The operator had urged electricity conservation earlier this week as several power generators unexpectedly went offline as temperatures rose this week ..read more

MESQUITE – June 24, 2021 – Deputy Mayor Pro Tem and District 6 Councilmember Dan Aleman declared his candidacy to replace outgoing Mayor Bruce Archer in a Facebook post this evening. Mayor Archer had announced earlier this morning that he had decided not to seek re-election this Fall. Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Aleman first won his council seat to what was then Place 4 in a three-way race with Akram Mutawe and Cesar Villa in the May 7, 2016 election. “After much prayer and talking with close family members and friends it is with great humility and resolve that I announce my candidacy to be the next ..read more

Preliminary data shows 99.5% of COVID-related deaths in Texas were among unvaccinated people, according to the Department of State Health Services ..read more

MESQUITE - September 17, 2021 - On October 1, the City of Mesquite will begin enforcing changes to its Solid Waste Ordinance to address loose trash and litter in neighborhoods. The changes include requiring solid waste customers to place trash in a secured bag and place the bag in a trash can. Time limits on when trash and bulk items can be placed for pick-up will also be enforced. The City says it is continuing with its public education efforts and will begin to assess fines/administrative fees in November for what the City refers to as "added services" by solid waste workers to address non-c ..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. Voting Information: Voting is open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m ..read more

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