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City Board Meeting Tonight

The Texarkana Arkansas City Board of Directors meets tonight at City Hall. The evening begins with a TWU Water and Sewer Workshop at 5:30 followed by the regular meeting at 6:30.

During the regular session Texarkana Water Utilities Executive Director Bill King will offer the board a presentation regarding water and sewer infrastructure

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It’s Official: Athletics Dropped at Texarkana College

We  knew it was coming, but the Texarkana College Board of Trustees made it official yesterday as they voted to end Athletic Programs at the college after this Spring Semester ends.

The move to cut baseball, softball, and golf will save the college a half million dollars annually and mean the loss of coaching jobs

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You Should Be President of the U.S.A.

Have you ever found yourself disappointed by the choices you are given for President of the United States of America?  For me, it's not just Presidential elections, but local elections too, (especially local elections...city council, county, TC Board, etc...). Have you ever heard of the "Write in vote"? 

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Are Obama’s New Voter Groups Racist? [Video & Poll]

First, my disclosure: I watch more cartoons than news. Having said that, this threw me a little when I first saw it: President Obama has launched a group called "African Americans for Obama." Is it fair to separate voters by race?

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Live Music in Texarkana This Weekend: Robert St. John Band at Fat Jacks, a New Club Opens and Hopkins Schedule

Entertainment starts tonight with live music at Hopkins.A new club is open in Texarkana called Lead Bellies, located in the old Dixie Grill (aka Dixie Diner). Mardi Gras will be celebrated on Saturday at Fat Jack’s.

Find out where all the fun is happening in Texarkana right here.

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Pet Adoption, Chili Supper Fundraiser and More This Weekend in Texarkana

There is a pet adoption at Petsmart this Saturday as well as a chili supper/auction fundraiser where you can hear the candidates speak that are running for office in Bowie County.

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Play Ball!!! The Texarkana Arkansas Baseball Association will be holding their last registration sign-up for T-ball and baseball through age 14.

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Three New Movies Opening This Weekend in Texarkana [VIDEOS]

There are only two new movies in wide release this weekend, but Texarkana is getting three movies.


Want To Be A Junior Ranger For President’s Day?

EXPERIENCE YOUR AMERICA The National Park Service cares for special places saved by the American people so that all may experience our heritage.


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Rain, Rain, Please Don’t Go Away!!

If you are complaining about all the rainy days we have been having this winter.  You might want to stop complaining. Remember the exceptional drought and extremely hot temperatures we had last summer?

That will probably help you feel better on these cool and wet February days

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Bomb Threat Suspect Arrested

A Bomb threat ended with the arrest of a local man. Texarkana Arkansas Police responded to the Dollar General Store in the 1300 block of Dudley Street.  Witnesses say a suspect entered the store filled his basket with merchandise and then was unable to provide payment and was asked to leave the store

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The Only Snowman in Texarkana This Year???

The snow didn’t last long yesterday after a cold rain washed most of it away by afternoon. However the 1 ½ inches did last long enough for my 9 year old son to build a snowman.

 

It may be the only one standing in Texarkana today. He

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