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Candidates talk issues at Bowie County forum
Candidates talk issues at Bowie County forum
The Marvin Nichols Reservoir, government spending and property taxes are the biggest threats to East Texas, said the three Republican candidates vying for the Texas House of Representative District 1 seat. 02/07/2024 10:01 AM
Candidates speak about the issues at Bowie County forum
Candidates speak about the issues at Bowie County forum
Northeast Texas voters had the opportunity to meet and speak with the candidates asking for their votes in the upcoming primary elections at Church on the Rock in Texarkana last Wednesday night. In attendance were Texas Rep. Gary Vandeaver, Chris Spencer and Dale Huls for Texas House of Representatives District 1; Jamie Kohlmann, Chad Green for Republican nomination for Texas State Board of Education District 12; Adam Huggins and incumbent Kathy Carter for Bowie County Republican Party Chair Precinct 19; and Dillon Gardner for Bowie County Constable Precinct 3. The event was the first candidate forum in Bowie County which introduced the candidates in contested races to potential voters. Gardner’s opponent, incumbent Jeff Estes, and incumbent Pam Little for Republican nomination for Texas State Board of Education District 12 were not in attendance. 02/07/2024 10:00 AM
Farmers Bank Foundation Makes Donation to A&M-Texarkana, Announces Speaker for the 2024 Distinguished Speaker Series
Farmers Bank Foundation Makes Donation to A&M-Texarkana, Announces Speaker for the 2024 Distinguished Speaker Series
Officials from Farmers Bank & Trust, Texas A&M University-Texarkana, Texarkana College, and the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana were on hand January 25th as the Farmers Bank Foundation presented a check to the university with funds raised at the 2023 Distinguished Speaker Series event. The donation of over $73,000 goes towards scholarships to students graduating from Texarkana College and the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana who are continuing their education at Texas A&M University-Texarkana. 02/07/2024 10:00 AM
A&M-Texarkana Announces New Educational Partnership with TEXAR Federal Credit Union
A&M-Texarkana Announces New Educational Partnership with TEXAR Federal Credit Union
Texas A&M University- Texarkana and TEXAR Federal Credit Union have entered a new academic partnership that will allow TEXAR employees to take courses at the university at a discounted rate. The partnership was officially launched with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on Febmary 1, 2024, at TEXAR Federal Credit Union, 2301 Richmond Rd. in Texarkana. 02/07/2024 10:00 AM
Weekly Roadwork Report
Weekly Roadwork Report
1-30 - From FM 989 to Arkansas state line, widening highway, lane closures as needed 1-30 - From FM 989 to FM 3419, extension of frontage roads. FM 2148 closed under 1-30 bridge & at N. Frontage/Hampton Rd, detour in place FM 2148 - North from US 82 & from 3419 to N. Frontage/Hampton Rd, extension of frontage roads. Closed to thru traffic N. Frontage/Hampton Rd. - West from FM 989. Extension of frontage roads. Daytime lane closure as needed FM 989/Kings Highway - From 1-30 North Frontage Rd. to Gibson Lane, widening road. Lane closures 1-30 - At FM 3419, bridge work. Lane closures as needed SH 8 - At Sulphur River, replacing bridges 02/07/2024 10:00 AM
New public safety program in Bowie County for families living with Dementia and other cognitive disorders
New public safety program in Bowie County for families living with Dementia and other cognitive disorders
A partnership between the Bowie County Sheriff’s Office, the Texarkana, Texas Police Department, and the Alzheimer’s Alliance Tri-State Area will offer a Project Lifesaver program that will aid families of those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and related dementias, as well as Autism and Down Syndrome. On December 14th and 15th, the Bowie County Sheriff’s Office and Texarkana, TX Police Department completed two days of Project Lifesaver training. 02/07/2024 10:00 AM
A&M-Texarkana Announces Record Number of Students for Spring Semester
A&M-Texarkana Announces Record Number of Students for Spring Semester
