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Airport Runway 4/22 Overlay Strengthening
The board funded construction extending runway 4-22 and Taxiway Delta so the airport can handle wide-body aircraft — a big economic development play funded largely by federal and state grants.
3 mentionsLast discussed Aug 17, 2026
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Alcohol tax disparity between the Arkansas and Texas sides
Director Harris and the applicant discussed how Arkansas-side bars pay roughly 29 cents on the dollar in taxes versus about 8.25% in Texas, putting local businesses at a disadvantage.
1 mentionLast discussed Jul 20, 2026