Location & Transportation

Dallas, TX 167 miles West

Little Rock, AR 140 miles East Railroads Shreveport, LA 70 miles South • Union Pacific, Kansas City Southern and Amtrak • More than 79 freight trains travel through Texarkana daily • Amtrak service daily Highways Location & Transportation • Interstates: I-30 I-49 and proposed I-69 • Highways: 59 67 71 and 82 Located on the Texas/Arkansas border at Interstate 30 • Texas State Highway 93 (178 miles east of Dallas, Texas), the twin cities of • Arkansas State Highways : 296 237 245 and 196 Texarkana, Arkansas and Texarkana, Texas cover Motor Freight nearly 70 square miles and have historically been • Over 39 freight terminals a hub of metropolitan conveniences, commerce and • Over one million tons of finished products shipped annually transport to the surrounding region. That legacy remains truer than ever today, as millions of dollars • Thousands of pounds of raw and consumer goods in goods and products make their way through the shipped in daily region daily. Bus Service • Greyhound Lines: Provides 41 connections daily Centrally located in the NAFTA trade corridor, the • Several local charter services available region is easily accessed through a network of • Texarkana Urban Transit District provides service

highways, railways, trucking lines, freight carriers, throughout the community COMMUNITY PROFILE bus lines and airports. There is even a one-day service Automobile Rental via railway to the Port of Shreveport. • 4 local rental companies • Over 430 rental vehicles located in Texarkana More than 90 trains travel through Texarkana each Air day. About 40 freight terminals ship one million tons • Texarkana Regional Airport Primary Runway: of finished products out of the cities each year. With 6,600 feet Secondary runway 5,200 feet 38 Greyhound connections, city bus services, 325 • American Eagle connection available rental vehicles, and an airport making • 4 daily round trip flights to Dallas/ Fort Worth multiple round-trip flights daily to the Dallas travel International Airport hub, people move as easily as products do through Airport the region. Texarkana is a city connected to its roots and connected to the world. That tradition as a • Fixed Base Operator: TAC Air crossroads of culture and commerce continues with the • Cargo Air: Fed Ex, UPS, Airborne Express completion of Interstate 49 scheduled for completion Water within the next 10 years. • One day service via railway to the Port of Shreveport Population 70000 140000 70000 140000

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Atlanta — 629 miles 3 2 Communications 3 Newspapers Chicago — 771 miles 2 Texarkana Gazette Frequency: Daily 2 Circulation: 32,000 Weekday - 35,000 Sunday 3 American Classifieds Dallas — 178 miles Frequency: Weekly 1 Circulation: 30,000 1 Television Stations 1 Local: ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX affiliates Houston — 287 miles 3 Digital Cable Service is available

1 Radio Stations 2

Kansas City — 463 miles Local AM Stations 5 2 Local FM Stations 8 2 Telephone Service MSA 3 Local Providers: Windstream, Southwest Arkansas Los Angeles — 1548 miles Telephone Cooperative 3 Fiber Optics: 194 miles COMMUNITY PROFILE 3 Full ISDAN capabilities in place 5

New Orleans — 390 miles 3 1

2 Texarkana was also listed at #22 by a report New York City — 1363 miles 4 “Americas’ 25 Next Reviving Job Markets” (http://realestate.yahoo.com/promo/10-housing- 3 markets-where-prices-have-gone-up.html) 3 by a report from business.com and Moody’s St. Louis — 486 miles Economy.com. The report identified the metro areas 2 that were anticipated to outgrow the nation... 1 The rankings were based on job growth during the 2 first projected quarter of 2010.

Railcar Truck LTL Climate Quality Of Life Annual Average Temperature — 64.7 degrees Land Area Annual Average Rainfall — 47.38 inches Annual Average Snowfall — 1.1 inches City Limits Square Miles Prevailing Wind Direction — SSW (220 deg ) at 5.8 MPH Texarkana, Arkansas...... 42 Humidity (noon average) — 73% Texarkana, Texas ...... 29.5 Elevation — 390 feet Total 71.5 Counties Miller County, Arkansas...... 624 With its long summers (temperatures averaging Bowie County, Texas...... 923 in the 80’s) and mild winters (rarely dropping below Total 1547 the mid 40’s), the annual average temperature hovers COMMUNITY PROFILE Recreational Facilities around a temperate 65 degrees Fahrenheit. The Parks ...... 26 region enjoys an average rainfall of just over 45 Golf Courses. . . . . 6 (4 Public and 2 private) inches per year with the rare snowfall adding up to Public Tennis Courts...... 8 just over one and a half inches per year. The mild Public Swimming Pools ...... 1 weather makes the region an ideal setting for outdoor Country Clubs...... 2 activity, and with 27 parks, 6 golf courses, 30 tennis Community Centers...... 7 courts, two major lakes less than 30 minutes away, in Number of Hotels ...... 37 addition to public swimming, country clubs, hunting Lakes: grounds and hiking trails, Texarkana offers up an Lake Wright Patman - Within 9 miles of City Limits outdoor adventure for any taste. Millwood Lake - Within 28 miles of City Limits

Churches & Synagogues Nearly 250 churches, chapels and synagogues, offer people of faith opportunities of worship in the Catholic ...... 2 Churches manner and language they choose with churches Jewish ...... 1 Synagogue Protestant ...... 245 Churches tailored for non-English speaking populations as well. Over 40 Protestant Denominations The citizens of Texarkana stay connected to each other and the world through locally produced monthly magazines of all kinds, a weekly, classified newspaper topping 30,000 in circulation and a local newspaper with circulation of about 35,000. High-speed internet Quality Of Life

is readily available through DSL and Cable. Broadcast media include 14 local AM and FM radio stations and local ABC, NBC, CBS and Fox affiliates in addition Golf Courses to digital cable and satellite options. The latest New Haven Golf Club telecommunications technology is also in place with 2321 Line Ferry Road mobile and traditional phone service options. Over 870-774-5771 120 miles of fiber optics and full ISDAN capabilities Northridge Country Club in place, help provide reliable and affordable 120 Bill Rogers Drive, 903-794-6196 communication services to the region. Oak Grove Golf Club One Oak Grove Drive Regional events and festivals centering around art Red River Commerce Park/ TexAmericas Center and music provide a taste of regional history, food on U.S. Highway 82 and fun. Historic museums and theatres host national West of Texarkana 903-223-8402 exhibits, Broadway shows, international ballet performances and more. Texarkana provides a unique Texarkana Country Club mix of extraordinary natural beauty and metropolitan #1 Country Club Lane 870-772-8221 COMMUNITY PROFILE convenience and offers a serene quality of life unlike anywhere else. Texarkana Golf Ranch 7401 Scott Wright Rd 903-334-7401

