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TAPD investigates shooting death of 17 year old On August 3, 2020 at 11:10pm TAPD was notified of a shooting in the 2800 block of Love Creek. Officers arrived on scene to find a 17 year old juvenile suffering from a gunshot wound Published Aug. 4 2020 @ 7:27am

COVID-19 death reported in Cass County over weekend One person in Cass County, Texas, was among almost 3,000 Americans who died of COVID-19 since Friday. by Karl Richter Published Aug. 3 2020 @ 6:00pm

UAHT releases plan for students this fall, including health kits The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana will provide students on campus with health kits come this fall, as part of their return to campus plan released Monday morning. by Andrew Bell Published Aug. 3 2020 @ 3:51pm

AR-TX REDI videos sell local workforce Local economic development group AR-TX REDI has produced a pair of marketing videos that aim to lure new businesses to the region by touting workforce training and education in Texarkana. by Karl Richter Published Aug. 3 2020 @ 3:32pm

Football practice kicks off in Texarkana Student-athletes from three local schools, as well as all across the states of Texas and Arkansas, reported to the opening day of fall football camps at their respective high schools Monday. Published Aug. 4 2020 @ 2:05am

Youth attend program in downtown Texarkana to aid other youth With the help of the Texarkana Arkansas Police Department, 25 Arkansas High School students received leadership education Monday that focused on being a positive influence on their younger fellow students. by Greg Bischof Published Aug. 4 2020 @ 2:14am

Man accused of molesting 16-year-old relative A man accused of sexual misconduct with a 16-year-old relative is being held in the Bowie County jail with bail set at $100,000. by Lynn LaRowe Published Aug. 3 2020 @ 5:14pm

PGISD OKs 2% raises for administration, auxiliary staff Despite current economic conditions, the Pleasant Grove Independent School District approved 2% raises for all administration and auxiliary staff in their most recent board meeting. by Andrew Bell Published Aug. 3 2020 @ 4:29pm

Progress slow on virus relief bill as negotiations continue Negotiators on a huge coronavirus relief bill reported slight progress after talks resumed Monday afternoon in the Capitol, with issues like food for the poor and aid to schools struggling to reopen safely assuming a higher profile in the talks. by Associated Press Published Aug. 3 2020 @ 5:56pm

WATCH | Carolinas brace for storm surge, floods, as Isaias nears Coastal residents secured patio furniture, ferry operators completed evacuations on the Outer Banks, and officials passed out sandbags and offered car space in elevated garages Monday as Isaias marched northward, forecast to hit the Carolinas as a minimal hurricane. by Associated Press Published Aug. 3 2020 @ 5:52pm

Prosecutor seeking Trump's taxes cites probe of his business A New York City prosecutor fighting to get President Donald Trump's tax returns told a judge Monday he was justified in demanding them because of public reports of 'extensive and protracted criminal conduct at the Trump Organization.' by Associated Press Published Aug. 3 2020 @ 5:48pm

Marlins' Jeter blames outbreak on 'false sense of security' Miami Marlins CEO Derek Jeter says his players let up and paid a price. by Associated Press Published Aug. 3 2020 @ 6:04pm

St. Louis series at Detroit off after positive Cards tests Seven St. Louis Cardinals players and six staff members have tested positive for COVID-19, causing Major League Baseball to postpone the team's four-game series at Detroit. by Associated Press Published Aug. 3 2020 @ 5:54pm

Westbrook scores 31 as Rockets get 120-116 win over Bucks Russell Westbrook scored 31 points and the Houston Rockets used strong defense down the stretch for a 120-116 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday night. by Associated Press Published Aug. 2 2020 @ 10:44pm

Texas doesn't report COVID-19 case count amid system upgrade Texas did not report daily counts of COVID-19 cases nor fatalities Sunday as health officials worked to upgrade the electronic system they use to process lab reports. by Associated Press Published Aug. 2 2020 @ 9:25pm

El Paso marks Walmart shooting anniversary When Stephanie Melendez, her husband and two young daughters tested positive for the coronavirus, the person she most wanted to call was her father. by Jamie Stengle and Cedar Attanasio | The Associated Press Published Aug. 2 2020 @ 7:52pm

Orphaned toddler grows up in shadow of massacre, coronavirus pandemic An infant boy who survived a shooting last year that left his parents and 21 others dead now likes to thumb through picture books and dance to a Batman jingle with his grandmother, according to an uncle who helps care for the 1-year-old. by Morgan Lee | The Associated Press Published Aug. 2 2020 @ 7:51pm

IN OUR VIEW | Rigging The Vote? President may go to court over Nevada's universal mail-in ballot legislation Article 1, Section 4, Clause 1 of the U.S. Constitution says the 'times, places and manner' of holding federal elections for the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate is up to each state. Since the people started indirectly electing the president, states have controlled those election procedures as well. Published Aug. 4 2020 @ 2:28am

IN OUR VIEW I Dousing the Fire: Texas bans smokable hemp products, sort of Just over a year ago, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed legislation allowing production and retail sale of hemp and hemp products in the state. Published Aug. 2 2020 @ 9:38pm

IN OUR VIEW | Good News: Airport gets needed funding, Lockheed expands at TexAmericas Our area received some outstanding news last week. Published Aug. 1 2020 @ 7:51pm

Today in History for 8-4 Today is Tuesday, Aug. 4, the 217th day of 2020. There are 149 days left in the year. by Associated Press Published Aug. 3 2020 @ 10:42pm

Will that be cantaloupe or honeydew? Cantaloupe or honeydew how do you decide which to purchase at the farmers market or roadside stand? Published Aug. 3 2020 @ 10:15am

How to make working from home easier Dear Readers: Lots of us are working from home now; this is a new phenomenon with COVID-19. Here are some hints for a workable, efficient home office space. Published Aug. 3 2020 @ 10:03am

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