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TexarkanaTX averageUS Census ACS
Typical home value $206,981 +2.5% yr/yr · +12.3% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2009–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
Municipal budget
Total revenue$78.4M (FY2023)
Total spending$59.6M (FY2023)
Taxes$43.5M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$44.1M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$1,656 (FY2023)
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Mon Sep 7, 2026 · 18:00
Planning & Zoning Commission
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Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 18:00
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Mon Sep 14, 2026 · 18:00
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Mon Oct 5, 2026 · 18:00
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Mon Aug 10, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Council to propose same tax rate, vote on sewer and water contracts
The City Council will vote on a resolution proposing a property tax rate of $0.650000 per $100 valuation for FY 2027, the same as last year, and will consider consent items including sewer and water infrastructure contracts totaling over $873,000. The council will also hold first briefings on the FY 2027 budget, fee schedule, and several zoning and permit requests, with public hearings scheduled for September 14, 2026.
- Resolution proposing property tax rate of $0.650000 per $100 valuation for FY 2027
- Contract for Lakeridge Drive Six-Inch Sewer Main Extension Project not to exceed $115,071.25
- Contract for West 32nd Street Eight-Inch Sewer Main Replacement Project not to exceed $535,198.50
- Ordinance rezoning 5500 block of Christus Drive from Planned Development-Office to Planned Development-General Retail
- Specific Use Permit for a cellular tower at 4300 block of Gibson Lane
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# CITY OF TEXARKANA
## CITY COUNCIL
## AGENDA ● AUGUST 10, 2026
## Council Chambers Regular Meeting 6:00 PM
## 220 TEXAS BLVD., TEXARKANA, TX 75501
## Mayor
Bob Bruggeman
## Ward 1 Ward 2 Ward 3
Jean H. Matlock Mary Hart Steve Thompson
## Ward 4 Ward 5 Ward 6
Christie Page Cole Meador Jay Davis
## Vision
The vision of the City is to be a thriving regional center for education, business, and culture which attracts and serves our residents and visitors.
## Mission
The mission of the City is to provide customer-focused public services and regional leadership that serve our residents and visitors while offering a safe, vibrant, and welcoming community. Page of
|||The City Council reserves the right to convene into closed session on any agenda item or issue if applicable pursuant to authorization by the Texas Open Meetings Act (Title 5, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code), and will reconvene into open session before taking any final action, decision, or vote on a matter deliberated.|
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|I.||CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM|
|II.||INVOCATION BY COUNCIL MEMBER JAY DAVIS AND PLEDGE LED BY ADULT SCOUT TROOP 6101|
|III.||MAYOR'S REMARKS AND ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST Upcoming City Council Meetings Monday, August 24, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. - (Budget Public Hearing only) Monday, September 14, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Monday, October 12, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.|
|IV.||OPEN FORUM: COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Per Council rules, comment time is limited to fiv …
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Mon Aug 3, 2026 · 18:00
Planning & Zoning Commission
Planning & Zoning to consider multiple rezoning and specific use permits
The Planning & Zoning Commission will review several land use requests, including plat approvals and specific use permits. The body is also considering a rezoning request for a property on Christus Drive to allow general retail.
- Rezoning of 5500 block of Christus Drive from Planned Development-Office to Planned Development-General Retail
- Specific Use Permit for a cellular tower in the 4300 block of Gibson Lane
- Specific Use Permit for permanent cosmetics at 6500 Summerhill Road
- Specific Use Permit for an off-premise multi-tenant sign at 3701 New Boston Road
- Plat approval for Ironhard Addition near 907 New Boston Road
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CITY OF TEXARKANA
PLANNING & ZONING
COMMISSION
AGENDA ● AUGUST 3, 2026
Council Chambers Regular Meeting 6:00 PM
220 TEXAS BLVD., TEXARKANA, TX 75501
Chairperson
Gene Joyce III
Commissioner
Wanda Northam
Commissioner
Lee Kernek
Vice Chairperson
Dianna Patterson Kinsey
Commissioner
Kory Crews
Alternate Commissioner
Ross Sarine
Commissioner
James Larkins
Commissioner
Brad Bailey
Alternate Commissioner
Will Humphrey
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. AGENDA ITEMS
1. Consider reapproval of Replat of Healthcare express Subdivision, located at or near
4302 Galleria Oaks Drive. RATT Management, LTD and Joshua Talley, owners, and
Jeffrey Wood, MTG Engineers and Surveyors, agent.
2. Consider approval of the plat for Ironhard Addition, located at or near 907 New
Boston Road. Hunter McCarver and Sandra Spades, owners.
3. Z-26-22: TABLED rezoning on Lot 12, Block 26, City Improvement Co West Side,
located at 1724 Nolthenius Street from Multiple Family-1 to Single Family-3. Willie
Washington, owner, and Cerwin Coleman, agent.
4. S-834: TABLED granting a Specific Use Permit to allow the location of a HUD code
manufactured home on Lot 12, Block 26, City Improvement Co West Side, located at
1724 Nolthenius Street. Willie Washington, owner, and Cerwin Coleman, agent.
5. S-835: Specific Use Permit to allow one additional use of a cellular tower on an
approximate 1.02-acre tract of land (being Tract 71B), George Brinlee HRS, …
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Mon Jul 13, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Council to vote on land swap with Texas A&M for Golf Ranch property
Council will vote on a land exchange with Texas A&M University System for the Golf Ranch property (valued at $2.5M) and consider several rezoning and specific use permit requests. Other action includes approving airport grants totaling over $1M, calling a November general election, and authorizing a $21M grant application for water main replacements.
