Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Texarkana public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
8 issues in development
Multifamily and retail development on South Bishop Road
A 13-acre tract at 2014 S. Bishop was rezoned to allow multifamily housing and general retail, opening the door to new apartments and shops in Ward 2.
Sunset Apartments redevelopment and accessibility
Ledge Capital wants the city's blessing to chase 4% low-income housing tax credits to rehab the 150-unit Sunset Apartments — $8.3 million in renovations with all units staying affordable. The formal no-objection vote comes June 8.
Roller Skating Rink Development Approval
Texarkana’s city council is set to vote on a new roller skating rink on New Boston Road. If approved, it would add a recreation option in town and could shape what gets built nearby. The decision is worth watching if you care about local entertainment or neighborhood development.
Flock license-plate cameras and surveillance privacy
Residents pressed the council to terminate the city's Flock surveillance camera contract, citing privacy, cybersecurity, and vendor-misconduct concerns raised in an investigative report. The council took no action but heard calls to place the item on a future agenda.
Golf Ranch property exchange with Texas A&M University System
The city traded the 249.866-acre Golf Ranch to the Texas A&M System for 138.788 acres of buildable land near Oakwood subdivision, both valued at $2.5 million, and ended the golf course lease. The deal opens new land for future residential development.
ATFAB Cooper Lane annexation and development
The city moved forward on annexing nearly 19 acres on Cooper Lane for ATFAB's residential development, amending the deal so phase two gets multifamily zoning like phase one — and making findings to encircle a five-acre holdout homeowner who declined annexation.
Assembly Line building project with Texarkana College
The council amended the interlocal agreement for the Assembly Line building at 215 Pine Street, authorizing about $3 million in construction spending and adding $500,000 in unspent Temple Foundation grant funds.
city council meeting controversy over Grim Lofts development
A Texarkana City Council meeting got heated over the Grim Lofts development, a downtown project that’s clearly stirring strong feelings. If you live downtown or care about what gets built in your neighborhood, this fight could affect you. The source doesn’t spell out the exact details, but the controversy signals that approvals, design, or neighborhood impacts are in play.