Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Texarkana public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
6 issues in business jobs
Airport demolition of JD Facility
The Texarkana Regional Airport was set to receive a $60,000 demolition contract for the JD Facility, half-funded by an Arkansas Division of Aeronautics grant.
Specific use permit for outdoor car lot at 1630 N Robison Road
C Sue Smith requested a specific use permit for an outdoor car lot on a nearly six-acre tract on N Robison Road.
Specific use permit for tattoo studio at 3101 New Boston Road
Owner Adriana Herrera requested a specific use permit allowing tattooing at 3101 New Boston Road. The permit would open the door for a new small business on the corridor.
Summerhill-Moores commercial development incentives
Up to $565,150 in incentives back a multi-phase, $18 million commercial project at Summerhill and Moores Lane that promises at least 30 jobs paying $50,000 or more.
LENDEM Solutions Chapter 380 Agreement
The city is setting up property tax abatements under Chapter 312 to pair with its existing job-based Chapter 380 incentives, starting with a deal worth up to $360,960 for a commercial project at Summerhill and Moores Lane.
Tourism-Friendly Texas certification
Texarkana was officially certified as a Tourism-Friendly Texas Community. Tourism brought $181.4 million in direct spending and over 1,000 jobs to the city in 2024.