The Percolator, a new coffee store in Texarkana affiliated with Starbucks, opened Wednesday with a two-fold purpose.

Coffee drinkers will have another option and dreams of employment may come true for certain people.

Community Healthcore opened the doors at 218 Broad St., in the former Cinema 218 building, to the delight of many.

The building was abuzz Wednesday morning with community leaders, businessmen, downtown employees and those who came out to enjoy the festivities and sample the coffee. The ambiance and decor from the building’s Cinema days added to...