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A&M-Texarkana announces addition of Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering Texas A&M University-Texarkana officials have announced that the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board has voted to approve the university's plan to launch a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering degree in the fall of 2020. Published Jan. 24 2020 @ 11:05pm

Attempting to capture America at its best, French photographer stops in Texarkana during journey Larry Niehues, who was born and raised in France, moved to the United States in 2010 to pursue a career in commercial photography. Published Jan. 24 2020 @ 8:23pm

Texarkana College receives $100K grant from AEP Texarkana College received a $100,000 grant today from the American Electric Power Foundation to fund the purchase of advanced manufacturing equipment to train students enrolled in TC's industrial maintenance, electronics and instrumentation technology programs. Published Jan. 23 2020 @ 9:26pm

Wadley will host reception for National Wear Red Day In support of 'Go Red for Women,' Wadley Regional Medical Center is participating in the National Wear Red Day and will host a reception from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 7 in the community room at the Wadley Senior Clinic. Published Jan. 23 2020 @ 7:03pm

McLeod cancels school for two days due to flu Because of multiple cases of the flu, McLeod ISD canceled school today and Friday, according to a Facebook post by the district. by Jason Hopkins Published Jan. 23 2020 @ 5:11pm

City of Texarkana, Texas, warns of recent coyote sightings The Texarkana, Texas, Animal Services Department is offering tips on how to handle coyote encounters because of the number of reports received recently, according to a Facebook post by the city. Published Jan. 23 2020 @ 2:55pm

On the Beat Local and area police and fire department reports Published Jan. 23 2020 @ 4:54am

No major accidents in area snow, sleet Texarkana and surrounding counties received a light dusting of snow and sleet early Wednesday, but no major accidents or travel problems were reported. Published Jan. 23 2020 @ 4:51am

DeKalb woman charged in sexual assault of a child Angel Sunshine Chavez, 25, was arrested on the charge by the Bowie County Sheriff's Office in mid-November, according to Bowie County court records. by Lynn LaRowe Published Jan. 23 2020 @ 4:25am

Texarkana police searching for man wanted for battery, forgery, theft Arkansas-side Police have a warrant for James Colby Warwick as part of their 'Wanted Wednesday.' Published Jan. 22 2020 @ 5:48pm

Meetings -- including one in Texarkana -- to review sales tax possibilities in Arkansas The Arkansas Department of Transportation is scheduled this week to hold the first two of a dozen meetings around the state to discuss how it will spend proceeds from a 0.5% statewide sales tax if it is made permanent by voters this November. by Noel Oman / Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Published Jan. 22 2020 @ 3:08pm

TC to receive $100K grant to purchase advanced manufacturing training equipment Texarkana College is receiving a $100,000 grant from the American Electric Power Foundation for the purchase of advanced manufacturing training equipment. Published Jan. 22 2020 @ 2:57pm

Inclement weather causing delays, cancellations of school in Texarkana area According to Facebook posts, several schools have delayed start times or told students not to come because of inclement weather. by Jason Hopkins Published Jan. 22 2020 @ 12:16pm

Weather Advisory | Wintry mix, plenty of rain in forecast next two days A wintry mix this morning will transition to mainly light rain for the afternoon in parts of Northeast Texas and Southwest Arkansas. by Jason Hopkins Published Jan. 22 2020 @ 11:22am

History in Action Members of the Mount Vernon Shakespeare Club arrive Jan. 16 at Pleasant Hill Rosenwald School, home of the Pleasant Hill Quilters. Published Jan. 22 2020 @ 3:59am

Communities busy with new business, improvements Activity around town always brings about interest in what's going on. Published Jan. 22 2020 @ 3:55am

What's Happening The Atlanta Public Library will present a program on how to start a garden from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday. A master gardener will advise on the when, what and how of planting a home garden. Seeds and a cup of dirt will be provided. Preregistration is encouraged. A sign-up sheet is at the library's front desk or call 903-796-2112. Published Jan. 22 2020 @ 2:47am

Bikes make several re-cycling appearances around county It's hard to think of anything bad about a bicycle. Published Jan. 22 2020 @ 2:43am

Hazardous Weather Outlook issued for much of Texarkana area | Wintry mix expected A hazardous weather outlook has been issued by the National Weather Service in Shreveport for portions of Northeast Texas and Southwest Arkansas. Published Jan. 21 2020 @ 10:08pm

Tonight's Grim Hotel sign lighting will be live streamed The lighting of the Grim Hotel sign will be streamed live tonight via Texarkana Gazette's Facebook Page. Published Jan. 21 2020 @ 10:00pm

Cass County cracks down on hogs | Extension agent, landowners team up to protect properties Cass County is getting serious about its feral hog problem. The county held a battle-like information room gathering for some 60 landowners Thursday night in Linden to go over both difficulties and solutions. Published Jan. 20 2020 @ 6:14am

Eagles, visitors expected to flock to area state park Nature lovers will have several opportunities to see bald eagles in the wild this winter at Beavers Bend State Park. Published Jan. 20 2020 @ 6:13am

Hempstead officials set public meeting date schedule HOPE, Ark — The Hempstead County Quorum Court agreed late last year to set up a proposed one cent sales and use tax as a special election item on the primary election ballot in March. This special election will ask voters to grant a one cent sales and use tax for the purpose of converting the former Farmers Bank and Trust building into the new courthouse as well as provide funds for the removal of the current courthouse, if such is deemed necessary. Published Jan. 20 2020 @ 2:35am