Mesquite News

06/18/2026

The end of one chapter gives way to the start of another, and such is the case as teams around the state begin preparations for the 2026-27 school year.

06/18/2026

The culmination of any high school sports season is the crowning of a state champion.

06/15/2026

Mesquite ISD has named two new principals and four new assistant principals across six campuses. Meet the educators stepping into leadership roles this year.

06/15/2026

We didn't know what to expect when we headed to Simpson Plaza on Sunday afternoon. What we found was the world.

The FC Dallas Soccer Celebration had transformed the plaza in front of the Purefoy Municipal Center into something that felt less like a

We didn't know what to expect when we headed to Simpson Plaza on Sunday afternoon. What we found was the world.

06/14/2026

Mark Hill will be Frisco's next mayor. With all precincts and voting centers reporting in Collin and Denton counties, Hill defeated Rod Vilhauer Saturday night in Frisco’s mayoral runoff election, capturing 58.12% of the vote — 19,632 ballots — to Vilhauer's 41.87%, or 14,146 votes. Turnout was approximately 25% of registered voters, with 33,778 ballots cast.

Early voting in Frisco's mayoral runoff shows Mark Hill leading with 58.06% against Rod Vilhauer's 41.94%, as the city awaits the final results to determine its new mayor after nine

06/13/2026

There's no shortage of noteworthy performances turned in by student-athletes around the area. This week, Star Local Media's sports staff will recognize 10 student-athletes from its coverage areas as part of its Star Spotlight.

There's no shortage of noteworthy performances turned in by student-athletes around the area. This week, Star Local Media's sports staff will recognize 10 student-athletes from its coverage areas as part

06/12/2026

Horn and Mesquite each enjoyed successful seasons, with the duo claiming two of the four playoff spots out of 11-6A.

06/11/2026

The University Interscholastic League Legislative Council met in Round Rock on Wednesday and one of the big talking points was making girls flag football a sanctioned sport.

06/11/2026

Heading to a World Cup watch party this summer? The Red Cross has tips to keep you cool, hydrated and connected at big events. Download the free Red Cross Emergency app for real-time alerts and safety advice.

06/11/2026

The end of one chapter gives way to the start of another, and such is the case as teams around the state begin preparations for the 2026-27 school year.