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Topics getting the most attention in Texarkana public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.

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Federal housing funds and housing study

Roughly $200 million a year in new federal housing money may be available, and directors want the city to hire a housing coordinator and commission a housing study to compete for it.

1 mentionLast discussed Sep 21, 2026

MediumDevelopment

Ward 4 constituent concerns raised by Director Brewer

Director Brewer aired a long list of unresolved Ward 4 issues — clogged ditches, flooding streets, missing park lights, housing needs, and a proposed grocery store incentive for College Hill — and said his ward's requests take too long to fix.

1 mentionLast discussed Aug 3, 2026

MediumDevelopment

College Hill neighborhood convenience store

The Dudley Street rezoning will let the applicants open a convenience store in College Hill, which currently has no grocery or convenience store. Neighbors signed a petition in support.

1 mentionLast discussed Jul 6, 2026