Mesquite is in the news! Following is a listing of some of the stories that have been produced about the City. For your convenience, we've provided you with a date, source and title for the news coverage that we've received. If you’d like more information, simply click on the link to view the full piece (where possible), or to view a pdf or video.

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December 27, 2010       (Public Works magazine) City of Mesquite's Tripp Road and LBJ Renovation Projects featured in December 2010 issue of Public Works magazine.

December 20, 2010       (Dallas Morning News) Dallas Morning News editorial by William McKenzie commenting on the recognition by the Broad Foundation in noting the success that Mesquite ISD is having in educating their students...

December 18, 2010       (Dallas Morning News) Broad Prize foundation's analysis finds Mesquite, Garland ISDs are on the right track

December 17, 2010       (Mesquite News) City wins national procurement award

December 17, 2010       (Mesquite News) Math plans adding up for MISD

December 17, 2010       (Mesquite News) Broadcasting into the future

December 13, 2010       (Mesquite News) Mesquite Golf Club wins award

December 13, 2010       (Mesquite News) Study reveals areas of concern

December 13, 2010       (Mesquite News) Getting colors under control

December 09, 2010       (Dallas Morning News) State study gives 8 Dallas-area school districts top marks

December 09, 2010       (ESPN) Mesquite Poteet turns over new leaf in playoffs

December 08, 2010       (Mesquite News) Holiday full of the arts

December 02, 2010       (Star Community News) City to conduct research project relating to Project Renewal

December 02, 2010       (Star Community News) Poteet, Horn carry Mesquite ISD torch into regional finals

December 01, 2010       (Dallas Morning News) Mesquite seeks to relish, as well as create, rail history

November 30, 2010       (Mesquite News) Mesquite gets festive

November 30, 2010       (PR Web) Urban Design Group Awarded Architectural Commission for New Amphitheater in Mesquite, TX

November 30, 2010       (Mesquite News) Christmas in the Park

November 29, 2010       (Dallas Morning News) Christmas in the Park opens Thursday

November 28, 2010       (Dallas Morning News) Wow! Poteet takes down Highland Park

November 26, 2010       (Dallas Morning News) Martina McBride coming in February

November 26, 2010       (Dallas Morning News) Mesquite teams in playoffs too good to miss

November 23, 2010       (Dallas Morning News) Plotting a return to Mesquite's 18

November 18, 2010       (Dallas Morning News) Mesquite discusses DART-linked light rail plan

November 18, 2010       (Dallas Morning News) Mesquite transit initiative, potential vote, now in DART's hands

November 16, 2010       (Mesquite News) Town East Mall celebrating 'Rockin' Shoppin' Eve'

November 15, 2010       (Star Community News) MISD amends dress code

November 15, 2010       (Dallas Morning News) Horn student scores Mesquite dress code change

November 15, 2010       (Dallas Morning News) Mesquite seeks transit attention with open house, giveaways, Website

November 14, 2010       (Dallas Morning News) Mesquite superintendent heads UIL council

November 05, 2010       (Dallas Morning News) State approves funding for Mesquite Metro Airport

November 04, 2010       (Star Community News) City to talk rail service

November 03, 2010       (Mesquite News) Running with purpose: Mesquite Education Foundation hosts annual Cowboys and Kids 5K Run

November 03, 2010       (Mesquite News) Running with purpose

November 02, 2010       (Dallas Morning News) Transit Open House planned Nov. 16

November 02, 2010       (Dallas Morning News) Arts Center plan includes talk of expansion

October 28, 2010       (Dallas Morning News) Eastfield hosts big-time youth lacrosse event

October 20, 2010       (Dallas Morning News) Mesquite HS student awarded trip to Spain

October 19, 2010       (Dallas Morning News) Mesquite ISD producer wins Emmy

October 17, 2010       (Travel in-flight publication) Mesquite's Real. Texas. Festival. featured in Thomas Cook's Travel in-flight publication, one of the largest airline's in the UK, and part of one of the world's leading leisure travel groups...