- Land exchange with Texas A&M for 249.866-acre Golf Ranch property ($2.5M)
- Rezoning of 7.497 acres at 8000 Hampton Road to Industrial-2
- Rezoning of 1.18 acres at 4102 W 7th Street to Industrial-1
- Airport ARFF vehicle procurement and service road contracts totaling ~$3.9M
- Authorization to file $21M grant application for water main replacement and AMI system
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CITY OF TEXARKANA
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ● JULY 13, 2026
Council Chambers Regular Meeting 6:00 PM
220 TEXAS BLVD., TEXARKANA, TX 75501
Mayor
Bob Bruggeman
Ward 1
Jean H. Matlock
Ward 2
Mary Hart
Ward 3
Steve Thompson
Ward 4
Christie Page
Ward 5
Cole Meador
Ward 6
Jay Davis
Vision
The vision of the City is to be a thriving regional center for education, business, and culture
which attracts and serves our residents and visitors.
Mission
The mission of the City is to provide customer-focused public services and regional leadership
that serve our residents and visitors while offering a safe, vibrant, and welcoming community.
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The City Council reserves the right to convene into closed session on any agenda item or issue if
applicable pursuant to authorization by the Texas Open Meetings Act (Title 5, Chapter 551 of
the Texas Government Code), and will reconvene into open session before taking any final
action, decision, or vote on a matter deliberated.
I. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM
II. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE LED BY COUNCIL MEMBER COLE MEADOR
III. MAYOR'S REMARKS AND ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
Upcoming City Council Meetings
Monday, August 10, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
Monday, September 14, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
Parks & Recreation Events
July 18th, & 25th
(Saturday)
Texarkana Farmers Market - 8:00
a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
500 N. State Line Avenue,
Texarkana, Texas
Ju …
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Mon Jul 6, 2026 · 18:00
Planning & Zoning Commission
Commission to consider site plan amendment for 22.73-acre property on Terry Street
The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider several rezonings, specific use permits, and plat approvals. Key items include an amendment to PD-23-4 for a site plan on a 22.73-acre tract at 1047 Terry Street, a specific use permit for an electrical substation on Gin Road, and multiple rezonings to allow manufactured homes. A tabled skating rink specific use permit from a previous meeting will also be discussed.
- Amendment to PD-23-4 for site plan approval on 22.73 acres at 1047 Terry Street (Zachary Mowery, Resortments Representative).
- Specific Use Permit S-833 for electrical substation on 3 acres in 5700 block of Gin Road (AEP/Southwestern Electric Power Company).
- Specific Use Permit S-829 (tabled from prior meeting) for skating rink on 25.334 acres at 2729 New Boston Road #90.
- Rezoning Z-26-20 and permit S-831 for HUD-code manufactured home on 2.83 acres in 4200 block of Findley Street (Stefanie Tardy).
- Rezoning Z-26-21 and permit S-832 for HUD-code manufactured home at 2506 Liggett Street (Shakia Williams).
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CITY OF TEXARKANA
PLANNING & ZONING
COMMISSION
AGENDA ● JULY 6, 2026
Council Chambers Regular Meeting 6:00 PM
220 TEXAS BLVD., TEXARKANA, TX 75501
Chairperson
Gene Joyce III
Commissioner
Wanda Northam
Commissioner
Lee Kernek
Vice Chairperson
Dianna Patterson Kinsey
Commissioner
Kory Crews
Alternate Commissioner
Ross Sarine
Commissioner
James Larkins
Commissioner
Brad Bailey
Alternate Commissioner
Will Humphrey
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. AGENDA ITEMS
1. Consider approval of the plat for GPM Southeast Addition, located at or near 4102 W
7th Street. GPM Southeast, LLC, owner.
2. Consider the approval of final and preliminary plat for Piney Road Addition, located at
or near 902 Piney Road. Green, Bunn, Herrington, LLC & Bunn-Green Investments,
owners.
3. S-829: TABLED Specific Use Permit to allow the additional use of a skating rink on
an approximate 25.334-acre tract of land (being Tracts 10A5, 10A6, 10B), Block
10A3, Eli Moore HRS, A-401, located at 2729 New Boston Road # 90. John
O'Shoughnessy, owner, and Quinn Jefferson, agent.
4. Z-26-20: on an approximate 2.83-acre tract of land (being Tract 97B), H.S. Janes HRS,
A-306, located in the 4200 block of Findley Street from Single Family-2 to Single
Family-3. Stefanie Tardy, owner.
5. S-831: granting a Specific Use Permit for the location of a HUD code manufactured
home on an approximate 2.83-acre tract of land (being Tract 97B), H.S. Janes HRS, A-
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Mon Jun 8, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Council to consider $2.5M land swap with Texas A&M, rezoning, tax breaks
The City Council will hold public hearings and vote on multiple items including a real estate exchange with Texas A&M University System for property near Bringle Lake (Golf Ranch) valued at $2.5 million, adoption of the 2024 International Fire Code, numerous rezonings, and tax abatement agreements. Consent items include contracts for water treatment plant cleaning, airport market rent study, and HR software. The meeting also includes a first briefing on a proposed Parks and Trails Master Plan.
