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Texas Horned Lizard hatchling release marks milestone to save state reptile | Lizard's plight highlights need for landmark federal proposal to aid wildlife and people Once common, the Texas horned lizard is now one of more than 1,300 species of concern across the state. by From Texas Parks and Wildlife Published Sep. 20 2021 @ 12:00am

Childhood Cancer: Shelby and Zayleigh's story EDITOR'S NOTE: September is Childhood Cancer Aware- ness Month. This account is written by Shelby Lane about her daughter, Zayleigh Roselynn Lane. by Shelby Lane Published Sep. 19 2021 @ 11:03pm

On the Beat Police and emergency dispatch reports for Saturday Published Sep. 19 2021 @ 10:45pm

On the Record CIVIL COURT Published Sep. 19 2021 @ 10:44pm

TASD Board talk mask guidelines on Tuesday The School Board here will meet Tuesday evening to consider a number of topics including mask guidelines. by Andrew Bell Published Sep. 19 2021 @ 10:41pm

Group themes Veteran Day activities toward Afghanistan veterans In keeping their Motto "Never again will one generation of veterans abandon another," the Texarkana Chapter No. 278 Veterans Veterans of America plan to show direct support for Afghanistan veterans during this year's Veterans Day. by Greg Bischof Published Sep. 19 2021 @ 10:39pm

Veterans draw attention to POWs, MIAs at vigil in downtown Texarkana | Also rebuke administration on handling of Afghanistan withdrawal Since its 1988 inception, the Annual POW-MIA Vigil has drawn at least 50 local veterans to its downtown Korea-Vietnam Memorial site, but this year the event offered an extra layer of meaning. by Greg Bischof Published Sep. 18 2021 @ 11:06pm

Texarkana Board eyes flood relief for Nix Creek | Considers $648,000 dredging and bank stabilization contract During a regular meeting Monday, the city Board of Directors will consider approving a contract for dredging and bank stabilization of Nix Creek. by Karl Richter Published Sep. 18 2021 @ 11:01pm

On the Beat Police an emergency dispatch reports for Friday. Published Sep. 18 2021 @ 10:30pm

Slug Bug! Volkswagen Beetles rally in Texarkana on Saturday | Enthusiasts share what drove them to Beetlemania Bug enthusiasts looking for Beetles didn't have far to drive Saturday morning. They showed up at 4304 Texas Boulevard to strut their stuff. by Junius Stone Published Sep. 18 2021 @ 10:29pm

Downtown property turns a new page for local couple The husband and wife team of Don and Lisa Slayter have pursued a few business ventures over two-and-a-half decades in Texarkana, and they are ready to turn the page on a new one. by Aaron Brand Published Sep. 18 2021 @ 6:08pm

BoxDrop, a mattress store in Texarkana, started out as a sideline for its owner Joe Brewer Step into an efficient room, a sales floor occupying part of the space that used to be Skate America, one finds a small sea of mattresses. Varying in price and frills, the space promises one thing, places to lay your head to rest, should you be in the market for the same. by Junius Stone Published Sep. 18 2021 @ 12:09am

Art unveiling in downtown Texarkana promotes upcoming events in support of childhood cancer and breast cancer survivors The Tough Kookie Foundation supplied an artful incentive for local residents to take apart in the organization's First Annual Katina R. Levingston Breast Cancer Run and Walk fundraiser next month. by Greg Bischof Published Sep. 18 2021 @ 12:08am

Texarkana police enforcing Texas' new ban on homeless camping in public Police are enforcing a new Texas law that prohibits homeless people from camping in public places. But they are trying to enforce it in a compassionate way. by Lori Dunn Published Sep. 18 2021 @ 12:05am

On the Beat Police and emergency dispatch reports for Thursday. Published Sep. 17 2021 @ 11:49pm

Education News Honors Southern Arkansas University Tech announces that Allen Taylor of Bradley, Arkansas, has been chosen as the 2021-2022 Arkansas Community College Academic All-Star. Published Sep. 17 2021 @ 11:46pm

Church News MUSIC Calvary Baptist Church, Hope, Arkansas, hosts Mike Franklin, former tenor with Gerald Williams and the Melody Boys Quartet and United Voice Trio in concert at 6 p.m. Sunday. A love offering will be taken. Published Sep. 17 2021 @ 11:41pm

St. Michael employee in Texarkana wins corporate leadership award for 'diversity, equity and inclusion' CHRISTUS Health recently presented its second Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leadership Award to Tim Hall, director of Material Management for CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System. Published Sep. 17 2021 @ 11:24pm

Texas A&M-University instructor Dr. Kelly Coke chosen for Texas Education Policy Fellowship Program through Texas Tech University Photo courtesy of John Bunch/TAMU-T Dr. Kelly Coke Dr. Kelly Coke, instructor of Adult Education and Leadership Studies and director of programs at Texas A&M University-Texarkana, Northeast Texas Community College and Paris Junior College, was recently chosen to take part in the Texas Education Policy Fellowship Program through Texas Tech University. Published Sep. 17 2021 @ 11:15pm

Texarkana College to celebrate Hispanic heritage through month TEXARKANA, Texas -- Texarkana College will celebrate Hispanic Heritage throughout the month with interactive events highlighting the stories of Hispanic Americans at the college, as well as Hispanic culture and cuisine. by Andrew Bell Published Sep. 17 2021 @ 3:19pm

Boogaloo Boi who hunted police sentenced to 50 years in prison NEW BOSTON, Texas -- An anti-government loyalist of the Boogaloo movement was sentenced to 50 years in prison Friday morning for the attempted murder of a police officer in Bowie County, Texas. by Lynn LaRowe Published Sep. 17 2021 @ 2:56pm

St. Michael employee wins award for 'exceptional leadership' TEXARKANA, Texas -- CHRISTUS Health recently presented their second Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leadership Award to Tim Hall, Director of Material Management for CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System. Published Sep. 17 2021 @ 2:36pm

Texarkana police enforcing Texas' new ban on homeless camping in public TEXARKANA, Texas -- Police are enforcing a new Texas law that prohibits homeless people from camping in public places. But they are trying to enforce it in a compassionate way. by Lori Dunn Published Sep. 17 2021 @ 2:02pm