http://www.scntx.com/ The latest news from the www.scntx.com website! Newsys Template Engine Mesquite News/news http://backend.userland.com/rss 60 newsys-842219323 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/06/19/mesquite_news/news/1361.txt Dallas police officer Edward Antunez turned himself in today at the Mesquite Police Department and was charged with one count of sexual assault, according to a news release. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:18:02 -0500 newsys-838970668 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/06/19/mesquite_news/news/1362.txt Shortly after 2 p.m. Monday, June 17, Mesquite police responded to a shooting call in the parking lot of an apartment complex in the 1600 block of Hickory Tree Road. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:01:07 -0500 newsys-827602849 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/06/19/mesquite_news/news/1364.txt The American Red Cross is sponsoring a blood drive in Mesquite on June 15. The blood drive will have support from the city's police and fire departments, who are encouraging their off-duty employees to participate. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 01:39:28 -0500 newsys-826752942 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/06/19/mesquite_news/news/1365.txt The city of Mesquite has a plan to address some of the city's major thoroughfares over the next five years. Assistant City Manager Jerry Dittman outlined the five-year master plan during a regular city council work session on June 3. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 01:39:31 -0500 newsys-826237511 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/06/19/mesquite_news/news/1366.txt When Frank Wesley Greenhaw passed away on June 5, the area lost an influential member of the community. Art Greenhaw, Frank's son, said the family has received hundreds of letters and emails expressing the impact Frank made in their lives. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 01:39:41 -0500 newsys-826493535 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/06/19/mesquite_news/news/1367.txt Mesquite Parks and Recreation is giving another meaning to the word, "play." Thu, 13 Jun 2013 01:39:50 -0500 newsys-832302510 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/06/19/mesquite_news/news/1368.txt For nearly three decades, the Dallas Holocaust Museum/Center for Education and Tolerance has been preserving the memory of the Holocaust through its various educational programs and exhibits. But for the first time, the museum will host an internationally renowned theater production focusing on some of the Holocaust's forgotten victims. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:25:09 -0500 newsys-826752943 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/06/19/mesquite_news/news/1369.txt Mesquite students named to Ouachita president's, dean's lists Thu, 13 Jun 2013 01:39:53 -0500 newsys-826493536 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/06/19/mesquite_news/news/1370.txt Air Force Airmen Ivan D. Aguirre and Alfred J. DiBernardo graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 01:40:09 -0500 newsys-826493534 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/06/19/mesquite_news/news/1371.txt Meetings calendar Thursday, June 13 5:30 p.m.: Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Monday, June 17 Noon: City Council Celebrate summer with Craft Time Thu, 13 Jun 2013 01:40:12 -0500 newsys-799399313 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/06/19/mesquite_news/news/1373.txt For the past several years, the college buddies who make up the Josh Abbott Band have made their way across the country, bringing their Texas country sound from its roots in Lubbock all the way to California, the Carolinas and back again. Thu, 6 Jun 2013 11:52:20 -0500 newsys-804834514 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/06/19/mesquite_news/news/1374.txt The Mesquite City Council on Monday, June 3, discussed changes that may affect the city's COMPASS program and Mesquite Transportation for the Elderly and Disabled (MTED) program. Wed, 5 Jun 2013 14:10:07 -0500 newsys-804834508 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/06/19/mesquite_news/news/1375.txt The Mesquite City Council discussed changes to its drainage fees during its regular work session on Monday, June 3. The city staff is proposing the increase in drainage fees to bring the city into the middle range of other area cities' fees and to generate additional revenue to perform needed repairs to areas of the city that suffer from poor drainage. Wed, 5 Jun 2013 14:10:16 -0500 newsys-805461314 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/06/19/mesquite_news/news/1376.txt Each year, the city of Mesquite partners with the Mesquite Ministerial Alliance and other area organizations and groups for Addressing Mesquite Day. Addressing Mesquite Day is one day a year when the groups of volunteers work together to help perform home repairs for residents throughout the city who don't have the means to make the repairs themselves. Wed, 5 Jun 2013 14:10:31 -0500 newsys-805514415 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/06/19/mesquite_news/news/1377.txt The Mesquite Parks and Recreation Department has plenty of activities to keep everyone occupied during the summer. Wed, 5 Jun 2013 14:10:43 -0500 