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I want to thank you for consideringMesquite as your new home.

Mesquite’s accomplishments, big andsmall, have always been driven by thepeople who call it home. The passionMesquite’s residents share for its better-ment and ultimate success are whyMesquite can boast of generations of Texaslegacy. The city’s progressive vision is onethat is cultivated by its civic and commu-nity leaders and by its everyday citizens. Iam truly proud of the quality of Mesquite’sbusiness, education and entertainment op-tions as well as the quality of life the citi-zens enjoy. This faith-based community isfull of many different denominations andhouses of worship. Mesquite IndependentSchool District is a leading district in theNorth Texas region. Mesquite’s unique of-

fering of parks and schools within walkingdistance of almost every home and busi-ness make it ideal for families who valueits small-town feel and great outdooramenities. With a crime rate significantlylower than both the state and national av-erages, Mesquite is considerably safer andmore affordable for its residents thanother Metroplex communities.

This city has an abundance of heartand passion. With affection and commit-ment to the city I call home, our citizens,business owners and community leadersare part of a diverse and rich communityfabric that is woven from Mesquite’s time-honored traditions.

If I can be of any assistance, please donot hesitate to contact my office.

Enjoy Mesquite, known for its Real.Texas. Flavor.

Sincerely,John MonacoMayor

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T H E C I T Y O F M E S Q U I T E

LET’S DO BUSINESSMesquite Chamber of Commercean advocate for economic growth

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PRESIDENTOBAMA VISITSEASTFIELDLocal jobs, education are focus at rally

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The K3 Sisters Band, a locally grownsister act, finished its award-winningconcert tour of dozens of public schools inNorth Texas that culminated with twoband members being awarded diplomasas well as the announcement of sevenconcerts for nonprofit organizations inNorth Texas. Bruce Ray Kassab receivedhis doctoral degree from SouthwesternSeminary, and Kalem received his highschool equivalency diploma from Rock-wall’s Quest Academy. Kassab has re-ceived new music, speaking andcommunity service assignments fromSunnyvale First Baptist Church, andKalem is already studying computer en-

gineering at Richland College. But contri-butions to their up-and-coming bandcould propel them to new heights.

In addition to producing and deliver-ing dozens of concerts featuring award-winning vocals, multi-instrumentnumbers and dance routines, the uniqueseven-person family band has met threetimes with television producers for NBC’sshow “America’s Got Talent.”

“We were blown away by the positivereaction of the show producers in Hous-ton, and last week we recorded two addi-tional YouTubes [videos] for the show,”said soon-to-be 12-year-old KaylenKassab, the oldest of the performing trio

of sisters. “Even if they don’t call us back,the interest of such high-level music in-dustry people has inspired Kelsey, Kris-ten and all of us to work even harder.”

As a thank-you to their fans and a cel-ebration of their recent achievements, theband planned to award seven free concertfundraisers to 501c3 organizations thatare religious, educational, charitable, sci-entific, literary or that promote the pre-vention of cruelty to children or animals.

The K3 Sisters Band can be seen per-forming locally at Lone Star Park inGrand Prairie on June 25, and will be atthe State Fair of Texas. For more infor-mation, visit www.K3Sisters.com.

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The city of Mesquite has been engagedin Project Renewal for several years. Theproject’s main goals are to enhance thecity and prepare it for the future ahead.Part of that enhancement process in-cludes beautifying the city and addingamenities to make the city more attrac-tive to visitors and potential residents orbusinesses. With that in mind, the

Mesquite Arts Council developed a five-year plan to add additional art elementsto the city.

“Much of the work the city council isdoing has to do with Project Renewal tobring the city within 21st century guide-lines. This is one of those areas that thearts can have an impact,” said Mike Tem-pleton, Mesquite Arts Center director.

One of the items on the art coun-cil’s strategic plan includes a projectknown as Art Around Town. The goal

of the project is to contract with localartists to place pieces of art throughoutvarious public areas of the city.

“I think this project is very important.People enjoy driving through their com-munities,” Templeton said.

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The project is modeled after the Henderson Art Project in Dallasand the outdoor sculpture program in Abilene.

“Being in arts administration there are programs that we comeacross and evaluate,” Templeton said.

Templeton said the arts council will place six pieces of art intoselected areas each year on a two-year cycle. Every year threepieces will be placed in an area of the city. All locations will be de-termined by code limitations, the amount of traffic that passes anarea and visibility.

“We have talked to the parks department and they have agreedto help us with placement of the art,” Templeton said.

At the end of each year the contract with the artists will bestructured so that there is a constant turnover of three of the sixpieces. The artist also has the option to remove the art if it is soldor after it has been displayed for 16 months.

Each of the artists will be given a $1,000 stipend, insurancecosts up to $5,000 and the cost of materials. The project will be

funded by the arts council. Any shortfall in fund-ing will come from the hotel/motel tax, which isallowed to be used to improve tourism. The art-

work can be considered a tourist attraction,allowing for it to assist in funding the project.

