Texarkana officials celebrated the 100th anniversary of Texarkana, Texas City Hall during the Nov. 10 council meeting, reading a mayoral proclamation and recognizing former mayors and longtime city staff.

"I, Bob Brueggman, mayor of Texarkana, Texas, do hereby proclaim Wednesday, 11/12/2025 as Texarkana, Texas City Hall Day," Brueggman said as he read and signed the proclamation attested by City Secretary Jennifer Evans.

The recognition included remarks from former mayors and the presentation of a Texas flag flown over the state capitol by staff representing State Senator Brian Hughes. Dr. David Orr, the city manager, told the council the Texas Historic Commission has designated City Hall a recorded Texas historic landmark and that a historic marker is expected to be installed and dedicated in late spring 2026.

Orr listed recent building improvements budgeted and completed over the past year, including replacement of windows on the north and west elevations, professional cleaning of marble floors, interior painting, HVAC upgrades and an exterior soft wash to preserve the historic facade. "This designation brings many benefits," Orr said, noting the draft marker was included in the meeting materials and that the city anticipates a formal dedication after the marker is finalized.

The evening program also included recognition of Logan Electric owners Rusty and Sharon Phelps for the company’s historical role as electrical contractor on the 1925 building, remarks from former mayors who recounted civic accomplishments tied to the City Hall era, and distribution of commemorative Main Street Texarkana ornaments. A reception followed the meeting.

The centennial events and the historic‑marker plan place the building’s preservation and public interpretation on the council’s near‑term agenda; the city is scheduling a formal dedication after final approval of the marker by the Texas Historic Commission.