- Real estate exchange with Texas A&M: City gives ~250 acres Golf Ranch ($2.5M) for ~139 acres near Oakwood Subdivision ($2.5M), plus termination of Golf Ranch leasehold ($1.2M)
- Public hearing to adopt 2024 International Fire Code (Ordinance 2026-045)
- Resolution supporting tax abatement agreement with Texarkana Summerhill-Moores, LLC for commercial development at Summerhill Rd & Moores Lane
- Contract with Hart Contractors for Millwood Water Treatment Plant sludge pond cleaning, not to exceed $412,300
- Approval of Parks and Trails Master Plan prepared with Norris Design
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CITY OF TEXARKANA
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ● JUNE 8, 2026
Council Chambers
Regular Meeting
6:00 PM
220 TEXAS BLVD., TEXARKANA, TX 75501
Mayor
Bob Bruggeman
Ward 1
Jean H. Matlock
Ward 2
Mary Hart
Ward 3
Steve Thompson
Ward 4
Christie Page
Ward 5
Cole Meador
Ward 6
Jay Davis
Vision
The vision of the City is to be a thriving regional center for education, business, and culture
which attracts and serves our residents and visitors.
Mission
The mission of the City is to provide customer-focused public services and regional leadership
that serve our residents and visitors while offering a safe, vibrant, and welcoming community.
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The City Council reserves the right to convene into closed session on any agenda item or issue if
applicable pursuant to authorization by the Texas Open Meetings Act (Title 5, Chapter 551 of
the Texas Government Code), and will reconvene into open session before taking any final
action, decision, or vote on a matter deliberated.
I.
CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM
II. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE LED BY COUNCIL MEMBER JEAN MATLOCK
III. MAYOR'S REMARKS AND ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
Upcoming City Council Meetings
Monday, July 13, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
Monday, August 10, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
Summer Highlights
The Texarkana Farmers Market will be held every Saturday beginning May through August
1st from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at 500 N. Stat …
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Mon Jun 1, 2026 · 18:00
Planning & Zoning Commission
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Mon Jun 1, 2026 · 18:00
Planning & Zoning Commission
Planning & Zoning considers rezoning 7.5 acres to industrial
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to vote on several rezoning requests, a plat approval, and specific use permits. The agenda includes four rezoning applications, the largest being a 7.497-acre tract at 8000 Hampton Road from Single Family-2 to Industrial-2. Two specific use permits are also up for consideration: one for a skating rink and another for a manufactured home.
- Plat approval for Summerhill Grove Addition at Moores Lane and Summerhill Road
- Specific Use Permit S-829 for a skating rink on 25.334 acres at 2729 New Boston Road #90
- Rezoning Z-26-15 of 7.497 acres at 8000 Hampton Road from Single Family-2 to Industrial-2
- Rezoning Z-26-16 of 1.18 acres at 4102 W 7th Street from Single Family-2 to Industrial-1
- Rezoning Z-26-18 of 1.87 acres at 1521 Beaumont Street from Single Family-2 to Industrial-2
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CITY OF TEXARKANA
PLANNING & ZONING
COMMISSION
AGENDA ● JUNE 1, 2026
Council Chambers Regular Meeting 6:00 PM
220 TEXAS BLVD., TEXARKANA, TX 75501
Chairperson
Gene Joyce III
Commissioner
Wanda Northam
Commissioner
Lee Kernek
Vice Chairperson
Dianna Patterson Kinsey
Commissioner
Kory Crews
Alternate Commissioner
Ross Sarine
Commissioner
James Larkins
Commissioner
Brad Bailey
Alternate Commissioner
Will Humphrey
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. AGENDA ITEMS
1. Consider approval of the plat for the Summerhill Grove Addition being a replat of Lot
1A, Block 2, of the Amended Plat of Lot 2, Block 1 and Block 2 of Northwood 2nd
Addition, located at or near the north-west corner of Moores Lane and Summerhill
Road. Jeffrey Wood, MTG Engineers and Surveyors.
2. S-829: Specific Use Permit to allow the one additional use of a skating rink on an
approximate 25.334-acre tract of land (being Tracts 10A5, 10A6, 10B), Block 10A3,
Eli Moore HRS, A-401, located at 2729 New Boston Road # 90. John O'Shaughnessy,
owner and Quinn Jefferson, agent.
3. Z-26-15: rezoning on an approximate 7.497-acre tract of land (being Tract 98B), M.H.
Janes HRS, A-305, located at 8000 Hampton Road from Single Family-2 to Industrial-
2. Gary Henderson, MetalMax, LLC, owner.
4. Z-26-16: rezoning an approximate 1.18-acre tract of land (being Tract 7A), City
Improvement Co Annex, GPM Store #LB22, located at 4102 W 7th Street from Single
Family-2 to I …
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Mon May 11, 2026 · 18:00
General
Council to vote on $15.8M airport runway extension contract
The City Council will vote on a consent agenda that includes a $15.8 million contract for the Runway 4-22 extension project and a $895,000 FAA agreement for navigational aids. Public hearings will be held on the voluntary annexation of two tracts near Cooper Lane (zoned for multi-family), a billboard permit at 4610 Guss Orr Drive, rezoning of 25 acres on South Bishop to industrial, and a site plan amendment at 4323 McKnight Road. First briefings on rezoning, specific use permits, tax abatement guidelines, and the Parks and Trails Master Plan are scheduled for a future meeting.
