Texarkana, AR – The Texarkana Arkansas City Beautiful Commission awarded the first “Yard of the Month” Award for 2018, last Monday night. Jeff Brown, the Chair of the City Beautiful Commission, was on hand at the City Meeting Monday the 16th to provide the award to Ms. Toni Nix. Ms. Nix’s home is located on the corner of 23rd and Laurel and will proudly display the award sign presented Monday. For several years the City Beautiful Commission has awarded “Yard of the Month” Awards to various homes and yards around the city. The only criteria to be nominated is for someone to recommend the yard to the commission. Once recommended, the Commission members review the yard, present the information at the monthly meeting and vote. The public is encouraged to recommend yards to commission members or through the commission’s Facebook site. Jeff Brown stated that he always enjoys the opportunity to provide an award to a homeowner. Jeff said, “You’d be surprised at how many great yards there are in Texarkana. Sometimes we have a real struggle picking out just one.” Jeff also said he would encourage anyone to nominate a yard. “Community involvement is very important to the Commission whether it’s in nominating a yard or helping with one of our clean-up projects throughout the year. We need everyone in Texarkana to help make our city beautiful.” The Texarkana Arkansas City Beautiful Commission is an all-volunteer commission meeting on the second Tuesday of each month. The commission maintains a Facebook site at: https://www.facebook.com/TexarkanaArkansasCityBeautifulCommission/ Continue Reading →
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Group Cleanup Focuses on Butts
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Texarkana, AR – The Miller County Project Prevent Youth Coalition partnered with local groups Saturday to promote a cleanup day at Bobby Ferguson Park with a focus on cigarette butts. Arkansas High Student Madison Stanley with the Interact Club from the school and the Student Council assisted in the cleanup which was sponsored by several local groups including the Texarkana Arkansas City Beautiful Commission. Teresa Davis oversees the Miller County Project Prevent Youth Coalition and set the event in motion. Other groups such as the Student Council and Interact Club from Arkansas High sponsored by Tonya Dunphy, and Nedra Turney with the City Beautiful Commission contributed volunteers and supplies. Several local businesses also sponsored the event such as Chicken Express, McAlisters, El Chico, On the Border, Ta Molly’s, Texas Roadhouse, Sonic, Walmart, Parrot Island in Ft. Smith and others. The event provided a base camp, supplies and other items needed for the day. The focus was to pick up trash and gather cigarette butts in particular. Nedra Turney was happy with the turnout and stated that all the volunteers worked hard to ensure a successful cleanup day. The group hopes to take the cigarette butts to the Texarkana Arkansas City Board and request that consideration be given to making the Arkansas city side parks smoke free. Late Saturday afternoon dozens of pictures were being posted to social media celebrating the success of the event. Continue Reading →
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Maud ISD Robotics Team Advances to State
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Maud, TX – On January 19th Maud ISD’s Twitter feed published the great news about second and third place winners in the robotics contest. According to the tweet from the official Maud ISD Twitter Feed the school had at least two teams place. Holden, Evan, Jacob, and Robert all worked on a team that placed third in the overall competition. Kullen and Jared’s team placed second and as a result, they will advance to the state level competition. Mrs. Hilton is the sponsor for the Robotic Team out of Maud and the team’s hard work is being recognized throughout the district. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Education/Schools, Maud, Press Release, Maud ISD, Robotics Team
Maud Elementary Completes Canned Food Drive
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Maud, TX- As elementary students prepare for the final countdown to Christmas, the Maud Elementary students can be proud to know that they have made someone’s Christmas a little brighter this year. Roughly four days ago the school announced the completion of the STUCO Canned Food Drive on their twitter feed. The small East Texas school managed to donate 1,157 cans of food this year in their drive. The school reported that Mrs. Jones’ elementary class collected the most canned items with an impressive 340 cans. Those wishing to follow Maud’s news and notices may do so by following them on Twitter at https://twitter.com/MaudTXISD
To Mrs. Jones’ and all the teachers, parents, and especially the children of Maud Elementary School, we want you to know that all of East Texas and the Four States area and News has seen your shining beacon of love and devotion during this Christmas season of giving. Thank you for giving back and may you have a most wonderful and blessed Christmas!
Filed under: Education/Schools, Maud, Food Drive, Maud, Maud Elementary, Maud ISD
Fouke Citizens Start Scavenger Hunt
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Fouke, AR – Have you ever wanted to do something, but then just found you did not have the funds to make it happen? Maybe you wanted to go on a fancy vacation, or a trip to the lake, or even a trip to McDonald’s, but when you pulled that pocket book out, the bank said, “Not today”. If you have found that to be case, or even if you have the funds, but you’re just not about to spend them, the “We Love Fouke” Facebook page has an answer for you. It’s time for a good old fashioned scavenger hunt. The concept is easy and can be applied for a “family fun activity,” or for a “cheap date” – ladies, do not hold the Four States News responsible if you get a cheap date – all this easy scavenger hunt needs is a little gas in the care and a digital camera. You can use your camera, phone, or whatever takes pictu
res. Using the list provided on the Facebook page (as seen here too) you simply download the list and look for things indicated. Once you find them, take a picture or just make a note of the information being sought. Points are awarded for each find. While it may seem like a simple concept on the outside, the group plans to update the challenges and expand it as time goes. With so much in the Miller County area, you will not only be getting out for a little while and maybe moving the kids away from the video games, but you also have the potential to learn a little history. The bottom line is this group in Fouke has found a way the whole family can join in the fun. The page is growing, the scavengers are growing, and the list is getting longer- you had better jump onboard now and get started. We Love Fouke
Filed under: Events, Fouke, Arkansas, Fouke, Scavenger Hunt
Ladies It’s Tea Time in Fouke
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Fouke, AR-Elaborate and fancy tea party stories filled the imagination of a young girl named Ashley years ago. Her father would tell stories about her great grandmother attending tea parties at such places as the Grim Hotel in Texarkana. Participants would attend the formal dressed parties, many on the roof top of the hotel, where the ladies would talk of fashion, the news, the events around town and naturally they would drink tea. Ashley thought these stories of a bygone time were like fairy tales where noble ladies would chat for hours on end and make remarks about “how fair the weather is for this time of year,” or “how the clouds provide just enough shade for a cooler gathering.”
