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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Texarkana public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Railroad blockages on Seaby/Pioneer area streets
Director Harris pushed for the city to pursue available federal funding — reportedly $200-300 million — and a Union Pacific joint meeting to fix trains blocking Seaboard, Pinehurst and Oak Streets, but the city manager noted a costly study would be needed first.
Street parking ordinance concern
The board awarded a $3.09 million contract to Contech Contractors to rebuild four streets using the 2025 street bond. Most of Washington Street's concrete stays; bad panels and truck-turning areas get concrete, the straightaway gets asphalt.