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Mesquite, Texas

Located in Dallas County, Texas, Mesquite was established in 1878. Known as 'Rodeo Capital of Texas.'. Devil's Bowl Speedway operated 50 years.
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Founded 1878 | Population 150,391 | Peak 150,391 (2024) | County Dallas County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Mesquite, Texas

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1878 Founded Along Railroad: Named for mesquite trees.
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1958 Championship Rodeo Begins: Premier weekly rodeo venue.
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1985 Population Hits 100K: Dallas suburban growth.
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2021 Amazon Hub Opens: Major fulfillment center in DFW corridor.
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Latest News in Mesquite

Jan 1, 1970
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Jan 1, 1970
Mother Claims her 3 Sons Were Kicked Out of School Because of her Onlyfans Account
A Texas mother sparked outrage in early 2016 when she accused her sons’ school of expelling the three boys over her work on …
Jan 1, 1970
Controversy Sparked Over Texas Sandwich Shop Sign Photo
TEXAS — Back in December 2015, a simple photo of a sign outside a small sandwich shop in the Dallas area set off a wave of outra…
Jan 1, 1970
Cruz Presidents Should Start Every Day Prayer
WASHINGTON — On November 9, 2015, Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz stirred up conversation with a bold suggestion that…
Jan 1, 1970
Military Veteran Biker Group Takes Action when Squatters Steal Soldiers
In a small Texas town back in October 2015, a group of military veteran bikers stepped in to protect one of their own when squatte…
Jan 1, 1970
Bride Set Fire her Husband After she Sleeps Ex Flame
In a quiet suburb outside Dallas, Texas — where life usually unfolds with the predictability of suburban sprawl — a wedding ni…

Complete Historical Timeline

1878 Culture
Founded Along Railroad
1958 Sports
Championship Rodeo Begins
1985 Business
Population Hits 100K
2021 Business
Amazon Hub Opens

Did You Know?

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Known as 'Rodeo Capital of Texas.'.
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Devil's Bowl Speedway operated 50 years.
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Named for mesquite trees on the prairie.
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Mesquite is located in Dallas County, Texas.
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Mesquite was founded in 1878.

Famous People from Mesquite, Texas

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Tara Davis-Woodhall
Athletics Competitor, Long Jumper · Born May 20, 1999 · Age 26
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Taylor Parks
Actor, Singer-Songwriter · Born Sep 16, 1993 · Age 32
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Alyssa Edwards
Businessperson, Drag Queen · Born Jan 16, 1980 · Age 46
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Lauren Stephens
Sport Cyclist · Born Dec 28, 1986 · Age 39
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Ngozi Onwumere
Athletics Competitor, Bobsledder · Born Jan 23, 1992 · Age 34

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