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Local group seeks grants, study to make Texarkana auditorium accessible
Summary
Speakers at the Texarkana Historic District Commission meeting described recent successful events, a bid of about $68,000 to repair the auditorium’s back wall, and a request for city funding to complete a feasibility study for an elevator and to reopen second-floor restrooms; they noted most grants are reimbursable and the city must front costs.
Members of a local preservation group told the commission that recent community events show public interest in restoring the downtown auditorium and generating support for further work.
Speakers said a recent 'Elvis and Friends' concert sold about 150 tickets with nine VIP tables, demonstrating demand that could bolster restoration efforts. Group members said they have applied for grants…
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