One of Texarkana’s Christmas decorations made its appearance a little early, as a lighted wreath was attached to a downtown light pole several days ago. The cities are investing in new decorations this year, purchased from Waco-based Don Bowman Designs.

“It’s a trial,” said Texarkana, Texas, City Manager Larry Sullivan. “It’s a prototype the company we’re looking at makes. They did that up specifically for us to look at.”

The city was testing the light just before Hurricane Ike sent hundreds of evacuees fleeing to Texarkana, and during the activity, the wreath was left ...

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