Dilapidated and burned houses in Ward 2 / Carmichael Hill area
Texarkana
Summary
Director Harris pressed staff about burned and dilapidated houses on Burton, Prospect, and House streets that neighbors say are being used as drug houses, and asked when the city will clear them. She also asked about pursuing federal housing repair funds (H.B. 2606) and whether the regional council of governments could apply on the city's behalf.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
Housing repair grants like the roughly $2 million ATCOG received on the Texas side could fund rehab, but the city manager warned the budget is 'extremely bleak.'
Residents of depressed neighborhoods in Wards 1, 2, and 3 would benefit from demolition of derelict houses and rehab funding.
Neighbors of the derelict properties report blight and suspected drug activity at the vacant houses.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Directors - Nov 2, 2026
Director Harris pressed staff about burned and dilapidated houses on Burton, Prospect, and House streets that neighbors say are being used as drug houses, and asked when the city will clear them. She also asked about pursuing federal housing repair funds (H.B. 2606) and whether the regional council of governments could apply on the city's behalf.
Board of Directors - Jun 1, 2026
Director Harris says residents in College Hill keep calling about roof repairs and demand for a dedicated housing staff person. The city manager said he supports it but no housing study has been funded; Harris countered that the city finds money for what it wants to do.
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