Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Texarkana public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues in roads
Removal of W. 14th/Olive traffic signal
The signal at West 14th and Olive no longer meets state warrants and is being replaced with two-way stops on Olive Street.
Airport Runway Overlay Change Order
The airport runway project got a thicker surface — an extra inch of asphalt — within the already-approved $16.86 million contract ceiling.
Runway 4-22 extension project
The council approved a bundle of airport items covering the Runway 4-22 extension and overlay: a $15.79 million construction contract with Tatum Excavating, engineering administration agreements, and securing up to $20.8 million in federal funding. It's largely grant-funded and keeps the regional airport growing.
Right-of-way construction permit fee
A new permit fee for work in city rights-of-way was adopted after SWEPCO and Summit utility comments were worked into the ordinance.
Semi-truck traffic on Finley Street
A resident reported heavy trucks, directed by GPS, using narrow Finley Street between the loop and a bridge, damaging the road and creating safety risks for children in the area.