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May 7th, 2013

City to hold CDBG Public Hearings



CITY OF TEXARKANA
FY 2014 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
FIVE YEAR ACTION PLAN ANNOUNCEMENT OF PUBLIC HEARINGS



The City of Texarkana, Arkansas ANTICIPATES that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development will allocate Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds in an amount of $229,648.00. Agencies, organizations, public institutions and all citizens are invited to attend public hearings for the intent of providing input for budgeting of expenditures of funds administered by the Public Works Department annual Action Plan. You may also bring recommendations to the Public Works Office Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Texarkana, Arkansas, City Hall Lower level.

Three (3) public hearings are scheduled at the following times and locations:

Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. Iron Mountain Neighborhood Center, 1101 Couch Street, Texarkana, Arkansas

Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. Sandflat/Glendale Neighborhood Center, 209 E. 14th Street, Texarkana, Arkansas

Thursday, May 23, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. College Hill Center, 1002 Ferguson Street, Texarkana, Arkansas

Technical questions regarding eligible CDBG activities should be directed to Tracie Lee, CDBG Administrator at (870) 779-1354.

April 26th, 2013

City receives recycling grant

City receives recycling grant
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April 11th, 2013

Railfest Returns to Front Street with Headliner Easton Corbin

Railfest Returns to Front Street with Headliner Easton Corbin
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Evening Events: 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Headliner: Easton Corbin – 8:30 pm

Opening Act: Captain Joe Band – 7:00 pm

Concert/Evening Admission - $20 at the door or $15 in advance

Get tickets in advance at TicketFly



Day Time Events: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

Live Music all day:

• Greg Gardner & Voodoo Cowboy
• Slick Leo
• Gail Force
• Curt Richardson & Kevin Zaliski
• Jared Reed

$1,000 BBQ Championship Cook-Off sponsored by Albert’s Meat Company – 8:00 am start, winners announced at 4:30 pm

Download BBQ entry forms


Miss Railfest Pageant
Contact: Natalie Starkey (903-276-1770) nataliestarkey@aol.com

1st annual Railfest Photography Contest
Photos will be posted on Railfest Facebook page and voted on
Send your Event photos to EEthridge@txkusa.org after the event for a chance to win $100.

Food vendors, concessions, Beer Garden, Arts and Crafts

Kids bounce houses, slides, games, rock climbing wall and much more!

Day Admission - $3, Kids 12 and under FREE

* Day admission and evening admission require separate tickets

* Kids play area closes at 5 pm

* No ice chests or outside food or drink allowed in festival plaza

April 1st, 2013

Four States Auto Museum to Hold 8th annual Car show

Four States Auto Museum to Hold 8th annual Car show
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For more information contact Denise Johnson at 903-826-9809

March 26th, 2013

Community Cleanup Collects 5 Tons of Trash

Community Cleanup Collects 5 Tons of Trash
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March 18th, 2013

Mayor Smith takes tour of convention center and water park construction




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