Texarkana Gazette

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Religious Schools | Court says states can't discriminate if they offer aid If there's one thing you can say about the nation's highest court these days, it's that it's unpredictable. Published Jul. 1 2020 @ 9:49pm

Letters to the Editor: Masks, and Did you know? In the midst of a global COVID-10 pandemic caused by a virus, we are also in the midst of an epidemic of massive ignorance and stupidity. Published Jul. 1 2020 @ 12:39am

Pot Proves Popular | Arkansas medical marijuana reaches nearly $100 million in first year There's at least one part of the economy the COVID-19 pandemic apparently hasn't impacted all that much -- medical marijuana. Published Jul. 1 2020 @ 12:38am

Celebrate your independence with ice cream A freezer full of homemade ice cream is always a real treat. Once the temperatures warm up, it's time to retrieve the freezer from the attic, grab your recipe and start making plans for a bowl of homemade ice cream. by Carla Due Published Jun. 30 2020 @ 9:09pm

Struck Down: Court overturns Louisiana abortion law requiring hospital privileges If voters opposed to legal abortion thought electing President Donald Trump would mean his conservative appointees to the U.S. Supreme Court would finally tip the scale in their favor, they didn't count on one factor. Published Jun. 29 2020 @ 9:50pm

Remembering the pinball wizards of Wal Mart My hometown of Ashdown, Arkansas, had Wal Mart No. 17. They've since built a Super Center, but during my early teen years, it was a small store. by John Moore | Texarkana Gazette Published Jun. 28 2020 @ 8:52pm

Fighting the Surge: Texas governor shuts bars, lowers restaurant capacity Last month, Texas started cautiously reopening businesses after a shutdown prompted by the spread of COVID-19. Published Jun. 28 2020 @ 8:29pm

IN OUR VIEW | RRAD's Big Impact: Study shows why we can't afford to lose our major economic player Here in the Twin Cities, we know the impact the military can make. Since World War II, Red River Army Deport has been a key factor in the local economy. Published Jun. 27 2020 @ 11:31pm

Charging ahead: 2020 Chevrolet Bolt boasts greater range and great value By now everyone has noticed how cheap gasoline has become, but it would be foolish to assume the low prices will last. by Larry Printz | Tribune News Service Published Jun. 27 2020 @ 5:03pm

Protecting Monuments | President preparing executive order against vandalism, destruction President Donald Trump announced last week that his administration is preparing an executive order to protect controversial monuments from vandalism and damage. Published Jun. 26 2020 @ 6:49pm

Cheers & Jeers Cheers & Jeers for June 27, 2020 Published Jun. 26 2020 @ 6:48pm

Alcohol To Go | Should restaurants keep selling beer, wine and mixed drinks with take-home food orders? During the business shutdown intended to help stem the spread of COVID-19, Texas made a move to help struggling restaurants restricted to take-out and delivery orders improve the bottom line. Published Jun. 25 2020 @ 6:30pm

Letters to the Editor: Missing the mark, Too far Jackie Nichols letter of June 23 representing the Daughters of the Confederacy's position on Confederate Flag and Statuary displays missed the mark on many points. Published Jun. 25 2020 @ 6:28pm

Help Your Community | Complete your 2020 census form today Want to know something you can do to help your community? Published Jun. 25 2020 @ 1:12am

A tale of two deaths: What happens sans police protection The death of George Floyd in Minneapolis resulted when there was too much police excess. The death of the 19-year-old in Seattle resulted when there's no police protection allowed. Both extremes are dangerous, and in both cases, deadly. Published Jun. 24 2020 @ 7:20pm

UIL to allow livestream for football this fall The University Interscholastic League recently made a ruling to allow live streams of football games for the 2020 season. by Earl Gill Published Jun. 24 2020 @ 12:27am

Second Stimulus? President seems to confirm another round of payments will soon be announced The first COVID-19 economic stimulus package sent payments of $1,200 to most Americans along with additional $500 for each dependent child. Published Jun. 23 2020 @ 11:53pm

Zoning I live in the nicest neighborhood in New Boston, but not for long. Published Jun. 23 2020 @ 11:42pm

Monument By definition, compromise denies complete satisfaction to all parties. Regardless, I suggest a compromise for Texarkana's Confederate monument: (1) leave it in place; (2) install an accompanying plaque or monument worded as, or similar to the following. Published Jun. 23 2020 @ 11:41pm

Mask Mandate | Bexar County order likely to spread to other Texas locales In a letter sent this week, mayors in some of Texas' largest cities asked Gov. Greg Abbott to give them the go-ahead to require the wearing of face masks in public to combat the spread of COVID-19. Published Jun. 20 2020 @ 9:25pm

ZOOM-ZOOM | Best compact SUV vote goes to CX-5 Nearly one in four vehicles sold in the U.S. is a compact crossover, making it the largest and most competitive segment. Published Jun. 20 2020 @ 8:21pm

Evolution of imaging tools and their use Scientific discoveries and advancement in scientific knowledge have led to the evolution of imaging techniques in the medical area. by Dr. Hye Kang Published Jun. 20 2020 @ 3:42pm

President's Bad Week | Court blocks Trump administration's push to dismantle DACA It's been a bad week for President Trump and his supporters in the U.S. Supreme Court. Published Jun. 19 2020 @ 9:39pm