http://www.friscoenterprise.com/ The latest news from the www.friscoenterprise.com website! Newsys Template Engine Mesquite News/news http://backend.userland.com/rss 60 newsys-744613292 http://www.friscoenterprise.com/articles/2013/05/19/mesquite_news/news/1409.txt It was a good day to be an incumbent city council candidate in Mesquite on May 11. After the final unofficial results were released by Dallas County Elections, the incumbents swept the three contested races. Wed, 15 May 2013 16:38:17 -0500 newsys-744743713 http://www.friscoenterprise.com/articles/2013/05/19/mesquite_news/news/1410.txt For anyone looking to acquire a new pet or in need of vaccinations for their current pet, Mesquite Animal Services has just the event for you. The shelter will host an adoptahon from 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 1, at the Mesquite Animal Shelter, 1650 Gross Road. Wed, 15 May 2013 16:38:27 -0500 newsys-745292814 http://www.friscoenterprise.com/articles/2013/05/19/mesquite_news/news/1411.txt Texans, take note: seat belts do more than protect lives. They can prevent $200 or more in fines and court costs from leaving a driver's - or a passenger's - wallet. Wed, 15 May 2013 16:38:30 -0500 newsys-744613291 http://www.friscoenterprise.com/articles/2013/05/19/mesquite_news/news/1412.txt The city of Mesquite has been named a Playful City USA by KaBOOM! Mesquite joins 217 municipalities across the nation to receive the honor. Wed, 15 May 2013 16:38:40 -0500 newsys-744678204 http://www.friscoenterprise.com/articles/2013/05/19/mesquite_news/news/1413.txt Adventurous spirits visiting the Mesquite Public Library this summer can enjoy movies, crafts, games and special entertainment - besides getting to read some great books. And children, teens and adults alike have the chance to win prizes by turning in logs tallying the books they've read. Wed, 15 May 2013 16:38:42 -0500 newsys-744613294 http://www.friscoenterprise.com/articles/2013/05/19/mesquite_news/news/1414.txt Meetings calendar Monday, May 20 Noon: City Council Wednesday, May 22 9 a.m.: Special City Council meeting Author, lecturer Jim Gatewood at meeting Wed, 15 May 2013 16:38:45 -0500 newsys-739309104 http://www.friscoenterprise.com/articles/2013/05/19/mesquite_news/news/1415.txt GARLAND ISD RECAP: In the race for the Place No. 2 seat, Charles Axe defeated Dwight Davis by a 54.77 percent to 45.23 percent margin. Place No. 1 Trustee Larry Glick and Place No. 3 Trustee Linda L. Griffin ran unopposed in their respective races and garnered 100 percent of the vote. Tue, 14 May 2013 09:26:38 -0500 newsys-725042101 http://www.friscoenterprise.com/articles/2013/05/19/mesquite_news/news/1417.txt With early voting now closed, Mesquite voters have one last opportunity to give their input into the city leadership. According to Dallas County, only 1,294 people chose to cast their ballots during the early election period. Thu, 9 May 2013 12:39:48 -0500 newsys-725042110 http://www.friscoenterprise.com/articles/2013/05/19/mesquite_news/news/1418.txt The city of Mesquite has unveiled a new fee structure for its swimming pools that provides current residents with a price break on admission and passes cost increases for operations and maintenance to nonresidents. Thu, 9 May 2013 12:40:01 -0500 newsys-725042113 http://www.friscoenterprise.com/articles/2013/05/19/mesquite_news/news/1419.txt The Mesquite City Council approved a waiver to allow a business, located at 1210 North Galloway Ave., to erect an alternative screening wall to what is called for in the city's code. The city code currently requires an 8-foot masonry screening wall to serve as a buffer between a commercial use and residential. With the council approval Monday, May 6, the business owner will be allowed to substitute an 8-foot wood or wrought-iron fence with masonry columns. Thu, 9 May 2013 12:40:11 -0500 newsys-725042106 http://www.friscoenterprise.com/articles/2013/05/19/mesquite_news/news/1420.txt Children who attend the Boys and Girls Club in Mesquite were treated to a unique opportunity when Dallas Cowboys' tight end Jason Witten's SCORE Foundation and Albertson's joined forces to renovate and develop a learning center at the facility. Thu, 9 May 2013 12:40:21 -0500 newsys-723583643 http://www.friscoenterprise.com/articles/2013/05/19/mesquite_news/news/1421.txt Terrell police arrested Armando Fuentes, 29, at approximately 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 