Cheers Mesquite! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Can West Mesquite bounce back in Friday's showdown with Mesquite?
Also on today's calendar: Divas & Gentlemans Coed Golf Scramble and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 97 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Monday: A stray afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 92, low: 71.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 91 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Volleyball Recap: Make It Four in a Row for Poteet (maxpreps.com) — West Mesquite's volleyball team fell 3–0 to Poteet on Friday, continuing a tough 2–10 start to their season, but they'll get another shot at home against Mesquite at 6:30 p.m. this Friday. Poteet, now 12–14 and hot at home, also has a key district matchup Tuesday against Naaman Forest.
📸 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 Saturday September 26 - Divas & Gentlemans Coed Golf Scramble →
Mesquite Golf Club, 825 Interstate 30, Mesquite 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
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 - LADY RAIDER VOLLEYBALL - 7A/8A @ WILLS POINT JUNIOR HIGH
Wills Point Junior High School, 200 Tiger Dr, Wills Point
5:30 pm - Make-It-Mondays →
Balch Springs Library, 12450 Elam Rd, Balch Springs
5:30 pm
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💬 Chatter
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🗞 Nearby News
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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