The Links 333 Links Dr 870-773-2295

Public transportation in the Texarkana area provided by Texarkana Urban Transit District (TUTD). COMMUNITY PROFILE 2 4 Class 9 Class 6-10 Insurance Rating 9 51 14 Equipment Texas City Hall Texas Bi-State Justice Building 79 265 133 Volunteers Firefighters The only such facility in the world, the Bi-State The only such facility

Justice Center is home for over 20 city, county and state county for over 20 city, Justice Center is home of agencies for the states judicial and law enforcement located Because this building is Arkansas and Texas. legislation by both Arkansas and in two states, special created unique legal jurisdictions, applicable Texas located at 100 State only inside the building. Bi-State is Line Avenue. 25 40 23 Police Vehicles 40 35 82 35 59 12 100

Police Officers Arkansas City Hall

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GOVERNMENTAL SERVICES GOVERNMENTAL

Source: Verified by Phone Source: Verified Bowie County County Judge/Commissioners Court Government Type: Miller County County Judge/Quorum Court Government Type: Texarkana, Texas City Government Texas Texarkana, Mayor/Council Government Type: Government Type: Mayor/Board Government Type: Governmental ServicesGovernmental functioning cities that share a state line and a long functioning cities history Between local city and of mutual cooperation. is served by a police county governments, Texarkana officers with nearly 140 vehicles force of nearly 250 The collective crews of city and patrolling the area. including paid staffcounty firefighters, and volunteers, totals over 500 individuals. Texarkana, Arkansas City Government Texarkana, COMMUNITY PROFILE Health CareServices county region inTexas, ArkansasandOklahoma approximately350,000people ina16 serves of thequalitycareprovided toitscustomers.Wadley satisfaction, Wadley’s employeesarethecornerstone since 1900.Withastrongcommitmenttocustomer theTexarkanahospital thathasserved community Wadley RegionalMedicalCenter semi-annual checkup. and theaveragedentistchargesjustover$50fora while anaveragedoctor’s officevisitisabout$75, available. Theaveragehospitalroomis$550perday arereadily on-wheels programandhospiceservices lifestyles fortheelderly. meals- Homehealthservices, and living facilitiesprovidingavarietyofservices full-care nursinghomes,and9retirementassisted clinic. Specialneedsoftheelderlyarefilledby10 and children,twodialysiscenters,adiabetes with 140beds,atreatmentcenterfordisabledadults theareaincludetworehabilitationhospitals serving mobile intensive-carehospital.Othermedicalfacilities rehabilitation, radiationtherapy, lipostripsyanda surgery,open-heart hemodialysis,lasersurgery, include Medical, surgicalanddiagnosticservices themedicalneedsofregion. order toserve by morethan3,150healthcareprofessionals,in radius ofthecommunity. Over675bedsarestaffed population ofmorethan400,000withina60-mile Wadley RegionalMedicalCenterisan acutecare Texarkana istheregionalmedicalcenterfora a key service andWadley a keyservice introduced roboticsurgery forWadley.of expertise is Minimallyinvasivesurgery II) StrokeCenterin2009, strokecareisanotherarea and designatedbytheState ofTexas (Level asPrimary StrokeCenter Joint Commissionin2008asaPrimary hospital inTexarkana byThe toachieve certification CenterofExcellence.Asthefirst Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS)asa for MetabolicandBariatricSurgery 2004, Wadley isdesignatedbytheAmerican Society the firstLap-Bandproceduredonein Texarkana in community isalongtimetraditionofWadley. With and intensivecare. neonatal care,wound24-houremergency care, behavioralhealth,women’s obstetrics, services, cardiovascular, senior neuroscience,orthopedics, including afullrangeofmedicalservices and offers Wadley ofWadley) RegionalMedicalCenter(Photocourtesy Bringing technology and services tothe Bringing technologyandservices COMMUNITY PROFILE Established in 1916 in Texarkana by the Sisters Established in 1916 in Texarkana continues to actively supportcontinues as the the Race as well American Heart the American Cancer Association, many other and for Life, the United Way Relay Society’s goes far commitment Wadley’s non-profit organizations. healthcare with the donation beyond that of traditional supportof time, financial and community awareness. Source: Wadley Regional Medical Center Source: Wadley System CHRISTUS St. Michael Health Michael as the of Charity of the Incarnate Word St. Michael Meagher Memorial Hospital, CHRISTUS Christus St. Michael Health Center (Photo courtesy of Christus St. Michael Health Center) Wadley’s team of dedicated employees commit team of dedicated employees commit Wadley’s health unit for those over 55. health unit for those Prenatal Clinic and inpatient geriatric behavioral Prenatal Clinic and 2009. Wadley currently has the only hospital-based currently has the only hospital-based 2009. Wadley to Texarkana with the da Vinci SI surgical system in system in SI surgical the da Vinci with to Texarkana G. Komen Race for the Cure to Texarkana, Wadley Wadley G. Komen Race for the Cure to Texarkana, it serves. the Susan As the organization to bring deeply entrenched and involved with the communities deeply entrenched and involved with involved. Wadley is a community-built organization involved. Wadley of life in the community by giving back and getting of life in the community patient care, but also to improving the overall quality to improving the overall quality patient care, but also themselves not only to providing first-class quality themselves not only Christus St. Michael Rehabilitation Hospital (Photo courtesy of Christus St. Michael Health Center)

