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THS evacuates for phony bomb threat Texas High School students and staff evacuated the school after an email bomb threat was sent, Tina Veal-Gooch, the school district's communications officer, said Tuesday afternoon. by Andrew Bell Published Jan. 26 2021 @ 9:48pm

Ex-Trump spokeswoman, former Texarkana resident Sanders running for Arkansas governor Sarah Sanders, Donald Trump's former chief spokeswoman and one of his closest aides, announced Monday she's running for Arkansas governor. by Associated Press Published Jan. 25 2021 @ 9:37am

Texarkana police searching for robbery suspect At approximately 8:58 p.m. Sunday, the Texarkana Arkansas Police Department received a 911 call from the Tobacco Station store located at 3202 Jefferson Avenue. Published Jan. 25 2021 @ 6:05pm

Council votes down disputed rezoning request downed During a meeting Monday, the City Council by a vote of four for and two against declined to approve a disputed rezoning request that would have allowed construction of small rental homes in a South Texarkana neighborhood. More than a dozen neighbors of the lots in question, in the 2000 and 2100 blocks of South State Line Avenue and the 2100 block of Spruce Street, signed a petition objecting to rezoning. That meant three-quarters of the Council, or five of six votes, were needed for approval. Council members Bill Harp and Betty Williams voted no, killing the measure. by Karl Richter Published Jan. 26 2021 @ 12:36am

Woman won't face death if convicted of capital murder A woman who was arrested in Mexico last year in connection with a 2012 murder in Bowie County will not face the death penalty if convicted of capital murder. by Lynn LaRowe Published Jan. 26 2021 @ 12:38am

Weather for 1-27 Today will be cloudy early and sunny later in the day. The high temperature will be 54 degrees with a low of 31. Published Jan. 26 2021 @ 11:40pm

Texarkana Aluminum expands to round-the-clock operations Good news was abundant at this year's first Texarkana Regional Chamber of Commerce board meeting, conducted by new chairperson Jennifer Harland. by Junius Stone Published Jan. 26 2021 @ 10:17pm

Senate confirms Antony Blinken WASHINGTON — The Senate on Tuesday confirmed Antony Blinken as America's top diplomat, tasked with carrying out President Joe Biden's commitment to reverse the Trump administration's "America First" doctrine that weakened international alliances. by By Matthew Lee / The Associated Press Published Jan. 26 2021 @ 11:32pm

Disney updates Jungle Cruise amid criticism ORLANDO, Fla. — Jungle Cruise, one of the original Disney parks' rides, is getting a 21st century remodel, criticized for its depiction of animatronic indigenous people as savages or headhunters. by Associated Press Published Jan. 26 2021 @ 11:30pm

WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats are preparing to push ahead quickly on President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package even if it means using procedural tools to pass the legislation on their own, leaving Republicans behind. From a wood-paneled library in his Boston mansion, new climate envoy John Kerry is talking the U.S. back into a leading role in global climate action, making clear the nation isn't just revving up its own efforts to reduce oil, gas and coal pollution but that it intends to push everyone in the world to do more, too. by By Ellen Knickmeyer / The Associated Press Published Jan. 26 2021 @ 11:28pm

FISHING REPORT | Catfishing at Millwood Lake has improved; Patman slow The fishing on Lake Wright Patman is slow for the second consecutive week. by Brian Tyl Published Jan. 25 2021 @ 10:33pm

SportsStats SportsStats from Monday Published Jan. 25 2021 @ 10:19pm

No. 22 Georgia women top No. 19 Arkansas on Connally basket Gabby Connally scored 20 points, including a long jumper with 0.9 seconds left to lift No. 22 Georgia to a 75-73 win over No. 19 Arkansas on Monday night. by The Associated Press Published Jan. 25 2021 @ 10:15pm

Arkansas judge dismisses challenge to curfew for bars An Arkansas judge on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit challenging the early closing time for bars and some restaurants that was temporarily imposed because of the coronavirus pandemic. by Andrew Demillo | The Associated Press Published Jan. 26 2021 @ 10:09pm

Texas man arrested in Capitol riot; another stays in custody A Texas man accused of taking part in the attack on the U.S. Capitol earlier this month while wearing a shirt with a message that stood for "murder the media" was arrested Tuesday, the FBI said. by Associated Press Published Jan. 26 2021 @ 10:08pm

Judge blocks 100-day deportation ban A federal judge on Tuesday barred the U.S. government from enforcing a 100-day deportation moratorium that is a key immigration priority of President Joe Biden. by Associated Press Published Jan. 26 2021 @ 10:03pm

In Our View/GOP Split? A Trump-centric third party would only help Democrats The Washington Post recently estimated former President Donald Trump has more than $70 million dollars in leftover campaign cash contributions. Published Jan. 26 2021 @ 5:15pm

In Our View/Tragic Day: Wednesday marks anniversary of our first space disaster By 1967, NASA had wrapped up the Mercury and Gemini programs and was preparing for the launch of the first Apollo-series spacecraft. Published Jan. 26 2021 @ 12:46am

A different kind of 'toon back in the day Nixon was in the White House and Scooby Doo was on our school lunch boxes. It was 1969. For a kid, life was good. by John Moore Published Jan. 25 2021 @ 12:02am

Today in History for n1-27 Today is Wednesday, Jan. 27, the 27th day of 2021. There are 338 days left in the year. by Associated Press Published Jan. 26 2021 @ 11:42pm

Housewarming gift not appreciated Dear Heloise: I went to a housewarming party recently and, like everyone else, I brought a gift. It was a fire extinguisher. I have two in my house, and on one occasion it really came in handy. However, the hostess was greatly offended that I would bring an extinguisher for her kitchen, and said so in an email! She asked if it was a comment on her cooking skills. She claims if she has a kitchen fire all she has to do is toss cornstarch on the flames. Isn't that a little dangerous? — Kelly A., Denver Published Jan. 26 2021 @ 6:29pm

Drunken flirting endangers friendship Dear Abby: My husband and I have been close friends with a woman named "Louise" for five years. Recently, we were all hanging out, and Louise got very drunk and tried to massage lotion into my husband's hands. She also hugged him and wouldn't let go, although he put his hands at his side and his whole body stiffened. Published Jan. 26 2021 @ 6:26pm

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