ATCOG Board Elects Three New Executive Committee Members
DeKalb Mayor Lowell Walker, Mount Pleasant Mayor Wesley Lyon II and Dana Reeves of Franklin County Water District began two-year terms on the ATCOG Executive Committee Oct. 1.
Category Local Government
Bowie County to vote Monday on $657,000 juvenile detention lease and five years of overdue fire district audits
Commissioners meet at 9 a.m. Monday on a Harrison County bed lease paid whether used or not, five late audits from the DeKalb fire district, a $339,870 grader and a pawn-shop database for the sheriff.
State auditors find no problems in Texarkana-area prosecutors’ books for 2025
Reports on the 8th Judicial District South and 9th Judicial District West were released Thursday; forfeitures made up most of the money flowing through both offices.
Miller County Sheriff confirms Flock cameras, says inmate commissary sales are paying for them
Sheriff Wayne Easley says Flock Safety license plate reader cameras going up outside Texarkana are funded by jail commissary commissions, not taxpayers.
Bowie County Adopts Higher Property Tax Rate; Commissioners Approve 287(g) Agreement With ICE
Bowie County commissioners approved a higher property tax rate Monday morning during their regular meeting in New Boston, setting the new rate at $0.454702 per $100 of value — a 7.25% increase over last year. It is the maximum rate…
Domtar Executive Tammy Waters Announces Campaign For Texarkana, Arkansas Mayor
TEXARKANA, Ark. — Tammy Waters, a longtime Domtar executive, has announced her intent to file as a candidate for mayor of Texarkana, Arkansas, in the Nov. 3 general election. Waters has worked for Domtar for 24 years and currently serves…
Tensions Flare Over Grocery Deserts and Grant Transparency at Texarkana Board Meeting
TEXARKANA, AR — The regular meeting of the Texarkana, Arkansas Board of Directors on Monday night evolved from routine municipal business into a heated exchange regarding community representation and the perceived fairness of local grant funding. Road Repairs and Audit…
Chris Redfearn: A Proven Leader Ready to Deliver Accountability and Results for Miller County
As Miller County Judge, my focus will be accountability, public safety, and responsible use of taxpayer dollars. I believe county government should be efficient, transparent, and always focused on serving the people. Budgeting and Property Tax Rates My first action…
2026 Primary Election Information for Bowie and Miller Counties
The 2026 primary elections for both Bowie County, Texas and Miller County, Arkansas are scheduled for Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Early voting begins February 17, 2026, with key races at the local, state, and federal levels. Here’s a breakdown of…
Chris Redfearn Announces Candidacy for Miller County Judge
Christopher Daniel Redfearn has announced his candidacy for Miller County Judge. “I am excited to announce my candidacy for Miller County Judge,” said Redfearn. “I will work hard to represent the people of Miller County. I believe that Miller County…
Texarkana City Council to Convene for July Meeting with Focus on Infrastructure, Community Development
?️ Texarkana, TX — July 14, 2025 The Texarkana City Council will hold its regular meeting tonight at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers at 220 Texas Blvd., with a full agenda that highlights infrastructure improvements, community development initiatives, and…
City Urges Congressional Support for Red River Army Depot
The City of Texarkana, Texas recently passed a resolution urging Congress and the U.S. Department of Defense to protect and support the Red River Army Depot (RRAD), a cornerstone of both national defense and the regional economy. The move comes…
Texarkana MPO Invites Public Feedback on Transportation Planning
The Texarkana Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is offering residents the opportunity to review and comment on key transportation planning documents during its Public Review and Comment Period, running from May 11 to May 20, 2025. As the entity responsible for…
Final Parks Master Plan Meeting Scheduled for March 25th
Last year, The Texarkana, Texas Parks and Recreation Department launched Advance TXK Parks, a master planning initiative that is focused on future development of Texarkana, Texas parks, trails, and facilities. Advance TXK Parks previously held public meetings in September and…
New Member Elected to City Council for Ward 3
A new council member for Ward 3, Steve Thompson, will be sworn in on Monday, August 12th, at Texarkana, Texas City Hall. The ceremony will take place during the council meeting, which begins at 6:00 pm. Texas constitutional law states…