Years after those stories were told to the little girl, she grew up, and has a family of her own. Ashley Mathews is now at a stage in her life where she is remembering and telling others about the fairy tale tea party stories of her childhood. She realized that she had never been able to participate in such a party and had never had the excitement of dressing up before tea. It was during conversations with some friends that the idea struck and stuck…. why not have a tea party now? Instantly the idea developed from talk, into plans, and into a date. Ashely stated that the general feeling in Fouke was “How fun it be to bring this tradition alive again!”
With a little thought and planning, the group has their first Tea Party scheduled in Fouke. The ladies will be at the Scoggins house Saturday, October 7 at 2:30 P.M. Tea and refreshments will be on hand, yard games, and socializing will be on the schedule of events. Ashley says the event is open to any ladies, any age wishing to attend and a photographer will be on site to take pictures. They even have a make-up artist available for “make overs. When asked if formal dresses are the requirement for the event, she stated that they hope to have donations of dresses, costume jewelry, over the top hats, long elegant gloves and “all things girly” – and yes, your Four States News just published the word “girly” – for those who may not have access to such dresses or formal wear. The group plans to make this a seasonal event in the Fouke area. Ashely stated that anyone wishing to donate the costume jewelry, over the top hats, long elegant gloves or dresses should contact her directly. Ladies, church groups and non-profits from the area are being encouraged to sponsor a table at the event which would mean you could provide some of the decorations. Those interested in attending may contact Ashley, Courtney Miller, Brittany Gearlds, Angela Swatsell or Melissa Mims for more details on Facebook. You may also call 903-824-3942.
Filed under: Events, Fouke, Press Release, Fouke, Fouke Tea Party
JASTER NAMED INTERIM CITY MANAGER
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TEXARKANA, TX- The City of Texarkana, Texas is pleased to announce the appointment of Shirley Jaster as Interim City Manager. The City Council confirmed Jaster’s appointment on Friday, August 4th, 2017 after former City Manager John Whitson announced his retirement. Whitson served the City of Texarkana, Texas for the past 4 and a half years, and plans to retire to Oklahoma to live near his daughter and new granddaughter. Jaster, a Texarkana native, has filled various positions at the City of Texarkana for the past 25 years, most recently as a Deputy City Manager- Development. She has also been the Director of Planning, Director of Community Services, Director of Community and Public Works and Assistant City Manager. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Press Release, Texarkana, City Manager, Texarkana, Tx
BUDGET OPEN HOUSE MEETINGS SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, AUGUST 7
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TEXARKANA, TX- The City of Texarkana, Texas will host two open house sessions regarding the city’s budget on Monday, August 7 at City Hall. Residents are invited to come provide input regarding the proposed budget at each meeting. The first open house is scheduled from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m., followed by the second open house from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
For more information, contact Lisa Thompson at lisa.thompson@txkusa.org or 903-798-1743. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Press Release, Texarkana, budget, Texarkana, Texas
Fouke City Website Arrives Online
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Fouke, AR – Late Wednesday evening Fouke Mayor Terry Purvis made the announcement that the city of Fouke now has a new website. It’s unclear at this time if the website will feature a “Monster Cam” or any other pictures of the famous “Boggy Creek Monster,” but for now it will feature important news for Fouke citizens. The site should share information about school events, council meetings, agendas, and other information. Mayor Purvis released the following statement on Facebook:
I am pleased to announce that the City of Fouke has launched a new website today for our Great City. On this site you can stay informed of upcoming events, keep track of resources in our area, keep informed of upcoming City Council Meetings as we will be posting agendas of the meeting and minutes of the meetings. We have an alert icon you can click on and sign up to receive alerts from the City such as water outages, sever weather alerts, or emergencies in our town. I invite you to visit our site and look around. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Fouke, Fouke City Website, Mayor Purvis
Texarkana, Texas- City Construction Update
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TEXARKANA, TX- Multiple construction projects will prompt the temporary closure of roads and intersections within city limits on Thursday, August 3. North Park Road from Summerhill Road to Greenbrier Forest (East) will be closed to traffic to allow construction crews to lay new asphalt in the area. Construction crews anticipate completing the initial asphalt work in one day and will work with residents to get them in and out of their homes during the construction period. The intersection of Main and W. Broad will be closed starting at 9:00 a.m. while the contractors working on Kress Building demolition complete a needed adjustment to equipment. The intersection is expected to reopen the same day between 1:00 – 3:00 p.m., barring any unforeseen complications. Continue Reading →