TEXARKANA MAGAZINE
TEXARKANA CITY NEWS
TEXARKANA, ARKANSAS BY ROBERT J. THOMPSON A new year always invites optimism and opportunity for individuals in leadership. Being new to this area has created a lot of excitement for me and my family, and we are thrilled to call Texarkana home. I look forward to a long tenure working with the city and serving the residents. I believe this calendar year will bring opportunities for the City of Texarkana, Arkansas, to improve in several areas. The Texarkana Arkansas Police Department (TAPD) is in the process of retrofitting Union Elementary School as a facility to house vehicle maintenance and personnel, recruiting, and other departmental units. The property will serve as a training facility for our officers and those attending our hosted courses. An active campaign is being planned to recruit quality candidates to fill the current vacancies. The Animal Care and Adoption Center is expecting an increase
in adoptions, along with the spaying/neutering of 500 plus animals. There will be an increase in animal services provided to the community. The Texarkana Arkansas Fire Department will continue to provide excellent services to the community. Texarkana Regional Airport will welcome a new terminal this year. The airport improvements are a joint project of Texarkana, Texas, and Texarkana, Arkansas.
The Public Works Department is working to improve roads, raze blighted properties, and address areas with overgrown grass. There are many areas that require the Public Works Departments’ attention, and this year, there will be a continuance of improvements.
TEXARKANA, TEXAS BY DAVID ORR A s the pages of the calendar turn and we close this chapter of celebrating our TXK 150 Sesquicentennial Year in 2023, I’d like to take a moment to reflect on the remarkable achievements and progress that have defined our community in the past year.
In 2023, Texarkana, Texas, achieved significant milestones that have positively impacted the lives of our residents. From infrastructure enhancements to community-driven initiatives, our city has made notable strides in various areas. A strategic partnership agreement was executed with the Macedonia-Eylau Municipal Utility District for the voluntary annexation of 339 acres along the Highway 59 and I-369 corridors that led to the announcement of $68 million in new commercial
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