This section provides information specifically related to the City’s Project Renewal revitalization initiative, and focuses on the City’s economic development and planning programs, as well as those things which enhance our community’s quality of life and make Mesquite such a great place to live and work.

2008       2009       2010

May 04, 2010 - Mesquite Recycles Day - Saturday, May 22, 2010
On Saturday, May 22, 2010, from 8am to noon, Mesquite residents will have the opportunity to clean out their closets and garages for Mesquite Recycles Day.   

April 14, 2010 - Carbo to Chair National Board
Mesquite ISD Trustee Kevin Carbo was officially sworn in as Chairman of the National School Boards Association’s Caucus of Hispanic School Board Members (NHC) during the group’s annual conference April 10-12 in Chicago.   

April 12, 2010 - OVER 200 PARTICIPANTS HELPED OUT WITH KMB’S BI-ANNUAL TRASH BASH
On Saturday, April 10, 2010, from 9am to noon, Keep Mesquite Beautiful, Inc. (KMB) hosted the bi-annual Mesquite Trash Bash.   

April 06, 2010 - MISD Names New Principals, Cummings to Lead Poteet
The Mesquite ISD is proud to announce three new principal appointments effective this fall. Karyn Cummings has been tapped to lead Dr. Ralph H. Poteet High School, Holly Grubbs will take over at Sam Rutherford Elementary, and Danny Taylor will replace Cu   

April 01, 2010 - KC Wows Fans, Helps Raise Money For Students
Sounds of the 70s music era filled Resistol Arena Friday night as KC and the Sunshine Band entertained some 2,500 people at the Mesquite ISD Education Foundation’s fourth annual A Lone Star Legacy concert.   

March 26, 2010 - KC and the Sunshine Band to Headline MISD Foundation Gala
(Mesquite, Texas) - The Mesquite ISD Education Foundation proudly presents A Lone Star Legacy, featuring music super group KC and the Sunshine Band live in concert on March 26, 2010. Proceeds Benefit Mesquite ISD Education Foundation   

March 24, 2010 - Concert Seats Still Available, Online Auction Opens
A limited number of great seats are still available for Friday’s A Lone Star Legacy, featuring music super group KC and the Sunshine Band. The Mesquite ISD Education Foundation’s fourth annual benefit concert and dinner will be held at Resistol Arena   

March 10, 2010 - TRASH BASH PRESENTED BY KEEP MESQUITE BEAUTIFUL
(Mesquite, Texas) - On Saturday, April 10, 2010, from 9am to noon, Keep Mesquite Beautiful, Inc. (KMB) will be hosting the bi-annual Mesquite Trash Bash.   

March 02, 2010 - The City of Mesquite celebrated Arbor Day
Keep Mesquite Beautiful, Inc. celebrates 20 years as a Tree City, USA by unveiling the Lawrence Homestead Outdoor Classroom and the planting of 10 Eastern Red Cedars   

March 01, 2010 - Resistol Arena’s Lineup For PBR Event To Include Nine World Finalists
(Mesquite, Texas) - Mesquite To Host The Amazing Race Co-Star and Cowboy, Cord McCoy, and World Renowned Bull Fighter Rob “Kamikaze Kid” Smets   

March 01, 2010 - Mesquite's Real. Texas. Festival. Provides Real. Texas. Value. Diverse Music Roster Drives Family-Friendly, Two-Day Event
MESQUITE, TX (March 1, 2010) – In a time when individuals and families are looking for value, Mesquite's Real. Texas. Festival., held at Mesquite's Rodeo Center April 23 – 24, 2010, delivers family-friendly entertainment value in spades.   

February 17, 2010 - Mesquite ISD Named as Finalist in H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards
(Mesquite, Texas) - Mesquite ISD is one of five finalists in Texas competing for a $100,000 prize in the prestigious H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards.