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Lewis and McLaughlin to hold Town Hall Meeting
On August 5, Clarksville City Council Ward 3 Councilman James Lewis and Clarksville City Council Ward 2 Councilwoman Deanna McLaughlin will hold a town hall meeting at Park Lane Church of the Nazarene on ...
Council approves bonds for RiverWalk expansion
The Clarksville City Council has approved $1.2 million in bonds to purchase land allowing the expansion of the McGregor Park RiverWalk.
White Oak to buy recycle bin, warning sirens
Public recycling is coming to White Oak. People will be able to drop off their empty plastic bottles and other recyclable materials in a large bin behind the White Oak municipal building by the end of summer, ...
Emergency sirens will sound July 18 in Clarksville City, but it won't be a severe weather warning - yet.
City Council Battles Budget Plan
The Clarksville City Council approved the first vote for the proposed 2008-09 fiscal year budget Thursday night.
The Clarksville City Council will soon vote to implement a new water-rate structure at the Gas and Water Department.
Youth group preparing for mission to Yucatan
A group of youths from the Clarksville City Baptist Church will travel July 11 to the Yucatan in Mexico to share the ministry and lend some muscle.
Thanks to the Clarksville City Council for allowing common sense to prevail on the question of a proposal to put an 800-foot buffer zone between schools or churches and businesses that conduct take-home alcohol ...
Higher zoning fees, alcohol buffer rejected
Clarksville City Council disapproved a proposal Thursday that would have drastically increased the cost of applying for a city zone change.
Clarksville City Council backs application
Clarksville could be the site of a secure correctional facility that would provide 600-700 jobs for the Red River County area.
City Council to discuss Red Cross vehicle, alcohol ordinances tonight
Among the most notable items on the executive session agenda for the Clarksville City Council tonight is an ordinance to amend the 2008 budget to pay for a new emergency vehicle for the local American Red ...
Victim Of Lake Devernia Crash Identified; Water Back On In Clarksville City
The man killed yesterday when the truck he was riding in crashed into Lake Devernia has been identified. via KLTV Tyler
Scales wins Clarksville council seat
Voters in Cooper and Clarksville returned several incumbents to school boards Saturday and the City of Clarksville elected one council member during light voting. via Paris Texas
Clarksville City wreck kills 1
One person was killed and one person was injured Friday afternoon after driving into Lake Devernia and snapping a main water line to Clarksville City. via News-journal.com
Clarksville Council Passes Controversial Redevelopment Plan
“They've not been listened to and the people that we have elected to represent us did not represent us.”
The Clarksville City Council passed a plan to redevelop areas surrounding downtown Clarksville passed despite strong opposition from residents in the affected areas. via WTVF Nashville
So, Just Where Is The Best Drinking Water In Texas?
“It's a lot better than surrounding water. I know it's better than Gladewater water and we lived in White Oak for while. Its better than that”
Clarksville City is right outside Gladewater - and in March, they won the award for the best drinking water in the state of Texas. via KLTV Tyler
Council looks at merits of ticket cameras
“We're not here to create revenue, although there is a revenue component associated with this program”
It was a gruesome way to start a City Council meeting. Clarksville City Council heard a presentation Thursday from officials with Redflex Traffic Systems touting the merits of a ticketing red-light camera ... via The Leaf Chronicle
Council approves initial funds for council chambers
Clarksville City Council OK'd $25,000 tonight for architectural plans for new council chambers. via The Leaf Chronicle
City to refinance bond for garage
“What we want to do is ... help us in monitoring our stolen vehicles”
Clarksville City Council voted in a special-session Tuesday to refinance the last five years of a bond issue paying off the Cumberland Plaza parking garage. via The Leaf Chronicle
Residents remain upset at city's selection for meeting
“I think if people just sit down and read the plan closely and if they talk to someone who knows, those fears will go away.”
Clarksville residents, upset at the city for choosing a location that could not accommodate all of them for a meeting regarding their homes and neighborhood, are speaking out Friday. via WKRN