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PSA CDBG Funds Streets
Jul 19 2010
Public Service Announcement
This is to notify the citizens of Texarkana, Arkansas of the infrastructure projects that will be undertaken with Community Development Block Grant Recovery Funds (Stimu…
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Public Notice Five Year Plan
Jun 15 2010
CITY OF TEXARKANA
FY 2011 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…
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Arkansas side: Officials: Convention center in the works for Crossroads
Sep 29 2009
By: Kristie Avery - Texarkana Gazette - Published: 09/29/2009
After putting in late nights and long hours, Texarkana, Ark., officials announced Monday a local investor was planning to build a convent…
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Holiday Refuse Collection Schedule
Nov 17 2008
Due to the past conflicts experienced involving refuse collection scheduling during the annual holidays, the following will be the future collections schedule for all contracted refuse haulers for the…
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Big issues on tap for Ark.-side board
Jul 7 2008
By: Brandy S. Chewning - Texarkana Gazette
Several big issues are on the grid for the Texarkana, Ark., Board of Directors tonight as it kicks things off with a closed meeting regarding personnel.
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Sparks the Park
Jul 6 2008
By: Terri Richardson - Texarkana Gazette
Spirits were up as the sun went down Saturday and thousands filled the Four States Fairgrounds for a Sparks in the Park to remember.
Fireworks fanatics a…
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Grant will be used to improve trail
Jun 28 2008
By: Susan Lindsey
The City of Texarkana, Ark., and Partnership for the Pathway have been awarded a $5,800 grant to make improvements to the Nix Creek Trail.
The Arkansas Department of Health Cen…
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Helping Seniors
Jun 27 2008
Volunteers and AmeriCorps VISTA have begun their yearly duties by cutting the yards of senior citizens who cannot afford the cost of maintaining their lawns. Some senior citizens are financially or ph…
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Event has more than just sparks
Jun 27 2008
By: Brandy S. Chewning - Texarkana Gazette - Published: 06/27/2008
Texarkana’s annual Fourth of July fireworks display will offer something for everyone, with an events schedule starting at 2 p…
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Today marks deadline to register for storm disaster aid
Jun 27 2008
By: Kristi Jordan - Texarkana Gazette - Published: 06/27/2008
Today is the deadline for Arkansans to register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency for disaster assistance if they were affecte…
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Historic commission OKs property improvements
Jun 19 2008
By: Greg Bischof - Texarkana Gazette
The Texarkana, Ark., Historic District Commission gave the green light Wednesday to four property owners seeking to make some historic improvements to their vin…
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Auditorium Commission gets $44,000 grant for preservation
Jun 19 2008
By: Kristi Jordan - Texarkana Gazette
A $44,000 grant award from the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program will bring the Arkansas Municipal Auditorium Commission a step closer to its goal, overse…
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Arkansas-side council discusses grant funding to update parks
Jun 4 2008
By: Susan Lindsey - Texarkana Gazette
The City of Texarkana, Ark., held a meeting at College Hill Middle School on Tuesday evening to discuss plans for the future of the city’s parks.
City…
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Sparks in the Park set to fly
Jun 4 2008
By: Brandy S. Chewning - Texarkana Gazette
With the first Texarkana, Ark., Sparks in the Park fireworks display one month away, the city is in full planning mode.
The city is hosting the Indepen…
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Arkansas side worried about TWU fate
Jun 4 2008
By: Brandy S. Chewning - Texarkana Gazette
The possibility of a new water district for local Texas cities has Texarkana, Ark., officials concerned Texarkana, Texas, will abandon ship in the jointly…
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Orr-Sandflat-Glendale neighborhood may be designated as historic
May 21 2008
By: Staff Reports - Texarkana Gazette
Another residential neighborhood soon may get a historic designation.
