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Historic commission tables decision on window replacements after homeowner cites termite damage

Texarkana Historic District Commission · April 16, 2026
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A Texarkana homeowner who recently bought a historic house asked to replace multiple windows because of termite damage and habitability concerns; the commission tabled the request and asked the owner to provide photos and contractor estimates for a follow-up review.

The Texarkana Historic District Commission on Tuesday temporarily tabled a request involving window replacements for a house identified in staff materials as the Bobby Ferguson property after the new owner described extensive termite damage and urged flexibility to make the house habitable.

Staff said the property had been vacant for years and that the new owner, identified in the meeting as Tedrell Jefferson, had begun exterior work including painting. Jefferson told the commission several windows had fallen out or were termite-damaged and said he needed replacements…

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