Nevada (KUTV) — A fatal crash has closed northbound I-15 near Mesquite The Mesquite Police Department said the crash happened near mile marker 100 on Sunday afternoon Traffic is being stopped northbound at exit 94 to reroute back southbound please find a safe place to stop and wait," the police department said Though mapping systems may suggest taking an alternate route of the old highway saying it is an inaccessible and unmaintained dirt road NM - KFOX14/CBS4 — New Mexico State Police responded to a crash early this morning near Mesquite A 2015 Kia was traveling westbound on the eastbound side of Interstate 10 when it struck a 2016 Honda The driver of the Honda was identified as a woman The driver of the vehicle heading in the wrong direction was identified to be a 20-year-old man named Isaiah Lopez Lopez was arrested for driving while under the influence and booked into the Dona Ana County Detention Center All lanes on I-10 eastbound were closed for over 2 hours This is a developing story; check back for updates Sign up to receive the top interesting stories from in and around our community once daily to your inbox Posted by | May 5, 2025 | | 0 Mesquite Police Department Call Log for April 26 Blotter Apr 26 Casey is a passionate copyeditor highly motivated to provide compelling SEO content in the digital marketing space Her expertise includes a vast range of industries from highly technical with an emphasis on attention to detail and readability Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress By Matt KyleBreaking News Reporter Police said the assault took place April 21 in the 2400 block of Bent Brook Drive 19 — have been arrested and face charges of aggravated sexual assault According to an arrest-warrant affidavit for the four men a teenager came to the home on Bent Brook Drive after meeting someone earlier and agreeing to smoke marijuana the girl told police she was held at gunpoint and told to perform sex acts on the person she met The girl told police she was forced at gunpoint to perform sex acts on five people and was also sexually assaulted while unconscious She also told police she was provided alcohol and drugs and became so intoxicated she vomited and passed out Crime in The NewsRead the crime and public safety news your neighbors are talking about GoogleFacebookBy signing up you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy the girl was able to leave the house and contact a friend The girl later identified the men to police through a photo lineup Mesquite police did not immediately respond to a question about the fifth person named in the arrest affidavit who was only identified by their first name Mesquite police said in a news release investigators believe there could be more victims and are asking anyone who experienced or witnessed an assault to contact the department through email at specialcrimes@cityofmesquite.com or to call (972) 216-6701 All four men were in the Dallas County jail on Wednesday on $250,000 bail It was not clear if they have retained attorneys He is a graduate of Baylor University and is a native of San Antonio Matt has written for the Waco Tribune-Herald How to watch Arizona high school baseball: Ironwood Ridge vs Ironwood Ridge High School will host Mesquite High School How to watch Mesquite vs. Ironwood Ridge baseballMesquite and Ironwood Ridge will match up on Monday, May 5, at 3:50 p.m. AZT. 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All NFHS Network events are available to watch online at NFHS Network and through the NFHS Network Mobile Apps for iOS and Android and TV Apps for ROKU AZ — A student has been arrested after being found with a gun at Mesquite High School on Thursday morning officials were originally alerted to a photo circulating on social media of a student on campus in possession of a gun The district says it immediately worked with Gilbert police to identify the student and investigate and a gun was reportedly located in a student's backpack The student's identity hasn't been released It's unclear if the weapon was loaded at the time it was confiscated Gilbert Public Schools says its governing board has recently approved the implementation of weapons detectors at all GPS high school campuses we take the safety and well-being of our students and staff extremely seriously To promote safety on our campuses we continue to add to our wide range of safety and security tools including advanced security camera systems and campus video intercom systems at all school entrances As an additional safety measure for our campuses Gilbert Public Schools Governing Board recently approved the implementation of weapons detectors at all GPS high school campuses with all high schools having weapons detectors and appropriate processes in place before the end of this school year We greatly appreciate the cooperation and support of our parents as we continue to take action to promote the safety of our students." Gilbert PD says the student will face several charges including: minor in possession of a firearm possession of a deadly weapon on school grounds This incident comes just one day after a 19-year-old man was arrested for having a gun at Freedom Elementary School in Buckeye Report a typo Rick Garcia