1. Mr. Casper announced that the next Town Hall Tuesday meeting will be held on September 15, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., at City Hall, 757 North Galloway Avenue, in Training Rooms A & B. The Comprehensive Plan and Strategic Plan will be discussed. 2. Mr. Green stated that the last “Movies in the Park” will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., at Rorie-Galloway Day Camp, 3100 Lawson Road. There will be outdoor games and free face painting. At dusk, everyone will watch the movie “Si

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1. Mr. Casper announced that the next Town Hall Tuesday meeting will be held on September 15, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., at City Hall, 757 North Galloway Avenue, in Training Rooms A & B. The Comprehensive Plan and Strategic Plan will be discussed. 2. Mr. Green stated that the last “Movies in the Park” will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., at Rorie-Galloway Day Camp, 3100 Lawson Road. There will be outdoor games and free face painting. At dusk, everyone will watch the movie “Sing 2.” Food will be available for purchase. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy a fun evening. 3. Ms. Rodriguez-Ross stated that in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month and as part of the City’s “Get Fit Mesquite” program, citizens are invited to attend the Vida Sana Health Fair. This free event is geared toward the Hispanic community and will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., at Florence Recreation Center, 2501 Whitson Way. A variety of fitness classes will be offered along with healthy living education sessions and the chance to win raffle prizes. 4. Mr. Hubacek stated that volunteers are still needed for the Annual Addressing Mesquite Day event on Saturday, October 3, 2026. Addressing Mesquite Day is a one-day event focused on home repairs needed by senior citizens, single parents, military veterans, the disabled and other homeowners in Mesquite. This event is held in partnership with the Mesquite Ministerial Alliance and the City of Mesquite. To register, visit www.cityofmesquite.com/AMD. 5. Mr. Smith encouraged citizens to participate in the upcoming National Night Out on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. This event is designed to bring neighbors together and to strengthen the relationship between residents, first responders and City staff. Neighborhoods can gather in large or small groups to engage and make meaningful connections with first responders and City staff. To register your event, visit www.cityofmesquite.com/NNO. The deadline to register is Friday, September 18. 6. Mr. Murden announced that the Downtown Mesquite Market has returned to daytime hours. This weekend, the fall market continues, which runs from September through November, every Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Front Street Station, 100 West Front Street. You’ll find vendors, artisans, baked goods and much more. Stop by for some family fun and support the local economy. 7. Mayor Alemán thanked Mr. Green for standing in for him at the August 17, 2026, City Council meeting due to the passing of his mother and thanked Councilmembers, City staff and citizens who expressed their condolences. 8. Mayor Alemán invited citizens to attend a special 25th Anniversary remembrance of Patriot Day at Mesquite Freedom Park, 1527 North Galloway Avenue. The brief ceremony will be held on Friday, September 11, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. and will honor those who lost their lives in the 2001 terrorist attacks. The combined Mesquite Police and Fire Honor Guard will participate along with the Mesquite Fire Department Pipe and Drum Corps. The event will also feature performances by students from Poteet High School and Kindergarten students from Tisinger Elementary School. Mesquite Freedom Park features an actual piece of steel from one of the original Twin Towers that was destroyed on 9/11 in New York City.