October 14, 2010       (Mesquite News) Designs approved to rebuild school

October 14, 2010       (Mesquite News) Dittman named Assistant City Manager

October 09, 2010       (Mesquite News) City resubmits road projects

October 04, 2010       (Star Community News) Mesquite earns Scenic City designation

September 30, 2010       (Dallas Morning News) Mesquite gauging interest in mass transit with shuttle bus to DART'S Green Line

September 16, 2010       (Dallas Business Journal) First Carl's Jr. in North Texas to open in Mesquite

September 15, 2010       (Star Community News) City receives nearly $3 million to assist with its Casa View Heights improvement plan for revitalization

September 10, 2010       (Dallas Morning News) Historic Mesquite plans final "Dinner Under the Cedars"

September 08, 2010       (Dallas Morning News) Mesquite Symphony Orchestra opens season on Saturday

September 03, 2010       (Dallas Morning News) Historic Mesquite lands $5,000 Preservation Grant

September 02, 2010       (Star Community News) MISD offers continuing education opportunities for community residents

August 30, 2010       (Dallas Morning News) MISD offers continuing education opportunities for community residents

August 12, 2010       (MISD) Mesquite ISD achieves recognized district status

August 12, 2010       (Dallas Morning News) MISD earns TAKS recognized status

August 05, 2010       (Mesquite News) Mesquite Municipal Golf Course is renovated

August 01, 2010       (Rockwall Living) Article on Mesquite Championship Rodeo in Rockwall Living

July 29, 2010       (Mesquite News) Mesquite Social Services Renovations Unveiled

July 23, 2010       (Neighbors Go) Mesquite Rodeo gets new brand after ownership change

June 24, 2010       (Mesquite News) Mesquite Parks and Recreation Department receives Innovation Award for work at its Rorie Galloway Park - PARD-RG Award

June 24, 2010       (Mesquite News) SCN - City Hall Design Unveiled

June 24, 2010       (Mesquite News) Mesquite Sunrise Rotary and City Helps Renovate MSS

April 30, 2010       (Dallas Morning News) Mesquite's Real. Texas. Festival. by the Numbers

April 28, 2010       (Dallas Observer) "Taste of Mesquite" Barbecue Cook-off

April 23, 2010       (Dallas Morning News) Motorcyclists kick Mesquite festival into gear

April 23, 2010       (Star Community News) Mesquite festival ready to host guests

April 21, 2010       (Full Custom Gospel BBQ Blog) Real. Texas. Festival. and BBQ 101 course highlighted on Full Custom Gospel BBQ blog

April 20, 2010       (Pegasus News) Mesquite's Real. Texas. Festival. to welcome BBQ champ and big cook-off

April 20, 2010       (KDFW-TV) Troy Black BBQ 101 Class, featured on Tuesday's Good Day on KDFW

April 18, 2010       (Pegasus news) Mesquite's Real. Texas. Festival. to welcome BBQ champ and big cook-off

April 14, 2010       (Dallas Morning News) BBQ 101 Class with Troy Black included in Dallas Morning News' food & wine events calendar

April 12, 2010       (Star Community News) Mesquite expands recycling program

April 12, 2010       (Star Community News) City amends carport ordinance

April 07, 2010       (Real Texas Festival) This year's 4th Annual Real. Texas. Festival. is just three weeks away; view this year's Real. Texas. Festival. TV commercial in English version:

April 07, 2010       (Real Texas Festival) This year's 4th Annual Real. Texas. Festival. is just three weeks away; view this year's Real. Texas. Festival. TV commercial in Spanish version:

March 31, 2010       (Full Custom Gospel) Real. Texas. Festival. in Mesquite

March 26, 2010       (City of Mesquite Project Renewal) The Mesquite ISD Education Foundation proudly presents A Lone Star Legacy, featuring music super group KC and the Sunshine Band live in concert on Mar

March 01, 2010       (Traveltex.com) 2010 Real. Texas. Festival. Features Kevin Fowler on Friday night, Cross Canadian Ragweed on Saturday night, rides, food, crafts and more. Rodeo Cent

March 01, 2010       (Texas Highways) 2010 Real. Texas. Festival - Features Kevin Fowler on Friday night, Cross Canadian Ragweed on Saturday night, rides, food, crafts and more. Rodeo Cent

March 01, 2010       (Guide Live) 2010 Real. Texas. Festival - The two-day event includes performances by more than a dozen musicians in a Battle of the Bands, a car show, vendors, foo

March 01, 2010       (Global Real Estate Monitor) Data Center Trends: Sector energized by growing investment

March 01, 2010       (Global Real Estate Monitor) Data Center Trends: Sector energized by growing investment

February 06, 2010       (The Seattle Times) Rounding up cowboy destinations

January 05, 2010       (Dan Rather Report) Dan Rather Visit Mesquite ISD..

January 01, 2010       (Golflink.com) Mesquite hotels featured on GolfLink.com

January 01, 2010       (Meetings South) Mesquite featured in article on DFW Metroplex in Meetings South magazine

January 01, 2010       (Meetings South) Lead mention of Mesquite Championship Rodeo as one of top six cultural attractions of the metroplex's smaller communities...