knows the risks of running a restaurant in Austin he didn’t hesitate to step in when Green Mesquite BBQ's oldest and last standing restaurant on Barton Springs Road was heading toward closure “Having to tell my wife was the main thing,” Garcia said “But she was on board as long as I was on board And she knows how much this restaurant is beloved The thought of it closing … some of us cried.” Green Mesquite employees arrived to work to find the doors locked with a notice from the building’s landlord saying the business was months behind on rent Staff decided to cobble together thousands of dollars out of their personal savings to continue operating none of us have a bunch of money,” Garcia said Garcia dedicated the most — half of his life savings Now he is co-owner of Green Mesquite along with several other long-time employees The business was handed over to them by Tom Davis who had been the sole owner since it opened in 1988 Green Mesquite is more than just a business to Garcia He watched his kids grow up running around the back patio “It’s funny because this is the main barbecue they’d always eat and whenever we go to another B-B-Q joint they’d [say] ‘This barbecue sauce isn’t nearly as good as ours Friends and local musicians dedicated their time to play and grieve Garcia doesn’t want to see Green Mesquite close He said he will bring back weekly live local music and open mic nights and he hired a social media manager to help compete with Austin’s newer barbecue joints he wants to keep the restaurant's 'Old Austin' feel — especially for customers like Nick Jarvis who comes in so often he has his own salad on the menu Jarvis eats at Green Mesquite at least five times a week Green Mesquite is one of many long-time businesses on Barton Springs Road that have struggled to stay open Comfort Food restaurant Shady Grove closed during the pandemic after almost 30 years Thom's Market announced it would permanently close on April 20 those closures give him more motivation to save Green Mesquite “Deep in my heart I feel like we will dig ourselves out of this and we will be successful again,” he said The Mesa Valleys Progress is an independent news source Please don’t hesitate to contact us with inquiries www.NVCMedia.com Posted by | May 1, 2025 | | 0 Mesquite Police Department Call Log for April 22 Blotter Apr 22 Home » Mark Bryant and Brian Robinson Killed in Mesquite Accident Mark Bryant and Brian Robinson were pronounced dead at the scene Mark Bryant and Brian Robinson Killed in Mesquite Car Accident on US-80 near Galloway Avenue TX – Two people who were killed in a deadly three-vehicle traffic collision in Mesquite Tuesday evening have been identified The victims were identified as Mark Bryant identified as Kevin Jerome Jackson of Forney has been arrested and faces charges of two counts of intoxication manslaughter The deadly collision happened at about 6:34 p.m on the eastbound US-80 between Galloway Avenue and Belt Line Road and a Toyota RAV4 were involved in the accident The motorcyclist and the Toyota driver were pronounced dead at the scene The Audi driver – later identified as Kevin Jackson – was arrested for two counts of intoxocation manslaughter and is currently at Mesquite city jail TX – Two people were killed in a collision on Tuesday evening in Mesquite on eastbound US-80 between Galloway Avenue and Belt Line Road A driver clipped the back of another vehicle causing it to flip over a concrete barrier and land in the westbound lanes Two people inside the overturned vehicle were killed in the accident More details about the accident were not released An investigation into the accident is ongoing Have you lost a loved one in a 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and Southwest Houston We also serve clients residing in North Houston Joel A Gordon & Associates - Accident Lawyer Posted by | May 1, 2025 | | 0 Battle of the Books Club: 4:15 – 5:15 p.m. songs and participatory activities will be shared for young children and their parents Mesquite Fine Arts Gallery glass studio classroom  Open to class students and experienced fused glass crafters This is a group headed by Mesa View/Virgin Valley Hospice Celebrate Recovery Group: Dinner 5 p.m., Group 6 p.m., 830 Hafen Lane (First Baptist Church). Celebrate Recovery can help you find peace in your life. It’s a safe place with no judgement. Call Dave at 847-997-6868 or visit www.crmesquite.com Join for a lively discussion of the monthly selection assistant professor supply chain management at Texas A&M University-San Antonio Photo courtesy of Texas A&M University-San Antonio Johnathan Pena and volunteer reporter Elyssa Quesada assistant professor of supply chain management at Texas A&M University-San Antonio March 26 Garg focuses on manufacturing tariffs and how they will affect consumers buying vehicles that are coming from Mexico Commentary by: Paola “Alex” Villar Editor’s note: Hyperlinks have been added with direct access to related stories on April 30 The Mesquite Police Association is asking the city council to consider changing a policy they say keeps officers from getting fair pay Under the pay parity policy in the city charter police make the same amount as fire fighters – but less than officers