VIDEO: Armed Mesquite store owner gets in shootout with would-be robbers

Two would-be robbers thought they would get the jump on a Mesquite store owner. Little did they know, he's been through this before and was armed and ready.

Mesquite apartment fire forces families out of their homes

The American Red Cross spent the day helping 16 individuals and families whose apartments were destroyed in a large fire Wednesday.

Mesquite man charged with storming U.S. Capitol

Another man from North Texas is charged with storming the United States Capitol as part of a mob of former President Donald Trump supporters.

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.