Mesquite is one of the largest cities in the Dallas-Ft. Worth region. City employees proudly serve the community with their Real. Texas. Service. With more than 1,000 employees, the city offers an array of municipal services and programs. The Mesquite community is quintessentially Texas, offering everything from a rodeo at Mesquite Arena to symphony music at the Mesquite Arts Center, and lots in between. Located just 15 minutes east of downtown Dallas, Mesquite offers all the amenities of a major metropolitan area, but with the friendly charm and value of small town hospitality. Mesquite's location is a tremendous attraction to employees, with easy access from IH-635, IH-20, IH-20, U.S. Hwy 80. Founded in 1873, Mesquite originally developed as a depot stop for the Texas and Pacific railroad. Now Texas’ 18th largest city, more than 140,000 people call Mesquite home with affordable housing, award-winning recreation, an outstanding education system, plus a variety of shopping, dining and entertainment options. Ranked seventh by SmartAsset in the top U.S. cities where millennials are buying homes, Mesquite’s location and home value make the area prime real estate for those looking to settle into authentic Texas living. The Town East Mall and the surrounding retail area, continues to be a major regional attraction. Mesquite is ideally located with the four major highways connecting the city to the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Also, Mesquite offers the Mesquite Metro Airport for corporate travelers, and Love Field is just 30 minutes away and DFW International Airport is a short 45-minute trip. Discover more at www.cityofmesquite.com.