in nearby comparable cities like Arlington and Plano MPA President Bruce Sales said the parity policy is holding officers back from receiving competitive pay for the job they do “Several other cities used to have it,” Sales said “They've all done away with it because it's a broken concept that doesn't reflect the day and time that we're in to where we are.” the MPA noted Mesquite officers rank last in terms of salary among eight cities: Starting salary in Mesquite is $77,548; the highest pay is in Plano “The dire salary situation that the City has placed the police department into affects not only Officers Members of the association have attended several city council meetings to draw attention to the issue and ask leaders to consider a pay that’s “fair market value.” “Since we have last been here and spoken in front of you the Mesquite Police Department has lost two fine officers to other local departments,” Eric Vasquez an MPA board member and Mesquite police officer Vasquez said it’s not an issue of police vs “Any conversation about money is uncomfortable “We do not want to fight or have tension with our fire department; in no way are we trying to take anything away from them.” Mesquite City Manager Cliff Keheley declined an interview with KERA saying in a statement it would be “premature.” “This is something we are evaluating for budget and have not completed our data gathering or analysis,” he wrote “The council currently has a policy that police officer and firefighter pay is equal It would be a council decision to change that policy." Sales said they've not been able to get on the city council agenda for a change in pay parity policy to be a consideration Sales said they’ve been meeting with the city manager and council members informally for years to try to make this happen and only recently decided to take the matter public during council meetings after not getting any traction “We don't believe it should be a public thing,” he said “This should be a very policy driven decision to where the leadership of our city can sit down and go Sales said the MPA will continue to show up to council meetings and are hoping to get the support of the council to push this policy change forward we're not gonna be able to fairly compensate our police officers unless we get rid of this policy,” Sales said and that's why we've started coming to the council meetings to hopefully drive some interest.” Priscilla Rice is KERA’s communities reporter. Got a tip? 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Tops Set to Open Up Spring Slate at Mesquite Desert Classic2/14/2025 9:48:00 AM | Men's Golf LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — The police chief for the city of Mesquite has been terminated over multiple complaints including trying to pursue criminal charges as a form of retaliation and threatening to cut someone's throat Mesquite city council members voted 3-1 to ratify the termination of Chief Joseph MaQuade Chesley during a special meeting on Monday The city manager had previously terminated him in January The city's police department has been roiled in controversy over Chesley's leadership over the last few months which resulted in a vote of no confidence from the Mesquite Police Officers Association Chesley filed a federal lawsuit against the city of Mesquite last month alleging he was terminated in January without a chance to respond or have a hearing a violation of his rights as a contract employee He was also accused of demoting someone because of their interview with the investigator. "More concerning is I find credibility to [redacted] allegation that Chief threatened to take each of them down, including a threat to cut [redacted] throat if he would lose his job as the result of this investigation," the report states. Chesley did not speak at Monday's meeting. His attorney Ronald Dreher told News 3 on Tuesday that Chesley denies all the allegations listed in the investigative report and has evidence showing the events did not happen. Dreher said he obtained an injunction to block Monday's special meeting but it was held in defiance of a judge's order. He said he would be seeking sanctions against the Mesquite City Council. "The actions taken yesterday only reinforce our claims in federal court," he said Tuesday. The investigator concluded that morale within the department "experienced an alarming decline" over the past 18 months, finding Chesley's retaliatory leadership style as almost the exclusive reason. "Chief's leadership has eroded morale across the entire PD," the report states. "The unfortunate result has been an unhealthy loss of trust amongst many who serve under his leadership." In the lawsuit filed against the city in January, Chesley alleged he suffered extreme emotional distress over the breach of contract. "Plaintiff has been seriously harmed, economically and emotionally by these extreme and outrageous acts and they are entitled to be fully compensated therefor," his lawsuit states. atHosted by Eastern Kentucky Drew Leads Tops On Day One Of Mesquite Desert Classic2/16/2025 5:31:00 PM | Men's Golf Mesquite ISD on Monday announced that the district and Mesquite Horn head coach Courtney Allen were parting ways after Allen led