The Texarkana, Ark., Historic District Commission will meet at 9:30 a.m. today to list…
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FEMA offers assistance to locals
May 21 2008
By: Jim Williamson - Texarkana Gazette
Victims of recent severe storms, tornadoes and floods can now apply for help from the Federal Emergency Management Agency at the Mobile Disaster Recovery Cent…
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Panel: OK to refinance bonds
May 20 2008
Texarkana, Ark., Board of Directors agreed Monday to refinance the city’s pair of outstanding bonds, taking advantage of lower interest rates.
City Manager Harold Boldt estimates the move wil…
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Group to probe convention center need
May 12 2008
By: Brandy S. Chewning - Texarkana Gazette
A public survey to determine the need for a convention center in Texarkana, Ark., is expected to be ready this week.
The survey, which will be administ…
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FEMA extends deadline on assistance grants for storm damage
May 11 2008
The deadline to register for disaster assistance from storm damage earlier this spring has been extended to June 27, says a state emergency management official.
FEMA officials said Miller and Hemps…
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Stamping Out Hunger
May 8 2008
By: Ashley Gardner - Texarkana Gazette
The National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive kicked off Wednesday at Texarkana’s Downtown Post Office.
Letter carriers wil…
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City gets $20,833 to fix sirens
May 6 2008
By: Brandy S. Chewning - Texarkana Gazette
It was brief action for the Texarkana, Ark., Board of Directors Monday night, as the consent agenda was approved unanimously.
The action approved setting…
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City eyes convention center
May 6 2008
By: Brandy S. Chewning - Texarkana Gazette
A feasibility study for a convention center planned for Crossroads Business Park was announced by Texarkana, Ark., city officials on Monday.
“Tex…
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By: Lori Dunn - Texarkana Gazette - Published: 04/28/2008
Apr 28 2008
Texarkana, Ark., Police Association members are getting ready to cast their rods and reels for the 20th annual Ed Worrell Memorial Bass Tournament.
The tournament, which will be Saturday at Millwoo…
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Cruisin’ Downtown T-Town: Cruisin’ downtown
Apr 28 2008
Cruisin’ Downtown T-Town is a Cruise-in and Show & Shine that is open to all Classics, Street Rods, Muscle Cars, and Antiques. The cruise-ins are held on the third Friday night of each month (Ap…
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Arkansas-side panel OKs Memorial Day walk
Apr 8 2008
The Texarkana, Ark., Board of Directors met very briefly for regular business Monday night, approving the consent agenda and removing the only action item.
The stipulations of an emergency leave po…
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The show will go on
Mar 30 2008
By: Brandy S. Chewning - Texarkana Gazette - Published: 03/30/2008
Funding for the Fourth of July fireworks display was the issue for Texarkana, Texas, this year, but the City of Texarkana, Ark., …
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Something the community can be proud of
Mar 7 2008
Hoteliers plan to put Best Western in Arkansas-side industrial district
By: Brandy S. Chewning - Texarkana Gazette - Published: 03/07/2008
After years of planning and dreaming for the development,…
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Tornado sirens sound in city
Mar 4 2008
Official urges people to turn to TV, radio for news, not 911
By: Lori Dunn - Texarkana Gazette - Published: 03/04/2008
The wail of a tornado siren means a tornado warning has been issued or a funn…
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Big Thanks
Mar 4 2008
Published: 03/04/2008
L to R, M.J. Cox, Bishop Wendell Cox, Mayor Horace G Shipp, Chief Bobby Honea, Fire Marshal Stephen Johnson. The Texarkana Arkansas Fire Department accepts a check for $10,00…
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Animal shelter to hold fund-raiser
Mar 3 2008
Published: 03/03/2008
The Texarkana Animal Shelter will host a fund-raiser from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Chick-fil-A on Richmond Road. Texarkana Animal Shelter officials invite the community and s…
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World War II airplanes fly into town for a three-day exhibit, public tours
Mar 3 2008
By: Greg Bischof - Texarkana Gazette - Published: 03/03/2008
Part of Texarkana Regional Airport will become a temporary World War II aviation museum this week.
