September 2021 – Four States News

Annual Fall Festival to be held at Spring Lake Park

September 30, 2021September 30, 2021 Press Release

TEXARKANA, TX- The City of Texarkana, Texas Parks and Recreation Department will host the annual Fall Festival at Spring Lake Park on October 21, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. The event will include hayrides, games, candy, a costume contest, pumpkin decorating, and much more for the entire community. Everything is free. The movie […]

Fall Programs Offer Something for Everyone at TMS

September 30, 2021September 30, 2021 Press Release

Texarkana, TX – Join the Texarkana Museums System in October for two special programs. On Saturday, October 9, the P. J. Ahern home will present a Rumtopf workshop beginning at 2:00 p.m. Participants will learn how to start their own fermented fruit crock! On October 11, meet Robert M. Couch, author of Uncle Brice: A […]

A DAY OF TEARS

September 30, 2021October 31, 2021 Tracy Lee

This week is the 20th anniversary of September 11th; the worst enemy attack ever on America’s mainland by terrorists. Surprisingly, there will be those who will observe today by going about their lives as usual. For me that is not possible. I remember the moment the attacks took place. I remember exactly where I was and […]

GRIEF RECOVERY FOR NON-BELIEVERS

September 28, 2021October 31, 2021 Tracy Lee

Through my practice as a grief counselor, I have met and spoken with many people who do not believe in a deity. To me, these individuals are the saddest survivors of all. When their loved ones die, they are quite often more confused, more wounded, and more afraid than survivors who are more spiritually leaning. […]

Museum of Regional History Macabre Scavenger Hunt

September 27, 2021September 30, 2021 Press Release

Texarkana, TX– The Texarkana Museums System is having a macabre scavenger hunt at the Museum of Regional History on Saturday, October 2, 2021 from 10:00-5. There will be thirteen artifacts with mysterious, eerie and sinister stories for guests to find. Whoever finds all the items wins a prize. Admission is FREE for members, and only […]

Weekly Roadwork Report – Sept. 26 – Oct. 2, 2021

September 27, 2021September 30, 2021 Press Release

Bowie County I-30 – From FM 989 to AR State Line, widening highway. Reconstructing and widening highway. Motorists should watch for trucks and equipment pulling onto the interstate. SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges. SH 98 – At Anderson Creek, replacing bridge. All traffic restricted to one lane with signal lights controlling traffic […]

Republican Women to Host Social at Crossties Event Center

September 24, 2021September 30, 2021 Clinton S. Thomas, Th.D.

The Miller County Republican Women will host a social event on Tuesday, September 28, from 4-6 pm at Crossties in Texarkana. Texarkana, AR: The Miller County Republican Women (MCRW) will hold a membership social on September 28th at Crossties in downtown Texarkana. The social event will feature a key speaker, the Republican Chair of Arkansas, […]

Texarkana Texas Chosen For COVID-19 Treatment Center

September 23, 2021September 23, 2021 Press Release

TEXARKANA, TX—Judge Bobby Howell and Texarkana, Texas Mayor Bob Bruggeman received notification this week from the Texas Department of Emergency Management that Texarkana has been chosen as a site for a regional monoclonal antibody infusion treatment center in the battle against COVID-19. It is anticipated that the site will be operational within the week, and […]

Nominations Open for Child Advocacy Fall Awards

September 23, 2021September 23, 2021 Press Release

Nominate Your Choice at OICA.ORG OKLAHOMA CITY – During its annual Fall Forum meeting, to be held on Wednesday, October 20th – Friday, October 22nd and culminating on Monday, October 25th, the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) will announce winners of three awards recognizing excellence in child advocacy and philanthropy. Nominations from members of the public […]

EVAN LIKINS, TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR, NAMED NATIONAL MERIT SEMIFINALIST

September 23, 2021September 23, 2021 Press Release

Texarkana, TX – Evan Likins, Texas High School Senior, has been named a Semifinalist in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program. An estimated 16,000 students were chosen for this honor based upon high school academic record, participation in school and community activities, demonstrated leadership abilities, employment, honors and awards received and highest scoring in the […]