Jean H. Matlock

New School Zones for Parks Elementary

Red River Army Depot fire and emergency management agreements

You might lose out on a day of productivity or face delays in processing city paperwork.

firefighter union contract dispute

If arbitration raises pay or benefits, Texarkana taxpayers could foot a bigger fire department bill—or see cuts elsewhere to balance it.

firefighter contract arbitration

The arbitration award could push fire-service costs up or hold them down, and that bill eventually hits the city budget.

Airport ARFF vehicle and service road grant projects

Up to about $2.7 million combined, largely covered by FAA grants and the Arkansas Division of Aeronautics.

Homelessness shelter capacity

Emergency medical services performance

LifeNet's roughly $4 million investment in vehicles and equipment supports local EMS without a direct new city expenditure.

Repeal of Panhandling Ordinance

None.

police misconduct litigation

Taxpayers could end up footing the bill for legal defense, settlements, or both—while the city’s insurance and public trust take a hit.

public safety staffing

Taxpayers could feel it if the city has to spend more on firefighter pay, benefits, or overtime to fix the staffing gap.

emergency preparedness

Being prepared now saves you from costly emergency repairs or last-minute grocery runs if the power goes out.

public safety infrastructure

The city will cover the upgrade through public funds, though the source doesn't list a price tag.

Resolution No. 2026-081 approving a revision to the City's Employee Policy Manual to address compensation for exempt public safety personnel who are deployed in support of declared emergency operations.