TEXARKANA, USA—Local health authority, Dr. Matt Young urges employers to avoid restricting employees from returning to work without a negative COVID-19 (Coronavirus) test. “We are following DSHS guidelines, which states that residents who are feeling ill should monitor their symptoms…
The following press release has been issued in regards to T-Line bus service changing their hours. At T-line, the health and well-being of our passengers, employees and communities is our top priority. We understand the concern and uncertainty you may…
On Wednesday, March 18 2020, Bowie County Judge Bobby Howell signed a Declaration of Local Disaster Due to the public health emergency from COVID-19. Miller County, Ark. and the city of Texarkana, Texas also issued disaster declarations. The Texas Department…
TEXARKANA, Texas – Officials at Texas A&M University-Texarkana have announced that online instruction, scheduled to begin Monday, March 23, will continue throughout the end of the spring 2020 semester. Students and parents as well as faculty and staff were notified…
Texas Health and Human Services is encouraging Texans to submit benefit applications and other paperwork online at YourTexasBenefits.com or via the Your Texas Benefits mobile app to reduce foot traffic in the state’s more than 250 eligibility offices. “As Texans,…
Commercial National Bank is closing all of their lobbies. See press release below. Here at Commercial National Bank of Texarkana, the safety of our customers, employees, friends and family are most important. In response to recent confirmed cases of Coronavirus…
The boil water notice has been lifted for the Texarkana area. On Sunday, March 15, 2020, the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) and the Texarkana Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) required the Texarkana Water Utilities Public Water System to issue…
According to Cinemark theaters they are temporarily closing all U.S. theatres, beginning Wednesday, March 18. “To prioritize the health and safety of our guests, employees and communities, Cinemark has made the incredibly difficult decision to temporarily close our U.S. theaters,…
TEXARKANA, TX- The Bowie County/ City of Texarkana, TX Emergency Operations Center will be expanded to include Miller County and the City of Texarkana, Arkansas this afternoon. This joint operations center will allow officials and authorities to collaborate, share information…
A Texarkana man was killed in a crash on Interstate 49 Monday night. According to an Arkansas State Police crash report, 59-year-old Wendell Craig Tittle of Texarkana, TX. was killed in the crash at the 35 mile marker of Interstate…
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…