Health System serves residents of Texas, Arkansas, Replacement as well as day surgery, open heart surgery, COMMUNITY PROFILE Oklahoma, and Louisiana. With a mission to orthopedic surgery, vascular surgery, neurosurgery, “extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ,” the cardiac/pulmonary rehabilitation, diagnostic radiology, faith-based 312-bed hospital offers comprehensive, therapeutic and wellness programs. specialized healthcare including a Level III NICU Collum & Carney Clinic (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit), to advanced cancer Collom & Carney Clinic is a Multi-Specialty care, surgical, and heart services. As a recognized Physician Group Practice whose Physicians and regional leader in surgery, heart care, heart surgery, Staff are committed to providing quality health care neurosurgery, stroke and cancer care, CHRISTUS St. services to the Four States Area. Comprised of almost Michael treated over 72,500 Emergency Department every Medical Specialty offered in the Ark-La-Tex, patients last year... more than any area ED. our goal is to provide a complete health care solution CHRISTUS St. Michael provides patient-centered for the patients and their families. The staff of Collom specialty care through a dedicated Primary Stroke Center & Carney Clinic takes pride in offering care and certified by both The Joint Commission and the State compassion to the ever changing health care needs of of Texas. The CHRISTUS St. Michael Center for Joint our community. Texarkana, Arkansas Texarkana, Arkansas State of Arkansas 6.00 State of Arkansas 6.00 Miller County 1.50 Miller County 1.50 City of Texarkana, Arkansas 1.00 City of Texarkana, Arkansas 1.00 Special 0.50 Special 0.50 In Lieu of State Income Tax 1.00 In Lieu of State Income Tax 1.00 Total 10.00% Total 10.00% Texarkana, Texas Texarkana, Texas State of Texas 6.25 State of Texas 6.25 Bowie County 0.50 Bowie County 0.50 City of Texarkana, Texas 1.50 City of Texarkana, Texas 1.50 Total 8.25% Total 8.25%

Retail Sales Tax Texarkana, AR Texarkana, TX

1.00 1.00 0.50 1.50 0.50 1.00 1.00 State of Texas Bowie County 0.50 State of Texas Bowie County City of Texarkana, Texas City of Texarkana, Texas 1.50 1.50 6.00 6.00 Occupation or Job Title Hourly Median Annual Mean Architecture and engineering 33.56 77,250 Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher 12.74 26,490 Computer Operators 6.2518.13 36,330 Construction and related workers, all others 11.08 24,030 Construction Laborers 10.97 23,480 Data Entry Keyers 10.4 22,790 Dental Assistants 14.56 29,920 State of Arkansas Miller County Food Preparation Workers 8.15 17,360 State of Arkansas Miller County Production Workers-State Helper of Texas 11.98 Bowie 25,100County City of Texarkana, Arkansas Special Receptionist and Information Clerk 9.43 19,860 City of Texarkana, Arkansas Special Registered NurseCity of Texarkana, Texas 27.84 65,840

In Lieu of State Income Tax COMMUNITY PROFILE In Lieu of State Income Tax Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 17.36 35,070 Tellers 10.01 21,840 Truck Drivers Heavy and Tractor Trailers 17.65 37,240 Local EconomyWelders, Cutters, Solderers and Brazers 21.31 58,890 While the cities of Texarkana have a combined housing market is valued over $20 million and non- 40 population over 60,000, they serve a retail trade residential properties topped $56 million in 2005. The

area of 18 counties and over 430,000 people strong. majority of Texarkana citizens own their own home with30 In 2007, Texarkana’s retail sales MSA topped 1.3 nearly 63% owner occupied. About 30% of the over billion dollars. Texarkana’s average income per 56,000 available dwellings are rental space and only 20 Occupation or Job Title Hourly Median Annual Mean Architecture and engineering capita income as of 2003 studies33.56 was approaching77,250 10% of available housing is vacant at any given time. 10 Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher 12.74 26,490 Computer$25,000, Operators with local residential utilities18.13 among the36,330 Local sales tax differs across the state line with Construction and related workers, all others 11.08 24,030 0 Constructionmost Laborersaffordable in the nation according10.97 to 200523,480 data 10% rate on Arkansas side and 8.25% rate in Texas. Hourly Median Datathat Entry Keyersput the combined cost of electricity,10.4 natural 22,790gas, However, property taxes are lower on Arkansas side Dental Assistants 14.56 29,920 Foodwater, Preparation wastewater Workers disposal, and garbage8.15 collection17,360 at in Ageneral,rchitecture and though engineering the tax burdenCement in Mason/Conc Texarkanarete Finisher is Production Workers- Helper 11.98 25,100 Computer Operators Construction and related workers, all others Receptionistjust under and Information $200 Clerk per month. The Texarkana9.43 residential19,860 extremelyConstruction competitiveLaborers on a nationalData Entry level. Keyers Registered Nurse 27.84 65,840 Dental Assistants Food Preparation Workers Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 17.36 35,070 Production Workers- Helper Receptionist and Information Clerk Tellers 10.01 21,840 Registered Nurse Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks Truck Drivers Heavy and Tractor Trailers 17.65 Hourly37,240 WageTellers Truck Drivers Heavy and Tractor Trailers Welders, Cutters, Solderers and Brazers Welders, Cutters, Solderers and Brazers 21.31 Source:58,890 Texas Workforce Commission

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Architecture and engineering Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher Computer Operators Construction and related workers, all others Construction Laborers Data Entry Keyers Dental Assistants Food Preparation Workers Production Workers- Helper Receptionist and Information Clerk Registered Nurse Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks Tellers Truck Drivers Heavy and Tractor Trailers Welders, Cutters, Solderers and Brazers Sector 2008 2009 Mining, Logging, and Construction 2,400 2,200 Manufacturing 4,700 4,300 Trade, Transportation, and Utilities 13,600 12,600 Information 600 600 Financial Activities 2,600 2,500 Professional and Business Services 3,900 3,600 Educational and Health Services 9,100 9,100 Leisure and Hospitality 5,300 5,600 Other Services 2,300 2,100 Government 13,500 13,800 Total 58,000 56,400

