1. Mr. Casper invited citizens to participate in the Annual Polar Plunge, hosted by the Mesquite Police Department, on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at 8:00 a.m., at Vanston Pool, 2913 Oates Drive. This event helps raise funds for Texas athletes to participate in the Special Olympics. You can register to dive in or simply make a monetary donation to help this worthy cause. 2. Mr. Green stated that the City is looking for new partners to serve on various boards and commissions. Engaged citizen

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1. Mr. Casper invited citizens to participate in the Annual Polar Plunge, hosted by the Mesquite Police Department, on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at 8:00 a.m., at Vanston Pool, 2913 Oates Drive. This event helps raise funds for Texas athletes to participate in the Special Olympics. You can register to dive in or simply make a monetary donation to help this worthy cause. 2. Mr. Green stated that the City is looking for new partners to serve on various boards and commissions. Engaged citizens can volunteer their time, knowledge and expertise to make a difference in the community. By serving on a board or commission, you can advise the City Council and staff on a wide range of service areas. Duties of boards and commissions may include serving in an advisory capacity, examining in-depth issues such as recommendations to zoning ordinances, advise and assist the City in adopting land use assumptions, making decisions on various requests from citizens, and more. To learn more about the requirements for service and to complete an application, visit www.cityofmesquite.com/Boards. 3. Ms. Rodriguez-Ross announced that beginning March 5, 2026, you can enjoy live music on Thursday nights twice a month at the Mesquite Arts Center, 1527 North Galloway Avenue. The Courtyard Concert Series starts with a performance by a local band “The Elton Johns” and runs through June. Visit www.MesquiteArtsCenter.org to see individual events. 4. Ms. Rodriguez-Ross invited citizens to a District 3 Neighborhood Meeting on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., at North Mesquite High School, 18201 LBJ Freeway. 5. Mr. Hubacek encouraged citizens to sign up for Mesquite Alerts. You will receive real-time notifications with reliable information regarding 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 sign up. 6. Mr. Smith invited citizens to the next Town Hall Meeting from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at City Hall, 757 North Galloway Avenue. This meeting is a Q&A with City Manager Cliff Keheley. Come with your questions about programs, projects or anything that’s happening in Mesquite. Town Hall Tuesdays are held every other month which gives residents a chance to learn about various City departments.