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Ford takes the time to celebrate the essential role of women in history each year, and for 2016, the automaker decided to honor the original Rosie the Riveters. To show their appreciation for their contributions to our country, Ford sent 30 members of the group on a flight to Washington D.C., where they were applauded for their efforts.

If you’re not familiar with Rosie the Riveters, here’s a brief history lesson. The historic group emerged in the 1940s when millions of men across the country went overseas to fight in World War II. With few men around…

Boys and girls ages 7 to 14 are encouraged to come out to Valley Park Athletic Complex (2482 Pioneer Road) on Saturday, April 9, to participate in this year’s Pitch, Hit & Run skills contest. Sponsored by Major League Baseball, this national competition gives kids from across the country the chance to show off their hitting, pitching and running talents.

From 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, April 9, young athletes within the Mesquite community will be able to put their baseball skills to the test and see if they have what it takes to make it…

How does Ken Block top speeding through Los Angeles in Gymkhana 7? He heads to the most lavish city in the United Arab Emirates, Dubai, for a one-of-a-kind drift session in his trusted Ford Fiesta. Featuring beautiful scenery, a variety of super cars and empty city streets that provide the perfect playground, Gymkhana 8 is Block’s best video to date.

Before Block even hits the streets of Dubai in his latest Gymkhana video, the excitement begins. The video starts out with the professional rally driver stepping into the driver’s seat of his Ford Fiesta only to find a…

If you’ve ever experienced driving through potholes, then you know how much of a burden they can be and how they can ultimately damage your car. Most Americans spend hundreds of dollars each year on pothole-related car damage, but thanks to new technology found on the upcoming 2017 Ford Fusion, this will no longer be an issue for Fusion drivers.

An advanced computer-controlled shock absorber system designed to reduce the impact delivered by potholes will be standard on all 2017 Ford Fusion V6 Sport models. Using a series of sensors, the system works by adjusting the dampers when the…

Ford recently revealed big news at the 2016 Chicago Auto Show: they have decided to release four brand-new SUVs within the next four years. The incoming nameplates will sit aside Ford’s current roster of CUVs and SUVs, and help Ford compete in several new segments.

With gas prices at a low and more Millennials looking to purchase fuel-efficient crossovers and SUVs, now is the perfect time for Ford to debut a range of brand-new models. Passenger cars are quickly becoming less popular in today’s market, leaving more room for automakers to expand their utility vehicle lineups. Ford has…

Begin celebrating Easter a little bit early this year by attending Breakfast with the Bunny on Saturday, March 19, 2016, at Evans Recreation Center in Mesquite. Scheduled to be held from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., this family friendly event will allow the little ones to mingle with everyone’s favorite rabbit, the Easter Bunny, before the big day arrives on Sunday, March 27, 2016.

Families with children ages 9 and under are invited to take part in this year’s Breakfast with the Bunny event. Admission is $5 per person; however, children 2 years old and…

Ford has been seen testing the all-new F-150 Raptor in various locations across the country, and as excitement for the new truck continues to grow, the automaker recently decided to give fans a glimpse of the incoming F-150 Raptor SuperCrew model. Designed to deliver exceptional off-road performance and offer top-notch versatility, the SuperCrew is one of the most anticipated model configurations of the soon-to-be-released 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor.

Already being touted as the best Raptor to date, the 2017 F-150 Raptor will garner quite the following when it’s released on the market. It’s tougher, smarter and roomier than…

During this year’s Detroit Auto Show, Ford revealed that they have plans to introduce multiple new SUV models to their lineup in the near future. The company’s head of global product development, Raj Nair, also made sure to reveal the new SUVs would not be updated or refreshed existing models, leading us to believe the manufacturer has a few special developments in the works that could be revealed in sooner rather than later.

Ford has yet to unveil information about the new models they plan on introducing to the market, but there are rumors suggesting the brand may…

Jazz vocalist Tatiana “LadyMay” Mayfield will be taking the stage at the Mesquite Arts Center’s Black Box Theatre on Friday, January 29, 2016. The Fort Worth native has been a fixture in the jazz community for years and continues to captivate audiences with her sultry voice.

At the young age of 26, LadyMay has already accomplished so many things career-wise. At 17, she received her big break when she was chosen to appear on “Showtime at the Apollo,” and although she did not win the competition, she gained confidence from the experience and eventually went on to record her…