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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Texarkana public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Board member compensation clarification
Director Laney Harris used board commentary to publicly clarify that Texarkana board members serve unpaid under state law, after residents have been asking what directors earn.
Truck jake-brake noise on the interstate
A resident asked the city to consider an ordinance or signage banning loud truck engine brakes between Jefferson and Fairgrounds Park. Staff will look into what the city can do and contact the state highway district.
Nix Creek Walking Trail Design
The board awarded an engineering contract to design a new stretch of the Nix Creek Walking Trail from Seibert Street to 500 feet past Pinehurst Street.
Funeral home rezoning at 1401 Dudley Street
The old dentist office goes commercial so buyer Gary Davis can open a funeral home office and conference space; he says embalming stays at his Texas-side facility and he hopes to open in about six months.
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.