TEXARKANA MAGAZINE
Mehrlich wants each visitor to have three “wows” when they get off the planes in Texarkana— the fireplace, the chandelier, and the Caddo Hunter statue. The Caddo Hunter will be prominently displayed outside the entrance of the terminal and was created by Dick Idol, also known for making the Wild Band of Razorbacks monument displayed at the Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and Vic Payne, who famously created the Jumano Native American in San Angelo, Texas. To add to the customized artistic feel of the terminal and to honor more of our regional history, a striking portrait of Tuskegee Airman Lieutenant Colonel Woodrow Crockett, who was born in Homan, Arkansas, will be displayed near the check-in area of the terminal. Congressman Moran sums it up this way, “The sky is the limit (pun intended!), and I’m excited to stand strong with Texarkana’s leaders of vision who are acting today to shape a better future for tomorrow—one nautical mile at a time.” For those like the Honorable Prissy Hickerson who have watched the terminal project and the runway expansion project simmer for years, this moment in the history of Texarkana, USA, will be one of the greatest. “For most people, it seems like it happened suddenly, but we all know it didn’t. The result is impressive. I am excited that it will put a new face on Texarkana. Some people will say, ‘I can’t believe it’s Texarkana.’” Sitterley summed it up when he stated, “The new Jim E. Yates terminal is Texarkana’s shining beacon, reflecting both cities’ forward-thinking and lively nature. As the first point of contact, it sets the stage for visitors to discover the multitude of cool things our community offers. This is a crown jewel of the region, promising to surpass the expectations of even the most well-traveled individuals.”
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