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Who is the City Manager?
They have been serving the City of Mesquite since 1994. They have worked in various roles during their tenure. They were selected by the Mesquite City Council to serve as City Manager beginning October 1, 2015.
Cliff Kehley
100
What organization annually comes to the Main Library to assist patrons with doing their taxes?
AARP
100
This bakery chain opened up their first Mesquite location in 2024 near Town East Mall. Name the bakery.
Nothing Bundt Cakes
100
What is the name of the coffee house located in downtown Mesquite?
Bear Cave Coffee
100
Taking place in the fall this ghoulishly fun run offers obstacles and missions that will test participants strength, speed, problem-solving, and teamwork skills. Name the event.
Guts & Gory Zombie Run
200
Who is the Mayor of Mesquite?
They were elected as Mesquite’s first Latino mayor Nov. 2021.
Daniel Aleman Jr.
200
What organization helps support library events such as Halloween Happenings and Spring Fling as well as runs the bi-annual book sale?
Mesquite Friends of the Library
200
What corridor road recently reopened in Mesquite and has a brand new underpass?
Gus Thomasson Rd
200
What one place can you go for indoor and outdoor family entertainment, batting cages, go karts, miniature golf, and laser tag?
Celebration Station
200
What is the name of the park where Christmas in the Park takes place every year?
West Lake Park
300
Name the Assistant City Manager.
They oversee the Information Technology Department, Communications and Marketing Department, Library Department, Mesquite Arts Center, the Neighborhood Vitality programs, the Call Center and Strategic Services. They have been with the city as the Assistant to the City Manager/Legislative Officer since 2018.
Chris Sanchez
300
What Mesquite ISD initiative encourages families to engage with their children daily starting at birth to foster early literacy and development?
Read Play Talk (RPT)
300
This chicken restaurant recently added a location to the Mesquite area. Originally from the Austin area and created by 2 college fraternity brothers, this restaurant is the epitome of college late night cravings. Name the restaurant.
Pluckers
300
This restaurant was established in 1959 by Herbert Oyler, who also invented the Oyler rotisserie smoker pit, which is used all over the world today. Name the restaurant.
Mesquite BBQ
300
The Downtown Mesquite Farmers Market takes place on Saturdays from April to November. Name the location that it takes place.
Front Street Station
400
Name the Assistant City Manager.
In 2016 they were selected to serve as Neighborhood Services Director. They will continue to direct the Neighborhood Services Department, as well as the Public Works Department, Solid Waste/Equipment Services Department, and Planning and Development Department. They also previously directed the Mesquite Animal Shelter as well as Housing and Community Services.
Raymond Rivas
400
What community partner assists patrons with finding jobs and job hiring events, as well as assisting with resume building among many other services that they offer?
Workforce Solutions of Greater Dallas
400
The Mesquite Employee Health Center recently moved to what location?
230 Pioneer Road or Pioneer Rd
400
The Mesquite Championship Rodeo takes place every Saturday during which month(s)?
June, July, and August
400
What city event takes place in the fall and has medieval themed activities such as ring tosses, pie eating contests, and browsing artisan vendor shops?
PumpkinFest
500
Who is the newest Assistant City Manager?
Suzy Cluse
500
This organization partners with the Mesquite Library for a couple of different programs such as the Play & Learn Workshop and Playful Beginnings.
They were established in 1901, and they assist families by teaching early childhood development skill to parents as well as training early childhood professionals.
ChildCareGroup
500
What new office is the Cliff Kehley Community Room located in?
Dallas County Mesquite Government Center (a.k.a Tax Office)
500
What year did the Town East Mall first open its doors?
1971
500
What were the previous two names of the annual Eggstravaganza event?
Bunny Bash & Breakfast with the Bunny