8, after a vehicle chase involving a flatbed truck that began in Terrell came to an end near the intersection of Americana Lane and Galloway Avenue in Mesquite. Wed, 8 May 2013 14:37:32 -0500 newsys-725042115 http://www.friscoenterprise.com/articles/2013/05/19/mesquite_news/news/1422.txt As more and more motorists venture out onto the highways, state officials are looking for ways to keep everyone safe as they travel. Thu, 9 May 2013 12:40:23 -0500 newsys-725042104 http://www.friscoenterprise.com/articles/2013/05/19/mesquite_news/news/1423.txt Parents looking to help their young children develop character and learn social skills will soon have a new option. McKinney resident Deb Mathis will begin offering Soccer Shots to residents in the east side of Dallas County. Thu, 9 May 2013 12:40:34 -0500 newsys-725042114 http://www.friscoenterprise.com/articles/2013/05/19/mesquite_news/news/1424.txt NEW YORK - Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance Jr. announced the indictment of four defendants for forging approximately 400 ATM and credit cards and using those cards to withdraw hundreds of thousands of dollars from victims' accounts. The defendants - Garegin Spartalyan, 40, Aram Martirosian, 34, Hayk Dzhandzhapanyan, 40, And Davit Kudugulyan, 42 - are charged in a 405-count indictment with criminal possession of stolen property in the second degree, grand larceny in the third degree, criminal possession of a forgery device, and criminal possession of forged instruments in the second degree. Thu, 9 May 2013 12:40:36 -0500 newsys-725042108 http://www.friscoenterprise.com/articles/2013/05/19/mesquite_news/news/1425.txt Meetings calendar Thursday, May 9 5:45 p.m.: Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Monday, May 20 Noon: City Council Wednesday, May 22 9 a.m.: Special City Council meeting Mesquite Recycles Day set for May 11 Thu, 9 May 2013 12:40:48 -0500 newsys-702771103 http://www.friscoenterprise.com/articles/2013/05/19/mesquite_news/news/1427.txt The city of Mesquite's Real.Texas.Festival. drew large crowds both days of the event this year despite some cloudy and windy conditions on Friday, April 26. Thu, 2 May 2013 10:13:10 -0500 newsys-702980010 http://www.friscoenterprise.com/articles/2013/05/19/mesquite_news/news/1428.txt Dallas County Health and Human Services announced on May 1 its collaboration with the DEET Education Program, Washington, D.C., to provide free insect repellent to low-income seniors in Dallas County to help protect against West Nile virus. Thu, 2 May 2013 10:13:13 -0500 newsys-702704846 http://www.friscoenterprise.com/articles/2013/05/19/mesquite_news/news/1429.txt History was made during the Real.Texas.Festival. Battle of the Bands competition this year. For the first time since the event's inception, the festival crowned a two-time winner. The Dallas-based teenage rock band One Soul returned to successfully defend the title they claimed last year. Thu, 2 May 2013 10:13:35 -0500 newsys-702496497 http://www.friscoenterprise.com/articles/2013/05/19/mesquite_news/news/1430.txt The smell of barbecue was ever-present at the Real.Texas.Festival. thanks to the annual Taste of Mesquite BBQ competition. The contest had a record number of cookers this year, with 59 entries into the competition. Last year's contest had 38 cookers. Thu, 2 May 2013 10:13:45 -0500 newsys-702496496 http://www.friscoenterprise.com/articles/2013/05/19/mesquite_news/news/1431.txt The Mesquite Symphonic Band is gearing up for its annual summer concert series, Music in the Park. This will be the 22nd year the free outdoor concerts have been performed by the band. Thu, 2 May 2013 10:14:02 -0500 newsys-702771108 http://www.friscoenterprise.com/articles/2013/05/19/mesquite_news/news/1432.txt The city of Mesquite honored a local soldier with a Key to the City during the Real.Texas.Festival. on April 27. U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Bryan Purkey was given the award by Mesquite Mayor John Monaco on the Real.Texas.Festival. stage. Thu, 2 May 2013 10:14:12 -0500 newsys-702901978 http://www.friscoenterprise.com/articles/2013/05/19/mesquite_news/news/1434.txt Meetings calendar Thursday, May 2 6:30 p.m.: Mesquite Trial Board Monday, May 6 Noon: City Council Monday, May 20 Noon: City Council Wednesday, May 22 9 a.m.: Special City Council meeting Hero Run benefits Therapeutic Recreation Program Thu, 2 May 2013 10:14:23 -0500