One of the first pieces the arts council tar-geted to be placed in the city is a sculpturecalled “Water Lilly” by Lauren Walters. Thesculpture is on display at the intersection ofGalloway and Grubb in the median.

The city also hopes to place artwork atthe trailheads of the city’s hike andbike trail.

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The Mesquite Symphonic Band per-formed its 20th Annual “Music in thePark” free outdoor summer concert seriesin 2011.

“Music in the Park” is presented in co-operation with the Mesquite Parks andRecreation Department.

“We’re very excited to once again pres-ent this program for the enjoyment of thecommunity,” said Dale Coates, director ofthe band. “This is by far our most fa-vorite event each year. Being outdoors ina relaxed atmosphere gives the band anopportunity to see the audience interactwith the group and their families in away that’s not possible in a more formalsetting. We let our hair down and have alot of fun.”

Every Monday evening in June, theband performed free concerts at WestlakePark on Gross Road in Mesquite. The au-dience enjoyed a selection of music rang-ing from classical to whimsical. Eachconcert promises to bring a varied pro-gram sure to delight the audience.

In 2011, as a testament to their dedi-cation to the community, the band recog-nized and hosted a different nonprofit orservice organization each evening. OnJune 6, the band recognized Mesquite So-cial Services and asked that the audiencebring donations of canned goods and sta-ple food items to assist them in providing

much needed help to families. On June13, the band recognized the Boys andGirls Clubs of Mesquite and asked thatthe audience bring school and art sup-plies. On June 20, the band recognizedthe Mesquite Animal Shelter and askedthat the audience bring chew toys andblankets. And on June 27, the band rec-ognized the Wounded Warrior Project andasked that the audience bring financialdonations for the needs of injured servicemembers.

As has been the tradition each year,the last concert was dedicated to the cele-bration of this country’s independenceand is the band’s Fourth of July tribute.Last year, as a special treat, the bandhosted the U.S. 4th Army Band, underthe direction of Howard Bell, who per-formed on June 27. The U.S. 4th ArmyBand, originating at Fort Sam Houstonin San Antonio in the early 1950’s, re-unites every year in a different city. Thisyear the group reunites in Dallas and hasaccepted the invitation to perform atMusic in the Park. The much-respectedand historically significant group hasperformed for numerous prominent occa-sions.

For information, log on towww.MesquiteSymphonicBand.com.

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M I S S I O N S TAT E M E N T

The Mesquite Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to advocat-ing for the success of our investors and stakeholders.

V I S I O N S TAT E M E N T

The Mesquite Chamber of Commerce will be an organizationrecognized as a leader in promoting the City of Mesquite and anadvocate for economic growth.

We will be financially strong and seek out new revenuesources.

We will provide members with tangible benefits and encour-age diversity.

We will be recognized as a dynamic and professional organi-zation, technologically advanced and highly visible within thecommunity.Mesquite Chamber of Commerce617 N. Ebrite, Mesquite, TX 75149Ph 972-285-0211, Fax 972-285-3535info@mesquitechamber.comhttp://www.mesquitechamber.com/index.asp

A N N U A L E V E N T S

Celebrate Mesquite!Held on the evening of the last Friday in January at the

Mesquite Convention Center, this event celebrates the accom-plishments of the previous year, honors many individuals whohave made an outstanding difference in the Mesquite commu-nity, and features the mayor's state of the city address. Businessdress is typical attire for this event.

Rodeo ParadeThe chamber partners with the Exchange Club of Mesquite to

produce this time-honored event. The Rodeo Parade is a 55-year-

old tradition here in Mesquite. Legend has it that the paradewas originally began when the founder of the Mesquite Rodeoand ProRodeo Hall of Famer, Neal Gay, rode through the middleof town (up and down Main Street and Davis and on HeritageSquare) heralding that rodeo season was beginning. Today, theMesquite Championship Rodeo still thrives and the parade re-mains a cherished memory for many generations.

Chamber.Golf.Classic.There aren't many better ways to business than at the golf

course on a beautiful day. The Mesquite chamber has been or-dering up perfect weather for this event for many years.Whether you are a novice player or a little more on the competi-tive side, the Mesquite Chamber encourages all who are inter-ested to come out and play (amateurs only, please).

Casino PartyThe chamber's casino party is a very young event. It made its

debut in 2010 with an outstanding response. The event includesdancing, drinks, hor d'ourves, casino games, door prizes and raf-fles. (Sorry, no money to be won here!)

Taste & TradeMesquite's own trade show has been running for over 15

years now. Every year, dozens of businesses come together toshowcase their services and products. Local restaurants pass outsamples of their featured dishes and everyone has games andprizes for consumers to enjoy. It is a community oriented eventbut not limited or restricted to Mesquite businesses only.

