2. Mr. Casper stated that throughout July and August, the Downtown Mesquite Market becomes the Night Market. For some family fun and to support the local economy, make plans to stop by the Downtown Mesquite Night Market this Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., at Front Street Station, 100 West Front Street. You’ll find vendors, artisans and much more. In conjunction with the

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2. Mr. Casper stated that throughout July and August, the Downtown Mesquite Market becomes the Night Market. For some family fun and to support the local economy, make plans to stop by the Downtown Mesquite Night Market this Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., at Front Street Station, 100 West Front Street. You’ll find vendors, artisans and much more. In conjunction with the market, the “Off the Rails” Concert Series, hosted by the Mesquite Arts Center, will entertain shoppers. Also, at this weekend’s market, you can help Mesquite plan for the future by providing input on the new Comprehensive and Strategic Plan. Be part of the community-wide planning effort that will help guide future decisions about Roads, Housing, Economic Development and more. For more information, visit the project website at https://mesquiteplan.com/. 3. Ms. Rodriguez-Ross announced that the Annual Doggie Splash Day event will be held on Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to Noon, at Vanston Pool, 2913 Oates Drive. There will be lots of fun contests and adorable moments. Proof of current vaccinations will be required for all dogs. Pets must be accompanied by a responsible person age 16 or older and lifeguards will be on duty. Visit www.cityofmesquite.com/DoggieSplashDay for details and admission prices. 4. Mr. Hubacek announced that the 22nd Annual Addressing Mesquite Day will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2026, in partnership with the Mesquite Ministerial Alliance and the City of Mesquite. This one-day event focuses on minor exterior home repairs and landscape projects for qualified senior citizens, single parents, military veterans and disabled homeowners. Registration for volunteers ends on Friday, August 21, 2026. 5. B. W. Smith stated that the Mesquite Animal Shelter and Adoption Center is once again participating in the National Clear the Shelter campaign. On Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., the shelter will host a special one-day event waiving all fees. The shelter is also offering a spin-the-wheel promotion for all available animals in August. After choosing the perfect pet, adopters can spin the wheel to see what the fee will be, ranging from $40.00 to $100.00. 6. Mr. Murden announced that Historic Mesquite, Inc. (HMI), is hosting a Historic Mesquite Volunteer Open House on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to Noon, at Opal Lawrence Historical Park, 711 East Kearney Street. Participants will learn about the volunteer program and how to sign up. Volunteer positions include tour guides, grounds and maintenance helpers, and assistants to help take care of the historic houses and museum collections. 7. Mayor Alemán announced that this past Saturday, August 1, 2026, the wrap-up celebration for the Summer Reading Club and the Mayor’s 1,000-Page Reading Challenge was held. Of the 786 kids who participated in the Reading Club, more than 220 read 1,000 pages for more. Congratulations to the