Mesquite, TX

Mesquite sits 15 miles east of downtown Dallas along US Highway 80, connected to the metroplex by Interstate 635 on its northern edge. The city of 149,000 experiences typical North Texas weather with hot summers and mild winters. Major routes include US 80 for direct access to Dallas and State Highway 352 running north-south through town. The Mesquite Championship Rodeo runs every weekend from April to September, making it one of the few year-round professional rodeo venues in the country.