- Resolution 2026-083: Award $15.8M contract to Tatum Excavating for Runway 4-22 extension, overlay & taxiway delta extension
- Public hearing on voluntary annexation of ~19 acres (3600-3701 Cooper Lane) zoned Multiple-Family Dwelling District-1
- Resolution 2026-087: Tax abatement agreement with LENDEM Solutions, LLC up to $360,960 for development at Summerhill Road and Moores Lane
- Public hearing for Specific Use Permit to allow billboard at 4610 Guss Orr Drive (Ward 4)
- Public hearing to rezone 25.169 acres on South Bishop from Planned Development-Commercial to Planned Development-Industrial-1
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CITY OF TEXARKANA
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ● MAY 11, 2026
Council Chambers
Regular Meeting
6:00 PM
220 TEXAS BLVD., TEXARKANA, TX 75501
Mayor
Bob Bruggeman
Ward 1
Jean H. Matlock
Ward 2
Mary Hart
Ward 3
Steve Thompson
Ward 4
Christie Page
Ward 5
Cole Meador
Ward 6
Jay Davis
Vision
The vision of the City is to be a thriving regional center for education, business, and culture
which attracts and serves our residents and visitors.
Mission
The mission of the City is to provide customer-focused public services and regional leadership
that serve our residents and visitors while offering a safe, vibrant, and welcoming community.
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The City Council reserves the right to convene into closed session on any agenda item or issue if
applicable pursuant to authorization by the Texas Open Meetings Act (Title 5, Chapter 551 of
the Texas Government Code), and will reconvene into open session before taking any final
action, decision, or vote on a matter deliberated.
I.
CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM
II. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE LED BY COUNCIL MEMBER STEVE THOMPSON
III. MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS PROCLAMATION
Mental Health Awareness Month - May 2026
IV. MAYOR'S REMARKS AND ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
Upcoming City Council Meetings
Monday, June 8, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
Monday, July 13, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
Parks and Recreation Activities
May 15th – 17th
Texarkana …
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Mon May 4, 2026 · 18:00
Planning & Zoning Commission
Commission to consider rezoning Housing Authority properties from multi-family to single-family
The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider 16 agenda items including several rezonings, specific use permits for manufactured homes, plats, and a site plan amendment. Notable actions include rezonings from multi-family to single-family for Housing Authority properties at 1318-1316-1314 North Robison Road and 322-314 West Midway Drive. The commission will also revisit tabled items for a rezoning and manufactured home permit at 515 Robbins Street. Other items include rezonings on Richmond Road, Gazola Street, Collom Street, and Stevenson Street, along with a specific use permit for a billboard at 4307 Gazola Street.
- Rezoning of Housing Authority properties at 1318-1316-1314 North Robison Road and 322-314 West Midway Drive from Multiple Family-1 to Planned Development-Single Family-3
- Rezoning of 3202 Richmond Road from Neighborhood Service to General Retail
- Rezoning and specific use permit for manufactured homes at 3900 block of Collom Street and 2117 Stevenson Street
- Specific use permit for a billboard at 4307 Gazola Street
- Tabled items for 515 Robbins Street: rezoning and manufactured home permit
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CITY OF TEXARKANA
PLANNING & ZONING
COMMISSION
AGENDA ● MAY 4, 2026
Council Chambers Regular Meeting 6:00 PM
220 TEXAS BLVD., TEXARKANA, TX 75501
Chairperson
Gene Joyce III
Commissioner
Wanda Northam
Commissioner
Lee Kernek
Vice Chairperson
Dianna Patterson Kinsey
Commissioner
Kory Crews
Alternate Commissioner
Ross Sarine
Commissioner
James Larkins
Commissioner
Brad Bailey
Alternate Commissioner
Will Humphrey
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. AGENDA ITEMS
1. Consider approval of the Replat of Lot 1A, Block 1 for Lot 1, Block 1 Waggoner
Creek Crossing South located at or near 1602 Walton Drive. Brian Bowman, MTG
Engineers and Surveyors, agent.
2. Consider approval of the plat for Spin City Addition being a replat of part of Lots 1, 2,
and 3, Block 2, Allen Addition located at or near 2511 N State Line Avenue. Jeffrey
Wood, MTG Engineers and Surveyors, agent.
3. Consider approval of the plat for McBryde Addtition being a replat of part of Blocks
13 and 14, Kenwood Park Addition, and Lot 6, Parkwood Addition located at or near
409 Wade Lane. Jeffrey Wood, MTG Engineers and Surveyors, agent.
4. S-825: Specific Use Permit to allow the location of a HUD code manufactured home
on an approximate 0.69-acre tract of land (being Tract 19-19A) MEP&P RWY HRS,
A-434, located at 1106 Hatton Street. QuanTerica Moss, owner.
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Mon Apr 13, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Council to consider $2.6M Waco Street Reconstruction Project
The City Council will vote on a $2,607,844.75 contract for the Waco Street Reconstruction Project, purchase a building at 1423 Main Street for $188,133 for the IT Department, and approve a $565,150 economic development incentive with LENDEM Solutions. Public hearings are set for adopting 2024 building codes and multiple zoning changes, including annexation and rezoning for industrial use.