E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T B O A R D

Tom PalmerManager for Economic DevelopmentPh 972-216-6340, Mobile 214-729-6142E-mail: tpalmer@ci.mesquite.tx.us

Mesquite has become a logistics hub for the greater Dallas-Fort Worth area, but it also has its share of manufacturing andservice-based industries as well. In eight years, more than 10million square feet of manufacturing and logistics space hasbeen constructed and leased to such companies as Georgia Pa-cific, Unilever, Benjamin Moore Paints and the A.H. Belo Corpo-ration (The Dallas Morning News)

Attraction and creation by the Mesquite Economic Develop-ment Division is a matter of selling the strengths of the area andthe community – business friendly elected leaders, location atthe convergence of four interstate highways, more than ade-quate infrastructure and the use of tax incentives and infra-structure participation in incentive packages.

Mesquite offers selected industries incentives for the expan-sion or relocation of their business to the community. The offer ofincentives is tied to an analysis of the impact on communityservices and to the goals of the community.

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Get involved with other members of the community and takeadvantage of the fun programs happening at Town East Mall.

M Y S C H O O L ’ S C O O L

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Throughout the school year, area schools compete in TownEast Mall’s My School’s Cool program for a chance to share in$15,000 in cash prizes. To earn points toward the final tally,Town East Mall collects receipts at the mall office. For infor-mation contact Debbie Screws at 214-414-9031 or atdeborah.screws@ggp.com. All the schools in the 2010-11 MySchool’s Cool program were elementary level. There is a limit

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H A B I TAT F O R H U M A N I T Y

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Town East Mall engages itsemployees and customers tohelp build homes, participatein fundraising events andother public awareness initia-tives to reinforce Town EastMall’s commitment to commu-nity and betterment of fami-lies in need.

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Eastfield College was recently host toPresident Barack Obama as he stoppedin Dallas County for some fundraisingand promotion of his American Jobs Act.

President Obama’s visit to EastfieldCollege, part of the Dallas County Com-munity College District, highlights theimportance he has placed on education –not just education at four-year university,but all levels of higher education thatprepare the workforce. Education is acomponent to his jobs stimulus act withpart of the act spending $35 billion tokeep 260,000 teachers working.

Other parts of the act include tax cutsfor businesses as well as some tax relieffor workers and their families. The taxrelief will come in the form of cuttingpayroll taxes in half for 160 million work-ers next year: According to White Housereports, the plan will expand the payrolltax cut passed last year to cut workerspayroll taxes in half in 2012 – providing a$1,500 tax cut to the typical Americanfamily, without negatively impacting theSocial Security Trust Fund.

The American Jobs Act has become atop priority for Obama as he prepares forthe 2012 re-election campaign. Hestopped in Dallas for some fundraisinglunches before heading to Eastfield.There he rallied students, faculty andlocal dignitaries to ask their representa-

tives to at least put the act to a vote sothe country knows where they stand.

“Dallas, that starts now,” Obama said.“That starts with your help. Yesterday,the Republican Majority Leader in Con-gress, Eric Cantor, said that right now, hewon’t even let the jobs bill have a vote inthe House of Representatives. He won’teven give it a vote. Well, I’d like Mr. Can-tor to come down here to Dallas and ex-plain what in this jobs bill he doesn’tbelieve in. Does he not believe in rebuild-ing America’s roads and bridges? Does henot believe in tax breaks for small busi-nesses, or efforts to help veterans?”

The president spoke to a packed-incrowd at Eastfield’s gym. Students linedup early Monday to get free tickets to theevent and lined up even earlier Tuesdayto be the first in line. Mesquite MayorJohn Monaco, Dallas Mayor Mike Rawl-ings and former Dallas Mayor Ron Kirkwere recognized by the president for thework they have done in the area for jobcreation.

“The most powerful person in the freeworld took time to visit us. I am im-pressed that he can come here and makehimself available to people,” Monaco said.“It is a great honor for him to visitMesquite.”

The attendees who lined up earlierhad a cool morning to wait through as

they stood patiently waving banners andstarting impromptu Obama chants. Manystudents felt something like this wouldnot come their way again and wanted totake full advantage. Some even took theday off from work to hear the presidentspeak.

Priscilla Rivera, a student at East-field, said she was completely surprisedto hear the president was coming to herschool.

“[I am] out to see Obama. I wasshocked myself to see he was cominghere,” Rivera said. “But, it is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see him, so it iswell worth the wait. I am skipping worktoday and skipped work yesterday to gettickets. I would have skipped classestoday and would have done anything tosee him.”

Other students were eager to hearwhat he had to say on job creation asmany students are using the communitycollege as a way to train for better jobs.Raquel Torres, an Eastfield student, saidthe chance to listen firsthand is a greatopportunity so students can make the de-cision on whether he is right or wrong ontheir own.

Not everyone waiting for the presi-dent’s arrival were happy to see him. Asmall contingent from Eastfield’s sisterschool in DCCCD, Richland College, was

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there to show their support for Republi-can, and perennial presidential candi-date, Senator Ron Paul. Zack Smith,president of the Youth for Ron Paul Rich-land Chapter, said Obama’s tenure up tonow has led the United States down thewrong path, and he cannot see the Ameri-can Jobs Act turning that around in anyway.

“I am here to protest PresidentObama,” Smith said. “Under his leader-ship, our government has grown out ofcontrol. This is just a remix of what wesaw at the beginning of his presidency: alot of stimulus money that goesnowhere.”

