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Clarksville City News

Local news for Clarksville City, TX continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

Thursday | The Leaf Chronicle

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 ...

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Fri Jul 11, 2008

The Leaf Chronicle

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.

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Wed Jul 09, 2008

News-journal.com

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, ...

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Related Topix: White Oak, TX, Warren City, TX

Mon Jul 07, 2008

Longview News-Journal

City eyes two siren locations

Emergency sirens will sound July 18 in Clarksville City, but it won't be a severe weather warning - yet.

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Related Topix: Warren City, TX, Gladewater, TX, Weather, Gregg County, TX, White Oak, TX

Fri Jun 27, 2008

WTVF Nashville

City Council Battles Budget Plan

The Clarksville City Council approved the first vote for the proposed 2008-09 fiscal year budget Thursday night.

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Thu Jun 19, 2008

The Leaf Chronicle

Gas & Water changes billing

The Clarksville City Council will soon vote to implement a new water-rate structure at the Gas and Water Department.

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Mon Jun 16, 2008

Longview News-Journal

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.

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Related Topix: Mexico Travel, Travel, Boerne, TX, Gladewater, TX, Union Grove, TX

Mon Jun 09, 2008

The Leaf Chronicle

Buffer law not needed

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 ...

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Fri Jun 06, 2008

The Leaf Chronicle

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.

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Sat May 31, 2008

Paris Texas

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.

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Related Topix: Red River County, TX, Clarksville, TX

Thu May 29, 2008

The Leaf Chronicle

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 ...

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Thu May 15, 2008

KLTV Tyler

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

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Tue May 13, 2008

Paris Texas

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

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Related Topix: Cooper, TX, Clarksville, TX

Sun May 11, 2008

News-journal.com

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

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Related Topix: Shepherd, TX, White Oak, TX

Fri May 09, 2008

WTVF Nashville

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

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Tue Apr 29, 2008

KLTV Tyler

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

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Related Topix: Gladewater, TX, White Oak, TX

Sat Apr 05, 2008

The Leaf Chronicle

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

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Thu Apr 03, 2008

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

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Thu Mar 27, 2008

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

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Related Topix: Home, Mortgage, Subprime Mortgage Crisis, Personal Finance

Tue Mar 25, 2008

WKRN

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

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