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

November 14, 2009 - MESQUITE RECYCLES DAY
(Mesquite, Texas) - On Saturday, November 14, 2009, from 8am to noon, Mesquite residents will have the opportunity to clean out their closets and garages for Mesquite Recycles Day. Residents are encouraged to donate their recyclables and gently used it   

October 14, 2009 - OUTDOOR NATURE TRAIL UNVEILING AT BONNIE GENTRY ELEMENTARY
(Mesquite, Texas) - On the morning of Friday, October 9, Keep Mesquite Beautiful along with the Mesquite ISD Education Foundation, City of Mesquite, Mesquite Independent School District and Lowes unveiled the new Gentry Elementary Nature Trail at Bonnie   

October 13, 2009 - KEEP MESQUITE BEAUTIFUL’S TRASH BASH HIT RECORDBREAKING NUMBERS!
(Mesquite, Texas) - On Saturday, September 26, 2009, from 9am to noon, Keep Mesquite Beautiful, Inc. (KMB) hosted the bi-annual Mesquite Trash Bash. Over 400 participants cleaned up roadways, parks and creeks. A total of 3500 lbs of trash was collected!   

September 28, 2009 - MESQUITE CHAMPIONSHIP RODEO ANNOUNCES NEW HOLIDAY RODEO SEASON - New Western-Themed "Eight-Second Club" Opens
(Mesquite, Texas) - The Mesquite Championship Rodeo returns with its first ever holiday rodeo season including Thanksgiving Rodeos held on Friday, November 27 and Saturday, November 28 and Christmas Rodeos on Tuesday, December 29 and Wednesday, December 3   

July 01, 2009 - The Mesquite ISD has earned a Progress Level Award from the Quality Texas Foundation.
The award was presented to the district at the 15th Annual Texas Quest for Excellence Conference and Awards June 22 in Dallas. The Quality Texas Foundation is a state affiliate of the Baldrige National Quality Program and is presented to those organizati   

May 19, 2009 - KEEP MESQUITE BEAUTIFUL AWARDED $5,000 GRANT FROM UNION PACIFIC
(Mesquite, Texas) - Keep Mesquite Beautiful, Inc. was awarded a $5,000 grant from the Union Pacific Railroad Foundation for a nature trail at the Opal Lawrence Homestead.   

May 01, 2009 - CAMELOT SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT LLC ACQUIRES MESQUITE CHAMPIONSHIP RODEO - The New Mesquite Championship Rodeo: More Than Just a Rodeo
(Mesquite, Texas) - Camelot Sports and Entertainment LLC announced today the purchase of the Mesquite Championship Rodeo from an affiliate of Hicks Sports Group. Under the new ownership group, the Mesquite Rodeo will be re-established as a truly unique,   

April 28, 2009 - National Arbor Day
(Mesquite, Texas) - The City of Mesquite has been recognized as a Tree City USA by the National Arbor Day Foundation for the 19th consecutive year. Thus far, 25,500 trees have been planted in Mesquite since the inception of the Urban Forestry Program in   

April 16, 2009 - MISD Communications Department Garners 38 State Awards, Including Four "Best of"
(Mesquite, Texas) - The Mesquite Independent School District’s Communications Department earned 38 awards, including four Best of Category awards, from the Texas School Public Relations Association (TSPRA) at its annual convention February 16-18 in San   

April 15, 2009 - Mesquite ISD Program Receives National Honor
(Mesquite, Texas) - The American School Board Journal recognized Mesquite ISD’s A.L.I.V.E. program with an honorable mention in the 2009 Magna Awards. The Magna Awards recognize districts across the country for outstanding programs that advance student   

April 07, 2009 - Dallas Regional Medical Center Teams with Festival to Re-stock Local Food Pantries to “Pay-It-Forward”!
(Mesquite, Texas) - Mesquite’s Real. Texas. Festival. Provides Real. Texas. Value. Dallas Regional Medical Center Teams with Festival to Re-stock Local Food Pantries While Providing Festivalgoers with a Reduced Admission and Chance to “Pay-It-Forward   

April 06, 2009 - Mesquite’s Real. Texas. Flavor. to Be Front and Center at this Year’s "Taste of Mesquite" Barbecue Cook-Off.
(Mesquite, Texas) - Mesquite’s Real. Texas. Flavor. to Be Front and Center at this Year’s "Taste of Mesquite" Barbecue Cook-Off; Backyard Chefs Battle for Bragging Rights and Opportunity To Advance to National Barbecue Championship   

April 06, 2009 - Real. Texas. Value.? Tickets on sale now; Buy Early, by April 20th, and Save Big!
(Mesquite, Texas) - Tickets for the Real. Texas. Festival. are on sale now. Ticket can be purchased by calling 972-285-8777, ext. 2000, or through the festival’s Web site, www.realtexasfestival.com. Be sure to check the web site frequently for a list   

April 06, 2009 - Mesquite’s Real. Texas. Festival. Provides Diverse Music Roster Drives Family-Friendly, Three-Day Event
(Mesquite, Texas) - In a time when individuals and families are looking for value, Mesquite’s Real. Texas. Festival. delivers family-friendly, entertainment value in spades.   

March 25, 2009 - MISD’s Transportation Department Named "Top Shop"
(MARCH 25, 2009) - The Mesquite ISD’s Transportation Department is home to one of North America’s Top Shops, according to School Bus Fleet magazine. The magazine recognizes school bus mechanics and technicians who provide outstanding service, innova   

January 10, 2009 - Real. Texas. Festival. Adding a New Battle of the Bands” Competition Event
(Mesquite, Texas) - The third annual Real. Texas. Festival. will include a new competition to this year's event, a Battle of the Bands competition that's geared towards high school-aged kids from all over the Metroplex, and is open to individuals and g   

January 01, 2009 - Mesquite ISD trustee Robert Seward reaches beyond his school district
(Texas School Business magazine) - Mesquite ISD trustee Robert Seward reaches beyond his school district to help board members statewide.