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Financial Institutions Banks Credit Unions American State Bank Domino Federal Credit Union Bank of the Ozarks Federal Employees Credit Union BankcorpSouth Miller County Teachers In a 2009 article by Kiplinger.com (http://www.kiplinger.com/tools/slideshows/slideshow_ Capital One, NA Federal Credit Union pop.html?nm=10citieswherehomepricesrising&page=3), Commercial National Bank Mil-Way Federal Credit Union Texarkana ranked 2nd among the ten metro areas that First National Bank Morris Sheppard Credit Union enjoyed the greatest home-price increases over the past Guaranty Bond Bank Red River Federal Credit Union year. In perspective the declining housing market was Peoples State Bank Swemp Federal Credit Union what pushed so many metro areas throughout the country Regions Bank Texar Federal Credit Union into the depths of the recession. This article recognizes Texana Bank Texarkana Terminal that Texarkana was able to avoid those problems and Texarkana First Bank Employee’s FCU actually saw an appreciation in housing values Wells Fargo, NA during the last year. Woodforest National Bank Labor & Industry Regional employers draw from a workforce of over 65,000 individuals. Area employers will attest to MONTHLY RESIDENTIAL UTILITY BILLS the trainability and dedication of the workforce. Low Electricity...... $90 absentee and turnover rates are the norm. A record Natural Gas ...... $65.56 successful operation and continued growth by several area industries give clear testimony to the work ethic of Water* the people of this region. Shift work is commonplace Texarkana, Arkansas. . . . . $8.86 in this economy with many area plants operating three Texarkana, Texas...... $8.15 shifts, while others operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Unemployment rates are in keeping with Wastewater* the national average, but with lower cost of living vs. Texarkana, Arkansas. . . . . $11.47 annual averages, pay rates are competitively lower— Texarkana, Texas...... $10.52 offering industry greater value for their cost investment. Solid Waste* The average receptionist or clerk could expect to earn about $8.75 per hour, while a welder earns just over Texarkana, Arkansas. . . . . $18.04 COMMUNITY PROFILE $14 per hour and an experienced, registered nurse Texarkana, Texas...... $15.94 could expect to earn up to $24 per hour. Based on 1000 kwh electricity, 43 Ccf natural gas, minimum water and sewer bill and twice per week solid waste pickup Texarkana boasts nearly 550 acres of available * Billed together by Texarkana Water Utilities designated industrial park development space—the majority of which is enterprise zone rated and all of which is convenient to local transportation routes and all utility services.

INDUSTRIAL SITES Name of Site Acreage Ownership Enterprise Water Sewer Electric Gas Rail Zone Maxwell Industrial Park 75 Texarkana Chamber of Commerce yes yes yes yes yes no I-30 Industrial Park 24 Texarkana Chamber of Commerce no yes yes yes yes yes Falvey Industrial Park 29 Texarkana Chamber of Commerce no yes yes yes yes no Nash Business Park 70 Nash Industrial Development Corp. no yes yes yes yes yes TexAmericas Center (Formerly Red 200 TexAmericas Center (Formerly Red yes yes yes yes yes yes River Redevelopment Authority) River Redevelopment Authority)

NEW CONSTRUCTION HOUSING Texarkana, Arkansas-Texas City Limits Number of Dwelling Units: 57,898 Residential Non-Residential Total % Owner Occupied: 56.30% 2007 $29,289,798 $22,565,553 $51,855,351 % Rental Occupied: 26.10% % Vacant: 17.70% 2008 $9,295,931 $38,099,122 $47,395,053 Source: Sites on Texas 2009 $11,732,739 $7,413,250 $19,145,989 COST OF LIVING Composite Grocery Housing Utilties Transportation Health Care Misc Goods Texarkana MSA 92.0 96.9 79.0 101.1 92.5 92.7 98.5 Little Rock, AR 94.6 91.0 90.4 101.7 93.1 92.9 98.3 Shreveport, LA 95.7 93.8 95.1 88.5 92.1 92.8 100.9 Dallas, TX 92.9 96.5 71.1 107.1 98.3 104.8 103.2 Tyler, TX 95.5 92.6 91.1 99.7 99.0 90.6 98.8 Hot Springs, AR 94.1 97.0 87.3 92.5 86.9 85.3 103.6 Source: Sperling’s Best — National Average 100

PER CAPITA PERSONAL INCOME AVERAGE WAGE AND SALARY DISBURSEMENT Texarkana MSA Miller Co. Bowie Co. Texarkana MSA Miller Co. Bowie Co. 2004 26,725 26,563 26,801 2004 30,223 30,493 30,134 2005 27,879 27,488 28,062 2005 31,384 30,426 31,694 2006 29,153 29,293 29,087 2006 32,878 32,295 33,069 2007 31,311 31,328 31,302 2007 34,360 33,548 34,625 2008 32,338 31,994 32,498 2008 35,149 33,014 35,805 Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis (Regional economic profiles) Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis (Regional economic profiles)

Utilities Electricity Type of Treatment Plant: South Regional-Coupled Bio- Supplier: AEP Southwestern Electric Power Filter/Activated Sludge, Waggoner Creek-Activated Sludge, Source: Nine plants in Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas North Texarkana-Activated Sludge Electric Customers: 474,301 total/45,000 in Texarkana MSA Treated Water Peak Demand: 4,950 MW Supplier: Texarkana Water Utilities Source: Lake Wright Patman, Millwood Lake, SW Supplier: Bowie-Cass Electric Cooperative Arkansas Water District

COMMUNITY PROFILE Source: North East Texas Electric Cooperative Customers: 24,563 in Texarkana MSA Electric Customers: 36,300 Population Served: 103,641 in the Texarkana MSA Peak Demand: 166 MW Capacity of Water Plant: Supplier: Southwest Arkansas Electric Cooperative Average Daily Consumption: 33 MGPD Source: Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation Peak Consumption: 14.419 MGPD Thirteen plants in Arkansas including hydro, coal and gas Storage Capacity: 21.907 MGPD Electric Customers: 490,000 statewide/Southwest Ground 12,950,000 gals Arkansas Electric Cooperative REA – over 27,000 metered Elevated: 4,800,000 points of delivery Pressure In Mains: (varies 40-70 PSI) Peak Demand: Statewide 1923 MW/Southwest Arkansas Electric Cooperative REA 146 MW

Natural Gas Supplier: CenterPoint Energy Source: Variety of gas markets Total Gas Sales: 406 BCF total/2,058,000 MCF in Texarkana MSA