Texas A&M University- Texarkana has announced record enrollment for a spring semester with the academic term that began on January 16, 2024. The enrollment for the spring term registers 5% higher than the spring term in 2023. University officials believe the increase in enrollment is due to several academic partnerships recently formed by the university as well as new scholarship initiatives that make attending A&M-Texarkana more affordable. 02/07/2024 10:00 AM
Bowie County Master Gardeners & Texas A&M – Texarkana Present: “Planning Your Garden”
Bowie County Master Gardeners & Texas A&M – Texarkana Present: “Planning Your Garden”
The Bowie County Master Gardeners and Texas A&M-Texarkana’s Extended Education and Community Development Department will host the program “Planning Your Garden” on Monday, February 12, 2024, from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM. The class is free and open to the public. The class will take place in the University Building, Room 326. No reservation is required to attend. The program will be presented by Dr. Brian Triplett, Bowie County Extension Agent for Agriculture & Natural Resources. 02/07/2024 10:00 AM
Weekly Devotion
Weekly Devotion
2 Timothy 1:7, “For God has not given us the Spirit of Fear, but of power and of love and a sound mind.” (NKJV) 02/07/2024 10:00 AM
Love Never Ages
Love Never Ages
You have one week until Valentine’s Day, a day draped in reds and pinks and sprinkled with heart-shaped candies. And this day isn’t just a celebration of love; it’s a canvas of feelings, evolving beautifully with every phase of our lives. 02/07/2024 10:00 AM
Benefits of fixed-income investments
Benefits of fixed-income investments
When many people think about investing, the first thing that comes to mind is the stock market. And that’s not surprising, as the rise and fall of stock prices is constantly in the news. But if you’re going to achieve your financial goals, you may well need to look beyond stocks and include fixed-income investments in your portfolio. 02/07/2024 10:00 AM
Bowie County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Report
Bowie County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Report
FROM MONDAY, JANUARY 29 THROUGH SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4 MONDAY Death Investigation-Count Road 4330 New Boston Injury to an Elderly Individual- South Lake Drive Texarkana Theft of Service-Main Street Maud, taken: water utility Criminal Mischief Over $100 and Under $750-Inwood Road Texarkana Warrant Service (stalking)West 7th Street Texarkana, arrested: Broc A. Braley Warrant Service (Prohibited Substance or Item in a Correctional Facility)-West Front Street Texarkana, arrested: Taleesia Nekole Morgan Warrant Service (multiple traffic)-North State Line Avenue Texarkana, arrested: Kendrick Rashund Cooper Jail Sanction (Evading Arrest and Assault on a Public Servant)- North State Line Avenue Texarkana, arrested: Johnathon L. Eskew Warrant Service (multiple traffic)-North State Line Avenue Texarkana, arrested: Billy Paul Williams TUESDAY Burglary of a Vehicle-North State Line Avenue Texarkana, taken: personal documents Assault by Contact-Litton Circle Maud Jail Sanction (DWI)-North State Line Avenue Texarkana, arrested: Tiaira Shonte Sanders WEDNESDAY Public Intoxication-Buchanan Loop Road Texarkana, arrested: Logan Kyle McFaul Abandoned Vehicle-South Kings Highway Texarkana, impounded: 2006 Ford Expedition (brown in color) Criminal Mischief Over $100 and Under $750-Key West Road Texarkana Warrant Service (Hold for Other Agency x2)-Daniels Chapel Road New Boston, arrested: David Wayne Bond Theft Over $100 and Under $750-Maple Street Maud, taken: 4 wheels/tires, propane tank, wrought iron table, shovels, rakes Warrant Service (Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity x3)-North State Line Avenue Texarkana, arrested: John Alex Jones Warrant Service (Assault on Public Servant x2)-North State Line Avenue Texarkana, arrested: Edward James Stephens Jr. 02/07/2024 10:00 AM
Gov. Abbot Announces $1.5M Grant for TexAmericas
Gov. Abbot Announces $1.5M Grant for TexAmericas
TexAmericas Center (TAC), which owns and operates the 3rd ranked industrial park and is one of the largest mixed-use industrial parks in the United States, is proud to be the recipient of a $1.5 million grant announced by Texas Gov. 02/07/2024 10:00 AM
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