The boil order issued on Sunday is still in effect and will continue through most of the day, according to the City of Texarkana. The final test result are expected late Tuesday afternoon. The boil order will not be able…
Courts in the Texarkana area are taking steps to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Federal courts in both Arkansas and Texas are suspending jury selections, courthouse tours, nationalization services and are implementing other measures to help halt the spread of…
(Magnolia, AR—March 17, 2020) – To ensure the health and safety of our customers and employees, the Farmers Bank & Trust Executive Management Team decided to modify the hours and services available at all locations until further notice. All Farmers…
Texarkana Water Utilities and SWEPCO have both announced they will not be disconnecting utilities for at least the next month. “SWEPCO is temporarily suspending all disconnections of service for non-payment. We know our customers are concerned about their families, and…
AUSTIN – To protect vulnerable hospital patients from COVID-19, Texas Health and Human Services has issued updated, expanded guidance to hospitals that now includes granting access only to essential visitors such as medical professionals and authorized caregivers acting specifically on…
According to a letter sent to parents Liberty Eylau ISD is closing Tuesday, March 17 – March 27. “Out of an abundance of cautions regarding COVID-19, and based on the recommendation of local emergency management officials, Liberty-Eylau ISD has decided…
The entire Texarkana area and surrounding towns remain under a boil order through at least noon Tuesday due to the water outage Sunday. *The first presumptive positive case of COVID-19 in Bowie County has been identified. Last Update – 5:00…
TEXARKANA, TX- The first presumptive positive case of COVID-19 in Bowie County, TX has been identified. Presumptive positive means that the person has tested positive for the virus with a test done at the state or local level. Currently, presumptive…
Out of an abundance of caution in regards to COVID-19, Pleasant Grove ISD will be closed March 17-27, 2020 with the potential of a longer extension. Pleasant Grove ISD will finish today, Monday, March 16, as normal. All school activities…
During the University Interscholastic League (UIL) Concert & Sightreading Contest on March 5, 2020, Texas High School Symphonic Band & Wind Ensemble earned the coveted UIL Sweepstakes Award. This award is earned through the year-long achievement of a First Division…
TEXARKANA, TEX- The boil order issued yesterday, Sunday, March 15, 2020 is still in effect for Texarkana Water Utility users. Due to additional state testing requirements, the order will not be lifted until at least after noon on Tuesday, March…
TEXAS Non-essential hearings scheduled for March in Bowie, Cass and Red River counties are being postponed in consideration of COVID-19. Fifth District Judge Bill Miller said defendants on bond who have hearings set in March will be rescheduled and should…
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson has announced that all public schools in Arkansas will be closed for on-site instruction starting Tuesday. Monday will be an optional day for school districts. All Texarkana Arkansas School District schools will be closed starting Monday,…
The City of Texarkana has issued a boil order for any water used for drinking or cooking. Nash and Wake Village have also issued a boil order. There is no need to boil water used for other purposes. According to…
UPDATE 10 a.m. – Water pressure is returning and the city is now under a boil order. Much of Texarkana is without running water Sunday morning. This includes Macedonia-Eylau Municipal Utility District, Hooks, Nash, Wake Village, Burns Red Bank. According…