Sewer Supplier: Texarkana Water Utilities Design Capacity: 21 MGPD Daily Usage: 13.166 MGPD COMMUNITY PROFILE Tax $200 $654 $420 $1,166 $2,678 $2,880 $2,598 $1,556 20% 20% 20% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% Assessment .50 .327 1.44 1.05 3.89 $100 Rates 1.339 1.299 .5831 Rate per Comparison Property Tax Property Property Tax in Arkansas is Property Tax The examples cited are based on a Both states also have homestead Tax Entity Tax Arkansas Miller County Texas Bowie County normallytax rate per expressed as a value while in $1,000 of assessed generally expressed at a it is Texas value. For the rate of $100 of assessed the rate of $100 examples used below taxes are Texas has been used – In assessed at 100% of appraised value while in Arkansas it is a rate of 20%. home valued at $200,000. exemptions. Texarkana TX ISD Texarkana Pleasant Grove ISD Liberty Eylau City of Texarkana City of Texarkana Texarkana AR ISD Texarkana Distributor Retail Store Retail Store Restaurants Restaurants Newspapers Discount Stores Control devices Department Stores Department Stores Department Stores Convenience Stores Fine Finished Papers Petroleum Marketing General Government General Government Refrigerated Trucking Local Function Upholstered Furniture Wholesale Distribution Small Arms Ammunition Cup and Folding Carton Manufacturer/Processors General Medical Hospital General Medical Hospital General Medical Services Post-Secondary Education Manufacturers/Processors Banking/Financial Services Banking/Financial Services Large Valves and Couplings Large Valves Primary Business/ Manufacture of Truck Bodies Manufacture of Truck Canned Heat -- Sterno Brand Manufacturer of Passenger Tires Manufacturer of Passenger Primary & Secondary Education Primary & Secondary Education Primary & Secondary Education Primary & Secondary Education Primary & Secondary Education Manufacturer of Pipeline Fittings 99 42 960 785 778 750 600 569 567 460 260 280 Supermarkets 275 243 455 345 225 234 230 212 169 152 150 150 145 145 145 137 124 120 105 116 100 100 6000 1883 1600 1300 1100 1100 Local Employees Major Employers Major Red River Army & Tenants Depot System Christus St. Michael Health Companies & Rubber Cooper Tire Domtar, Inc. Domtar, Club Wal-Mart/Sam’s TX Ind. School District Texarkana, International Paper Company AR School District Texarkana, Regional Medical Wadley Southern Refrigerated Transport Texarkana, Texas -- City Texas Texarkana, Texarkana College Texarkana Collom & Carney Clinic Truman Arnold Companies Truman E-Z Mart Stores, Inc. Albertson’s Pleasant Grove Ind. School District Ledwell & Sons Enterprises Liberty Eylau Ind. School District McDonald’s Texarkana, Arkansas -- City Texarkana, Day And Zimmermann, Inc. Wholesale Electric Inc. Smith-Blair, BWI Sterno Group/Candle Corp JCPenney Inc. Home Center, Lowe’s Dillard’s, Inc. Dillard’s, Genoa Central School District JCM Mayo Manufacturing Sears Roebuck & Co. Newspaper Texarkana HUMCO Holding Group, Inc. Burger King Capital One Bank Regions Bank Home Depot Applied Control Technology Education Quality Education and Interscholastic Excellence...

Education at Every Level

Texarkana boasts a commitment to provide quality education from pre-school to graduate school. The educational options abound in the region with 25 public schools and four private schools educating young people ages K-12. The Texarkana area pledges to support education at all levels and considers it an essential component of the quality of life for the entire community, solidifying our future workforce. “Texarkana deserves a standing ovation for its Texarkana Arkansas School District is a place where high academic achievement and socioeconomic children are allowed to dream, to learn and to thrive. It’s a place diversity. Parental involvement is high, and the thrifty for them to realize their goals and prepare for a bright future. administration consistently achieves large results on a (Photo courtesy of TASD.) tight budget.” (Source April 2010: www.forbes.com) have gone on to play on the college, professional, and Interscholastic Superiority Olympic levels. Texarkana is committed to preparing students for future employment and higher education Title Town? Yes, Texarkana should come to through challenging academic programs, while also

