Members are scheduled to return to the House Chamber next week. On Tuesday, August 3, we will convene as a Committee of the Whole to address the Governor’s recent state of emergency proclamation. Citing an increase in infections and hospitalizations due to the Delta Variant of COVID-19, the Governor declared a statewide public health emergency […]
Month: July 2021
IMPORTANT BACK-TO-SCHOOL DATES FOR TISD PARENTS & STUDENTS
Texarkana, TX – Important back-to-school dates for Texarkana Independent School District parents and students have been announced. Texas High School Freshman Orientation, known as Tiger Camp, will be held on Tuesday, August 3 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Sullivan Performing Arts Center & John Thomas Theatre, 3941 Summerhill Road. Student registration will be from 5:15-6:00 […]
Rotary Splash Pad Ribbon Cutting
TEXARKANA, TX- The Rotary Clubs of Texarkana will partner with the City of Texarkana, Texas and the Texarkana USA Chamber of Commerce to host a re-dedication and ribbon cutting at the Rotary Splash Pad at Spring Lake Park. The ceremony will be held on Thursday, August 5th, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. The ceremony will celebrate […]
A&M-Texarkana Plans August Event for Undecided Students
TEXARKANA, Texas – Texas A&M University-Texarkana is planning a summer preview day for students who have not yet made a decision about attending college in the fall or who have not yet decided where they want to attend. “We know there are a lot of students who are still undecided about their plans for the […]
A&M-Texarkana Receives $75,000 Donation from TEXAR
TEXARKANA, Texas – Texas A&M University-Texarkana received a contribution in the amount of $75,000 from TEXAR Federal Credit Union in support of the university’s scholarship fundraising campaign during its 2021 anniversary celebration. The university is celebrating 50 years as an institution of higher learning, 25 years as a member of The Texas A&M University System, […]
Texas Historical Commission Approves Plans for Exhibition Hall and Collections Building
Groundbreaking Slated for August 17th SAN ANTONIO, TX. July 28, 2021 — The Alamo crossed a milestone in its efforts to improve the visitor experience and expand its exhibition facilities with the Texas Historical Commission’s approval of its new Exhibition Hall and Collections Building this week. This approval will expand exhibition space for documents and objects in […]
MEDICAID BUY DOWN
Last week I had a client whose mother had passed away in a nursing home without insurance to help cover the expenses of her burial needs. His mother had only been in the nursing home for a few months. Upon discussion, my client thought his mother might have funds in her bank account. In exploration […]
PRIDE Academy Cancelled
With a heavy heart, we must officially announce that due to exceptional circumstances, we are unable to present the PRIDE ACADEMY for 2021. We must consider the health and safety of our kiddos above all else. As cases continue to rise with more and more new cases being children, we cannot in good conscience place […]
Weekly Roadwork Report – July 25-31, 2021
Bowie County I-30 – From FM 989 to Arkansas State Line, widening highway. Reconstructing and widening highway. Eastbound traffic moved to the outside lanes. SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges. SH 98 – At Anderson Creek, replacing the bridge. All traffic is restricted to one lane with signal lights controlling traffic through the […]
Arkansas House of Representatives Update 7-26-2021
This week, a subcommittee of Arkansas Legislative Council that provides oversight for Arkansas Game and Fish and Arkansas State Police heard from Arkansas State Police Director Col. Bill Bryant regarding recent successes and challenges facing state troopers. His testimony alerted us to some startling statistics regarding an increase in aggressive driving and fatal accidents in […]