2026-113 • MAYOR'S REMARKS AND ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTERESTCity of Texarkana (Bowie County)

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 <table style="width: 100%; height: 171px;"><colgroup><col style="width: 25.9237%;"><col style="width: 40.7411%;"><col style="width: 33.3352%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td style="verti

Presented in: City of Texarkana City Council Meeting on 2026-07-13

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

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 <table style="width: 100%; height: 171px;"><colgroup><col style="width: 25.9237%;"><col style="width: 40.7411%;"><col style="width: 33.3352%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td style="vertical-align: top;">July 18th, & 25th (Saturday)</td><td style="vertical-align: top;">Texarkana Farmers Market - 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.</td><td style="vertical-align: top;">500 N. State Line Avenue, Texarkana, Texas</td></tr><tr><td style="vertical-align: top;"> </td><td style="vertical-align: top;"> </td><td style="vertical-align: top;"> </td></tr><tr style="height: 34px;"><td style="vertical-align: top;">July 16th, 23rd, & 30th (Thursday)</td><td style="vertical-align: top;">Popsicles in the Park - 2:00 p.m.</td><td style="vertical-align: top;">Spring Lake Park Splash Pad</td></tr><tr><td style="vertical-align: top;"> </td><td style="vertical-align: top;"> </td><td style="vertical-align: top;"> </td></tr><tr><td style="vertical-align: top;">July 17th</td><td style="vertical-align: top;">Fun in the Sun Kids Day - hosted by the Children and Family Institute - 12:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.</td><td style="vertical-align: top;">Southwest Center</td></tr><tr><td style="vertical-align: top;"> </td><td style="vertical-align: top;"> </td><td style="vertical-align: top;"> </td></tr><tr><td style="vertical-align: top;">July 25th</td><td style="vertical-align: top;">BASE Softball Tournament</td><td style="vertical-align: top;">Grady T.Wallace Sofball Complex</td></tr><tr><td style="vertical-align: top;"> </td><td style="vertical-align: top;"> </td><td style="vertical-align: top;"> </td></tr><tr><td style="vertical-align: top;">August 1st</td><td style="vertical-align: top;">Texarkana Farmers Market - Best Salsa in the Ark-La-Tex Competition - 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.</td><td style="vertical-align: top;">500 N. State Line Avenue, Texarkana, Texas</td></tr></tbody></table>Additional Parks & Recreation information can be found on the city's website at http://www.texarkanatexas.gov. State of Lithium The Texarkana Chamber of Commerce will host at 11:00 a.m. the State of Lithium on July 15, 2026, at the Texarkana Texas Convention Center.