Community Corner
🌱 How Berry Middle School’s safety measures worked during a handgun scare
Coming up on the Mesquite Patch calendar: The Play That Goes Wrong
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:
- How Berry Middle School's safety measures worked during a handgun scare
- What a new ABC Supply branch could mean for Mesquite contractors
Also on today's calendar: Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training Oct 6-7 and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: Why should you never iron a 4-leaf colver? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 93 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Cloudy, heavy t-storms; humid, temps: high: 80, low: 70.
- Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 80 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Parent arrested after bringing handgun to Mesquite middle school, authorities say (cbsnews.com) — Mesquite families are being reassured after a parent in a reported mental health crisis was arrested with a handgun at Berry Middle School, never making it past the secured entrance. Mesquite ISD and police say the gun was never displayed, students and staff stayed safe during a brief lockdown and secure status, and an investigation is ongoing. 
• Why Distributors Are Building Branches Again: Density, Data Centers, and Local Control (distributionstrategy.com) — Mesquite is part of a national push by distributors like ABC Supply to open new branches where contractor demand is growing, including a new roofing and building products location in the city. The article explains how companies are clustering branches to shorten delivery times, support construction and infrastructure projects, and compete with large platforms such as Home Depot's SRS Distribution.
📸 Around Mesquite
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Mesquite
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★ Featured events ★
- The Play That Goes Wrong →
Mesquite Arts Theatre, 1527 North Galloway Avenue, Mesquite
7:30 pm
Friday October 2
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Other local events
- October 5, 2026, City Council Meeting →
City Hall | City Council Chamber, 757 N. Galloway Avenue, Mesquite
7:00 pm - Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training Oct 6-7 →
3795 West Emporium Circle, Mesquite - Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training →
Sharing Life Community Outreach, 3795 West Emporium Circle, Mesquite
9:00 am - Make Mesquite ISD Home – Realtor Luncheon →
3819 Towne Crossing Boulevard, Mesquite - Mesquite Meander →
Mesquite Cemetery, 400 Holley Park Drive, Mesquite
6:30 pm - The Girl with The Big Eyes Book Signing →
1336 North Galloway Avenue, Mesquite - Marini SkinSolutions Fall Skincare Event →
1765 North Town East Boulevard, Mesquite
11:00 am
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
📣 Mesquite Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Story Times at the Library →
Doris Padgett Public Library, 402 Tower Place, Sunnyvale
10:30 am - Preschool Storytime →
Balch Springs Library, 12450 Elam Rd, Balch Springs
10:30 am - LADY RAIDER VOLLEYBALL - 8B/7B @ FARMERSVILLE JUNIOR HIGH
Farmersville Junior High School, 501 S State Hwy 78, Farmersvill
5:30 pm - LADY RAIDER VOLLEYBALL - 7A/8A @ FARMERSVILLE HS
Farmersville High School, 499 S State Hwy 78, Farmersville
6:30 pm
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- The official 2027 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) has not yet been announced, but it is currently projected to be between 3.
5% and 3.6%. The Social Security Administration (SSA) will release the official, finalized figure on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, after the U.S… (Nextdoor Creek Crossing Estates) - Do you know me?
I am at Dallas Animal Services A1300059. I was brought in on 09/28/26. Click on 24petconnect.com/DallasStrayPets to find my photograph for more… (Nextdoor )
- Boot Barn posted a job opening for Inventory Control Associate (Seasonal) in Mesquite. Apply here.
- Buffalo Wild Wings posted a job opening for Server in Mesquite. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mesquite here.
🗞 Nearby News
Sunnyvale
- U.S Women's 2026 World Championships Selection Event Begins Wednesday (sportsdestinations.com)
- Angie Chen Button, Zach Herbert clash in Dallas County state House race (dallasnews.com)
Garland
- James Dubina Iii (smartasset.com)
- SPARE NOTES: October Means College Bowling Time (wbrz.com)
- Iran's currency hits new record low, as war erodes Iran's economic stability (courant.com)
Dallas
- In first joint interview, Dallas' city manager and mayor discuss Morgan Stanley, future of City Hall, public safety (cbsnews.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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