Texarkana Gazette

Local coronavirus expert: Outbreak could last four months or more TEXARKANA, Texas -- The outbreak of the new coronavirus in the United States could remain a public health crisis for months, a local expert said Wednesday. by Karl Richter Published Apr. 1 2020 @ 8:10pm

DOCUMENT | Cass County judge issues stay-at-home order In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Cass County Judge Becky Wilbanks issued a stay-at-home order Wednesday, requiring all county residents to shelter in place and all nonessential businesses to cease operations. by Karl Richter Published Apr. 1 2020 @ 8:40pm

Linden-Kildare school employee, Queen City student test positive for COVID-19 A Linden-Kildare Independent School District staff member has tested positive for COVID-19, according to a letter from the district. Published Apr. 1 2020 @ 8:33pm

Bail set at $1 million for suspects in fatal shooting Texarkana, Texas, police have made two arrests in connection with the fatal Tuesday night shooting of a 16-year-old. by Lynn LaRowe Published Apr. 2 2020 @ 4:14am

Tiger netters awaiting time to retake the court With a unique mixture of being senior-heavy on the boys side and loads of freshmen on the girls side, Texas High had its sights set on claiming the district tennis championships for the 31st consecutive year. by Josh Richert Published Apr. 2 2020 @ 1:48am

Crossties is getting ready to roll as the downtown area prepares to awaken A group of Twin Cities' entrepreneurs are preparing a place for fun times and celebrations when the COVID-19 crisis ends. by Junius Stone Published Apr. 2 2020 @ 4:14am

Beavers Bend State Park closes lodge Beavers Bend State Park has temporarily closed its Lakeview Lodge, Forest Heritage Center, nature center, gift shop, restaurant and all tent campgrounds because of the COVID-19 crisis. Published Apr. 2 2020 @ 2:59am

On the Beat On the Beat for April 2, 2020 Published Apr. 2 2020 @ 2:59am

FDA wants heartburn meds off the market due to contamination The move from the Food and Drug Administration Wednesday applies to all prescription and over-the-counter versions of ranitidine, best known by the brand name Zantac. The drugs are widely used to treat stomach acid and ulcers. Patients should stop taking any of the medications they currently have and throw them away, the FDA said. by MATTHEW PERRONE/The Associated Press Published Apr. 2 2020 @ 7:36am

Triple-slaying suspect surrenders after standoff; child safe After a prolonged standoff, Florida state troopers arrested a Georgia man accused of fatally shooting three people in his child's mother's family and kidnapping his child, authorities said Wednesday. by Associated Press Published Apr. 2 2020 @ 7:31am

Census Day arrives with U.S. almost paralyzed by coronavirus COVID-19 has forced the U.S. Census Bureau to suspend field operations for a month, from mid-March to mid-April, when the hiring process would be ramping up for up to 500,000 temporary census takers. The bureau has delayed the start of counts for the homeless and people living in group quarters like college dorms and nursing homes, and pushed back the head count's deadline from the end of July to mid-August. by MIKE SCHNEIDER/Associated Press Published Apr. 2 2020 @ 7:29am

Sportstats Sportstats for April 2, 2020 by Associated Press Published Apr. 2 2020 @ 2:32am

IndyCar's virtual auto race to be aired on NBC Sports Network IndyCar's virtual racing will be televised beginning with Saturday's iRacing event, which has been picked up by NBC Sports. by Associated Press Published Apr. 2 2020 @ 2:32am

Fishing steady at Wright Patman, Millwood lakes Fishing and lake activity on Wright Patman Lake and Lake Millwood remains about the same despite the coronavirus pandemic. by Brian Tyl Published Apr. 2 2020 @ 1:48am

VIDEO | Truck hauling toilet paper catches fire on Texas interstate The toilet paper appeared to be large rolls typically used in stores, restaurants and other businesses. by Associated Press Published Apr. 2 2020 @ 7:44am

12 infected, including 1 who died at San Antonio nursing home At least 12 people at a San Antonio nursing home have been infected with the coronavirus, including one resident who died, and dozens more living at the facility are awaiting test results, authorities said Wednesday. by Associated Press Published Apr. 2 2020 @ 3:00am

Arkansas state representative tests positive for coronavirus A member of the Arkansas House said Wednesday he's tested positive for the coronavirus and state health officials reported two more people have died from the outbreak. by Associated Press Published Apr. 2 2020 @ 2:39am

NFL seeking normalcy with virtual draft Depending on where you may live, you've probably been in your home going on the better half of two weeks now. by Earl Gill Published Apr. 2 2020 @ 1:43am

Letter to the Editor: Overreach Gov. Abbott said he would issue no shelter-in-place order because "The virus has not been found in the vast majority of Texas counties." Published Apr. 2 2020 @ 1:19am

Don't Put It Off | Have you completed your census form yet? We know you received a notice in the mail. Probably more than one. Published Apr. 2 2020 @ 1:17am

'Wicked' movie release delayed, 'Minions' pushed to 2021 Country icon Dolly Parton is making a big donation to help fund coronavirus research, as well as taking time out every week to read children's books online to kids everywhere. by Associated Press Published Apr. 2 2020 @ 7:39am

Son: Jazz great Ellis Marsalis Jr. dead at 85; fought virus Ellis Marsalis Jr., jazz pianist, teacher and patriarch of a New Orleans musical clan that includes famed performer sons Wynton and Branford, has died after battling pneumonia brought on by the new coronavirus, one of his sons said late Wednesday. by JANET McCONNAUGHEY and REBECCA SANTANA/The Associated Press Published Apr. 2 2020 @ 6:23am

Your checklist of smart ways to deal with virus threat "Contagion," the 2011 thriller about a dangerous virus spreading quickly around the globe, is suddenly in big demand on iTunes (ranking No. 8 recently) and it's now the second-most popular film in the Warner Bros. catalog, up from No. 270 last year. Published Apr. 1 2020 @ 11:47pm

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