Airport demolition of Lantz Lurry Juvenile Detention Center
Texarkana
Summary
The airport is tearing down the old juvenile detention center and clearing trees using a $60,000 low bid from Francis Excavating, paid by a state grant. Director Brewer also asked staff to see if the Lurry family wants the commemorative sign at the site.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
A $60,000 demolition contract covered by a state grant, so no local matching burden beyond the grant terms.
The airport gets a cleared site at grant-funded cost.
Taxpayers could be on the hook for costs, and residents who wanted the old detention center reused rather than torn down may be disappointed.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Directors - Oct 19, 2026
The airport is tearing down the old juvenile detention center and clearing trees using a $60,000 low bid from Francis Excavating, paid by a state grant. Director Brewer also asked staff to see if the Lurry family wants the commemorative sign at the site.
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