- Contract with Stan Excavating for Waco Street Reconstruction, $2,607,844.75
- Purchase of 1423 Main Street for IT Department, $188,133
- Economic development incentive with LENDEM Solutions, up to $565,150, at Summerhill Road and Moores Lane
- Airport Taxiway B and D widening, contract with Garver Engineering, $773,200
- Public hearing on adopting 2024 International Building, Residential, Energy Conservation, and other codes
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CITY OF TEXARKANA
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ● APRIL 13, 2026
Council Chambers Regular Meeting 6:00 PM
220 TEXAS BLVD., TEXARKANA, TX 75501
Mayor
Bob Bruggeman
Ward 1
Jean H. Matlock
Ward 2
Mary Hart
Ward 3
Steve Thompson
Ward 4
Christie Page
Ward 5
Cole Meador
Ward 6
Jay Davis
Vision
The vision of the City is to be a thriving regional center for education, business, and culture
which attracts and serves our residents and visitors.
Mission
The mission of the City is to provide customer-focused public services and regional leadership
that serve our residents and visitors while offering a safe, vibrant, and welcoming community.
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The City Council reserves the right to convene into closed session on any agenda item or issue if
applicable pursuant to authorization by the Texas Open Meetings Act (Title 5, Chapter 551 of
the Texas Government Code), and will reconvene into open session before taking any final
action, decision, or vote on a matter deliberated.
I. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM
II. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE LED BY MAYOR BOB BRUGGEMAN
III. ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT - by CPA DAVID
COLEMAN OF FORVIS MAZARS
IV. MAYOR'S REMARKS AND ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
Upcoming City Council Meetings
Monday, May 11, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
Monday, June 8, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
Parks & Recreation Activities
April 17th - 25th National Professional Fishing
League Tour …
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Mon Apr 6, 2026 · 18:00
Planning & Zoning Commission
Planning & Zoning Commission considers 9 zoning and site plan items
The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider nine items, including four rezonings, two specific use permits, and three site plan amendments. The meeting will also cover the approval of March 2, 2026 minutes.
- Replat of Lot 1A, Block 1, Waggoner Creek Crossing South
- S-823: Specific Use Permit for billboard at 4610 Guss Orr Drive
- Z-26-06: Rezoning to Planned Development-Office on McKnight Road
- Z-26-08: Rezoning to Planned Development-Industrial-1 on South Bishop
- S-824: Specific Use Permit for HUD code manufactured home on Robbins Street
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CITY OF TEXARKANA
PLANNING & ZONING
COMMISSION
AGENDA ● APRIL 6, 2026
Council Chambers Regular Meeting 6:00 PM
220 TEXAS BLVD., TEXARKANA, TX 75501
Chairperson
Gene Joyce III
Commissioner
Wanda Northam
Commissioner
Lee Kernek
Vice Chairperson
Dianna Patterson Kinsey
Commissioner
Casey Boyette
Alternate Commissioner
Ross Sarine
Commissioner
James Larkins
Commissioner
Brad Bailey
Alternate Commissioner
Kory Crews
I. AGENDA ITEMS
1. Consider approval of the Replat of Lot 1A, Block 1,for Lot 1, Block 1, Waggoner
Creek Crossing South, located in the 1600/1700 block of Walton Drive at the
intersection of University Avenue. i-30 Holdings LLC, owner.
2. S-823: Specific Use Permit to allow the one additional use of an off-premise, outdoor
advertising sign (billboard) on Lot 1A, Arklatex Realty Subdivision, located at 4610
Guss Orr Drive. Joel Orr, owner, and Chad Shipp, agent.
3. Amendment to PD-15-9: for site plan approval on an approximate 1.2-acre tract of
land (being Tract 66A), George Brinlee HRS, A-18, located at 4323 McKnight Road.
Torin Marracino, owner, and Joe Crews, agent.
4. Z-26-06: rezoning on Lot 2, (H&T Minor Plat), Block 111, George Brinlee HRS, A-
18, located in the 4900 block of McKnight Road from Single Family-1 to Planned
Development-Office. Jasper Howard Estate, owner, and Richard Reynolds, agent.
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City Council
Council to vote on $2.1M water looping project and consider new building codes
The council will vote on several contracts including a $2.1 million water looping project across railroad tracks, a non-revenue water reduction dashboard project, and technology purchases up to $485,000. First briefings will introduce updates to building, residential, energy, electrical, and plumbing codes, plus zoning amendments for shipping container homes and tiny homes. A public hearing is set for a rezoning at 507 W 38th Street. The council will also meet in closed session to discuss economic development negotiations for 'Project Prime Corner'.
- Authorize contract with Kampco, Inc. for Water Looping Phase II – 24-inch Water Railyard Crossing Project, not to exceed $2,132,015.78
- Authorize contract with Holistic Utility Solutions for Non-Revenue Water Reduction Phase II Dashboard project, not to exceed $427,500 (city portion $260,048.25)
- Approve technology purchases from Tier4 Technologies up to $485,000
- First briefing on ordinances adopting 2024 International Building Codes and 2023 National Electrical Code
- First briefing on zoning amendment allowing shipping container homes and tiny homes (Ordinance 2026-023)
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CITY OF TEXARKANA
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ● MARCH 9, 2026
Council Chambers Regular Meeting 6:00 PM
220 TEXAS BLVD., TEXARKANA, TX 75501
Mayor
Bob Bruggeman
Ward 1
Jean H. Matlock
Ward 2
Mary Hart
Ward 3
Steve Thompson
Ward 4
Christie Page
Ward 5
Cole Meador
Ward 6
Jay Davis
Vision
The vision of the City is to be a thriving regional center for education, business, and culture
which attracts and serves our residents and visitors.
