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Neighbors press Texarkana to enforce PUD and investigate noise, debris and sandblasting at Tri State property

Board of Directors, City of Texarkana, Arkansas · May 20, 2025
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Summary

Residents complained Tri State Iron/Motor operations exceed agreed PUD limits (debris over fence line, daytime and late‑night activity, sandblasting and smoke). City staff said they bought a noise meter, monitored sound levels for a week and will review the recorded data and meet Tri State to clarify operations and potential violations.

Residents raised long‑running complaints about Tri State Iron (Tri State Motor) during public comment, saying scrap‑metal stacks and debris exceed the permitted fence line, sandblasting is producing smoke and dust over adjacent homes, and night operations create noise and diesel fumes.

A resident who identified herself as Lidale (Lee Dale Robinson/Roberts in the record) said piles of metal…

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