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CBS News
16-05-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Wind gust lifts bounce house at Mesquite elementary school, injuring students
A group of students at a Mesquite elementary school sustained injuries Friday after a sudden gust of wind hoisted a bounce house during a school play day event. School officials reported that the injured students from Lawrence Elementary School were transported to a hospital for medical evaluation. None of those students sustained life-threatening injuries, according to Mesquite ISD. The district contacted the affected families. "All other students are safe and continuing the school day indoors," said Sabreana Smith, a spokesperson for Mesquite ISD. "Out of care and caution, the remainder of today's outdoor Play Day activities have been canceled." Counselors were called to campus and made available for students or staff in need of support following the incident, Smith said. An investigation is underway, the district said. "We are committed to reviewing every aspect of the event to ensure it never happens again," Smith said. "Nothing matters more than protecting the children entrusted to our care." CBS News Texas will provide updates as more information becomes available.
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Mesquite ISD's $600 million bond election
The Brief Early voting is now underway for Mesquite ISD's $600 million bond referendum. Registered voters can cast their ballots now through April 29, during early voting, or on Election Day, May 3. The bond proposal will appear on the ballot as two separate propositions for various projects, including safety and security improvements, safety and security, growth in the southern section of the district, and renovations and updates to aging facilities and equipment. MESQUITE, Texas - Early voting is now underway for Mesquite ISD's $600 million bond referendum. Registered voters can cast their ballots now through April 29, during early voting, or on Election Day, May 3. The bond appears as two propositions: Proposition A includes the following: Security technology enhancements on every campus New buses: Mesquite ISD has more than 180 buses, and 97 of those have been in service since 2013 or later. The district's bus replacement cycle includes 15-20 new buses per year with an average cost of $1.9-$2.7 million. Roof Replacements: The district has more than 7 million square feet of roof surface. Because roofs have an average life expectancy between 18 and 22 years, the district invests in a roof replacement cycle of three to five buildings yearly at an average cost of $5 to $7 million. Consolidate the two oldest elementary schools, Motley and Lawrence, into a brand-new campus. Consolidating the two campuses would "significantly reduce operational and maintenance costs," the district says. Both campuses were built in the 1960s. Motley has not been renovated in 24 years, and Lawrence Elementary's last renovation was 30 years ago. The campuses are located near each other and are currently operating below capacity, according to the district. The combined enrollment of both schools is just over 500 students. Build a Pre-K center in the Horn feeder pattern to accommodate growth Significant maintenance, renovation, and expansion projects at multiple campuses Other projects include adding storm shelters and secure entry points, fencing elementary playgrounds, and replacing aging equipment such as fire systems, industrial kitchen appliances, chillers, boilers, and electrical systems. Proposition B will provide for technology replacements district-wide. According to the district, there are approximately 3,500 classroom televisions across the district, and they are, on average, 8–10 years old. Prop B would provide 21.5 million to replace classroom technology and student and staff instructional devices. Why you should care If voters approve both propositions on the ballot, the estimated tax impact will be .01 per $100 of home valuation. For more information on the bond, visit The Source Information in this article is from Mesquite ISD.
