Mesquite Police Association Raising Money for Officer Richard Houston II Memorial Highway with ‘821 Day’

MESQUITE (WBAP/KLIF News ) – “821” day encourages residents to eat at participating restaurants on Monday that will donate a portion of their proceeds to help pay for signage on the part of Interstate 635 that runs through Mesquite as Officer Richard Houston II memorial highway.

The 21-year veteran was shot and killed in the line of duty while responding to a domestic disturbance on December 3, 2021. “821” was Houston’s badge number.

Approval for the highway was signed into law via Texas House Bill 975. The cost of the signage is $40,500 and fundraising for the project has already began with sales of special patches and whiskey.

Patrons have a myriad of restaurants to choose from including Bubba’s 33, Martinez Restaurant, Bull’s Pen Cafe and Mesquite BBQ.

Click here to see the full list of participating restaurants.

To honor fallen Mesquite Police Officer Richard Houston II, @MPACharities created 821 Day. Named after his badge #, on 8/21 participating restaurants will donate a portion of their proceeds to help pay for signage on part of I-635 as Officer Richard Houston II Memorial Highway. pic.twitter.com/LT53qVcEez
— City of Mesquite, TX (@cityofmesquite) August 8, 2023