the Jaguars program for the past three seasons. Allen posted a 15-13 record in three seasons at Horn. His debut season was a smashing success as the Jaguars posted an 8-3 record, but Horn stumbled to a 5-5 mark in 2023, losing several nail-biters in the process (Horn lost three games by four points or less). In 2024, the Jags bottomed out at 2-8 after UIL Realignment sent them went into 11-6A with the likes of Duncanville, DeSoto, Waxahachie, Lancaster and Cedar Hill. Prior to coming to Horn, Allen was the head coach at North Crowley for four seasons. After two seasons of struggles, Allen led NCHS to the area playoffs in 2020 and posted a 7-4 mark in 2021. MISD hired an interim head coach at Mesquite High in June 2024. With the timing of this opening, however, we expect Mesquite ISD to post the job as soon as today.  The timing of the opening likely means the Jaguars will forgo spring football, but smart money would indicate Mesqutie ISD will conduct a thorough but rapid search for the next head football coach at Horn.  We've been the Bible of Texas football fans for 64 years. By joining the DCTF family you'll gain access to all of our exclusive content and have our magazines mailed to you! Newcomers Lead Tops At Mesquite Desert Classic2/18/2025 7:10:00 PM | Men's Golf President Donald Trump makes a major sports announcement. The announcement comes amid reports Washington, D.C. will host the 2027 NFL Draft. WATCHHiring fair seeks to fill 125 job openings at Mesquite casinosby Matthew Seeman LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Mesquite Entertainment will host a hiring fair next month to fill dozens of jobs at two casinos northeast of Las Vegas at the Virgin River Event Center in Mesquite More than 125 job openings will be available across several departments at CasaBlanca Resort & Casino and Virgin River Casino & Lodge MORE ON NEWS 3 | Shoppers in Henderson get sneak peek of Aldi's new store ahead of official opening Full- and part-time positions include table games Anyone interested is encouraged to submit an application in advance at playmesquite.com/careers Applicants should also plan to bring a resume and be prepared to meet with hiring managers Virgin River Event Center is located at 100 E Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here As dozens of Macy’s stores close nationwide the city of Mesquite is trying to keep theirs open The city council earlier this month approved an incentive that would keep the anchor store at Town East Mall for at least five more years The proposed agreement between Mesquite and Town East Mall would provide a 50% rebate on Macy’s two-cent local sales tax for up to 10 years “We've already had Sears leave the building and we don't want to have to anchor stores empty," said Council Member Elizabeth Rodriguez-Ross “We want to incentivize Macy's to stick around also to improve their facade make some improvements to their parking lot and just all-around reinvestment in the site itself.” According to a city memo Brookfield would conduct $250,000 in repairs and maintenance with improvements to things such landscaping and lighting and the city would provide $150,000 worth of entryway improvements as needed said in the March 3 council meeting that the proposed agreement requires the Macy’s store retain a merchandise mix and image comparable to other North Texas locations and maintain a minimum of $15 million annual sales to qualify for the rebate The proposed agreement comes after Macy’s announced the closure of 66 stores across the country Buttram said Brookfield approached the city “as a pre-emptive and proactive measure” to keep the Town East location in place KERA reached out to Brookfield and Macy’s and has not received a response grew up in nearby Pleasant Grove and has shopped at Town East his entire life He said keeping an anchor store like Macy’s at the mall has an impact not only on the community or stopping at a donut shop or stopping to get some coffee or maybe get a [bite] to eat,” Marquez said “It’s important to understand how it affects more than just that business.” He said having a store like Macy’s close would have a significant economic effect on the area as well as loss of revenue for the city and the county Mesquite City Council Member Brandon Murden said many of the retailers in the mall depend on traffic generated by the anchors for their business “Losing another anchor would significantly impact the health of those retailers,” he said during the council meeting earlier this month “The overall look and activity at the mall is also important new retailers will look at traffic counts and store sales He also said the sales and property taxes generated by the retail areas provide significant revenue for the city and lessens the tax burden on residential property owners Macy’s and Brookfield still need to approve the proposed agreement Fellow council member Elizabeth Rodriguez-Ross said the mall is a big part of the city’s identity and keeping an anchor store like Macy’s thriving attracts people to the area “I think that when most people think of Mesquite they think of the mall as being the center of the city,” Rodriguez-Ross said I think most people think that this is the downtown area when it's really not It's a huge meeting place for our community.” Priscilla Rice is KERA’s communities reporter. 