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2024 Economic Development Annual Report showcases record-breaking deals, jobs created

City of Mesquite 12/20 6:10A

The City of Mesquite has released its 2024 Economic Development Annual Report, which highlights $1.1 billion in deals and some 3,500 new jobs created and announced.

Experienced professionals join Neighborhood Services team

City of Mesquite 12/20 3:22A

The City of Mesquite’s Neighborhood Services Department welcomed two new managers in March: Vernon Drake, Property Maintenance and Rental Inspections Manager, and Micala McCoy, Manager of Environmental Code.

Mesquite officer shoots man in foot chase; 3 suspects in custody, 1 still at large

CBS DFW News 12/16 4:11A Julia Falcon

MESQUITE A Mesquite police officer shot and injured a man during a foot chase early Monday morning. The injured suspect is one of three men in custody. A fourth person got away. Just before 3 a.m., Mesquite police say officers heard gunfire in...

December 16, 2024, City Council meeting

City of Mesquite Calendar 12/13 4:58A

December 16, 2024, City Council meeting

North Texas Olympic gold medalist inspires local girls

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 12/11 1:14A Laura Harris

Tara Davis-Woodhall, from Mesquite, won gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics in the long jump. The two-time Olympian is ranked number one in the world. On December 4, Davis-Woodhall took some time to inspire young girls in North Texas at an event held...

Mesquite's Small Business Saturday keeps money within the local community

CBS DFW News 11/30 6:15P Dawn White

MESQUITE The City of Mesquite encourages people to shop locally during this year's holiday shopping season. Downtown Mesquite hosted a "Small Business Saturday" shopping event where people bought holiday presents and kept their money in the...