Three vintage Army Air Force warplan…
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Board to consider annexing land
Mar 3 2008
Published: 03/03/2008
The City of Texarkana, Ark., will review annexing and zoning 9 acres on Sugar Crest Drive in its Board of Directors meeting today.
The members will also consider rezoning two…
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Routine Maintenance
Feb 24 2008
Published: 02/24/2008
Union Pacific Railroad workers replace ties beneath the track at Texarkana Regional Airport. The repairs are part of routine maintenance on a 12-mile stretch of track. During …
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A Taxing Problem
Feb 24 2008
Franchise fee increase no fun, but it provides valuable funds for badly needed maintenance
Published: 02/24/2008
We were put out with Texarkana, Ark., city officials who, somewhat disingenuously, w…
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Officers reunite with twins they helped deliver
Feb 23 2008
Officers reunite with twins they helped deliver
By: Lori Dunn - Texarkana Gazette - Published: 02/23/2008
Cayden and Brayden Collins are pretty much oblivious to all the fuss surrounding them. The…
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Historic District group receives grant money
Feb 21 2008
Published: 02/21/2008
The Texarkana, Ark., Historic District Commission received $42,500 in Certified Local Government grant money last week from the Arkansas Department of Heritage.
The money wil…
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Airport to hold mock plane crash
Feb 20 2008
Published: 02/20/2008
Residents near Texarkana Regional Airport need not be concerned about seeing a fire, fire trucks and ambulances at the airport Friday afternoon.
Between about 1:30 p.m. and 3…
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Historic District Commission to meet today
Feb 20 2008
Published: 02/20/2008
The Texarkana, Ark., Historic District Commission will meet at 9:30 a.m. today at City Hall to listen to staff reports on two new restaurants opening downtown.Roy D’s Bar …
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Sunset clause not adopted
Feb 20 2008
Sunset clause not adopted
By: Brandy S. Chewning - Texarkana Gazette - Published: 02/20/2008
A proposed sunset clause on a gas and electricity franchise fee died at the Texarkana, Ark., Board of Dir…
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City to consider removing franchise fees
Feb 18 2008
City to consider removing franchise fees
By: Brandy S. Chewning - Texarkana Gazette - Published: 02/18/2008
In the next regular meeting of the Texarkana, Ark., Board of Directors, the city will cons…
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City officials speak out on zoning plan
Feb 17 2008
City officials speak out on zoning plan
Authorities hope compromise can be reached, said city will be ‘choosy’ about businesses
By: Brandy S. Chewning - Texarkana Gazette - Published: 02…
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Zoning decision put on hold
Feb 13 2008
Zoning decision put on hold
Property owners turn out in force to oppose proposed commercial zone
By: Brandy S. Chewning - Texarkana Gazette - Published: 02/13/2008
It was standing room only Tuesd…
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‘Run the Line’ half marathon slated for Sunday
Feb 11 2008
‘Run the Line’ half marathon slated for Sunday
Published: 02/11/2008
There is less than one week left before Texarkana’s inaugural “Run the Line” half-marathon takes t…
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Proposed rezoning causes concern
Feb 10 2008
Proposed rezoning causes concern
Residents say they don’t want ‘who-knows-what to come in’
By: Brandy S. Chewning - Texarkana Gazette - Published: 02/10/2008
Sugar Hill Road area …
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Board votes on historic district
Feb 5 2008
By: Brandy S. Chewning - Texarkana Gazette - Published: 02/05/2008
The Texarkana, Ark., Board of Directors is establishing a new historic district that includes parts of Beech and Ash streets and Cou…
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Arkansas Board of Directors to meet today
