Local News for Mesquite, Texas

Mesquite Police Searching for 21-Year-Old Missing Since Thursday

Mesquite police are asking for help from the public finding a 21-year-old man who was last seen Thursday. Dustin Bryant was seen about 5 p.m. in the 2500 block of Comfort Drive. Bryant has special needs and a diminished mental capacity, police said. Bryant is a 5-foot-6 man who weighs about 180 pounds. He has READ MORE.

21-Year-Old Man With Special Needs Missing For 2 Days, Mesquite Police Say

Police said Dustin Bryant is a special needs individual with the mental capacity of an 11 or 12-year-old child. Read the rest of the article on dfw.cbslocal.com READ MORE.

The Dallas Morning News: Mesquite police searching for …

Mesquite police searching for 21-year-old man missing since Thursday Read the rest of the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Mesquite Texas City Hall: Youth are providing inspirational …

Youth are providing inspirational messages #MLKDay2020 celebration Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Mesquite Texas City Hall: Mayor @BruceArcher14 calls for …

Mayor @BruceArcher14 calls for more unity in the community #MLKDay2020 Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Mesquite Texas City Hall: #MLK2020 celebration has begun …

#MLK2020 celebration has begun Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Mesquite Chamber of Commerce: Eastfield College President Dr. …

Eastfield College President Dr. Eddie Tealer led the Chamber’s contingent @ Mesquite’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade this morning! Thanks Gary Baumann (Baumann Promotions) for decorating & driving! BEAUTIFUL (Chamber weather!) day for a parade! #MesquiteBuisness Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Mesquite Texas City Hall: Thank you to everyone …

Thank you to everyone who came out this morning and participated in the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. parade. Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Mesquite Texas City Hall: 01/18/20-MPD Press Release: Missing …

01/18/20-MPD Press Release: Missing Person Dustin Bryant 21 yoa Bryant is a special needs individual with the mental capacity of an 11-12 year old child. Bryant is approx 5’6″ tall, 180 lbs. Contact MPD at 972-285-6336 with any information. Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Family Storytime

Event date: February 1, 2020 Event Time: 02:00 PM – 03:00 PMLocation: 2600 Oates DriveMesquite, TX 75150Description:Bring the whole family for stories, crafts and activities that promote learning through play. Storytime recommended for families with children ages 12 and under. For more information, please contact the Mesquite North Branch Library at 972-681-0465. Read the article READ MORE.

Polar Plunge

Event date: February 1, 2020 Event Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMLocation: 200 ParkviewMesquite, TX 75149Description:The Mesquite Police Department and Special Olympics Texas invite you to take part in the Annual Polar Plunge. Support local Special Olympics athletes by plunging into icy cold water on Feb. 1 at City Lake Aquatic Center, 200 Parkview Street. READ MORE.

Jennifer Wester Exhibition

Event date: February 1, 2020 Event Time: 08:00 AM – 05:00 PMLocation: 1527 N Galloway AveMesquite, TX 75149Description:Join Dallas-based artist and Mesquite vendor artist Jennifer Wester as she explores her intellectual quest to understand her life-long passion for ice skating. Jennifer holds a degree in the intersection of Computer Science and Fine Art from Yale READ MORE.

2 Arrested After Shots Fired Outside Poteet Basketball Game

Two men were arrested in connection with a shooting outside a basketball game that had just ended at Poteet High School in Mesquite. Owen Crutcher, 17, faces a charge of discharge of firearm. Kross Murphy, 17, faces a charge of discharge of firearm and evading arrest on foot. The shooting happened about 8:20 p.m. on READ MORE.

2 Teens Arrested After Shots Were Fired Near Mesquite High School

Two teens have been arrested three days after Mesquite police responded to a possible shooting near Poteet High School. Read the rest of the article on dfw.cbslocal.com READ MORE.

The Dallas Morning News: Two arrests made after …

Two arrests made after gunshots were fired near Poteet High School, Mesquite police say Read the rest of the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Mesquite Texas City Hall: MPD Press Release #2020-1- …

MPD Press Release #2020-1- **Arrests Made** On January 14, 2020 MPD responded to a possible shooting call in the 3300 Block of Poteet Drive. After Investigation, two arrests have been made. Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Mesquite ISD: We are so pleased …

We are so pleased to announce, Liz Felton, as the new principal of Henrie Elementary! Liz has spent her entire 15-year career in education in Mesquite ISD and we’re so happy to be part of her journey. Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Third Annual Neighborhood Summit

Event dates: January 17, 2020 – February 22, 2020Event Time: 05:00 PM – 11:59 PMLocation: 3819 Towne Crossing BoulevardMesquite, TX 75150Description:The City of Mesquite’s Office of Neighborhood Vitality will host the Third Annual Neighborhood Summit on Saturday, February 22, 2020. This year’s free event will offer an opportunity for all potential and current Crimewatch Captains, READ MORE.

MPD asks residents to be alert to help deter neighborhood crime

The Mesquite Police Department (MPD) depends on residents to help identify suspicious activity in neighborhoods. Below is an example of how you can help deter neighborhood crime. Read the article on cityofmesquite.com READ MORE.

Mesquite Texas City Hall: The Martin Luther King, …

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade and Community Celebration is Saturday, January 18! Be aware of road closures along the parade route starting at 9:45 a.m. The parade begins at 10 a.m. in downtown Mesquite. Roads will be affected until 11 a.m. Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.