newsys-804834510 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/06/19/mesquite_news/news/1378.txt The classics are rolling into Town East Mall again. Wed, 5 Jun 2013 14:11:01 -0500 newsys-805395919 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/06/19/mesquite_news/news/1379.txt High school can be tough enough for any teenager. Then try throwing in a bout of truancy, a parent's catastrophic illness or a curriculum that just doesn't fit, and a student might find him- or herself throwing in the towel. Wed, 5 Jun 2013 14:16:01 -0500 newsys-805461315 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/06/19/mesquite_news/news/1380.txt "Stayin' Alive" could be the theme song for National CPR Awareness Week, now in full swing through June 8. The American Heart Association suggests the Bee Gees' hit is the ideal soundtrack to accompany performing Hands-Only CPR. Wed, 5 Jun 2013 14:11:25 -0500 newsys-805461313 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/06/19/mesquite_news/news/1384.txt Meetings calendar Thursday, June 6 10:30 a.m.: Civil Service Monday, June 17 Noon: City Council Nightingale Trio comes to Mesquite Arts Center on Saturday Wed, 5 Jun 2013 14:11:28 -0500 newsys-798592877 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/06/19/mesquite_news/news/1386.txt With the onset of summer comes the arrival of free live entertainment, many cities in the area will offer summer concert series starting in June. Mon, 3 Jun 2013 15:02:09 -0500 newsys-792936892 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/06/19/mesquite_news/news/1387.txt The city of Mesquite will go under Stage 3 water restrictions on June 1. The water restrictions are being implemented to comply with the North Texas Municipal Water District's water management plan. Fri, 31 May 2013 11:36:03 -0500 newsys-787001970 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/06/19/mesquite_news/news/1388.txt Shoppers that flock to Town East Mall will soon be treated to a new addition. The mall officially broke ground on the construction of a new video marquee sign that will serve as a beacon to motorists along I-635 about specials and events at Town East. Fri, 31 May 2013 11:36:13 -0500 newsys-793688015 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/06/19/mesquite_news/news/1389.txt The Mesquite Parks and Recreation Department will break ground on the construction of its Heritage Trail during a ceremony celebrating National Trails Day on Saturday, June 1. Fri, 31 May 2013 11:36:25 -0500 newsys-792936891 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/06/19/mesquite_news/news/1390.txt Mesquite Relay for Life is celebrating another successful year of fundraising to continue the fight against cancer. This year more than 500 participants lined the football field at Barry Middle School on May 18 to take part in the annual event. Fri, 31 May 2013 11:36:34 -0500 newsys-792106188 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/06/19/mesquite_news/news/1391.txt Keep Mesquite Beautiful (KMB) is looking for some images that depict the beauty of Mesquite. KMB is bringing back its photo contest this year, themed around the native beauty of Mesquite. Fri, 31 May 2013 11:36:44 -0500 newsys-791825497 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/06/19/mesquite_news/news/1392.txt With summer just around the corner, more people throughout North Texas are heading outdoors to enjoy seasonal activities at the same time temperatures begin their inexorable climb toward the triple digits. Fri, 31 May 2013 11:36:47 -0500 newsys-814894399 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/06/19/mesquite_news/news/1393mh.txt Marielle Bugayong Valedictorian Grade Point Average for all four years of high school: 4.0 Sat, 8 Jun 2013 22:57:38 -0500 newsys-814281539 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/06/19/mesquite_news/news/1394m.txt Rocio Diaz Valedictorian Father: Carlos Diaz Mother: Juanita Martinez What school activities have you been involved in? Business Professionals of America, FCCLA, National Honors Spanish Society, Calculus Club. Sat, 8 Jun 2013 23:44:26 -0500 newsys-805894448 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/06/19/mesquite_news/news/1395nm.txt Aimee Bautista Valedictorian Grade Point Average for all four years of high school: 4.0 Sun, 9 Jun 2013 01:04:09 -0500 newsys-815995962 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/06/19/mesquite_news/news/1396mp.txt Suchita Patel Valedictorian Grade Point Average for all four years of high school: 3.8 Sun, 9 Jun 2013 00:38:25 -0500 newsys-814897023 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/06/19/mesquite_news/news/1397wm.txt Dalton Roberts Valedictorian Grade Point Average for all four years of high school: 4.0 Sun, 9 Jun 2013 00:59:06 -0500 newsys-787001976 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/06/19/mesquite_news/news/1398.txt Meetings calendar Monday, June 3 Noon: City Council Monday, June 17 Noon: City Council Library volunteer orientations Volunteer orientation sessions for the Summer Reading Club at the Mesquite Main Library will be offered at Friday, June 7, and Monday, June 17, at 4:30 p.m. each day. Orientation sessions for the North Branch Library are offered at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 1, and 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 12. Fri, 31 May 2013 11:37:39 -0500