Feb 4 2008
By: Brandy S. Chewning - Texarkana Gazette - Published: 02/04/2008
The Texarkana, Ark., Board of Directors will have double duty today with a regular meeting immediately following a financial worksho…
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Texarkana No. 2 on Forbes list
Feb 3 2008
Texarkana No. 2 on Forbes list
City is one of America’s fastest growing metros
By: Kristi Jordan - Texarkana Gazette - Published: 02/03/2008
Texarkana has been named No. 2 on Forbes’ li…
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Notice of Request for Proposals - Preparation of an Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing
Sep 6 2007 The City of Texarkana, Arkansas is seeking proposals from qualified persons or organizations to conduct and prepare an Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing. The consultant will develop the City&…
Inspection request line established
Sep 1 2007
Beginning September 1, 2007, an inspection request line has been established. This number is (870)779-4910 and will have a voice recording prompting the caller for the information necessary.…
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City of Texarkana FY 2007 Community Development Block Grant Program Announcement of Public Hearings
Aug 14 2007 The City of Texarkana, Arkansas has received $263,135.00 in program income that was generated from the use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. Agencies, organizations, public institu…
Go fish: Park project starts today with draining of lake
Jul 26 2007 By: Jodi Sheridan - Texarkana Gazette - Published: 07/26/2007 Folks looking for sure-fire ways to catch fish might want to show up at Bobby F. Ferguson Park lake this morning. Texarkana, …
Hickerson Honored: Director: Highway funding is shrinking: Officials say buying power is not what it once was
Jul 24 2007 By: Jim Williamson - Texarkana Gazette - Published: 07/24/2007 ASHDOWN, Ark.—The director of the Arkansas Highway Transportation Department is paving the way in educating the public about…
Rains wash out flights at Texarkana Regional
Jul 22 2007 By: Greg Bischof - Texarkana Gazette - Published: 07/22/2007 While passenger traffic weathered the recent rains, overall general aviation at the Texarkana Regional Airport received a soak…
Regional airport accepts $1.9M grant: Funds to go to installing emergency access road
Jul 20 2007 By: Greg Bischof - Texarkana Gazette - Published: 07/20/2007 Dirt could be churning up as early as next month as work begins on an emergency access road to Texarkana Regional Airport. Dur…
Basic services on minds in Arkansas side’s Ward 4
Jul 20 2007 By: Jodi Sheridan - Texarkana Gazette - Published: 07/20/2007 Bill and Connie Brian had sewage backed up into their house six to 10 times a year since the 2000 ice storm, until they dug t…
In Brief: Scholarship fund for single parents taking applications until July 30
Jul 19 2007 The Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Miller and Bowie Counties will accept scholarship applications for the 2007-08 school year until July 30. The scholarship awards $1,000 paid out in two payment…
Regional airport may receive $1.9M in funds
Jul 19 2007 By: Greg Bischof - Texarkana Gazette - Published: 07/19/2007 Plans for building an emergency access road to the Texarkana Regional Airport may soon get the required financing, airport off…
1 manager for 2 cities?: Chamber explores idea of shared city manager for Texas, Arkansas sides
Jul 18 2007 By: Aaron Brand - Texarkana Gazette - Published: 07/18/2007 The Texarkana Chamber of Commerce continues to study the possibility of a super city manager working for both cities of Texarka…
CenterPoint to repair lawns, sidewalks damaged by gas line work
Jul 17 2007 By: Brandy S. Chewning - Texarkana Gazette - Published: 07/17/2007 CenterPoint Energy Area Manager Dennis McBride faced tough questions from Texarkana, Ark., city board member Chad Dowd a…
Quorum Court irked by public hearings on new money spending: Members express obligation toward JDC costs
Jul 17 2007 By: Jim Williamson - Texarkana Gazette - Published: 07/17/2007 Reading about the City of Texarkana, Ark., hosting community meetings to get opinions about spending additional revenues agi…