The day, ultimately, was about jobsand what education – from grade schoolthrough institutions of higher learning –means to job creation. The importance ofcommunity college in that role is some-thing that is not lost on those who are inthe trenches of educating America’s youth– the teachers.

Matt Hinckley, who is a part of theEastfield College History Department,said it is the work of community collegesthat will help turn the job situation ofAmerica around. For him and other fac-ulty, the fact that the president chose tospeak at the community college high-

lights the impor-tance these institu-tion play.

“This may be thebiggest event in thehistory of Eastfield,”Hinkly said. “I thinkhis visit highlightsthat community col-leges are at the fore-front of democracy,social justice andeconomic uplift.Community collegesare the last besthope for trainingand retraining theeconomically disadvantaged.”

Not all faculty were sold on the pres-ident’s plan, but still praise the presi-dent for his support. Mike Noble, ahistory teacher at Eastfield, said hedoes not agree with some of the presi-dent’s policy and has not been sold onthe jobs act, yet the fact that he is at acommunity college to speak about itshows how important education is tothe president.

“One of the things that we think of asa community is the president is not reallyfamiliar of what is going on locally,”

Noble said. “He is isolated in Washing-ton. It is really impressive when we doget to see the president in our home, areaor workplace. And it seems like he is hereto hear our problems whether we agreewith him or not.”

Noble said his main concern with theact is the cost.

“If successful, I feel like the act will behelpful as the president has laid it out,but financially I don’t know if it is viableat this time,” he said.

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MISD Superintendent Dr. Linda Hen-rie accepted the 2011 Texas Award for Per-formance Excellence on behalf of districtduring the Quality Texas Foundation’s an-nual Awards and Quest for ExcellenceConference in Irving. Quality Texas is thestate chapter of the national Baldrige Per-formance Excellence Program. MesquiteISD has been using the Baldrige Criteriafor excellence in its strategic planningprocess since 2005.

According to the Quality Texas Founda-tion, this award is presented to a rolemodel organization demonstrating excep-tional performance in all areas of organi-zational management – leadership,strategic planning, customer and marketfocus, measurement analysis and knowl-edge, workforce focus, process manage-ment and business results.

Mesquite ISD is only the fourth school

district to receive this prestigious awardsince the first awards were presented in1994.

“Achieving this level of excellence is adirect result of a team effort and a focuson our district’s mission and vision,” saidSuperintendent Dr. Linda Henrie. “Everyemployee contributed to this accomplish-ment, and we are extremely honored to berecognized in this way.”

D I S T R I C T P R O F I L E

Each school day, the district welcomesmore than 37,000 students through thedoors of its 46 campuses, including 32 ele-mentary schools, eight middle schools, fivehigh schools and the Mesquite Academy,an alternative education campus of choicethat offers accelerated instruction for non-traditional students.

MISD encompasses an area of approxi-

mately 60 square miles along either sideof I-635 in east Dallas County. It drawsfrom the communities of Mesquite, Gar-land and Balch Springs, but also includesparts of Dallas.

Mesquite ISD has a record of steady,marked improvement and a continualquest for excellence. Ninety-one percent ofMesquite ISD campuses hold Recognizedor Exemplary ratings, and MISD is hometo two nationally recognized Blue RibbonSchools selected and honored by the U.S.Department of Education.

H I S T O R Y O F M E S Q U I T E I S D

On March 12, 1901, an election washeld for the purpose of creating an inde-pendent school district in Mesquite.

During the next 50 years, growth wasslow except for the annexation of fiveneighboring Common School Districts. In1950, a faculty of 53 and a student body of1,350 still were housed all on one campuswhere Mesquite High School is now lo-cated.

The school district has built a record ofproud achievement in instructional pro-gram quality, policy development, effi-ciency of operation and studentco-curricular activities.

S C H O O L B O A R D M E E T I N G S

Meetings are held the second Mondayof each month at 6:00 p.m. at the MISDBoard Room, Professional DevelopmentCenter, 2600 Motley Dr.

The agenda and location are postedfive days prior to the meeting, and theagenda is available at the location at thetime of the meeting.

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meetings; however, a public meeting isnot an open forum. Public participationis limited to the section called AudienceItems so the Board may deliberate im-portant decisions without distraction orinterference.

For information about televised meet-ings of the Board of Trustees, call theMISD School Information Line at: 972-289-MISD.

S U P E R I N T E N D E N T

Dr. Linda Henrie, 972-882-7311Dr. Linda Henrie began her career with

Mesquite ISD as a business teacher atMesquite High School. Prior to assumingthe role of Superintendent on July 1, 2005,Dr. Henrie served as deputy superintendentfor four years and in other administrative

positions for 15 years. This is her 40th yearin Mesquite ISD.

S C H O O L B O A R D

Kevin Carbo, PresidentRobert Seward, Vice President Phil Appenzeller, Secretary Gary Bingham Archimedes Faulkner Christina Hall Cary Tanamachi, M.D.