COMMUNITY PROFILE mind! The movie, “Friday Night Lights” is played out offering a full array of extracurricular activities. regularly in the fall as teams gear up for battle. The main warfront is fought in pads and helmets while the Texarkana Arkansas School District second skirmish is waged by the bands, drill teams, cheerleaders, flag corps and fans. No matter whom The Texarkana Arkansas School District (TASD) you support or what role they play, sports are a huge had its beginning in 1884 in “the brick school”, part of the Texarkana area. Over the past decades, which was officially named Hays School in 1896. many high school teams have brought home the Later, it became Central School and held its first coveted culmination of athletic superiority, the State graduation ceremony in 1899. In 1904, due to the Championship Crown. Every local school district has increased number of students, the board of directors brought home a state title in current and previous years: voted to build two new schools. From this early start, Liberty Eylau, Pleasant Grove, Texarkana Arkansas Texarkana Arkansas School District has grown to its High School, Texas High School and Trinity Christian. present size of over 4,400 students in grades K-12 Other sports popular in the area are soccer, and ranks 16th in size out of 310 school districts in softball, baseball, volleyball, swimming, track, golf, the state of Arkansas. tennis and basketball. Local and area athletic teams The family of educators is committed to creating a on both the Texas and Arkansas side produced 23 supportive, innovative, and academically challenging state championships from May 2009 to May 2010. learning environment that helps young minds see (Source: Johnny Green, Sports Director for Texarkana their own potential success. Astronautics, acting, Gazette) Texarkana has produced many athletes that ambassadorships…wherever dreams may inspire COMMUNITY PROFILE home value is less than $100,000. home value is less In 2009 Texarkana AR & TX School Districts AR & TX School Districts In 2009 Texarkana TISD’s mission is to provide an exceptional TISD’s The proud history of Texarkana and rich traditions TISD provides Currently featuring eleven campuses, Source: Texarkana Arkansas School District Arkansas School Source: Texarkana for Your Housing Buck” in cities where median Buck” in cities where median Housing for Your ranked #4 on Forbes Magazine’s “Best School Magazine’s ranked #4 on Forbes education for all learners in a quality environment which nurtures cultural and the intellectual, social, overall well- physical development of each student’s being. The District strives to provide a variety of educational opportunities to the and involvement student, allowing for the development of a well- Texarkana Independent School District Texarkana began with the first Independent School District (TISD) High School in 1889. Over graduating class of Texas TISD continues its legacy of excellence a century later, and high student in education with strong leadership ever present achievement, which showcases the Pride. Tiger advocating, or a student preparing to become a world advocating, or a student preparing is the place where anyone can be all of TASD leader, who they want to be. a quality education for pre-kindergarten through technology and twelfth grade, as well as career and special education opportunities and for pre-school the District operates school-age children. Additionally, Learning Centers that provide childcare servicesTiger for children ages three and up. For the 2010-11 the district will look forward to welcoming school year, over 7,000 students to their campuses. Continuous growth has been maintained through a commitment to excellence and strategic planning and programs that continue to capture state and national attention. (Photo courtesy of TISD.) Texas High School Math & Science Center features 72,000 High School Math & Science Center features Texas computer labs, complete with state-of-the-art technology. computer labs, complete with state-of-the-art technology. Standing firmly on the foundation that anyone TASD’s mission is to provide a safe nurturing TASD’s square feet of science/traditional classrooms and engineering/ can make a difference, the school district believes community has that every person in the Texarkana an opportunity to play a key role in the success of the Arkansas School District. students in the Texarkana a teacher being a role model, a parent Whether it’s volunteering, a business partnering, a city leader environment of educational excellence where all environment of educational belong, all learn, and all succeed. The school of district builds a solid educational foundation them in a core knowledge and skills but presents where their context that reaches out to students are as interests and talents reside. Educators passionate prepared professionally as they are futures they about the work they do and the young are rigorous help build. Educator training programs most effectiveand innovative, ensuring only the instructional practices. young minds to go, the TASD Magnet Schools have Magnet to go, the TASD young minds enthusiasm and motivation to the personnel, tools, their destinations. From enjoying help them reach to exercise on a beautiful day, the benefits of healthy to the science behind predicting sky, painting a sunny of that weather to TV production weather, that day’s Magnet audience, TASD forecast for a bilingual Schools offer of study as unique as the students. units COMMUNITY PROFILE Education is Knowledge ofGod. (Graham, 2003).To Trinity ChristianSchool, True worshipofGod Him, resultinginthewholehearted attained onlybylovingGod andcommuningwith the worldinwhichwelive. Suchanoutcomecanbe in exercisingacreative-redemptivedominionover and Hiscreatedrealitytousethatknowledge task ofTrue Educationistodevelop knowledgeofGod segments inhibitsTrue Educationfrom occurring.The Christ.Missinganyoneofthese a childtoserve whole thatenablesa24/7processofequipping school, andtheChristianchurchprovideaunified combination oftheChristianhome, perspective intheeducationoftheirchildren.The with ChristianparentsinprovidingaBiblical Trinity ChristianSchool for oursuccess. our schoolsandwithstatenationalrecognition student andcommunityconfidenceinthequalityof of education.Theresultisaschooldistrictwithstrong look tothefuturebyintegratingaglobalperspective the needsofalllearners. communities designedtomeet professional learning bycreatingandsupporting development opportunities the curriculum.TheDistrictalsohasextendedstaff of andenhancethedelivery technology tosupport continuous professionaldevelopmentinusingthat with technologyandprovidingstaff state-of-the-art instructional technology, equippingclassroomswith the Districthasplacedamajoremphasison force instudentachievement.To instruction, support hasbeenadriving experiences.TISDstaff learning to technology, essentialmaterialsandavarietyof written, taughtandtestedcurriculum;exposure includes excellenceinteaching;alignmentofthe education forallchildren.Aquality isessentialtoaquality committed andcaringstaff rounded educationalexperience. Trinity ChristianSchooliscommittedtopartnering Texarkana IndependentSchoolDistrictcontinuesto In addition,TISDbelievesthatacompetent, Source: Texarkana IndependentSchoolDistrict having youasourguest. Weopportunities. tomeetingyouand lookforward program, andtodiscover ourvariousextra-curricular more aboutourexceptional Christianacademic tolearn you tovisitourcampusandmeetstaff, is amatchwithyourfamily’s values. We welcome and considerifourChristianphilosophyofeducation you totakeacloserlookatTrinity Christian School communities forthedurationoftheirlives.We invite Christ intheirhomes,workplaces,churches,and Trinity’s vision istoseeourgraduateswalkingwith Arkansas NonpublicSchoolAccreditingAssociation. maintains itsexcellencebyaccreditationthroughthe academically excellentprogramofstudy. Trinity and calledbyGodtoprovideaChristianbased, arehighlyqualified twelfth grade,anditsstaff Trinity preschoolthrough ChristianSchoolserves Pleasant Grove Independent School District

Children in the Pleasant Grove Independent School District have been served by local schools for over one hundred years. Since 1877, when the first school in the Pleasant Grove area was established, the schools have grown and changed to meet the needs of the students and community. The fifty-five square mile district now includes much of northern Texarkana, Texas. Pleasant Grove ISD serves 1,950 students in School District, in partnership with the community, is grades pre-kindergarten through twelve with a to educate and prepare each student with an excellent rich curriculum and a wide range of co curricular foundation upon which to build a future. and extra curricular activities. Students perform above the state average on Texas assessments, and St. James Day School college entrance exam scores are above both state COMMUNITY PROFILE and national averages. Students, faculty, and staff St. James Day School is an independent demonstrate outstanding accomplishments and school affiliated with St. James Episcopal Church successes at the local, state, and national levels. in Texarkana, the Diocese of Dallas, and is fully Pleasant Grove ISD has recently completed a accredited by the Southwestern Association of $36,000,000 facilities improvement program which Episcopal Schools, which is recognized by the State of included opening a new campus. Pleasant Grove Texas. ISD and each of the campuses are accredited by the St. James Day School was founded in 1948 Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and and its mission is “to educate students in a safe and the Texas Education Agency. The district is recognized nurturing Christian environment that instills high in the Accountability Rating System for Texas Public intellect, character, and compassion, while challenging Schools and earned the highest financial rating in the them academically, physically, and spiritually to School Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas. achieve their highest potential as confident individuals Mission: The mission of Pleasant Grove Independent and future leaders.” Students develop the ability to reason, think creatively, and to leave St. James with an intellectual curiosity and joy of life long learning that opens the entire universe to them. The school is located in a safe, secure, and beautiful natural woodland setting on the Texas side of North State Line. St. James is committed to providing a caring, nurturing and high academic educational foundation for pre-school children ages 3 -5, and elementary children in Kindergarten, Primer and grades 1-6.

