City of Texarkana, Arkansas Public Notice
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.
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Texarkana, Arkansas Board Approves TWU Rate Increase
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…
City Votes to Reject Water Rate Increase
The Texarkana, AR Board of Directors met for the second time this year on Tuesday, January 19. During the meeting, the Board voted four to three, rejecting a 10% increase in residential water and sewer rates. The rejection resulted in…
Texarkana, Arkansas Board of Directors Holds First Meeting of the Year, Swears in New Members
Texarkana, Arkansas held their first Board of Directors meeting of the year on Monday, January 4. New members, Terry Roberts from Ward 1, Jeff Hart from Ward 6 and Laney Harris from Ward 2 were all sworn in and took…
Texarkana Arkansas Board Holds Emergency Meeting, Approves Pay Parity Settlement
The Texarkana Arkansas Board of Directors called an emergency public board meeting this week to vote to approve a settlement ensuring a pay parity between the Texarkana Arkansas and Texarkana Texas Police Departments. Arkansas Municipal League Attorney, Sarah Monaghan presented…
Texarkana Arkansas Board Postpones Votes on Approval of 2021 Texarkana Water Utilities Budget
The Texarkana Arkansas Board of Directors postponed their vote on the Texarkana Water Utilities budget Monday, until the next meeting on January 4th. The budget will create a 3.3% increase in revenue from property taxes compared to last year’s budget,…
Candidate Profiles: Texarkana, Arkansas City Director, Ward 2
Early voting is underway, with election day right around the corner. Texarkana, Arkansas is voting for City Director in Wards 1, 2, and 6. Each candidate wrote their own profile for Txk Today, so voters can learn a little about…
Candidate Profiles: Texarkana, Arkansas, City Director, Ward 6
Early voting is underway, with election day right around the corner. Texarkana, Arkansas is voting for City Director in Wards 1, 2, and 6. Each candidate wrote their own profile for Txk Today, so voters can learn a little about…
Candidate Profiles: Texarkana, Arkansas City Director- Ward 1
Early voting is underway, with election day right around the corner. Texarkana, Arkansas is voting for City Director in Wards 1, 2, and 6. Each candidate wrote their own profile for Txk Today, so voters can learn a little about…
Local Officials Respond to COVID-19
Bowie County Judge Bobby Howell facilitated a press conference today to discuss the local response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Howell said city and county officials are following state and federal guidelines in response to the Coronavirus. “Representatives from our cities…
Two announce candidacy for Texarkana City Council
Two people have announced their candidacy for the Ward 6 seat on the Texarkana, Texas City Council. Mike Ingram and Jay Davis, both native Texarkanians, filed to appear on the ballot in a special election to replace Josh Davis. Josh…
Texarkana Metropolitan Planning Organization Hosts 2nd Meeting
The Texarkana Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) will hold a second public meeting to solicit comments for an amendment to the 2015-2040 Texarkana Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) on Tuesday, July 17, 2018, in the Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, City Hall, Texarkana,…
Workshop Scheduled For Texarkana, Arkansas to Discuss Dial-a-Truck Services
A meeting is scheduled for 1:00 PM at City Hall, board room at 216 Walnut Street, Texarkana, Arkansas, to discuss leasing a city-owned parking downtown lot to developers who want to transform the Coliseum Sports Bar into living space and…
Jaster Named Interim City Manager
The City of Texarkana, Texas is pleased to announce the appointment of Shirley Jaster as Interim City Manager. The City Council confirmed Jaster’s appointment on Friday, August 4th, 2017 after former City Manager John Whitson announced his retirement. Whitson served…
City Council to set end Date for City Manager’s Contract
The Texarkana, Texas City Council will set an end date for the contract of City Manager John Whitson at a meeting Friday. The meeting will start at 5:30 p.m. with a closed session followed by a public portion. Two items…