News of the Ark-La-Tex
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Arkansas bill OK’d to block Planned Parenthood sex education
Arkansas lawmakers sent legislation to Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Monday to prevent Planned Parenthood from providing sex education programs in public schools.
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Arkansas officials hear Baffert’s appeal of drug positives
Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert, fined and suspended last year by Arkansas racing officials for a pair of drug positives, sat through nearly nine hours of testimony Monday on the first day of his appeal hearing.
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Damaged Wells, Furnaces and Septic Systems May be Covered by FEMA
Texas residents whose furnaces, septic systems or wells were damaged by February’s severe winter storms may be eligible for financial assistance under FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program. If denied assistance, applicants may appeal.
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Texas launches next phase in vaccination campaign
The Texas Department of State Health Services is launching the next phase of its campaign encouraging Texans to be vaccinated against COVID-19 with a $1.5 million television and radio ad buy.
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A&M-Texarkana Police Department Recognized
The Texas A&M University-Texarkana Police Department (UPD) was recently recognized for its voluntary compliance with 166 Texas Law Enforcement Best Practices.
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Fight Hunger. Spark Change.
Food Bank Continues to Address Increased Need Caused by the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Arkansas AG Rutledge Asks U.S. Supreme Court to Review Arkansas Law Barring Abortion Based on Down Syndrome
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge filed a petition for a writ of certiorari asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review a decision by the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals that held the Constitution guarantees a right to selective abortion of children with Down syndrome.
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UAMS to Provide COVID-19 Vaccinations April 20 in Hope
A University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Mobile COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., April 20 at Rising Star Baptist Church, 1002 E. Beech St., in Hope.
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Authorities: No evidence of serial killer in Hot Springs, Arkansas
Viral posts on social media warn of an alleged serial killer in Hot Springs, Arkansas after the remains of a 32 year old woman were found March 27, 2021.
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CPSC Warns Consumers: Stop Using the Peloton Tread+
The urgent warning comes less than a month after Peloton itself released news of a child’s death by a Peloton Tread+ and CPSC’s announcement of an investigation into that incident.
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Bulk Waste can be disposed of curbside in Texarkana, Texas
The City of Texarkana, Texas reminds residents that one cubic yard of bulk waste can be placed curbside free of charge with waste and recycling carts with normal waste collection weekly.
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Texas No. 2 Most Catfished State in 2020; Record $304 Million Stolen Nationally
A new study shows Texas was the No. 2 most catfished state in 2020 with 1,602 victims losing $42,181,951 to romance scammers.
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Catholic Daughters Convene in Texarkana
The Catholic Daughters of America opened their Texas state convention at the Texarkana Texas Convention Center Wednesday, welcoming approximately 450 members from all over the state to our region for a five-day conference.
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Raptor Technologies Announces Support of Texas House Bill 204, Known as “Alyssa’s Law”
Raptor Technologies CEO, Gray Hall, testified before the Texas House Public Education Committee on Tuesday, April 13 in support of House Bill 204.
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Area law enforcement and DEA teaming up for Drug Take Back Day
The Texarkana Arkansas Police Department and Wake Village Police are getting the word out early for the Drug Take-Back Program coming up on Saturday, April 24, 2021
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Arkansas lawmakers approve changes to state’s election laws
Arkansas legislators on Tuesday approved changes to the state’s election laws, including restrictions outside polling places and on absentee ballots, that opponents said would disproportionately harm voters of color in the state.
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FBI: Death at Arkansas national park believed to be homicide
(AP) — The National Park Service and the FBI are investigating after a woman was found dead in a national park in Arkansas.
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Road Trip Promoting Gun Laws Heads to Nation's Capital
A 10-day road trip by gun-control advocates, calling on senators to pass background checks on all gun sales, will end in Washington, D.C. this week.
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Arkansas governor signs bills increasing median teacher pay
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Monday signed legislation to raise the target median annual pay for public school teachers by $2,000.
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AG Paxton’s Law Enforcement Round Up
The Child Exploitation Unit made several noteworthy arrests last week.
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COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic to be held at Southwest Center
The Texarkana-Bowie Family Health Clinic is planning two COVID-19 vaccination clinics this week
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Public Health Alert for Raw Ground Turkey Products Linked to Salmonella Hadar Illness
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service is issuing a public health alert for approximately 211,406 pounds of raw ground turkey products, produced by Plainville Brands, LLC, due to concerns the products may have caused Salmonella Hadar illness.
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Vehicle Title & Registration Waiver Ends April 14, 2021
Bowie County residents must take care of overdue transactions
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New Arkansas virus cases, per capita, lowest in the nation
(AP) — The number of new coronavirus cases per capita in Arkansas during the past two weeks was the lowest in the nation, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
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Should Schools Hit Pause on Standardized Testing?
Critics of standardized testing say the federal government should reduce or pause these tests, since the pandemic has upended so many students' learning efforts in the last year.
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Big Event and Neighborhood Cleanup Saturday
The Rosehill Neighborhood Association is teaming up with the City of Texarkana, Texas and others for the Big Event this Saturday...and you're invited.
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Arkansas governor opposed to government ‘vaccine passports’
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson says he opposes government-mandated coronavirus “vaccine passports” to access services, but he also says private businesses should have the right to require vaccinations.
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U Drive. U Text. U Pay.
Local officers will join other police and sheriff’s authorities across the nation to stop drivers who exhibit the telltale signs of driving while distracted.
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Hope PD arrests two men on multiple drug charges
Hope police arrested two men this weekend for multiple drug charges including possession with purpose to deliver ecstasy pills...
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Texas governor bans mandated COVID-19 ‘vaccine passports’
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott used his executive power Tuesday to ban state government and some private entities from requiring COVID-19 “vaccine passports” to access services, in the latest move from a Republican governor pitting public health campaigns against personal freedom and private choices.