Mission
The mission of the City is to provide customer-focused public services and regional leadership
that serve our residents and visitors while offering a safe, vibrant, and welcoming community.
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The City Council reserves the right to convene into closed session on any agenda item or issue if
applicable pursuant to authorization by the Texas Open Meetings Act (Title 5, Chapter 551 of
the Texas Government Code), and will reconvene into open session before taking any final
action, decision, or vote on a matter deliberated.
I. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM
II. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE LED BY COUNCIL MEMBER JAY DAVIS
III. MAYOR'S REMARKS AND ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
Upcoming City Council Meetings
Monday, April 13, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
Monday, May 11, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
Parks & Recreation Activities
Mar 14th - 15th NCS Softball Tournament Grady T. Wallace Complex
Mar 14th - 15th BATT 44 Pro Glove
Tournament
Swanger Baseballl Comple …
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Mon Mar 2, 2026 · 18:00
Planning & Zoning Commission
Ordinance 2026-023 adds rules for shipping container and tiny homes
The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider several specific use permits and rezoning applications, including a daycare at 2907 Sunset Road and a HUD manufactured home on 2610 Page Street. It will also vote on Ordinance No. 2026-023, which amends the zoning and building codes to add regulations for storage shipping containers, shipping container homes, tiny homes, and related construction standards. A public hearing and council vote on the ordinance are scheduled for March 9, 2026.
- S-821: Specific Use Permit for a daycare on Lot 4, Block 9, Sherwood Addition, 2907 Sunset Road
- Z-26-04: Rezoning of approx. 0.62‑acre Tract 65 at 2610 Page Street from Single Family‑2 to Single Family‑3
- S-822: Specific Use Permit for a HUD‑code manufactured home on the same 0.62‑acre tract at 2610 Page Street
- Z-26-05: Rezoning of Lot 2 (H&T Minor Plat), Block 111, George Brinlee HRS, A-18, 4900 block of McKnight Road from Single Family‑1 to Office
- Ordinance No. 2026-023: Amendments adding sections on storage shipping containers, shipping container homes, tiny homes, and construction with certain zoning regulations
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CITY OF TEXARKANA
PLANNING & ZONING
COMMISSION
AGENDA ● MARCH 2, 2026
Council Chambers Regular Meeting 6:00 PM
220 TEXAS BLVD., TEXARKANA, TX 75501
Chairperson
Gene Joyce III
Commissioner
Wanda Northam
Commissioner
Lee Kernek
Vice Chairperson
Dianna Patterson Kinsey
Commissioner
Casey Boyette
Alternate Commissioner
Ross Sarine
Commissioner
James Larkins
Commissioner
Brad Bailey
Alternate Commissioner
Kory Crews
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. AGENDA ITEMS
1. S-821: Specific Use Permit to allow the one additional use of a daycare on Lot 4,
Block 9, Sherwood Addition, located at 2907 Sunset Road. Bobby Collins, owner, and
Kayla Gails, agent.
2. Z-26-04: on an approximate 0.62-acre tract of land (being Tract 65), J.W. Johnson
HRS, A-308, located at 2610 Page Street from Single Family-2 to Single Family-3.
Sharita Young and Trishae Hoskins, owners, and Connie Young, agent.
3. S-822: Specific Use Permit to allow the location of a HUD code manufactured home
on an approximate 0.62-acre tract of land (being Tract 65), J.W. Johnson HRS, A-308,
located at 2610 Page Street. Sharita Young and Trishae Hoskins, owners, and Connie
Young, agent.
4. Z-26-05: Lot 2, (H&T Minor Plat), Block 111, George Brinlee HRS, A-18, located in
the 4900 block of McKnight Road from Single Family-1 to Office. Jasper Howard,
owner, and Richard Reynolds, Jr., agent.
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Mon Feb 9, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
City Council to approve audit contract and budget amendments
The Texarkana City Council will consider a contract for an annual financial audit, budget amendments for the General Fund, and a contract for vital records imaging. The meeting also includes public hearings on several zoning and site plan proposals.
- Resolution ratifying audit contract with Forvis Mazars, LLP, not to exceed $178,500
- Ordinance amending General Fund budget by $4,402,568.58 for one-time expenditures
- Ordinance amending interlocal agreement with Texarkana College for Assembly Line building at 215 Pine Street
- Resolution authorizing contract with Kofile Technologies for vital records imaging, not to exceed $304,945.85
- Public hearings on rezoning, specific use permits, and site plan approvals
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CITY OF TEXARKANA
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ● FEBRUARY 9, 2026
Council Chambers Regular Meeting 6:00 PM
220 TEXAS BLVD., TEXARKANA, TX 75501
Mayor
Bob Bruggeman
Ward 1
Jean H. Matlock
Ward 2
Mary Hart
Ward 3
Steve Thompson
Ward 4
Christie Page
Ward 5
Cole Meador
Ward 6
Jay Davis
Vision
The vision of the City is to be a thriving regional center for education, business, and culture
which attracts and serves our residents and visitors.
