Mesquite, TX
Music connected to Mesquite
About Mesquite
- • Jamie Foxx, Oscar-winning actor and musician, spent part of his childhood in Mesquite.
- • The Mesquite ProRodeo, a nationally recognized rodeo series, originated here.
- • The Texas and Pacific Railway in 1873 established a station, boosting Mesquite's growth.
- • Mesquite was once known as the 'Official Rodeo Capital of Texas'.
- • The Great Depression severely impacted Mesquite's cotton-based economy.
- • Named for the mesquite trees, it was established in 1873 and incorporated in 1887.
- • With 143,798 residents, it's smaller than nearby Garland but larger than Irving.
- • At 492 feet above sea level, its elevation is slightly lower than Dallas.
- • Healthcare, retail, and manufacturing are key industries employing many residents.
- • Mesquite offers a blend of suburban comfort and Texas charm.
- • The Dallas Mavericks, a short drive away, won their first NBA title in 2011.
- • Mesquite High School won the 2001 Texas 5A Division I Football State Championship.
- • The area's geology is characterized by the Blackland Prairie, with fertile, dark clay soils.
- • Mesquite is part of the Trinity River watershed.
- • White-tailed deer are commonly found in the undeveloped areas around Mesquite.
- • The Eastern Cross Timbers ecosystem, featuring post oak and blackjack oak, is found nearby.
- • The Caddo people inhabited the area before European settlement.
- • The Mesquite Arts Center opened in 1994, becoming a focal point for local artists.
- • Interstate 635, also known as LBJ Freeway, borders Mesquite to the north.
Artists From Mesquite
Songs About Mesquite
Hey Daisy
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Life of a Rodeo Cowboy
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