Administration Building405 East Davis StreetMesquite, TX 75149972- 288-6411

M I S D F A C I L I T Y L O C AT I O N S

Any of these MISD facilities, and the

departments they include, may be reachedby calling the main MISD phone number,972-288-6411.

Administration Building (A & B)405 East Davis StreetMesquite, TX 75149

Administrative Annex329 East Davis StreetMesquite, TX 75149

Florence Annex105 Florence StreetMesquite, TX 75149

Learning Center230 PioneerMesquite, TX 75149

MESQUITEINDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Achziger Elementary3300 Ridge Ranch Rd.Mesquite, TX 75181972- 290-4180

Austin Elementary3020 Poteet DriveMesquite, TX 75150972-882-7220

Beasley Elementary919 Green CanyonMesquite, TX 75150972-882-5160

Black Elementary328 E. Newsome Rd.Mesquite, TX 75149972-882-7240

Cannaday Elementary2701 Chisolm TrailMesquite, TX 75150972-882-5060Florence Elementary4621 GleneagleMesquite, TX 75150972-290-4080

Floyd Elementary3025 Hickory Tree Rd.Balch Springs, TX75180972-882-7100

Galloway Elementary200 Clary DriveMesquite, TX 75149972-882-5101

Gentry Elementary1901 Twin Oaks DriveMesquite, TX 75181972-290-4140

Gray Elementary3500 Pioneer RoadBalch Springs, TX75180972-882-7280

Hanby Elementary912 Cascade StreetMesquite, TX 75149972-882-5040

Hodges Elementary14401 Spring Oaks Dr.Mesquite, TX 75180972-290-4040

Kimball Elementary4010 Coryell WayMesquite, TX 75150972-290-4120

Lawrence Elementary3811 RichmanMesquite, TX 75150972-882-7000Deaf Education:972-882-8710

Mackey Elementary14900 North SpringRidge CircleBalch Springs, TX75180972-290-4160

McKenzie Elementary3535 Stephens GreenMesquite, TX 75150972-882-5140

McWhorter Elementary1700 Hickory TreeMesquite, TX 75149972-882-7020

Moss Elementary1208 New MarketMesquite, TX 75149972-882-7130

Motley Elementary3719 Moon DriveMesquite, TX 75150972-882-5080

Pirrung Elementary1500 Creek ValleyMesquite, TX 75181972-882-7170

Porter Elementary517 Via AvenidaMesquite, TX 75150972-290-4000

Price Elementary630 Stroud LaneGarland, TX 75043972-290-4100

Range Elementary2600 BambooMesquite, TX 75150972-882-5180

Rugel Elementary2701 Sybil DriveMesquite, TX 75149972-882-7260

Rutherford Elementary1607 SierraMesquite, TX 75149972-290-4060Seabourn Elementary2300 Sandy LaneMesquite, TX 75149972-882-7040

Shands Elementary4836 Shands DriveMesquite, TX 75150972-290-4020

Shaw Elementary707 Purple SageMesquite, TX 75149972-882-7060

Smith Elementary2300 Mesquite Valley Rd.Mesquite, TX 75149972-882-7080

Thompson Elementary2525 Helen LaneMesquite, TX 75181972-882-7190

Tisinger Elementary1701 Hillcrest StreetMesquite, TX 75149972-882-5120

Tosch Elementary2424 LarchmontMesquite, TX 75150972-882-5000

Agnew MiddleSchool729 WilkinsonMesquite, TX 75149972-882-5750

Berry Middle School2675 Bear DriveMesquite, TX 75181972-882-5850

Kimbrough MiddleSchool3900 North GallowayMesquite, TX 75150972-882-5900

McDonald MiddleSchool2930 Town East Blvd.Mesquite, TX 75150972-882-5700

A.C. New MiddleSchool3700 S. Beltline RoadMesquite, TX 75181972-882-5600

Terry Middle School2351 Edwards Church RoadMesquite, TX 75181972- 882-5650

Vanston MiddleSchool3230 Karla DriveMesquite, TX 75150972-882-5801

Wilkinson MiddleSchool2100 Crest ParkMesquite, TX 75149972-882-5950

John Horn HighSchool3300 E. Cartwright Rd.Mesquite, TX 75181972-882-5200

Mesquite HighSchool300 East Davis StreetMesquite, TX 75149972-882-7800

North Mesquite High School18201 LBJ FreewayMesquite, TX 75150972-882-7900

Poteet High School3300 Poteet DriveMesquite, TX 75150972-882-5300

West Mesquite High School2500 Memorial ParkwayMesquite, TX 75149972-882-7600

Mesquite Academy:AEC of Choice2704 Motley DriveMesquite, TX 75150972-882-7570

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recreation

It’s time to let the dirt fly every year as rodeo action ramps upand festival-goers celebrate during the Real.Texas.Festival.

at the city’s rodeo center, 1818 Rodeo Drive.“The rodeo is a pivotal part of the festival.