Liberty –Eylau

Liberty-Eylau Independent School District, founded in 1955, is a school and community dedicated to occupational/technical degrees and certificates. The academic programs at Texarkana College provide the core curriculum for all degrees of higher education, including associate and bachelors, and are fully transferable to four-year institutions. In June 2010, TC was recognized in the top 100 community colleges in the nation for the number of certificates awarded. The student-to-faculty ratio is 22:1 and student enrollment exceeds 4,400 a semester, including students from the Ark-la-tex as well as thirteen foreign countries. The community college offers Region XIV East Conference baseball, softball, and golf. The Bulldog Baseball Team won their eighth championship in Region XIV East Conference Title in 2010. Thirteen appearances in the Regional Tournaments and two JUCO World Series Appearances give Texarkana student achievement. The graduates are prepared College something to be proud of. In addition, the to meet their full potential, instilled with a lifetime Bulldog Softball Team has been Region XIV East desire to learn, and are confident in their ability Zone Conference Champions four years, Region XIV to succeed. They possess the character to make a Champions two years, and has advanced to NJCAA difference. Our staff is a team of leaders who is Nationals twice. fair, respectful and nurturing in all our dealings. Dormitories are present and are within walking We create an encouraging, supportive learning distance of the campus, giving students an opportunity environment that inspires and motivates students to to live and learn in Texarkana. While on campus,

COMMUNITY PROFILE do their very best. A school district of 2859 students, several student life clubs and organizations are L-E offers a diversified program of instruction to available including Student Senate, TC Choir, Earth students, regardless of handicap, race, or creed. L-E Club, Art, Phi Beta Lambda, TC Student Newspaper, has experienced successes in the areas of academics, Black Student Association, Phi Theta Kappa, Drama arts, and athletics. Higher Education Higher education is available with associate through doctorate level degrees available at Texarkana College and continuing through Texas A & M University— Texarkana. Both institutions boast low tuition rates and a significant number of scholarship opportunities.

Texarkana College

Texarkana College is a publicly supported, two- year community college that has served the community Texarkana College is conveniently located, just minutes from for more than 80 years. It offers over 50 programs recreation, shopping and entertainment. (Photo courtesy of TC.) of study that can lead to academic as well as COMMUNITY PROFILE enrollment is close to 1,650. (Photo courtesy of Texas A&M University-Texarkana.) (Photo courtesy of Texas Expansion plans for the university have been Expansion plans hold a Ph.D. A total of 93% of the full-time faculty Multiple scholarship opportunities are offered Faculty to student ration is small at 1:14, and current student In the fall of 2010, the university extended these extended of 2010, the university In the fall offeringprograms for inaugural of freshmen, doctoral programs. sophomore, and underway two years to the new 375 acre for the last just NorthBringle Lake campus of Interstate 30. A million has been dedicated to build total of over $100 order to offera new campus in a comprehensive The Science and Technology university experience. in the summer of 2009 and building was opened the Multipurpose Library Center) Building (University four storyopened the summer of 2010. The 183,000 union, bookstore, square feet building hosts a student staff and administrative offices, classrooms, faculty, support activity rooms and student services.library, is set Village In the summer of 2011, Bringle Lake premier student housing to open as the university’s will include a 300 complex. This $14 million project bed dormitory (as part of Phase 1), pool, outdoor movie area, sand volleyball court, basketball/sports grills. area and an outdoor pavilion with The full-time faculty or the highest degree in their field. to 14 (1 faculty to student ratio is approximately 1 currently member per 14 students). The university with plans to holds close to 1,650 enrolled students support upwards of 2,500 by 2015. (Photo courtesy of TC.) The 2010 Bulldog Baseball Team won the 2010 Region The 2010 Bulldog Baseball Team The university is accredited by the Southern A number of scholarship and financial aid options To stay in shape, students have access to facilities To The Truman Arnold Student Center features a staff The Truman XIV East Conference Title with a conference record of 20-8. with XIV East Conference Title Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and offers programs. 17 baccalaureate and 11 graduate Texas A & M University-Texarkana A & M University-Texarkana Texas are available, including the Rising Star Scholarship. This scholarship offers for high school two years free graduates with a family taxable income of less than $75,000 who are enrolled full time at TC. For more information visit www.texarkanacollege.edu. and student-driven cafeteria that is open to the public, and student-driven cafeteria that is the Bulldog Bistro. The Bistro serves cook to order and lunch breakfast items, hot and cold sandwiches, and prepared by and dinner plate specials planned Culinary Arts program. the college’s Club and Science Club. The 90-acre campus includes Club and Science Club. The 90-acre a two-acre nature reserve also owns and the college an offsite, 360-acre educational farm. in the Pinkerton an Olympic-size Center which includes pool, tennis and racquetball courts, multi-use gym, jogging track, fitness evaluation center and more. COMMUNITY PROFILE the UniversityofArkansasforMedicalScienceArea $40,000. Source:www.tamut.edu and theirannualfamilygrossincomeislessthan to schoolforfreeiftheyareeligibleaPellgrant including theEaglePromisethatallowsstudentstogo In Texarkana, SAUTech ahighschoolandcollegelevelaviationmaintenancetechnologyprogramattheTexarkana offers locatedat60GlobeAvenue. Airport future studenthousingcomplex willhold295residentsandis (Rendition courtesy ofTexas(Rendition courtesy A&MUniversity-Texarkana.) The surroundingTexarkana areaisalsohometo Bringle LakeVillage, Texas A&MUniversity-Texarkana’s scheduled toopenforoccupancy byAugust2011. world. Source:SAUTech andwww.sautech.edu in thefieldofaviationmaintenance anywhereinthe technician ishighlyskilled andreadyforemployment licensing exams.AFAA licensedaviationmaintenance qualified totakeFederal Aviation Administration allthetrainingneededforstudentstobe and offers Texarkana Theprogram is comprehensive Airport. level aviationmaintenancetechnologyprogramat the Texarkana, SAUTech ahighschoolandcollege offers and highschoolconcurrentcreditprograms.In currently enrollsover2,000studentsinbothcollege administration andgeneralstudies.Thecollege ofmoretraditionaldegreessuchasbusiness delivery Tech isknownforitstechnicalprogramsandonline Arkansas UniversitySystem.SAU the Southern in Texarkana andMagnolia.SAUTech of ispart college islocatedinCamden,Arkansaswithservices University Tech orSAUTech. Thispublic,two-year Arkansas and PowerPlantSchoolthroughSouthern number ofresourcesincludingtheTexarkana Airframe Arkansas CommunityCollege–Hope. College--Ashdown CampusandtheUniversityof Health EducationCenter(AHEC),CossatotCommunity Vocational trainingisalsoavailablethrougha COMMUNITY PROFILE Some of the country’s best fishing can also be best fishing Some of the country’s Patman Lake, located south of Texarkana, Wright in the Texarkana vicinity. Whether you are a sight- vicinity. in the Texarkana or gamesman, the lush photographer, hiker, seer, of wildlife woodlands are home to a vast variety red and grey squirrels, game. White-tail deer, fox, coyotes, raccoons, rabbits, opossums, red bobcats, wild hogs, armadillos and migratory birds one might are just a few examples of the animals Arkansas encounter in the backwoods of Southwest and Northeast Texas. area. Millwood Lake, just found in the Texarkana has produced a minutes northeast of Texarkana, largemouth Bass that weighted 16.1 lbs in 1976, although this was caught in a commercial fisherman’s net. It is not uncommon while fishing, to spot a 14 foot North American alligator off the main lake lurking behind a bald cypress in a slough. offers not only fishing opportunities, but skiing, swimming, camping, bird watching, hiking trails, radio controlled airplane landing strip and ATV rays course. Whether you want to enjoy the sun’s while basking next to a lake, or are in search of a area may have just what trophy catch, the Texarkana it takes to satisfy your palate. Recreation Swanger Baseball Complex at Spring Lake Park Hunting grounds and competitive fishing are There is a world of choices for the sportsmanThere is a world of choices for the and White-tail deer are common in this area. Photo taken at Millwood Lake. among the best and most ample in the United States. Choices for the outdoorsman are nearly unlimited hunter in Texarkana. With lush woodlands and some hunter in Texarkana. best fishing at Lake Millwood and of the country’s go wrong. Patman, you can’t family fun at Lake Wright with RV facilities to Hiking and camping areas abound serve or relaxing you, whether you are backpacking courts, Enjoy public tennis golf courses, or sit in an RV. public parks. The back and enjoy one of our beautiful great! great outdoors has never been so Join the Texarkana Radio Control Flying Club at Ravel Stroman Field at Lake Wright Patman.

