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• Police Investigating Fatal Crash

  The Texarkana Texas Police Department is investigating a fatal car crash that occurred at approximately 8:00 Friday night on South Cowhorn Creek Loop.

• Texas requires New York, New Orleans travelers to quarantine

  Texas joined other states Thursday in imposing quarantines on travelers from the New York area, the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak in the U.S., and put similar restrictions on people arriving from nearby New Orleans as the number of cases there surges dramatically.

• Price-gouging allegation leaves 750,000 face masks in limbo

  The state of Texas sued a Houston auctioneer on Thursday after halting an auction of 750,000 medical-grade and N95 face masks, alleging price gouging in the sale of the masks commonly used by health professionals who are on the front lines battling against the new coronavirus.

• Scammers Create Frenzy with Fake Government Checks

  As Congress works to complete the COVID-19 economic stimulus package, con artists have also been working non-stop to identify new ways to take advantage of Arkansans concerned about the economy

• Abortion providers sue Texas over virus outbreak order

  Planned Parenthood joined other abortion providers Wednesday in suing Texas over moving to ban abortions during the coronavirus outbreak, including one clinic owner saying Republican Gov. Greg Abbott’s weekend order has already resulted in more than 150 canceled appointments.

• US jobless claims hit 3.3 million, quadruple previous record

  Nearly 3.3 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week — more than quadruple the previous record set in 1982 — amid a widespread economic shutdown caused by the coronavirus.

• Joint Operations Center LIVE: COVID-19 Update for 03/25/20

  In an effort to help control the spread of the COVID-19 virus in our community, Texarkana Mayors made this joint announcement: There is now a mandatory curfew for everyone from 10p to 6a every night. The only exceptions are if you are traveling to and from work, the hospital, or the pharmacy. This is effective immediately.

• Highlights of Congress’ $2.2 trillion virus relief package

  Partial highlights of a roughly $2.2 trillion package to rush aid to businesses, workers and a health care system slammed by the coronavirus pandemic.

• Brookshire Grocery Co. to Give Employees Six Weeks of Appreciation Pay for COVID-19 Efforts

  Brookshire Grocery Co. (BGC) is proud to announce an appreciation pay for all hourly retail and logistics employees in recognition for the tireless dedication and selfless service to their respective communities.

• Arkansas has first 2 virus deaths; session to start Thursday

  Arkansas officials reported the state’s first two coronavirus deaths on Tuesday, and the governor said he’s calling lawmakers back to the Capitol to address a budget shortfall expected because of the pandemic.

• Walmart Continues Focus on Health and Safety

  Dacona Smith, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Walmart U.S., made the following statement today:

• Today's "Medal of Honor Day" Modified, but No Less Important

  With a health crisis requiring all of us to display endurance, it seems fitting that since 1990, March 25 has been set aside to honor people who've made extraordinary efforts to protect our nation.

• COVID-19 Update from Joint Operations Center 3-23-20

  At the time of this release, Bowie County has one confirmed case of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Cass County has one confirmed case.

• Texas Gov. says National Guard could monitor virus testing

  Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says the National Guard could begin monitoring drive-in testing sites on Monday, and the Republican declined at a news conference to follow the lead of other states with a statewide “shelter in place” order.

• COVID-19 cases in Arkansas up by nearly 50

  The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Arkansas rose by nearly 50, including more that 40 residents and staff of nursing homes, officials said Sunday

• Mission Texarkana changing to individual deliveries

  Mission Texarkana is switching from using their food truck to doing individual deliveries starting this week to stay in line with the mandates from city and state officials of ten people or less.

• U.S. Census Suspends Field Operations

  The U.S. Census Bureau has announced a suspension of field operations in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, and is urging households to complete the national survey online or by phone.

• Officer-involved shooting overnight in Texarkana

  One man sent to hospital, police searching for other suspects

• MealFinder Map for Texas Students Now Online and Ready

  Texas parents can now visit the TXSchools.gov MealFinder Map to find locations near them where local school systems are offering free school meals—both breakfast and lunch—for pick-up while school buildings are closed because of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

• CDC and Other Health Officials are not Going Door-to-Door Performing Tests

  While Arkansans are staying home in an attempt to prevent infection and spread of the COVID-19 virus, con artists are out and about going door-to-door targeting frightened senior citizens

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