Sometimes it gets overlooked because of themusic. It’s important for us that folks getto experience the rodeo,” said DarenWatkins, Mesquite special events coordi-nator. “The rodeo will be well attendedduring the festival.”

The Mesquite Championship Rodeofirst opened its chutes in 1958. The

rodeo has been an integral part ofthe Real.Texas.Festival. since itsinception and is included in theadmission price to the event. Therodeo features performances bothnights of the festival.

The rodeo’s heritage is ondisplay every spring as thou-sands of onlookers line thestreets around downtown towatch the annual MesquiteRodeo Parade.

The regular rodeo seasonbegins in June and ends in

August. Matinee rodeos

offer the opportunity for students throughout the area to experi-ence the rodeo as part of their curriculum.

The rodeo changed ownership in May 2009 when a group of in-vestors formed Camelot Sports and Entertainment LLC to pur-chase the rodeo and arena from Hicks Sports Group. The newownership group stated that it wanted to re-establish the arenaas a year-round sports and entertainment venue.

After the purchase, Resistol Arena underwent renovationsthat included the addition of two large video boards, new chutes,the creation of the 8 Second Club and suite renovations. Since itsownership change, the arena has hosted mixed martial arts com-petitions, concerts, lucha libre wrestling and boxing events.

Advance ticket sales for the festival are available throughTicketmaster’s website. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at thegate and children 12 and under are admitted free. Tickets in-clude free admission to all of that day’s concerts, admission to aperformance of the Mesquite Championship Rodeo, admission tothe Cowboys & Chrome Car Show, a chance to watch the Taste ofMesquite Barbecue Cook-off and free remote parking.

For information on the Real.Texas.Festival. visit www.realtex-asfestival.com. For information on the Mesquite ChampionshipRodeo visit www.mesquiterodeo.com.

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H I S T O R Y O F M E S Q U I T E

Agent A.R. Alcott, an engineer for theTexas & Pacific Railroad, filed the firstplat for the township of Mesquite withDallas County on May 22, 1873. In lessthan two months later, the first train topass through the area came through thecommunity. The train was traveling fromShreveport to Dallas and it caused quite astir among the new citizens, for withoutthe trains, they might never have come toMesquite.

No one really knows why the town wasnamed “Mesquite.” Speculation, however,is that it was named from the abundantamount of Mesquite trees that dotted thelandscape. In the 1870s, the town properconsisted mainly of a saloon, a blacksmithshop, a confectionery, the post office anddepot, and four homes. The businesses,which were wooden, faced Front Street,the first street in the central area.

It would be 14 years before the townwould seek incorporation. On Dec. 3, 1887,

an election was held in which 25 voteswere cast for the move and 14 against it.Mesquite was the second community to in-corporate (Lancaster was the first) outsideof Dallas proper. The first official leader-ship election of the newly incorporatedtown was held in April, 1888, and J.E.Russell was elected mayor. Others such asR.S. Kimbrough, J.C. Rugel, T.L. Paschall,and G.B. Gross, were all involved in theearly days of the city.

As commerce expanded, citizens’ rum-blings about the creation of an officialtown square grew louder. Those havingbusiness in the town had already beguntying their horses up to hitching posts atthe rear of the buildings to shield the crea-tures from the loud trains. Plus, a newbrick plant opening caused many of thebusiness leaders to want to replace older,wooden structures with more “modern”brick buildings. Nearly 30 years after thetown’s beginning, a public square becamethe center point of Mesquite. Such a move

opened more space for business and thetown grew.

Mesquite grew slowly in population. Inthe first U.S. Census, which was taken in1890, Mesquite had a population of 135.Ten years later, it had only grown by 270people. By 1960, about 27,345 peoplecalled Mesquite home. The estimated 2010population provided by nctcog.org is139,550.

D E M O G R A P H I C S

• Total population: 139,824 (2010 US Census)• Total households: 43,926• Total families: 32,900• Density 2,868.1 people/mi2 (1,107.3/km2)• Housing density 1,065.2/mi2 (411.2/mi2)• Per capita income: $20,890• Median household income: $50,424• Median family income: $56,357• Median income (males): $37,756• Median income (females): $29,905

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C I T Y H A L L

1650 Gross RoadMesquite, TX 75149972-216-6283Hours: Monday - Friday: 11 a.m. to5:30 p.m.Saturday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.Closed Sundays and city holidayswww.cityofmesquite.com

U T I L I T I E S

Physical Address757 N. Galloway AvenueMesquite, TX 75149Business Hours 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.Monday - FridayBilling Questions / New Service972-216-6208www.cityofmesquite.com/utilities

M E S Q U I T E A R T S C E N T E R

PO Box 850137Mesquite, TX 75185-01371527 N. Galloway Ave.