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If you find this reporting valuable, consider making a tax-deductible gift today LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — A lucky player left Mesquite Nevada over the holiday weekend a multi-millionaire The player turned a $5 bet into a nearly $12.4 million jackpot at Virgin River Casino & Lodge on Sunday MORE ON NEWS 3 | Las Vegas singer to make debut on 'The Voice' was playing Megabucks Spitfire Multipliers Red Hot 7s "We love celebrating big wins at Virgin River Casino & Lodge and this incredible jackpot is a testament to the excitement our property brings," Mesquite Entertainment CEO Justin Moore said in a statement Thanks for visiting Thanks for visiting Thanks for visiting Posted by | Apr 29, 2025 | | 0 Mesquite Police Department Call Log for April 20 Blotter Apr 20 Thanks for visiting Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInLAS VEGAS (FOX5) - A winner of the Megabucks slot machine in Mesquite pulled in more than $12 million on Sunday The Virgin River Casino & Lodge says the winner who wants to remain anonymous played a $5 bet and won $12,371,364.88 on Sunday at the Virgin River Casino & Lodge was playing the Megabucks Spitfire Multipliers Red Hot 7’s “There’s nothing like the thrill of turning a small bet into a life-changing moment and we’re proud to be a destination where players can experience that.” Mesquite Police Chief MaQuade Chesley is sworn into office during a City Council meeting File photo of Mesquite Police Chief MaQuade Chesley Stock photo of the Mesquite Police Department on Mayan Circle Stock photo of a Mesquite Police patrol vehicle taken in Mesquite the Mesquite City Council ratified the termination of former Police Chief MaQuade Chesley during a meeting Monday night A district judge had ordered the city not to conduct a hearing regarding Chesley’s “character or health,” citing protections under Nevada’s Peace Officer Bill of Rights “The judge explicitly told them they could not hold that agenda item “We obtained an order reinforcing that injunction and they still proceeded in violation of it.” the judge ordered the city to pay Dreher’s attorney fees City Attorney Mike Branum defended the council’s decision arguing the meeting was not an investigation but rather an opportunity for Chesley to appear before the council and present evidence before they finalized his termination “The court said we could not do an investigation or hold a hearing,” Branum said we could not compel Chesley to make a statement or respond to questions … He elected not to appear and not to make any statements the council moved forward and ratified the termination Councilwoman Pattie Gallo walked out in protest before the vote refusing to participate after sharply criticizing the city attorney “I’m not going to ratify this termination,” Gallo said “This all could have been avoided if we had proper and competent legal counsel She also raised concerns about the ongoing litigation involving Chesley saying that taxpayer dollars were being wasted on legal battles that could have been prevented and I’m not going to go down with the city and that’s it,” Gallo added before leaving The City Council ultimately voted 3-1 to ratify the termination who was fired by City Manager Edward “Owen” Dickie on Jan had been accused of secretly recording a private conversation as well as fostering a hostile work environment The city declined to release the full investigation into Chesley’s conduct but released a redacted summary to the public which alleged he had retaliated against officers and made several threats Branum said the release was intended to help the public understand the reasons behind the decision “We felt like it was necessary to release some additional information so that the public could accept this and move forward and we could put this matter to rest for good,” he said Branum said he will not release the remaining 100 pages of investigative notes he said he believes many individuals could still be identified based on the details in their statements Branum said Chesley’s termination was not based on the misconduct allegations but on insubordination for failing to attend multiple scheduled meetings with the city manager and mayor and I believe we got the investigative report back on the 23rd or something like that,” he said “His termination had nothing to do with the investigation When you are directed to appear for a meeting and you don’t appear for a meeting We don’t need to have an interview with you arguing that Chesley was under doctor’s orders not to work at the time “He didn’t refuse to attend those meetings,” Dreher said “His doctor told him he couldn’t work due to stress George News previously filed a public records request for the investigation documents but did not receive a formal denial and the summary released by the city was never provided in response to that request raised concerns about the legitimacy of the process and claimed that current members of the council were listed anonymously in ongoing legal action “It’s gonna be really good when you’re over at the federal court