James Naples
Texarkana Convention Center Buyer Makes Request for Reconsideration
The Texas podiatrist who wants to buy the hotel and convention center on the Arkansas side of Texarkana out of bankruptcy asked a judge to reconsider the denial of some tax incentives tied to the project. read more >
Judge Approves Sale of Troubled Texarkana Convention Center
A U.S. District Bankruptcy judge last month approved the sale of the hotel and convention center on the Arkansas side of Texarkana. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Podiatrist’s Purchase of Convention Center Gives Texarkana Officials Cold Feet
A Texas podiatrist with a past that includes a federal conviction wants to buy the troubled Arkansas Convention Center & Holiday Inn out of bankruptcy — and that has some Texarkana officials on the Arkansas side concerned. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Texarkana Convention Center Could Soon Change Hands
Texarkana Hotels, owned by Dr. Hiren D. Patel, has entered into a $6.6 million purchase agreement with James J. Naples, and will be seeking the court’s approval of the sale. read more >
Financial Trouble Among Competing Convention Centers Split in Texarkana
MidSouth Bank of Lafayette will be paid proceeds from the sale of a Texarkana hotel which was sold through the bankruptcy of convention center investor Dr. Hiren Patel. read more >