Song of success: Balch Springs mayor, husband a melodic duo Most politicians aren't afraid to open their mouths and grab the spotlight, but Balch Springs Mayor Carrie Gordon does it in a non-traditional way. Her campaign appearances included powerful vocal solos performed by the candidate, and nearly two months into her first term her singing continues. - Thursday, July 9, 2009 5:01 PM CDT
Construction on I-635 nears completion Construction on I-635 near Town East Boulevard in Mesquite is near completion, after almost three years of work. - Thursday, July 9, 2009 5:01 PM CDT
DPS warns of summer door-to-door alarm scams The Texas Department of Public Safety and the Mesquite Police Department are urging Texas residents to make sure that any alarm salesperson, company or alarm installer that they hire is licensed by the Private Security Bureau. - Thursday, July 9, 2009 5:01 PM CDT
Latino fighters to go Mano a Mano in Mesquite Resistol Arena is known for epic battles between cowboys and bucking bulls, but a new brand of fighter will take the stage on Sunday for the venue’s first Mixed Martial Arts event. - Wednesday, July 8, 2009 3:07 PM CDT
Council postpones TIF reimbursement The city council voted Monday to postpone the approval of a tax increment financing incentive package for the development of an active senior project until the July 20 meeting - Wednesday, July 8, 2009 3:07 PM CDT
Police Briefs Police search for robbery suspect - Wednesday, July 8, 2009 3:07 PM CDT
ALDI to open one of its first Texas stores in Mesquite Mesquite will be one of the first cities in Texas to have an ALDI grocery store when the select assortment discount grocer opens its doors in spring 2010 at 3635 Gus Thomasson Rd. ALDI is opening its first 10 stores in Texas next year. - Tuesday, July 7, 2009 5:38 PM CDT
Community News Arena adds fighting event - Monday, July 6, 2009 3:27 PM CDT
MISD campuses improve on preliminary TAKS results Several Mesquite ISD schools are poised to rank better in the state accountability ratings as a result of the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills, although the district as a whole is likely to remain at Academically Acceptable. - Thursday, July 2, 2009 4:56 PM CDT
Flying discs: Sport soaring in popularity in Mesquite A new twist on golfing has taken the form of discs and baskets. Mesquite is one of a number of cities, states, and countries that are supporting a thriving disc golf community. - Thursday, July 2, 2009 4:52 PM CDT
Mesquite: Students explore careers in health care at Camp Medico Thirteen-year-old Stella Niju worked frantically on the body lying beneath her, breathing into its mouth and thrusting deep into its chest with both palms. Others around her shouted encouragement as she continued to apply CPR, pushing for over a minute with her tiring arms. - Wednesday, July 1, 2009 3:16 PM CDT
MISD superintendent among award nominees Mesquite ISD Superintendent Dr. Linda Henrie is among 16 public school administrators to be nominated for the annual Superintendent of the Year award, sponsored by the Texas Association of School Boards. Since 1984, the program has recognized exemplary superintendents for excellence and achievement in educational leadership. - Wednesday, July 1, 2009 3:07 PM CDT
Mesquite libraries receive state grant The Mesquite public library system recently received a $26,022 grant from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission through Loan Star Libraries, the direct state aid program for Texas public libraries. - Tuesday, June 30, 2009 4:05 PM CDT
Mesquite Police investigating drowning of 2-year-old Mesquite Police are investigating the drowning of 2-year-old Briante Cyrus. Cyrus was swimming at a community pool with family members Sunday evening at the Eastfield Plaza Apartments in the 2600 block of John West Road when, according to police spokesman Bill Hedgpeth, the family lost sight of her for a just a brief moment. - Monday, June 29, 2009 4:29 PM CDT
Mesquite: Man dies from stabbing, investigation ongoing This morning at approximately 1:50 a.m. the Mesquite Police responded to a stabbing call at a house in the 2500 block of Piccadilly Blvd. - Saturday, June 27, 2009 1:47 PM CDT
Community News Downtown concert series continues - Saturday, June 27, 2009 1:47 PM CDT
New IMAX screens show summer films larger than life School is out, temperatures are up, and Mesquite has a new theater to cool off in and watch blockbuster movies larger than life this summer. - Wednesday, June 24, 2009 6:30 PM CDT
Chamber’s electric coalitions keeps summer bills low Texas summers may increase the temperature, but that doesn't mean they have to increase the numbers on the electricity bills. The Mesquite Chamber of Commerce's electric coalition is partnering with Fox, Smolen & Associates to help its residents avoid outrageous electricity costs. - Wednesday, June 24, 2009 6:28 PM CDT
Chamber forum answers development questions Questions and answers was the theme of the Mesquite Chamber of Commerce economic development forum Tuesday afternoon at Eastfield College. Representatives from the city posed a series of commonly asked questions and used a presentation to answer these questions. - Wednesday, June 24, 2009 6:28 PM CDT
Hot weather leads to summer’s first death The Dallas-Fort Worth area saw its first official 100-degree afternoon on Tuesday at DFW International Airport. The McKinney Regional Airport registered 101 degrees. - Wednesday, June 24, 2009 6:12 PM CDT
Both parents charged in infant’s death The mother of a four-month-old Mesquite girl who passed away this week is facing charges related to her death. The girl's father was arrested and charged with injury to a child earlier this week. - Wednesday, June 24, 2009 2:17 PM CDT
Business Briefs Texas Window Tinting to have new management - Tuesday, June 23, 2009 5:32 PM CDT
Baby injured by father not expected to survive Mesquite police arrested a 23-year-old man for severely injuring his four-month-old daughter early Saturday morning. Police charged Franzwa Miller with injury to a child after they responded to a report of a child not breathing in the 2300 block of Bamboo Street. - Tuesday, June 23, 2009 5:31 PM CDT
NMHS team wins orienteering award The North Mesquite High School JROTC Orienteering Team has won the North Texas Orienteering Cup for the 2008-2009 school year. This is a year long competition consisting of 11 orienteering competitions at various venues in the North Texas area. - Monday, June 22, 2009 4:12 PM CDT
Family band spreads Texas sound A local family country band has been spreading music and joy around Texas for the last few years, and they have no plans of stopping anytime soon. - Thursday, June 18, 2009 5:20 PM CDT
Former MISD football coach indicted, arrested Former Mesquite High School football coach Steve Halpin has traveled a long path since the Skeeters won the 5A state championship in 2001. Unfortunately for him, the road has been mostly downhill, most recently leading to the Dallas County jail, after being arrested May 31 and charged with abuse of official capacity. - Thursday, June 18, 2009 5:19 PM CDT
Storms damage church, but faith remains strong A few Bibles and a large executive desk are about the only items left intact at Lifeline Community Church of the Living God in Balch Springs after storms tore through the area June 10 and 11. - Wednesday, June 17, 2009 5:16 PM CDT