getting your photo ops on Facebook,” Boger said Mesquite Officer Ryan Hughes spoke out against Chesley saying the officers had experienced a hostile work environment under his leadership “We shouldn’t have to be threatened to have our throats slit by our leader,” Hughes said Hughes also emphasized the toll Chesley’s leadership had taken on department morale “I think that it’s important that you understand from those who worked under the former police chief that it was rough,” Hughes said “And there’s a reason that we’re here today.” Chesley has filed a federal lawsuit against the city alleging wrongful termination and violations of his due process rights A separate state case related to the injunction and Chesley’s employment contract is still pending Email notifications are only sent once a day summary of the weather details and news of any severe weather We'll send breaking news and 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Interior Thanks for visiting LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — CasaBlanca Resort & Casino is set to host Trail Hero X a high-adrenaline off-road and automotive event followed by Trail Hero Expeditions on May 11 and 15 reinforcing Mesquite's status as a prime destination for adventure enthusiasts The event kicks off with the Trail Hero Off-Road Car Show and Mayhem in Mesquite Classic Car Show on May 9-10 Car enthusiasts can explore over 200 vehicles ranging from classic cars of the 1930s to the 1980s to custom off-road builds The showcase will take place at CasaBlanca's east parking lot with expert judging and fierce competition Guests can also enjoy a free vendor showcase and an interactive scavenger hunt with prize opportunities free guided trail meetups will explore Nevada and Arizona's scenic terrains The Casapoolooza Poolside Concert Series returns with live music The Spazmatics will perform iconic '80s hits followed by country music star Dallas Smith on May 10 Tickets for Smith's performance start at $45 and are available online or by calling 800-514-3849 Twenty-five teams will embark on a 500-mile adventure across Nevada navigating rugged trails and remote camping The expedition concludes on May 15 with celebrations and winner ceremonies at CasaBlanca Resort a portion of the event proceeds will benefit the Mesquite Veterans Center supporting veterans and active-duty service members Trail Hero is committed to aiding veterans and individuals with special needs through its "War Hero to Trail Hero" program Fresh pastries from Fat Dough Bakery are ready to serve A breakfast sandwich from Fat Dough Bakery is made with fresh bagels made in house Homemade pop tarts from Fat Dough Bakery are pictured in Mesquite All soups at Fat Dough Bakery are made fresh from scratch Fresh blueberry muffins by Fat Dough Bakery are pictured Fresh cinnamon rolls by Fat Dough Bakery are pictured All sandwiches at Fat Dough Bakery are made with their fresh Bagels at Fat Dough Bakery are made in-house from scratch soups and breads are made from scratch by bakers with over 30 years of experience all desserts and pastries are made from scratch by bakers with over 30 years of experience Fat Dough Bakery Co-owners Junior and Sabra Baeza smile for the camera with their children Juan Arizmendi is a professionally trained baker with expertise in both French and Mexican bakeries Julia Daly is a professionally trained baker from Canada who brings her skills to Fat Dough Bakery in Mesquite Whether you're craving flaky pastries or a loaf of something fresh this bakery is kneaded into the fabric of the Mesquite community "I want people to know there's a place where products are made as clean and fresh as possible," Fat Dough Bakery Co-owner Junior Baeza said "You can pick up a loaf of bread with just three ingredients We keep food simple and focus on offering fresh Fat Dough Bakery’s menu is a blend of cherished Baeza family recipes and creations from their two in-house bakers: Juan Arizmendi and Julia Daly including a selection of French pastries like flaky croissants chocolate croissants and delicate danishes Arizmendi is a professionally trained baker with expertise in both French and Mexican bakeries adds her own touch with traditional Canadian treats The fruit in the pastries and pies is fresh They also offer cakes and a rotating selection of desserts to satisfy any sweet tooth Their display fridges are stocked with grab-and-go treats like cheesecake cups Baeza’s wife and Fat Dough Bakery Co-owner adds her own touch to the bakery with various cherished home recipes Fat Dough Bakery offers a wide selection of made-from-scratch breads but their New York-style bagels are a true standout especially those from the East Coast who say they haven’t had a real bagel since leaving home Junior Baeza said the bakery also draws a steady stream of visitors from Washington County "They drive all the way here just to try our bagels," he said A lot of places don’t make croissants from scratch That’s why our French pastries are such a big staple and big part of what we do." The bakery also has a deli where sandwiches are made fresh with their homemade bread who grew up surrounded by the flavors of his mother’s Mexican restaurants and now some of her beloved