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House Passes Three Bipartisan Small Business Bills

January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, The U.S. House of Representatives passed three small business bills: H.R. 399 (Passed by Voice), H.R. 400 (Passed by Vote of 411-13), and H.R. 449 (Passed by Voice). Below is a brief overview of each piece of legislation. H.R. 399, Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act – sponsored by Reps. Luetkemeyer (MO-03), Carter (LA-02), […]

Four States Retirement Group offers Solid Reasons to Consider a Fixed Index Annuity

February 23, 2021February 23, 2021 Press Release

Texarkana, USA: Carl Standridge of Four States Retirement Group considers fixed index annuity options a number one choice for people planning retirements. A fixed index annuity is a contract between you and an insurance company in which you make a lump-sum payment or series of payments and in return, receive regular income distributions at some […]

Governor Abbott announces economic impact of Red River Army Depot

June 26, 2020June 29, 2020 Press Release

TEXARKANA, TX– Governor Greg Abbott announced Monday the results of a study completed by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts at the request of the Texas Military Preparedness Commission (TMPC) analyzing the impact on the state’s economy of the various U.S. military installations within Texas. The Comptroller estimates these military installations contributed at least $123.6 […]

JC Penney to Close Several Four States Area Stores This Summer

June 5, 2020June 5, 2020 Clinton S. Thomas, Th.D.

JCPenney released a list of 154 stores to close this summer. It is no secret that JC Penney has been struggling for years financially. Initially, the company sold off most of its Plano, Texas headquarters and closed down a few stores. Despite restructures and redesigns of stores in the last few years, the company stock […]

Chamber Event Committee Donates Auction Proceeds to Local Organizations

May 20, 2020May 20, 2020 Press Release

The Texarkana USA Chamber of Commerce donated $1,600 to two local organizations in Texarkana. The money was raised from a silent auction at the Women in Business Conference in early March. The donation was evenly divided between Domestic Violence Prevention and Haven Homes. “As a committee we wanted to help local non-profits, and we heard […]

Considering an application to the Leadership Texarkana Class of 2018-19?

May 25, 2018 Press Release

Greet and Graze Monday, June 11, 5:00-6:30 PM Twisted Fork Restaurant, 5522 Summerhill Road Visit with past Leadership Texarkana grads to learn more about the Leadership Texarkana Class experience. Join the many hundreds of Texarkana area citizens from every walk of life who are stepping up as LEADERS in WORKING TOGETHER for COMMUNITY […]

Free Tax Return Assistance

January 25, 2018 Press Release

Texarkana, USA -Free in-person tax preparation is available again this year from local AARP volunteers for Tax Aide. Both federal returns and state returns can be prepared, and the volunteers can file electronically for most taxpayers. Special arrangements are required to assist taxpayers claiming the Border City Exemption, but the volunteers are familiar with that […]

Fouke Food Pantry Opens with Success

July 27, 2017 Clinton S. Thomas, Th.D.

Fouke, AR– The small town of Fouke has a lot going on these days. If you haven’t heard, they have an outstanding Farmers Market, great schools, a growing community, some sort of monster legend, and a mayor that’s….well, we think he’s a pretty good guy. Yesterday that pretty good guy – Mayor Terry Purvis- shared […]

AT&T Expands Access to Unlimited Data

February 17, 2017 Press Release

DALLAS, Feb. 16, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Starting tomorrow, AT&T1 will launch a new AT&T Unlimited plan. The plan will be available to all consumer and business postpaid AT&T wireless customers. Whether you love to stream your favorite shows, play games, video chat or simply surf the web, the AT&T Unlimited Plan provides access to what matters […]

Health Inspectors Close China King Buffet

July 13, 2016 Clinton S. Thomas, Th.D.

The China King Buffet was closed early Wednesday morning due to a health inspection. Inspectors found evidence of German Roaches, and several ill-prepared foods. The city of Texarkana, Texas issued the letter early this morning and posted notice on the restaurant’s door. While several issues were noted in the inspection, the closure came due […]