Make Your Voice Heard:Vote Early or on November 5

Early voting is under way for the November 5 election. That day, Texans will vote on nine constitutional amendments.

If you live in Dallas County, here are the early voting times at Lakeside Activity Center, 101 Holley Park Drive, Mesquite, 75149:

Saturday, October 26: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday, October 27: 1 to 6 p.m.

Monday-Wednesday, October 28-30: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m

Thursday-Friday, October 31-November 1: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Remember, you must present a valid photo ID to vote. I encourage you to exercise your right to vote and make your voice heard at the ballot box.

Nobody will ever deprive the American people of the right to vote except the American people themselves and the only way they could do this is by not voting. - Franklin D. Roosevelt

Red Ribbon Week October 21-25 SpreadsChoose to Be Drug Free Message

Children of parents who talk to their teens regularly about drugs are 42 percent less likely to use drugs than those who don't, according to the National Family Partnership. Yet only a quarter of teens report having these conversations.

During Mesquite ISD’s Red Ribbon Week October 21-25, all schools will be providing drug prevention education. Every student will receive a Choose to Be Drug Free pencil, and each campus will hold Red Ribbon Week activities appropriate for the ages of their students.

Learn more about Red Ribbon Week and get resources to help you lead an anti-drug discussion if you haven’t already.