Mesquite PumpkinFest to be Held on Oct. 15

The 19th annual Pumpkinfest will be held on Saturday, Oct 15 from noon to 5 p.m. at Paschall Park, 1001 New Market Road.

Mesquite Hosts 18th Addressing Mesquite Day

On Saturday, Oct. 1, more than 600 volunteers came together throughout Mesquite to complete 70 home projects for residents in need.

Kennedy Sanders Named Forney ISD October Secondary Student of the Month

Congratulations to the Forney ISD Secondary Student of the Month for October. Kennedy Sanders, an 8th grade student at Warren Middle School, was recognized by the Forney ISD Board of Trustees at the board meeting on Monday, October 3, 2022.

FINANCIAL FOCUS

As you go through life, you will likely have long- and short-term financial goals. But how will your strategies for meeting your long-term goals differ from those needed for your short-term ones? If you’re like most people, your biggest long-term goal is achieving a comfortable retirement.

OUTDOORS

WITH LUKE CLAYTON Having been raised on a small farm in northeast Texas, it’s hard for me to look at a hog, feral or domestic, as a pest. But when it comes to feral hogs, I’ve had to change my thinking.

How Can I Remember That Life Is About Living For God?

“I can remind myself life is about living for God by making my bed,” says Kevin, 5.

South Mesquite Sewer Main Failure

The City of Mesquite experienced a domestic wastewater spill from a 30inch sewer main located at 3500 Lawson Road. The wastewater spill began at approximately 11:45 a.m. October 4th. The volume spilled was estimated at 200,000 gallons at 4:45 p.m.

Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore

When I was in middle school, I had a boyfriend for 15 minutes. Ok, maybe it was a week, but in the rearview mirror of retrospect, it seems like 15 minutes at best.

Ask Aunt B

B Dear Aunt B, I have a problem getting along with my spouse’s friends. I don’t think they like me, and I have no idea why. Is there an easy way to find out, or should I just let it go?

Two Downtown Mesquite Nominees Named Statewide Award Finalists

Two Downtown Mesquite nominees have been named finalists in the Texas Downtown President’s Awards program. Mesquite BBQ is a finalist for Best Downtown Business and Front Street Station is in the running for the Best Economic Game Changer award.