1. Mr. Casper 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 with 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. And vehicle operators will be pr

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1. Mr. Casper 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 with 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. And vehicle operators will be present to answer questions. At Sundown, the fun continues with a movie under the stars – “Cars.” Concessions will be available, and attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets to this free event. www.cityofmesquite.com/MoviesInThePark for more information. 2. Mr. Casper stated that early voting began today for the Mesquite Independent School District Board of Trustees election. He encouraged citizens to vote in this important election. 3. Mr. Green invited citizens to attend the Citywide Council Picnic on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., at the City Lake Park Pavillion, 200 Parkview Street. Residents from all districts in the City are invited to the gathering. Food will be served, on a first-come first-served basis, and you have the opportunity to meet Councilmembers, City staff and your neighbors. 4. Ms. Rodriguez-Ross stated that it’s almost time for the Annual Cinco de Mayo celebration, which will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from Noon to 5:00 p.m., at Front Street Station, 100 West Front Street. The City of Mesquite is partnering with the Hispanic Forum of Mesquite for a fun afternoon of culture, food, and entertainment in Downtown Mesquite. Attendees can enjoy authentic Mexican food, live music, folklórico dancers, and the jalapeño eating contest. There will be plenty of activities for the kids, too, including face painting, inflatables, piñatas and more. For details, visit www.cityofmesquite.com/CincoDeMayoCelebration. 5. Mr. Hubacek stated that it’s time to sign up for Addressing Mesquite Day (AMD), which will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2026. For 22 years, this annual day of service has changed the lives of thousands of Mesquite homeowners and their families. If you know someone who needs assistance with exterior house or yard projects, encourage them to complete an AMD request form. Projects could include painting, landscaping, building a ramp or tearing down an old shed. The last day for homeowners to submit applications for assistance is Friday, June 26, 2026. Volunteers can sign up for AMD beginning Thursday, May 7, 2026.