Missing man found via CodeRED alert system
Jul 16 2007 By: Terri Richardson - Texarkana Gazette - Published: 07/16/2007 CodeRED alerts Sunday for a missing Texarkana, Ark., man with a medical condition drew attention to the system and its use…
City of Texarkana, Ark.: Ward 3 residents tell mayor how they want city tax dollars spent
Jul 13 2007 By: Lori Dunn - Texarkana Gazette - Published: 07/13/2007 Residents of Ward 3 in Texarkana, Ark., kept Mayor Horace Shipp busy for almost three hours Thursday night during a meeting to ga…
Planning Commission tackles neighborhood issue
Jul 11 2007 By: Aaron Brand - Texarkana Gazette - Published: 07/11/2007 The Texarkana, Ark., Planning Commission had to tackle a contentious neighborhood issue Tuesday night that was ultimately resol…
No decisions made for reducing city manager shortlist
Jul 11 2007 By: Brandy S. Chewning - Texarkana Gazette - Published: 07/11/2007 Not much was decided Tuesday during a Texarkana, Ark., Board of Directors meeting, held ostensibly to compile a short li…
Only 2 show up for Ward 1 community meeting
Jul 10 2007 By: Brandy S. Chewning - Texarkana Gazette - Published: 07/10/2007 Almost 20 minutes late, two citizens of Ward 1 showed up. It was the poorest turnout to date among the scheduled community…
New ground: Ark. side kicks off Crossroads Parkway
Jul 10 2007 By: Aaron Brand - Texarkana Gazette - Published: 07/10/2007 About 60 people braved the midday heat and humidity Monday to see Texarkana, Ark., kick off what officials predict will be an u…
TASD awarded $479,589 grant
Jul 4 2007 By: Marie Martin - Texarkana Gazette - Published: 07/04/2007 The U.S. Department of Education recently announced the funding of nearly half a million dollars to the Texarkana, Ark., Schoo…
Hill chooses city for good climate, people
Jun 29 2007 By: Jodi Sheridan - Texarkana Gazette - Published: 06/29/2007 Not happy living in Phoenix, Jeff Hill and his wife are hoping for a more satisfying experience in Texarkana, Ark. Hill has jus…
Ward 6 meeting focuses on parks and drainage
Jun 29 2007 By: Jodi Sheridan - Texarkana Gazette - Published: 06/29/2007 Drainage and parks were the big issues Thursday night at the community meeting Texarkana, Ark., held in Ward 6. In fact, they w…
Municipal Auditorium receives $35,000 grant from Department of Heritage
Jun 28 2007 By: Jodi Sheridan - Texarkana Gazette Arkansas Municipal Auditorium Commission officials received more than $35,000 from the state’s Department of Heritage. Gov. Mike Beebe present…
Arkansas side hires Jeff Hill to be public works director
Jun 28 2007 By: Jodi Sheridan - Texarkana Gazette - Published: 06/28/2007 Having been without a public works director since September, Texarkana, Ark., Interim City Manager Harold Boldt said they&rsq…
Ward 2 residents asked for input
Jun 16 2007 By: Jodi Sheridan - Texarkana Gazette - Published: 06/16/2007 Texarkana, Ark., city leaders will continue to get input from residents this week at a community meeting in Ward 2. The meeti…
Shackelford applies for Arkansas-side job
May 2 2007 George Shackelford has applied for the city managers job in Texarkana, Ark., after resigning his position with the Texas side on April 23. Shackelford, who served as the Texarkana, Texas, city mana…
I-49 funding set for action: Louisiana legislature expected to ante up support for link to Arkansas
Apr 29 2007 Funding for more Interstate 49 work between Shreveport and the Louisiana-Arkansas state line should be decided in the upcoming Louisiana legislature session, said Gard Wayt, executive director of t…
Field of dreams: Arkansas-side officials excited at the growth provided by economic development grant
Mar 22 2007 Construction of a road through the North Garland Business Park development might be substantially completed by the summer or early fall, said Texarkana, Ark., Mayor Horace Shipp at a Wednesday morn…
City lands $1.5 million grant: Arkansas side to use money for Garland Business Park development
Mar 21 2007 Texarkana, Ark., will receive a $1.5 million grant for the Garland Business Park development that includes the Mintons Sportsplex expansion, according to a statement from Arkansas congressional del…