Mesquite
Mesquite embodies Texas mystique, representing the Texas of yesterday, today and tomorrow. The big city with the small-town attitude is home to everything from high-tech computer companies to the ultimate cowboy competition. Originally founded as a small village sustained by a trading post, Mesquite’s retailers now post retail profits totaling more than $1 billion. There is no shortage of places to shop or dine here. With a regional shopping mall and numerous retail centers and specialty shops, the city is a paradise for shoppers. Mesquite is also known for hosting the famous Mesquite Championship Rodeo, where cowboys have achieved world-renowned status. Visitors from all over the world can attend the rodeo every Friday and Saturday from April through September for an evening of home-cooked barbecue, live Texas music and professional cowboy competition.