soup recipes have said he found a home in the bakery Fat Dough Bakery never refrigerates its sandwiches and every egg is cracked by hand rather than poured from a carton They’ll add fresh salads to the menu as the weather warms up topped with homemade croutons made from their sourdough bread “The biggest key point is that we don’t use any preservatives or stocks,” he said We even ground down our almonds to make our almond flour.” Junior Baeza Sabra own several businesses in the Mesquite area, including Slurp Smoothies & Acai Bowls, The Painted Hippo Ceramics and Silver State Cleaning reflecting their commitment to hiring locally and supporting the community But purchasing a bakery wasn’t part of their original plan Baeza initially set out to buy some of their restaurant equipment but unexpectedly purchased the entire bakery "It wasn’t something we had planned," he said With no formal experience in the industry beyond home baking the couple sought out expert bakers from the community with over 30 years of experience to join their team That’s when Arizmendi and Daly joined the team Fat Dough Bakery officially opened its doors in October 2024 Fat Dough Bakery has expanded its reach by distributing its baked goods at a local grocery store and is currently in talks with a nearby casino to supply their steakhouse Baeza advises those planning to visit the bakery to arrive early they welcome around 300 to 350 people daily Fat Dough Bakery is located at 12 W Mesquite Boulevard in Mesquite, Nevada. For a taste of the latest baked delights and sweet deals, follow @fatdoughbakery on Facebook and Instagram The fires went out briefly at the original Green Mesquite on Barton Springs Road last week and were extinguished permanently at the Southpark Meadows location of the Austin institution The landlord posted a lockout notice on the Barton Springs restaurant that Tom Davis has owned and operated since 1988 who has worked at Green Mesquite since 1988 partnered with three co-workers to take over control of the business The quartet came to an agreement with landlord Babrara Teidt to take over the lease that still has two years left and the group hopes to negotiate a new lease More: Micklethwait Barbecue is one of Austin's best new restaurants Reese said that the headwinds brought on by the pandemic have subsided and he believes the new group should be able to steer the Zilker institution into the future One main challenge that remains and seems to be getting worse is the congestion around Barton Springs Road reconstituted last year to one lane in each direction and customers’ difficulty getting to one of the few remaining tenants of Austin’s Restaurant Row of the 80s and 90s “You’ve gotta really want to get here on weekends,” Reese told the American-Statesman The menu and hours (and almost everything else) at Green Mesquite will not change though Reese says he hopes to bring back regularly scheduled live music which was a big part of Green Mesquite’s identity pre-pandemic More: Aaron Franklin's Uptown Sports Club hosting po' boy competition for 2nd anniversary While the Barton Springs location received a reprieve the Southpark Meadows location of the barbecue restaurant did not enjoy the same fate Reese owned that location with his brother The Reeses were locked out of that restaurant for back rent owed last month Reese said he believed the rent was set to go up an opinion disputed by a representative for the landlord at Southpark Meadows and he had decided not to renew the lease that ends this spring The representative for the Southpark Meadows landlord said they are in talks with two barbecue operators about potentially taking over the space The Reeses opened the Southpark Meadows location of Green Mesquite in 2010 More: Texas to Tokyo: Austin's Tsuke Edomae sushi chef Michael Che plans 6,500-mile commute KLAS LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The former Mesquite police chief filed a lawsuit against the City of Mesquite claiming wrongful termination and breach of contract following an internal investigation Former Chief MaQuade Chesley was terminated on Jan 21 after he was the target of a police union no-confidence vote in November 2024 which was presented to the Mesquite City Council explained why the police union reached their no-confidence vote saying Chesley at times had been retaliatory toward people “because of comments that they made or that things that they’ve brought forward.” He added “There has been some hiring that is believed to be close friends it’s the perception that it was rushed through 3 claiming the city deprived him of any and all procedural protection by terminating him without notice or a hearing and failed to implement safeguards to ensure that Chesley’s due process rights were protected The lawsuit claims that the city violated NRS 289.057 by using a non-law enforcement agency during the investigations into Chesley’s alleged misconduct and that the violation was made in “bad faith.” It also claims that his termination was done at least in part due to the city’s “questionable discriminatory and retaliatory employment practices.” Chesley’s lawsuit says that the city ignored the terms of his contract by terminating him without just cause