.

Learn more at www.cityofmesquite.com/MosquitoControl.

We want to remind residents that you can help keep students and motorists safe by:

• Staying cautious around school buses
• Slowing down in neighborhoods and near schools
• Obey the rules of each campus’s pick-up and drop-off zones.
• Keep phones down and heads up when walking or biking
Remember to .
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Queremos recordarles a los residentes que pueden ayudar a mantener seguros a los estudiantes y automovilistas al:

Mantenerse cauteloso alrededor de los autobuses escolares
Disminución de la velocidad en los vecindarios y cerca de las escuelas
Obedecer las reglas de las zonas de recogida y entrega de cada campus.
Mantenga los teléfonos bajos y la cabeza levantada cuando camine o ande en bicicleta
y recuerda siempre como si su familia viviera aquí

Meet with Councilmember Brandon Murden at the District 6 Meeting on Sept. 18, 2024, at 7 p.m. at Horn High School, 3300 E. Cartwright Rd., Mesquite, TX.

Your input matters!

The City celebrated Sharing Life and their 25 years of contributions to the community at the Silver Soiree Saturday night.

Sharing Life Community Outreach
Mesquite Texas City Hall - Mayor
Mesquite Texas City Hall - District 1
Mesquite Texas City Hall - District 2
Mesquite Texas City Hall - District 3

Happy First Week of School for Mesquite ISD.
Remember to stop on red – kids are ahead. Please stay cautious around school buses and slow down in neighborhoods and around schools.

Storm Debris Update
The regular trash collection schedule has resumed. To date,11,800 tons of brush has been collected.
Residents are reminded to place large brush or bulky items at the front curb no later than 7:30 a.m., and no earlier than 24 hours prior to the scheduled collection day. Bulk trash placed for collection may not exceed eight cubic yards (which should fit into an area measured five feet tall by four feet deep by 11 feet long). Residents should separate large brush from bulky items and not block the sidewalk. Learn more about bulky item collection guidelines and individual collection days here: https://www.cityofmesquite.com/3137/LargeBulky-Item-Collection
Grass, leaves and small brush is collected each Wednesday in the regular collection location. Bagged grass clippings and leaves or brush no larger than two feet wide by two feet high by four feet long, and weighing no more than 50 pounds, will be collected. Large brush is classified as brush more than 50 pounds, or piles larger than two feet wide by two feet high by four feet long. Large brush is collected Monday – Friday once weekly depending on the area. Find out more about yard waste collection here: https://www.cityofmesquite.com/271/Yard-Waste-Collection
As a reminder, residents can find out how to properly separate debris here: www.cityofmesquite.com/SeparatingDebris.

Help by donating jars of jelly and all kinds of nut and seed to any of the designated drop-off areas!

Visit https://www.cityofmesquite.com/3424/Spread-the-Love to see details and donation locations or donate online at sharing.life