Mission
The mission of the City is to provide customer-focused public services and regional leadership
that serve our residents and visitors while offering a safe, vibrant, and welcoming community.
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The City Council reserves the right to convene into closed session on any agenda item or issue if
applicable pursuant to authorization by the Texas Open Meetings Act (Title 5, Chapter 551 of
the Texas Government Code), and will reconvene into open session before taking any final
action, decision, or vote on a matter deliberated.
I. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM
II. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE LED BY COUNCIL MEMBER COLE MEADOR
III. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. LifeNet 2025 Annual Report
2. Texarkana Youth Advisory Council - 2026 YAC Summit
IV. MAYOR'S REMARKS AND ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
Upcoming City Council Meetings
Monday, March 9, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
Monday, April 13, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
Parks & Recreation Activities
Feb. 21st - 22nd …
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Mon Feb 2, 2026 · 18:00
Planning & Zoning Commission
Planning & Zoning to consider platting and rezoning requests
The Planning & Zoning Commission will review a plat for the Richmond Square Shopping Center and a replat on Leopard Drive. The commission will also consider a zoning change for a property on W 38th Street and receive a staff update on tiny and container homes.
- Final and Preliminary Plat for Richmond Square Shopping Center at or near 2630 Richmond Road
- Replat of Lot 4, Block 4, Urban Heights Addition at 3008 Leopard Drive
- Z-26-03: Rezoning 507 W 38th Street from Single Family-2 to Two Family-2
- Staff update on tiny homes and container homes
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CITY OF TEXARKANA
PLANNING & ZONING
COMMISSION
AGENDA ● FEBRUARY 2, 2026
Council Chambers Regular Meeting 6:00 PM
220 TEXAS BLVD., TEXARKANA, TX 75501
Chairperson
Gene Joyce III
Commissioner
Wanda Northam
Commissioner
Lee Kernek
Vice Chairperson
Dianna Patterson Kinsey
Commissioner
Casey Boyette
Alternate Commissioner
Ross Sarine
Commissioner
James Larkins
Commissioner
Brad Bailey
Alternate Commissioner
Kory Crews
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. AGENDA ITEMS
1. Please consider the final and Preliminary Plat for Richmond Square Shopping Center,
Tract 14, George Brinlee HRS, A-18, Richmond Square, located at or near 2630
Richmond Road. Richmond Square Shopping Center LLC, owner, and Jeffrey Wood,
MTG Engineers & Surveyors, agent.
2. Please consider the replat of Lot 4, Block 4, Urban Heights Addition, located at 3008/
Leopard Drive. Sandra Hudson, owner, and Jeffrey Wood, MTG Engineering and
Surveyors, agent.
3. Z-26-03: the E 50’ X 66’ of Lot 12, Block 17, Rochelle Heights, located at 507 W 38th
Street from Single Family-2 to Two Family-2. Jameson Titus, owner.
III. STAFF UPDATES
Mashell Daniel - Tiny Homes and container homes.
IV. MINUTES
1. Consider the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting minutes from January 5,
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2026.
V. ADJOURNMENT
This open meeting of a governmental entity is subject to the Texas Open Meetings Act (Chapter
551, Government Code). The "Council Chambers" is t …
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Mon Jan 12, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Council to approve multi‑million dollar engineering contracts and ordinance changes
The Texarkana City Council will consider several consent items, including a $500,000 sewer modeling contract, a $2,512,842.87 airport site‑development contract, and a $322,703.84 sewer replacement contract. Ordinances will be voted on to repeal the panhandling code, close and sell surplus right‑of‑way, and adjust fire department aid payments. An action item will deny Southwestern Electric Power Company's large‑load tariff request. The meeting also includes routine approvals of prior meeting minutes.
- Resolution 2026-004: $500,000 contract with Plummer Associates for combined sewer model and master plan
- Resolution 2026-006: $2,512,842.87 contract with McClelland Engineering for airport site development
- Resolution 2026-008: Up to $322,703.84 contract with Kampco for Beaumont 15" sewer replacement
- Ordinance 2026-014: repeal of Chapter 28, Article VII (panhandling) of the Code of Ordinances
- Resolution 2026-019: denial of Southwestern Electric Power Co.'s large‑load tariff request
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CITY OF TEXARKANA
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ● JANUARY 12, 2026
Council Chambers Regular Meeting 6:00 PM
220 TEXAS BLVD., TEXARKANA, TX 75501
Mayor
Bob Bruggeman
Ward 1
Jean H. Matlock
Ward 2
Mary Hart
Ward 3
Steve Thompson
Ward 4
Christie Page
Ward 5
Cole Meador
Ward 6
Jay Davis
Vision
The vision of the City is to be a thriving regional center for education, business, and culture
which attracts and serves our residents and visitors.
Mission
The mission of the City is to provide customer-focused public services and regional leadership
that serve our residents and visitors while offering a safe, vibrant, and welcoming community.
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The City Council reserves the right to convene into closed session on any agenda item or issue if
applicable pursuant to authorization by the Texas Open Meetings Act (Title 5, Chapter 551 of
the Texas Government Code), and will reconvene into open session before taking any final
action, decision, or vote on a matter deliberated.
I. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM
II. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE LED BY COUNCIL MEMBER JEAN MATLOCK
III. TOURISM FRIENDLY TEXAS CERTIFIED COMMUNITY PRESENTATION
IV. MAYOR'S REMARKS AND ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
Upcoming City Council Meetings
Monday, February 9, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
Monday, March 9, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
Perot Theatre Upcoming Shows
The Texarkana Symphony Orchestra will present A Whirling Dervish on J …
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Mon Jan 5, 2026 · 18:00
Planning & Zoning Commission
Planning & Zoning Commission to consider several rezoning and replat requests
The commission will review requests for property replats and zoning changes. This includes a proposal to change land use from agriculture to general retail and a request to place a manufactured home on a residential lot.
- Replat of 3122 Norton Street
- Replat of Healthcare Express Subdivision in the 3500 block of Galleria Oaks Drive
- Zoning change from Single Family-2 to Single Family-3 at 1009 Blanton Street
- Specific Use Permit for a HUD code manufactured home at 1009 Blanton Street
- Zoning change from Agriculture to Planned Development-General Retail at 3506 Moores Lane
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CITY OF TEXARKANA
PLANNING & ZONING
COMMISSION
AGENDA ● JANUARY 5, 2026
Council Chambers Regular Meeting 6:00 PM
220 TEXAS BLVD., TEXARKANA, TX 75501
Chairperson
Gene Joyce III
Commissioner
Wanda Northam
Commissioner
Lee Kernek
Vice Chairperson
Dianna Patterson Kinsey
Commissioner
Casey Boyette
Alternate Commissioner
Ross Sarine
Commissioner
James Larkins
Commissioner
Brad Bailey
Alternate Commissioner
Kory Crews
I. AGENDA ITEMS
1. Consider approval of replat of Lots 6 and 7, Wellsford Addition, located at 3122
Norton Street. Huddelston Investments, LLC, owner, and Jeffrey Wood, MTG
Engineers and Surveyors, agent.
2. Consider approval of replat of Lot 1, Block1, Healthcare Express Subdivision located
in the 3500 block of Galleria Oaks Drive. RATT Management, LTD, owner, and
Jeffrey Wood, MTG Engineers and Surveyors, agent.
3. Z-26-01: on Lot 2, Block 3, West Beverly, located at 1009 Blanton Street from Single
Family-2 to Single Family-3. Bernardino Gabriel, owner.
4. S-820: Specific Use Permit to allow the location of a HUD code manufactured home
on Lot 2, Block 3, West Beverly, located at 1009 Blanton Street. Bernardino Gabriel,
owner.
5. Amendment to PD-02-13 (GR): for site plan approval on Lot 1, Block 1, Healthcare
Express Subdivision, located at 4302 Galleria Oaks Drive. Josh & Ashley Talley,
owners, and Vance Liles, MTG Engineers and Surveyors, agent.
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💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $238.0M | DAY & ZIMMERMANN LONE STAR LLC Department of Defense · UKRAINE - DELIVERY ORDER FOR THE MACS 155MM COMBUSTIBLE CARTRIDGE CASE |
| $55.8M | DAY & ZIMMERMANN LONE STAR LLC Department of Defense · M67 FRAGMENTATION HAND GRENADE NSN: 1330-01-563-0592 M228 PRACTICE F |
| $53.0M | DAY & ZIMMERMANN LONE STAR LLC Department of Defense · 16,640 M201A1 MOD 3 FUZES, 160,961 M201A1 FUZES |
| $31.2M | DAY & ZIMMERMANN LONE STAR LLC Department of Defense · 262,550 EA M67 FRAGMENTATION HAND GRENADES WITH TRANCHE FUNDS AND USMC |
| $30.9M | DAY & ZIMMERMANN LONE STAR LLC Department of Defense · M82A1 PERCUSSION PRIMERS |
| $30.2M | DAY & ZIMMERMANN LONE STAR LLC Department of Defense · M67 - NSN:1330-01-563-0592 M228 - NSN:1330-01-567-6575 M213 - NSN:1330 |
| $27.1M | ALTECH INC Department of Defense · OIB TF-DPW-CMB 592 R&M_RRAD-M4-11 |
| $22.6M | DAY & ZIMMERMANN LONE STAR LLC Department of Defense · 120MM M830A1 RECAP |
| $19.0M | DAY & ZIMMERMANN LONE STAR LLC Department of Defense · 4,753 EA M208 SMOKE POT FUZE AND 236,756 EA M201A1 FUZE HAND GRENADE, |
| $17.2M | DAY & ZIMMERMANN LONE STAR LLC Department of Defense · GRENADES CONSOLIDATION CONTRACT (GCC) DELIVERY ORDER (DO-0005) FOR M67 |
Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.
🌐 County-level context (Bowie County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Net migration+13 people (-$27.5M net AGI · 2023)
Federal disasters (10 yr)7 ({"Hurricane": 7, "Fire": 6, "Flood": 3, "Severe Storm": 3, " · last Tue Jul 9, 2024)
Traffic fatalities3 (2 pedestrian · 2024)
Business establishments2,273 (33,330 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,071/mo (1,418 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy22.6% (low numeracy 36% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
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4,281
Recorded votes
$78.4M
Annual budget
$44.1M
Debt outstanding
235
Permitted housing units
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$78.4M
Spending$59.6M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.
Debt load LOW
Outstanding debt$44.1M
Debt-to-revenue0.56×
Debt-load index35 / 100
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
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Where it’s happening
geocoded land-use decisions🗺 Interactive map
Every rezoning, development approval, and permit — explore the geocoded records in the research explorer.