Hi there, Mesquite! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Which Mesquite matchup could decide a district title race tonight?
Also on today's calendar: DIY Tote Bags and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Saturday: Sunshine and hot, with a high of 98 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: Partly sunny and hot, temps: high: 99, low: 76.
- Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 96 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Week 4 Friday Football Preview Capsules (tylerpaper.com) — Friday night football in Mesquite is packed, with Tyler High visiting West Mesquite and several district rivals, including Mesquite and Mesquite Horn, looming on upcoming schedules. The preview breaks down key players, recent scores like Tyler Legacy's win over Mesquite, and what's at stake in district races that directly affect local high school fans.
📸 Around Mesquite
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Mesquite
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Other local events
Monday September 21 - Economic Development (TYPE A) Board Meeting →
City of Balch Springs, 13503 Alexander Road, Balch Springs
6:00 pm - September 21, 2026, City Council Meeting →
City Hall | City Council Chamber, 757 N. Galloway Avenue, Mesquite
7:00 pm Sunday September 27 - DIY Tote Bags →
2828 Interstate 30 Frontage Road, Mesquite Tuesday October 6 - Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training Oct 6-7 →
3795 West Emporium Circle, Mesquite Wednesday October 7 - Make Mesquite ISD Home – Realtor Luncheon →
3819 Towne Crossing Boulevard, Mesquite Friday October 9 - Mesquite Meander →
400 Holley Park Drive, Mesquite
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🗓 Events Nearby
Saturday September 19 - Romance Book Club →
Balch Springs Library, 12450 Elam Rd, Balch Springs
11:30 am Monday September 21 - Baby Bookworms →
Balch Springs Library, 12450 Elam Rd, Balch Springs
10:30 am - RAIDER & LADY RAIDER TENNIS (JV) @ WILLS POINT
Wills Point High School, 1800 W South Commerce St, Wills Point
4:00 pm - Hispanic Heritage Adult Painting Class →
Balch Springs Library, 12450 Elam Rd, Balch Springs
5:30 pm - LADY RAIDER VOLLEYBALL - 7A/8A @ WILLS POINT JUNIOR HIGH
Wills Point Junior High School, 200 Tiger Dr, Wills Point
5:30 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Our incredible friends at CityVet Preston Hollow recently took in these two little kittens after they were found severely anemic, starving, and beginning to go into shock.
They were in really rough shape and desperately needed help. Thankfully, they were exactly where they needed to be. The amazing team at CityVet… (Nextdoor Samuell Farms) - We will be moving Oct 15 or 16 and looking for help husband to load and unload truck.
It will be stairs and 2 locations. Looking yard worker to mow not sure weekly or by weekly. (Nextdoor Audubon Park)
- Cavender's posted a job opening for Stocker - Store in Mesquite. Apply here.
- Retirement Housing Foundation posted a job opening for Janitor in Mesquite. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mesquite here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- Ayrton, zactrack, Green Hippo and MA Lighting Partner on Lionel Richie's 'Sing A Song All Night Long' Summer Tour (digitalmedianet.com)
- Gene Snipes (ddtonline.com)
- Family indicted for fraudulent house sale, scams on the rise in Texas (dallasobserver.com)
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Ok Mesquite! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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