In a unanimous decision at the regular scheduled City Council meeting on Monday, October 25, 2021, the council hired David Orr, PhD as the City Manager of Texarkana, Texas. Most recently, Orr had served as Interim City Manager since April…
The race for the Texarkana Mayor seat is underway with two major Candidates including former City Council Member Brian Mathews, and current Mayor, Bob Bruggeman. Campaign events have already begun, and signs are posted throughout Texarkana, as the race for…
New opportunities for our rural area downtown are on the way! The Planning Commission Members presented a video to City Board Members last night, at the first board meeting of the month, in support of the board approving the ordinance…
After speaking with his family and friends, Stephen has decided to seek the Republican nomination for the Office of Sheriff in the 2022 primary election; He is very excited about the future and his continued service to Miller County as…
After careful and thoughtful consideration, I am announcing my candidacy for Sheriff of Miller County, Arkansas. After having the opportunity to serve in my current capacity as Chief Deputy of Miller County for the past four years, I have gained…
Brian Matthews will host a town hall meeting at Bringle Lake Park West Pavilion on August 31 from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Topics will include COVID-19, the infrastructure bill and economic development. Citizens are asked to bring their lawn chairs. [AdSense-C]…
Last night the Board of Directors for the Arkansas side City Council met to review findings from the Human Resources Department in regards to open positions, and voting commenced on levying the tax rate for next years property taxes. [AdSense-C]…
Last night the school board of LEISD met to discuss several issues at hand concerning the district’s citizens, including whether or not to put the $30.2 million bond election to a vote on the November 2nd elections. The vote was…
Monday night, the Texarkana, Texas City Council members met for their first bi-monthly August meeting to discuss several presentations and several matters The City Council Members started the meeting celebrating the life of former Texarkana Police Officer, Lt. Clay McClure.…
Twice a month, both the Texarkana and Arkansas City Council members meet to discuss ongoing issues within our communities. Many citizens have concerns about the community, but don’t know how to voice their concerns. There are two ways you can…
The Texarkana, Arkansas Board of Directors will have an American Rescue Plan Act Funding Workshop on Monday, August 16, 2021 at 3:30 PM, in the Boardroom at City Hall, located at 316 Walnut Street. [AdSense-B]
A&M Texarkana professor and former city council member Brian Matthews will host a campaign kick-off for his candidacy for Texarkana, Texas Mayor from 6-8 p.m. on July 29 at Twin City Church of Christ, 2101 Texas Blvd. in Texarkana, Texas.…
The Texarkana Arkansas Board of Directors will have a Special Called Meeting Monday, May 10, 2021, at 5:00 PM to conduct interviews for the purpose of hiring a city manager. The meeting location will be the Mil Way Training &…
Assistant Mayor Steven Hollibush is hosting a meeting Monday, March 29, 2021, at 5:00 PM at the Omega Building, 216 Olive Street, to discuss a feasibility study. [AdSense-B]
The board of Texarkana, Arkansas met on Monday, February 1 to address a few issues, including that of a water and sewer rate increase. During the meeting, the board voted unanimously to approve Texarkana Water Utilities’ proposed 8.5% rate increase…