Mesquite, TX 75149Business:8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - FridayPublic:8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays.8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday - Friday.Saturdays 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. duringtheater productions and any timeduring public events.972-216-6444

Mayor John MonacoMail Contact:Office of the MayorCity of MesquiteP.O. Box 850137Mesquite, Texas 75185-0137E-mail:jmonaco@cityofmesquite.comOffice: 972-216-6400Biography information:Mesquite resident since: 1978Wife: Married, 5 children and 11grandchildrenMember Shiloh Terrace BaptistChurch

Occupation: Retired from healthcareindustryCurrent Term Expires: May 2013Public Service:First Elected Mayor: 2007Previous Council Service: 2001-2007Mesquite resident since: 1978

C I T Y C O U N C I L

Mail Contact:City of MesquiteP.O. Box 850137Mesquite, Texas 75185-0137

Bill Porter, City Council Place 1Office: 972-882-5487Occupation: MISD Personnel OfficeFirst Elected: 2009Current Term Expires: May 2013Mesquite resident since: 1936

Al Forsythe, City Council Place 2 E-mail: alforsythe1934@att.netOccupation: Retired, Texas Instru-ments, Inc.First Elected: 2008Current Term Expires: May 2013Mesquite resident since: 1961

Stan Pickett City Council Place 3Office: 972-288-9322E-mail: stan@qfurniture.comOccupation: Business Owner

First Elected: May 2004Current Term Expires: May 2012Mesquite resident since: 1959

Shirley Roberts City CouncilPlace 4Office: 972-288-5459E-mail: sroberts@ci.mesquite.tx.usOccupation: Real EstateFirst Elected: 2002Current Term Expires: May 2012Mesquite resident since: 1953

Brian Hutcheson (Deputy MayorPro Tem), City Council Place 5Office: 214-683-4032Occupation: Business OwnerFirst Elected: June 2010Current Term Expires: May 2012Mesquite resident since: 1977

Dennis Tarpley (Mayor Pro Tem)City Council Place 6 Office: 972-613-1002Occupation: CPAFirst Elected: 2003Current Term Expires: May 2013Mesquite resident since: 1973

The city council consists of themayor and six council members.Council members serve two-yearterms and are responsible for ap-pointing the city health officer, inde-pendent auditor, municipal judge,

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city manager, city attorney, city sec-retary and members of variousboards and commissions. The mayorand six council members are electedat large; however, four council posi-tions have residency requirements.Listed below are the council-ap-pointed positions and their primaryfunctions.• Health Officer: The health officeris a legally qualified physician whoseprimary duty is to implement and en-force laws which protect the publichealth and all other duties as pre-scribed by the Texas Board ofHealth.• Independent Auditor: The CityCharter mandates that the city councilappoint a competent public account-ant to audit the books and accountsof the city on an annual basis.• Municipal Judge: The municipaljudge is responsible for presiding overthe municipal court as created anddefined by the City Charter. Jurisdic-tion is limited to the territorial limits ofthe city for all criminal cases arisingunder the ordinances of the city.• City Manager: The city managerserves as the administrative head ofthe municipal government and shallbe responsible for the efficient ad-ministration of all departments. Themanager is also charged with seeingthat all laws and ordinances of thecity are enforced.• City Attorney: The city attorney isresponsible for furnishing legal ad-vice to city officials and personnel;represents the city in suits, litigationsand hearings; prepares ordinances,resolutions, contracts and all otherlegal instruments; and prosecutescases involving infractions of city or-dinances and state law heard in mu-nicipal court.• City Secretary: The city secretaryis charged with keeping accurateminutes of city council meetings,preserving all books, papers, docu-ments, records and files of the coun-cil, conducting all municipalelections, serving as the city’srecords manager officer and main-taining the city’s records in accor-dance with state law. Custody of theseal of the city rests with the citysecretary.• Boards & Commissions: The cityhas 25 boards and commissions,which serve in advisory capacities tothe city council. A complete listing ofthese boards and commissions, alongwith their functions, may be found byaccessing the city secretary depart-ment page on the city’s website.

E L E C T I O N I N F O R M AT I O N

An election is held each year on thesecond Saturday in May to elect

council members. In even-numberedyears, an election is held to fillPlaces 3, 4 and 5; in odd-numberedyears, the mayor and Places 1, 2and 6 are elected. The mayor andPlaces 5 and 6 are considered at-large positions. Council memberselected to fill Places 1, 2, 3 and 4 arerequired to live in their respectivedistricts; however, all places arevoted into office by the entire cityelectorate and serve for two-yearterms.

City SecretaryMailing Address :PO Box 850137Mesquite, TX 75185-0137Physical Address :1515 N. Galloway Ave.Mesquite, TX 75149Hours : 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon. - Fri.Ph 972-216-6244Fax 972-216-6469

Mesquite Public Health ClinicThe Mesquite Public Health Clinicprovides low cost immunizations tochildren eligible for the Texas Vac-cines for Children Program (TVFC).The purpose of this program is to in-crease the immunization levelamong Texas Children using stateand federal funds if eligible for TVFC.Hours of OperationMonday through Wednesday8 a.m. - 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.Back to School HoursAugust 15 through August 26Monday - Friday8 a.m. to 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Influenza vaccinations for adults -$20Influenza vaccinations for children -$14 per childThe public is seen on a walk-inbasis.Cost for Mesquite Public HealthClinic ServicesChildren’s Immunizations $14 perchildTuberculosis (TB) tests - $20All children must have an up to dateshot record prior to receiving vac-cines. All children receiving vaccina-tions must be accompanied by aparent or guardian or an adult with awritten form.For information, contact theMesquite Health Clinic at 972-329-8326.

