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Local school leaders share thoughts on new year Q&A: Superintendents discuss feedback, importance of options during pandemic by Andrew Bell Published Aug. 8 2020 @ 1:21am

Housing authorities receive additional coronavirus relief The Housing Authority of Texarkana, Texas, received another round of federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act grant funds. by Greg Bischof Published Aug. 8 2020 @ 12:47am

Man, 21, pleads not guilty in crash that left one dead | Kendrick Sauls is accused of intoxication manslaughter A man accused of killing one and seriously injuring another in an alleged drunken driving crash pleaded not guilty Friday morning to intoxication manslaughter and intoxication assault. by Lynn LaRowe Published Aug. 8 2020 @ 12:45am

Texas death toll surpasses 8,000 The COVID-19 death tolls in Bowie and Cass counties in Texas on Friday increased by one each. by Karl Richter Published Aug. 7 2020 @ 11:23pm

Polka Dots and Lollipops had their fall-winter back-to-school consignment sale at fairgrounds Shoppers had a chance to peruse the racks of brightly colored clothes and toys for a range of children, from infants to "big boy/girl" size clothing, baby equipment and toys of all kinds on Friday during the Fall-Winter back-to-school consignment sale at the Four States Fairgrounds. by Junius Stone Published Aug. 7 2020 @ 11:22pm

Veteran fisherman takes over the Fish Market on Ninth Street At the Fish Market on the Arkansas side, cars can be seen gathering and customers standing around the counter as meat cutters prepare freshly caught fish. by Junius Stone Published Aug. 7 2020 @ 11:21pm

On the Beat On the Beat for Aug. 8, 2020 Published Aug. 7 2020 @ 11:07pm

Taking a Gander Church On The Rock's project to refurbish the former Gander Mountain location as their new church building continued Friday. Published Aug. 7 2020 @ 11:05pm

More than 360 pounds of medical marijuana sold in Texarkana The city's two medical marijuana dispensaries together have sold more than 360 pounds of cannabis since opening in January. by Karl Richter Published Aug. 7 2020 @ 3:01pm

Duck race postponed until 2021 CHRISTUS St. Michael Foundation has canceled its popular Duck Race fundraiser this year owing to continuing COVID-19 concerns. by Greg Bischof Published Aug. 6 2020 @ 11:08pm

Arkansas call center offers resource for parents, teachers Arkansas parents and teachers have a new call center resource available, Arkansas Department of Education Secretary Johnny Key announced this week. by Andrew Bell Published Aug. 6 2020 @ 11:07pm

On the Beat On the Beat for Aug. 7, 2020 Published Aug. 6 2020 @ 10:51pm

Whataburger celebrates 70 years At a humble hamburger restaurant 70 years ago in Corpus Christi, Texas, the first Whataburger sandwich was served. by Junius Stone Published Aug. 6 2020 @ 10:49pm

Local veterans vigil and parade may now be tentative owing to coronavirus lingering With coronavirus still looming, the Texarkana Area Veterans Council is tentatively planning to hold its annual downtown Veterans Day Parade. by Greg Bischof Published Aug. 6 2020 @ 10:41pm

Chamber wants input from businesses about upcoming event This year's Engaging Texarkana event is coming in September. by Junius Stone Published Aug. 6 2020 @ 10:38pm

Bowie County grand jury indicts woman who allegedly set fire that seriously burned home's occupant A Bowie County grand jury issued an indictment Thursday for a local woman accused of setting a house fire which seriously injured a resident. by Lynn LaRowe Published Aug. 6 2020 @ 8:58pm

Bowie County reports 20 new cases From Wednesday to Thursday, the cumulative number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Bowie County, Texas, increased by 20, from 659 to 679, according to the local emergency Joint Operations Center. by Karl Richter Published Aug. 6 2020 @ 6:51pm

TISD names its elementary, secondary Teachers of the Year The Texarkana Independent School District named its Elementary and Secondary Teachers of the Year Thursday, moving both forward for consideration as Region VIII Teacher of the Year. by Andrew Bell Published Aug. 6 2020 @ 5:14pm

UPDATE | PGISD says 5 staff members test positive for coronavirus Pleasant Grove Independent School District released a statement that it has been notified that five staff members have tested positive for COVID-19. by Andrew Bell Published Aug. 6 2020 @ 3:52pm

Pause in Regency House demolition continues TEXARKANA, Ark. -- Demolition of the former Regency House building on East Broad Street downtown continues to be suspended after an accident damaged the building next door. by Karl Richter Published Aug. 6 2020 @ 3:35pm

Texarkana man pleads guilty to distributing child pornography A Texarkana man pleaded guilty Thursday to distributing child pornography and authorities believe he intended to sexually abuse a young girl living in his home before he was caught. by Lynn LaRowe Published Aug. 6 2020 @ 3:13pm

Lt. Gov. Griffin to speak at opening of Miller GOP headquarters Arkansas Lt. Gov. Tim Griffin will be the guest speaker during the grand opening of Miller County's Republican election headquarters Tuesday. by Karl Richter Published Aug. 6 2020 @ 11:08am

Education group wants Arkansas to suspend standardized testing | Officials say feds control such decisions The Arkansas Education Association asked Secretary of the Department of Education Johnny Key to suspend standardized testing for the 2020-21 school year in a letter Wednesday, in light of the ongoing public health emergency because of COVID-19. by Andrew Bell Published Aug. 6 2020 @ 12:00am