MESQUITE - March 7, 2023 - The Nehemiah Company broke ground February 23 on Talia, a new community that will bring approximately 2,500 new homes to families, the city of Mesquite, and the Forney Independent School District. The community encompasses approximately 600 acres and is located along FM 2757 south of Interstate 20 in the southern portion of Mesquite. Pre-sales should begin by the end of 2023. “We want Talia to be a unique community where families can thrive holistically,” said Robert Kembel, President of The Nehemiah Company. "We envision Talia to be a place where residents can renew ..read more

Election day in Texas! Texas voters have the opportunity to vote for candidates in their party primaries in national, state, and local races. Interactive Voting Location Map for Dallas County https://dall1229.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=244746f78a174f099cd163b46adeb9f4 Voting is open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m ..read more

Robb Elementary teaches second, third and fourth grade students in Uvalde, which is about 85 miles west of San Antonio. Gov. Greg Abbott said the shooter is believed to have been killed by responding law enforcement. The shooting started around 11:32 a.m ..read more

MESQUITE – October 10, 2021 – The Mesquite City Council, at its October 4th meeting, approved an advanced funding agreement for the Lawson Road Highway Safety Improvement Program Project. The agreement will authorize funding and Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) participation in the project. In April, the city announced the award of a state grant of $471,930 for the project. The project will add a three-foot shoulder and guardrail on both sides of Lawson Road from 1,635 feet south of East Cartwright Road to 2,885 feet north of Milam Road. Appropriate side slopes will be added from the ..read more

Early Voting Schedule - Begins Today, October 18, 2021 Weekdays, October 18 through 22, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday, October 23, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday, October 24, 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, October 25 through 27, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Thursday & Friday, October 28 & 29, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Election Day is Tuesday, November 2, 2021 Dallas County Early Voting locations (PDF): Dallas County Election Board Voting Info: Kaufman County Early Voting Locations: Kaufman County Election Information: Kaufman County Library - Main Early Voting Polling Place 3790 S. Houston St. Kaufman, TX 751 ..read more

MESQUITE - February 14, 2022 - Early Voting for March 1 Combined Democrat/Republican Primary is Underway. See your registration status and sample ballot by clicking on the following link. Interactive Voting Location Map for In-Person Early Voting Interactive Voting Location Map for March 1, 2022 ..read more

MESQUITE – February 8, 2022 – The Mesquite City Council adopted unique and expanded employee mental health benefits to address traumatic events during the February 7 City Council Meeting. The policies and procedures were revised, in part, due to the Traumatic Event Leave Act (the Act) adopted during the 87th Session of the Texas Legislature. The Act requires law enforcement agencies to develop and adopt a mental health leave policy for peace officers who experience a traumatic event while fulfilling their duties. Mesquite, however, extended the revisions to include all City employees. “Knowing ..read more

MESQUITE – February 14, 2022 – After months of attempting to obtain improved building conditions and reductions in criminal activity, the City of Mesquite commenced legal proceedings against the owners of Hillcrest Apartments, located at 2019 Hillcrest St. For years, residents of the complex, many receiving federal rental assistance, have experienced a lack of proper heat during winter months, air conditioning in summer months, hot water year-round and other life safety issues. The City has repeatedly engaged with the owners to develop long-term solutions to these problems, but recent incident ..read more

MESQUITE – February 16, 2022 – The City of Mesquite has selected Whitney Golin as the new Director of Communications and Marketing effective February 21. Golin brings 25 years of strategic marketing and communications experience to the role, having served as the director of marketing, communications, and outreach for the former Richland College of the Dallas County Community College District. Golin has a proven history of managing innovative partnerships with local and state leaders, and has extensive knowledge of strategic planning, performance management and marketing applications. She holds ..read more

BALCH SPRINGS - July 26, 2022 - At 3:17 p.m. on Monday, July 25 a grass fire between Interstate 20 and the Spring Ridge Housing Addition was reported to Balch Springs Fire Department. Balch Springs Fire Department Booster 6 (brush truck) and Engine 2 were the first to respond. At the time of arrival, about 3 acres were on fire and winds were gusting between 15 to 20 mph out of the south. Balch Springs Fire personnel on scene notified dispatch to send additional Balch Springs Fire apparatuses, which included Battalion 1 and Ladder 1. When Battalion 1 arrived, they notified dispatch to send mutu ..read more