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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… Read More

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… Read More

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. … Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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., … Read More

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,… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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 … Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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 … Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

‘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… Read More

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 … Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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&… Read More

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.… Read More

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… Read More

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, … Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More