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

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Drive-thru rezoning request at 209 W 38th Street

John O'Shaughnessy requested rezoning several tracts on New Boston Road from General Retail to Commercial, expanding permissible uses on the site.

3 mentions (2 this month)Last discussed Nov 2, 2026

HighDevelopment

Multifamily and retail development on South Bishop Road

A 13-acre tract at 2014 S. Bishop was rezoned to allow multifamily housing and general retail, opening the door to new apartments and shops in Ward 2.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 12, 2026

HighBudget

CDBG grant funding

A contract with JSG Homes, LLC was scheduled for consideration to reconstruct three homes under the state HOME Program, putting federal housing dollars to work locally.

2 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 12, 2026