1. Mr. Casper announced that Keep Mesquite Beautiful, Inc., will host the Spring Trash Bash on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to Noon. This community cleanup event is a great opportunity for all citizens to come together and make a real difference in keeping our City clean. Participants will meet under the marquee at Town East Mall to receive supplies before heading to their assigned l

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1. Mr. Casper announced that Keep Mesquite Beautiful, Inc., will host the Spring Trash Bash on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to Noon. This community cleanup event is a great opportunity for all citizens to come together and make a real difference in keeping our City clean. Participants will meet under the marquee at Town East Mall to receive supplies before heading to their assigned locations. To help organizers coordinate supplies and cleanup locations, please pre-register by visiting www.cityofmesquite.com/TrashBash. Your participation matters – let’s work together to keep Mesquite looking its best. 2. Mr. Green invited citizens to enjoy “Movies in the Park” and “Touch-A-Truck” on Friday, April 24, 2026, from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., at Paschall Park, 1001 New Market Road. “Touch-A-Truck” provides kids the opportunity to climb on, learn about and discover their favorite big trucks and vehicles such as police cars, dump trucks, tractors and fire trucks. Also, vehicle operators will be present to answer questions. At sundown, citizens are invited to watch the movie “Cars.” Concessions will be available, and attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets to this free event. Visit www.cityofmesquite.com/MoviesInThePark for more information. 3. Ms. Rodriguez-Ross stated that Spring weather can and does change rapidly in North Texas, and you don’t want to be caught unaware. Stay “in the know” by signing up for Mesquite Alerts. You’ll receive real-time notifications to keep you safe with reliable information about emergencies, weather and news that pertains to your neighborhood. Your contact information remains private and will only be used for community notifications. Visit www.cityofmesquite.com/MesquiteAlerts to learn more and to sign up. 4. Mr. Hubacek invited citizens to attend the free Courtyard Concert Series at the Mesquite Arts Center, 1527 North Galloway Avenue, featuring The Who cover band, “Who’s Best,” on Thursday, April 16, 2026, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Visit the newest art exhibit “Passion and Duality” by Loran Thrasher opening today through Saturday, June 20, 2026. Also, the Mesquite Arts Theatre presents “The Odd Couple” running from Friday, April 10, 2026, through Sunday, April 26, 2026. Find all events, concerts, tickets, and exhibition information at www.MesquiteArtsCenter.org. 5. Mr. Smith invited citizens to the Galloway Place Neighborhood Meeting on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., in the Event Room at the Crescent Manor Apartments, 1409 Range Drive. 6. Mr. Smith announced that the Second Annual Citywide Community Picnic will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2026. Residents from all districts in the City are invited to the gathering. There will be family-friendly activities and food, as well as the opportunity to meet Councilmembers, City staff and neighbors. The picnic will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the City Lake Park Pavillion, 200 Parkview Street.