since he was not an at-will employee Chesley was not given a pre-termination hearing nor a post-termination hearing and was not given a “reasonable opportunity to be heard at a meaningful time and in a meaningful manner,” the lawsuit claims Chesley previously responded to an 8 News Now request for statement regarding the vote and wrote he had made two attempts to meet with the union president to arrange a labor management meeting “I take concerns raised by my officers seriously and remain committed to open dialogue to address issues and maintain a productive working environment,” Chesley wrote Chesley is asking for an award of compensatory damages to be proven at trial interest on all damages awarded and for any additional or further relief as may be just and proper Thanks for visiting ! 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WATCHMesquite skies to dazzle as hot air balloon festival returns to Casablanca Resort & Casinoby Martha Cruz LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Get ready to take flight in Mesquite The annual Mesquite Hot Air Balloon Festival is set to return to the Casablanca Resort & Casino from Friday more than 35 hot air balloons will ascend into the desert skies The festival will also feature the popular Night Glow – Candlestick Show on Friday and Saturday evenings "Our Hot Air Balloon Festival really needs to be experienced to fully understand how beautiful and popular it’s become," said Christian Adderson Assistant General Manager for Mesquite Gaming "We’ve seen this special weekend grow into one of the most anticipated family outings in Nevada over the years." Morning launches are scheduled for 7:30 a.m while the Night Glow – Candlestick Show will take place at the CasaBlanca Resort and Casino’s southwest parking lot under the resort video marquee sign at around 6 p.m though all activities are weather-dependent Volunteers are crucial to the festival's success and are needed for all three days For a complete schedule of events and more information on the Mesquite Hot Air Balloon Festival, click here By Alex NguyenBreaking News Reporter the National Transportation Safety Board released its preliminary investigative report into the fatal incident Tuesday the pilot of the Cessna 525A plane was supposed to fly from the Mesquite Metro Airport to the Addison Airport to pick up passengers for an undetermined destination the plane was fueled with 224 gallons of Jet-A fuel after the pilot requested a top off the plane took off and climbed to around 500 feet above ground level the plane started descending while still in a right turn before crashing into a wooded area near East Cartwright Road and Lawson Road Breaking NewsGet the latest breaking news from North Texas and beyond The NTSB report didn’t identify the pilot, but records from the Dallas County medical examiner’s office indicate that he was 48-year-old Eric Alvin Forsythe Jr. An online obituary for Forsythe says he was an “adventurer at heart” who also enjoyed sailing “Eric will always be remembered as a man who loved his family a loyal friend and a person who never hesitated to help others,” the obituary said the pilot was in radio communications with a tower controller but it didn’t receive any distress calls from him It also says there were no reports of any fire or smoke trailing the plane the pilot held a commercial pilot certificate with ratings for different types of plane including the Cessna 525 It also says he disclosed a total of 6,800 flight hours in his most recent application for medical certificate in December 2023 The report says the plane’s wreckage was recovered from the accident site for further examination That includes the cockpit voice recorder and the Full Authority Digital Engine Control modules from the plane’s engines a post-crash fire consumed “portions” of the jet The crash was the first fatal aviation incident in Mesquite since 2020 Her work has also appeared in The Texas Tribune and Bloomberg News She speaks Vietnamese and conversational Spanish and is always on the lookout for delicious street food One person is dead after a small plane crashed in a wooded area in North Texas on Thursday morning A Cessna CitationJet fell from the sky after taking off from Mesquite Metro Airport around 7:40 a.m., the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reports According to the Mesquite Fire Department the incident occurred near East Cartwright Road and Lawson Road Only the pilot was onboard and is reported to have died in the crash Authorities believe there was no damage to any nearby residences or structures Local news outlet WFAA spoke to Mesquite FD spokesperson Travis Block, who says the pilot steered clear of nearby houses and buildings before crashing. "We're just thankful they didn't hit any structures," Block said. "It could have been a lot worse." Block explained first responders had stayed at the crash site to put out small fires, which have been contained. The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are investigating the fatal crash. The pilot's name has not been made public, and the cause of the crash is unknown at this time. Blankenship Paces Tops On Day Two Of Mesquite Desert Classic2/17/2025 7:26:00 PM | Men's Golf