Mesquite restaurants to raise money for fallen officer memorial

A new law designates a portion of the LBJ Freeway in honor of fallen Mesquite Officer Richard Houston. But since the state is not covering the cost of installing new signs, several restaurants in Mesquite are helping to raise the funds.

Mesquite ISD approves plan to hire armed security guards on elementary campuses

A week after school started, Mesquite ISD approved its plan to staff security at schools. Leaders there believe they may have staff in place by the state's deadline.

Man fatally shot by officer after police chase in Mesquite

Mesquite police said an officer shot and killed a man when he failed to listen to an officer after a police chase Friday night.

Mesquite ISD teacher resigns amid investigation into racist posts on X

Monday evening, the teacher claimed on social media she wasn’t going to get fired because "they told me to delete the post, but my job is safe since I did not directly wish harm on all white people. They laughed and told me to watch what I say, and I’ll be good to go."

Mesquite woman shoots at burglar, scaring him off, police say

The female who called 9-1-1 told police she was inside her home when she spotted a male had opened a window and was removing items from inside the house.

High school football players practice early to beat the heat

Some high school football players were up early Monday to beat the heat as they prepare for their upcoming season.

Mesquite church holds back to school supplies giveaway for families in need

With only a few weeks left until school starts, parents are thankful to have back to school drives like the one at New Light Church in Mesquite.

Mesquite ISD announces clear bag policy for 2023-2024 school year

Mesquite ISD announced that all students will be required to carry clear bags to school beginning in the 2023-2024 academic school year. One small non-clear bag will be allowed for students' personal items like money and hygiene products.

Mesquite Police: Help identify man looking into windows, trying to open doors

The Mesquite Police Department are asking for help to identify an individual near Motley and IH-30 who has been attempting to open resident's doors and looking through windows at night.

2 North Texas cities are among the worst in the country for single dads, report says

More than 200 cities from across the country were studied on a number of metrics, including things like child care costs, the quality of schools and work-life balance.

5 suspects charged in Mesquite 7-Eleven brawl

The incident at the 7-Eleven started after a clerk refused to sell cigars to an underaged suspects, according to police.

Mesquite ISD substitute teacher indicted for encouraging students to fight

A one-time substitute teacher in Mesquite who allegedly encouraged students to fight in the classroom has been indicted by a Dallas County grand jury.