Mesquite ISD schools open again after bank robbery and shooting forces morning lockdown
Robber shoots once, hits two unarmed women. What an accomplishment.
Friday, Oct. 31, 2008
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Mesquite ISD cleans up its school bus fleet, resulting in fewer emissions
Other North Texas school systems are now hopping onto the Enviro-Kleen green-machine bandwagon.
Friday, Oct. 24, 2008
Mesquite ISD teams with Texas Astronomical Society for Big Universe Astronomy Day
Event designed to interest kids, fascinate astro-geeks and show off the new computer-controlled SciDome star projector.
Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008
UPDATED: Mesquite football coach found to be pawning and repurchasing school equipment
Enabled quite nicely by the Mesquite ISD superintendent's office.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Video: Mesquite teacher wins Dallas Mavericks’ “Teacher of the Year” award
Kelly Wolf teaches deaf education at Lawrence Elementary in Mesquite.
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Seagoville’s “Blaze the Dragon” wins D-FW-wide mascot competition
Coming in second was North Mesquite High School's "Spirit" (the Stallion), followed by Lewisville High's "Big John" — who is apparently a "fighting farmer."
Monday, Oct. 22, 2007
The Lady Skeeters sweep Longview
With the victory, Mesquite clinched at least a share of the District 12-5A volleyball title.
Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2007
Mesquite ISD Board of Trustees named to Top 5 in Texas
Honor comes for acting in best interest of students according to 10 different criteria.
Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2007
Mesquite ISD selects first projects to be funded with new bond money
In light of a 74% approval rating from Mesquite voters in May, Mesquite ISD will be funding several construction projects.
Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2007
Mesquite ISD tax rate drops 17 percent
For the owner of an average Mesquite home valued at $106,000, this rate reduction translates to a savings of approximately $240 this year.
Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2007
Plano trumps Mesquite for second straight year
Mesquite was looking for redemption after last year's 20-13 loss to Plano, but that didn't happen.
Saturday, Sept. 1, 2007
Seven DFW football teams ranked in MaxPreps.com‘s top twenty
Any guesses on who's ranked numero uno?
Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2007
Three from the Class of 2008 decide their college football futures
These three have chosen where to play at the next level.
Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2007
Mesquite Police Department to hold community meetings for “cheese heroin”
Coming to a high school near you.
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Poteet baseball advances to state tournament
The Pirates made school history, which is almost always a pretty cool thing to do.
Tuesday, June 5, 2007
Donald Curts to be new Mesquite High School boys basketball coach
Mesquite ISD athletic director Steve Bragg has announced that Donald Curts will be Mesquite High School's new boy's basketball coach.
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Dallas teens arrested in weekend shotgun shooting at West Mesquite High
All three teens are being held on bond and will be charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Plano East names former West Mesquite coach new girls soccer coach
Coach Dawn Crow moves across town.
Friday, May 11, 2007
Former North Mesquite football player/Lancaster grad gets second chance at sentencing
The judge handed down the minimum sentence of 10 years' probation, 120 days in jail, and $2,000 in fines for his involvement in a 2005 robbery spree.
Friday, May 4, 2007
Hanby Elementary to host third-annual Spring Fling / Cinco de Mayo celebration
The celebration is two days early, but what the hell.
Wednesday, May 2, 2007
Two Mesquite ISD teachers recognized for two different awards
. . . because these two gals are just too awesome.
Thursday, April 12, 2007
UTA’s womens basketball coach resigns; will accept administrative position with Mesquite ISD
Donna Capps won't be headed for a different coaching job.
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Mesquite ISD to host Special Olympics track meet at Berry Middle School
More than 350 athletes are scheduled to attend.
Wednesday, April 4, 2007
Chair-crazy Mesquite teacher to be on Oprah show today
Crazy people make for good television.
Monday, March 26, 2007
Mesquite school district asks for money for new elementary school
Enrollment keeps growing, with just under 300 new students in 2006.
Sunday, Feb. 25, 2007
Mesquite teen arrested for prank MySpace page
He should really consider channeling his MySpace energies towards needy mayoral candidates.
Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2007
Mesquite’s Horn and Poteet high schools will advance to state-level AcaDec competition
Dr. John Horn High School trashed the competition, snagging 79 out of a possible 126 medals.
Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2007
Two area teachers deemed outstanding by UT alumni org
The alumni organization calls itself Texas Exes. Fans of George Strait, methinks.
Sunday, Jan. 28, 2007
North Mesquite High School to put on “Seussical the Musical”
No word yet on whether green eggs and ham can be purchased at the box office.
Thursday, Jan. 18, 2007
Students from Mesquite high schools named to Academic All-State Football team
17 recognized for good grades and good character.
Monday, Jan. 15, 2007
Mesquite teacher named one of the 12 best in Texas
So say the UT Texas Exes about Judy Heapes of West Mesquite High School.
Monday, Jan. 8, 2007
North Mesquite football coach to become Mesquite ISD athletics director
Having graduated from NMHS in 1979, Steve Bragg went on to coach the school's football team, garnering the 54-33 all-time head coaching record.
Friday, Dec. 15, 2006
Mesquite students collect $35K in Christmas fundraising campaign
Proceeds will bring Christmas to residents in need.
Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2006
Balch Springs petition to get kids out of DISD
If enough signatures are gathered, both Dallas and Mesquite school boards will be forced to take a formal stance on the issue.
Monday, Dec. 4, 2006
North Mesquite’s Larry Rosebud commits to Baylor
Gives oral commitment - signing day is February 7.
Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2006
Mesquite Police Department aims program at middle schoolers
The Mesquite Police Department has designed a new program called "What If" aimed at educating local middle schoolers on the risks of drinking, drug use, and violence.
Sunday, Nov. 26, 2006
West Mesquite QB is figuratively kicking everyone’s butt
Probably could do it literally. Yeah, Kendall Thomas is pretty good: He's completed 94 of 116 passes for 1,174 yards and 11 touchdowns in six District 10-4A games.
Thursday, Nov. 9, 2006
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