Lakes • Lake Wright Patman U.S. Highway 59 South, 903-838-8781 Activities include camping, picnicking, fishing (catfish, crappie, perch, bass), hiking, nature trails, boating, canoeing, swimming, bird watching, etc. Texarkana, Arkansas Side Parks • Millwood Lake • Lake Dieffenbacher at Bobby Ferguson Park - 3415 U.S. Highway 71 North to Ashdown, AR, East 50th Street 870-898-2800 • Four States Fairgrounds – 3415 East 50th Street Activities include camping, picnicking, fishing, • Ed Worrell Park – 2000 East 35th Street (catfish, bass, crappie, bream), hiking, nature trails, • Senator Street Park – 2700 Senator Street boating, and bird watching. • Iron Mountain Park – 1500 Ray Street • Sandflat/Glendale Neighborhood Center & Park- • Bringle Lake 209 East 14th Street Scott Wright Road off of Richmond Road, • Jefferson Park – 1100 Jefferson Avenue North of I-30 Activities include fishing (bass, catfish, bream, • Iron Mountain/Ozan Inghram Neighborhood crappie), hiking, nature trails, limited boating, Center – 1101 Couch Street bird watching, tennis, volley ball, basketball, (no • Gateway Park & Farmer’s Market – camping or swimming). 800 Jefferson Avenue • Kline Park – 416 East 9th Street COMMUNITY PROFILE • Hazel Street Traffic Triangle – 820 N State Line Avenue • Walnet Street Fountain & Traffic Island – 701 Walnut Street • Peyton Park – 845 East Broad Street • George Williams & Earnest Hill Park – 415 Seibert & 1301 Prestor • Inghram Pool & Park and Tennis Courts – 2625 Preston Street & 2710 Preston Street • Hobo Jungle Park – 900 Dudley Street • Bramble Park & College Hill Neighborhood Center – 1801 Fulton Street • Vera Bradfield Park & Neighborhood Center – 616 Euclid Street • Pocket/Broad Street Park – 106 East Broad Street During the winter, many birds migrate to Lake Wright Patman, • College Hill Neighborhood Center – including Bald Eagles, Pelicans, various ducks and others. 1002 Ferguson Street COMMUNITY PROFILE Area RV Parks Area RV Four States Fairgrounds Exit 2 off 245, 800-776-1836 or I-30 to Loop 870-773-2941 Millwood State Park east of Ashdown, AR Highway 32, 9 miles 870-898-2800 Patman Rocky Point Park – On Lake Wright round accommodations – U.S. Highway 59 Year South, Corps of Engineers, 903-796-2419 Shady Pines RV Park 903-832-1268 10010 W 7th ST, KOA Texarkana I-30 & Highway 71, Information 903-792-5521, Reservations 888-562-5697 Area Campgrounds Patman Atlanta State Park – On Lake Wright round accommodations – FM 1154, Year 903-796-6476 Bluff – On Millwood Lake Beard’s round accommodations – Highway 32, 13 miles Year east of Ashdown, AR, 870-898-3343 (ext. 3) Patman Piney Point – On Lake Wright (Open March-September) U.S. Highway 59 South, Corps of Engineers, 903-796-0684 Malden Lake Park round accommodations, South of Maud, TX, Year 903-585-2497 Millwood Overlook – On Millwood Lake round accommodations – Highway 32, 13 miles Year east of Ashdown, AR, 870-898-3343 (ext. 3) Walking path at Lake Dieffenbacher at Bobby Ferguson Park. Walking Nix Creek – Path: Arkansas Boulevard, Jefferson & East 9th Bell Park – 3208 Lincoln Street Bell Park – 3208 New Boston Road Beverly Park – 2612 Bringle Lake Road Bringle Lake – 7602 Boulevard – 3000 Texas Collins Senior Center Boulevard 3000 Texas Ferguson Park – Findley Street Findley Park – 410 Drive Park – 3419 Leopard Wallace Grady T. Karrh Park - 2102 South Ann Street Kidtopia – 201 Oak Street Street Scott Joplin Park – 1621 West 7th Street Southwest Center – 3222 West Spring Lake Park – 4303 North Park Road Area Walking/Biking Trail Area Walking/Biking • • Bobby Ferguson Park – Loop 245 & I-30 Patman – US 59 & FM 2148 • Lake Wright • Bringle Lake – 7602 Bringle Lake Road Texarkana, Texas Side Parks Side Texas Texarkana, • • • • • • • • • • • • Parks & Recreation Source: Texarkana