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Texarkana board approves state parks‑matching grant application amid debate over England Pool demolition
Summary
The board authorized a $329,850 Arkansas State Parks matching grant application (city match $164,925) covering several parks; residents urged pausing demolition of the historic England swimming pool, but staff said the structure is likely unsalvageable and recommended demolition or repurposing the site.
The Texarkana Board of Directors voted to authorize submission of a 2026 Arkansas State Parks matching grant application of about $329,850 to fund improvements at several parks, but the decision followed extended debate over whether the city should pause demolition plans for the historic England swimming pool and pursue rehabilitation instead.
The resolution (read in full by staff) identifies Ermer Dansby Pondexter Sports Complex,…
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