F I R E D E P A R T M E N T

Fire Department Administration 972-216-6267Fire Chief - Mark KerbyAssistant Chief - Special Services -Jimmy RolandAssistant Chief – Operations -Jimmy Moore

Training Captain - Jack CastlesFire Marshal Deputy Chief -AlfredPaster, Jr.EMS Deputy Chief - Bob MusePublic Education & Information -Captain Kelly Turner1515 N. GallowayMesquite, Texas 75149972-216-6267P.O. Box 850137Mesquite, Texas 75185-0137

C I T I Z E N S F I R E A C A D E M Y

The Citizens Fire Academy is a ten-week program that educates the par-ticipants about the various functions

and services the Mesquite Fire De-partment provides to the community.Participants will gain an understand-ing of these functions, how the firedepartment is organized to providethese services, and why they dowhat they do. The Citizen's FireAcademy does not train citizens tobecome firefighters. The intent is toprovide information, through class-room instruction and hands on train-ing, of the duties and responsibilitiesof the fire department. The partici-pants will have the opportunity to ex-perience firsthand the varied tasksrequired to accomplish this mission.Mail applications (found online) to:Attn: Captain Kelly Turner

C O M M U N I T Y S U P P O R TF O R T H E A I R P O R TA M E S S A G E F R O M M A Y O R J O H N M O N A C O

Mesquite Metro Airport is not only a vital part of our City,but it is also something which we should be proud to be ableto support here in our community. Mesquite Metro Airport isan economic engine for us and surrounding communities, re-sponsible for $8.3 million in total economic output, 116 jobsand $3.2 million in payroll. The airport provides several com-munity based services and programs to enhance the health,safety, welfare, and quality of life to area citizens and adja-cent communities including police and fire support, medicalflights, pipeline patrols, and Civil Air Patrol search and res-cue and wildfire patrols.

Future plans for the airport also include a program to cre-ate high-tech, aviation related, industrial development to cre-ate good paying jobs and bolster the City’s tax base. The Cityalso envisions the development of an industrial district; whichis the most compatible land use adjacent to the airport. Theplan does not include cargo or freight related air traffic. Anyincreased truck traffic from the business development wouldbe routed to major thoroughfares.

Furthermore, the Airport Master Plan was funded by theFAA (Federal Aviation Administration) and TxDOT (Texas De-partment of Transportation-Aviation Division). Representa-tives from these agencies, along with local businessrepresentatives, pilots, City Council and City Staff worked di-rectly with a consulting firm, whose expertise is airport plan-ning, to ensure that future development (based on demand)fell well within the safety parameters and guidelines set bythe FAA and also provides for a competitive facility for corpo-rate air travel.

Future growth and development of the airport helps revi-talize our community and brings money and business to ourarea on a daily basis which helps keep property taxes down.The City’s revitalization vision for the airport and the entirecommunity is focused on building value not only in property,but also in the quality of life to all of our citizens.

In 2005, Mesquite Metro was named the “Reliever Airportof the Year” by the Texas Department of Transportation. Isupport the airport and am proud of its facilities, tenants,staff and the positive role it plays in the Metroplex.

I hope you will continue to support our airport, its excel-lent staff, and our fine city as we continue our positive revital-ization efforts.MayorJohn Monaco

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H I S T O R I CM E S Q U I T E I N C .

Historic Mesquite Inc. is or-ganized for the charitableand educational purposes ofidentifying and preservinghistoric structures, identify-ing and securing historicdesignations for propertiesand providing the public withthe tools to navigateMesquite history and culture.Become of fan of HistoricMesquite Inc. on Facebook.Museum HoursFlorence Ranch Homestead1424 Barnes Bridge RoadMesquite, TX 75150972-613-7547Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 11 – 4:002nd Saturday 10 – 1

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K E E P M E S Q U I T EB E A U T I F U L I N C .

The mission of KeepMesquite Beautiful Inc.(KMB), in affiliation withKeep America Beautifuland Keep Texas Beautiful,is to educate and engageindividuals to take respon-sibility for improving theircommunity environment.KMB’s vision is to makeMesquite the cleanest,most beautiful city in whichto live, work and visit.In order to support themission and vision of KMB,several community pro-grams are currently inplace. For informationabout specific programs,visit www.cityofmesquite.com/kmb/Mailing Address :PO Box 850137 Mesquite,TX 75185-0137Physical Address :1616 N. Galloway Avenue,Mesquite, Texas, 75149.Hours : 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Mailing Address :PO Box 850137 Mesquite, TX 75185-0137Physical Address :1340 Airport Blvd.Mesquite, TX 75181Hours : 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.7 Days a Week972-216-4130Fax 972-216-4149cynthia.godfrey@ci.mesquite.tx.us

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