The winter weather is impacting schedules across the Texarkana area. While announcements are just starting to roll in, here is what has been confirmed...
TEXARKANA, Texas – A local veterinarian has reached a milestone achieved by only a small fraction of veterinary professionals worldwide. Dr. Stacey Swain Hendershott, owner of Pleasant Grove Animal Hospital, has been officially certified as a Diplomate by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP), specializing in Canine and Feline Practice.
The ABVP board certification is not a simple credential; it represents a multi-year commitment to excellence. To achieve "Diplomate" status, Dr. Hendershott had to navigate a demanding application process that requires either the completion of a residency or a minimum of five years in clinical practice. In addition, case reports, references, descriptions of practice procedures, and professional education records must be submitted and pass...
The City of Texarkana, Texas Fire Department (TTFD) will begin replacing ten outdoor warning sirens this week as part of a major update to the city’s severe weather alert system.
In March, the City Council approved the replacement of ten outdoor warning sirens. TTFD is partnering with Omni Warn to safely deactivate outdated equipment and install the new system from Federal Signal. The project is expected to take approximately 2–4 weeks, depending on weather conditions.
TTFD reminds residents that outdoor warning sirens should not be relied on as the sole source of severe weather information. Sirens are designed primarily to alert people who are outside to seek shelter and check trusted weather sources for more information.
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