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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Texarkana public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Texarkana Youth Advisory Council
Twenty-three students were appointed to the 2026-2027 Youth Advisory Council, giving young leaders a formal role in city government.
Swanger Complex naming rights with Ritter Communications
A proposed sponsorship deal would name the Swanger Complex concessions building and courtyard the "Right Fiber Fan Zone" in exchange for Ritter Communications sponsorship dollars.
Finley and Grandview Park improvements
A south-side resident said Finley and Grandview parks lack parking, restrooms, and play equipment, and asked whether the new parks plan addresses them. Staff confirmed Finley Park needs major attention but sits partly in a floodway, complicating grant funding; the master plan lists specific improvements.
Parks and Trails Master Plan
A new 20-year parks plan is headed for a June 8 vote. Top community requests: connecting trails, more shade trees, ADA accessibility, and a multi-use event facility. The city completed every goal from the 2009 plan.