Happy weekend, Mesquite! In today’s happening-today edition: AI at the factory, a one-year anniversary celebration, and open mic poetry and storytelling + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Expanding its regional footprint: ABC Supply opened a new Mesquite location as part of four openings, expanding support for area contractors. The company emphasized hiring military veterans and continued growth across Texas -- see ABC Supply's expansion.
Long-term utility upgrade: Nearby Forney moved ahead with a Northside project to stabilize water pressure, adding a 1.5-million-gallon elevated tank and transmission upgrades. Officials say improvements are essential despite traffic and environmental concerns -- check the water upgrades.
Factory modernization underway: General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems partnered with Deterrence on June 8 to add AI to factories, with implementation planned at the Mesquite plant to reduce downtime and improve visibility -- see the AI factory plans.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Neighborhood nature break: When you need a low-stress reset close to home, City Lake Park delivers with a lakeside loop, a little-league field for the kids, a tennis court for a quick rally, picnic tables for takeout, and an activity center if the weather acts up.
Beat the Texas heat: Swap sweaty range buckets for a private, air conditioned bay at Launch Bay Golf, where TrackMan tech and high speed cameras give you honest feedback without the side eye from strangers. Book a bay, get your door code, bring your clubs and snacks, and groove your swing this week.
A little NOLA fix: When your week needs a little heat, Mardi Gras Cajun Cuisine delivers gumbo, jambalaya, fried catfish, and boudin balls that taste like a quick trip to New Orleans. Grab a daiquiri, settle in, and let the red beans and rice convince you to skip cooking tonight.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🐶 Feral Fit Canines Canine Conditioning Seminar @ Feral Fit Canines (Seagoville) | Saturday (6/20) at 8:00 AM – Think your dog’s zoomies count as cross-training? Spend a day with canine conditioning coach Katelynn Timmerman, CSCC, an avid dog-sports competitor, and learn real-world routines that build strength, balance, and injury prevention, so your star athlete, or determined ball-chaser, keeps performing happily for years.
🛍 June 20 Market @ Valley Creek Church of Christ | Saturday (6/20) at 9:00 AM – Valley Creek's market is rolling in with 20-plus local vendors, good food, amazing sweet treats, handmade decor, photo magnets, and extras you did not know you needed. It is the casual wander that becomes dinner, dessert, and a tote full of "oh fine, why not."
🎉 One Year Anniversary Celebration @ Rodeo City Provisions | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Take a breather and swing by Rodeo City Provisions for the one-year bash, where smoke’s legit, five-buck specials abound, and bands play all day. Expect Mustang Sally’s car show, longhorn photo ops, rodeo ticket giveaways, and no fussy nonsense, just Mesquite.
🎉 Ecclesia Summer Bash @ Ecclesia | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Ecclesia’s Summer Bash is a free, feel-good hangout with food, Bible activities, games, music, and raffle prizes. Think backyard picnic meets Sunday school, only with better snacks, actual grown-up conversation, and a little friendly fun for good measure. Registration is appreciated, not required.
🚗 One Year Anniversary Car, Truck, and Motorcycle Show @ Mesquite Championship Rodeo | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Whether you roll in on two wheels, four, or optimism, Rodeo City Provisions is celebrating one year with a car, truck, and motorcycle show in Mesquite. Expect thirty classes, eight Best of Show trophies, day-of entry, Mesquite Rodeo giveaways, food, and free spectating.
👨 A Day With Dad @ Samuell Farm | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Father’s Day gets an upgrade at Samuell Farm with a choose-your-own outdoors adventure, capped by a relaxed lunch under the trees. Let Dad lead like he remembers the map, you bring sunscreen, patience, and a politely supportive laugh for the dad jokes.
🐎 Mesquite Rodeo: Week 3 - Kid's Free Night @ Mesquite Arena | Saturday (6/20) at 7:30 PM – Mesquite Rodeo is hosting Kid's Free Night, so the little wranglers get in free while you let the pros wrangle the eight seconds of chaos. After the dust settles, Billie Jo Jones follows with a post-rodeo concert, which counts as family time, popcorn, and memories. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The Mesquite report Weather forecastToday — High: 90°F — Low: 76°F — Precip: 41%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny. High near 90, with temperatures falling to around 87 in the afternoon. Heat index values as high as 102. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tomorrow — High: 95°F — Low: 78°F — Precip: 9%
Mostly sunny. High near 95, with temperatures falling to around 93 in the afternoon. South wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Later: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 78. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. This house is wildThe open-concept Hagen plan delivers four bedrooms, three full baths, and a smart layout with a secluded study up front. The kitchen shines with granite countertops, birch cabinets, and a walk-in pantry, while the family room stuns with two-story ceilings and optional fireplace. Upstairs, a roomy game room keeps things lively.
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