Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Texarkana public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues with low priority
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.
Texarkana Youth Advisory Council
Twenty-three students were appointed to the 2026-2027 Youth Advisory Council, giving young leaders a formal role in city government.
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.
Swanger Complex naming rights with Ritter Communications
A proposed sponsorship deal would name the Swanger Complex concessions building and courtyard the "Right Fiber Fan Zone" in exchange for Ritter Communications sponsorship dollars.
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.