On Thursday, July 2, Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered that starting at 12:01 pm Friday, July 3rd all Texans in counties with more than 20 positive COVID 19 cases are required to wear face masks in public that cover both their mouth and nose, with some exceptions.
Author: Jeff Easterling
Jeff Easterling
After more than 40 years with commercial broadcasting, I decided to do my own thing by blogging, and taking "unconsultant" gigs. It affords me the ability to stay super involved in the community, but still, have plenty of time with my 3 granddaughters and other projects.
The Bowie County Sheriff’s office reports that two correctional officers have been arrested for alleged use of excessive force and falsifying reports. They both voluntarily surrendered themselves and were arrested. Bond was set at $15,000.00 for each charge and both subjects had bonded out of jail.
The latest local numbers from Texarkana Health Authorities are that numbers continue to rise with Bowie County seeing a double-digit increase overnight. Bowie County reports a total of 295 positive COVID-19 cases, with 122 recoveries and 18 deaths. Cass County has a total of 47 cases with 38 recoveries and two deaths. Miller County reports 118 total cases with 97 recovered and 2 deaths.
Get free tickets for tonight’s game (Thursday, July 2) with the Texarkana Twins hosting the Amarillo Sod Dogs in game 3 of the series. After the game, enjoy a free fireworks show at Dobson Field at Spring Lake Park.
First, the Dragon Boats sank, now the Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular scheduled for July 11 has been scheduled due to the COVID 19 pandemic and the ever-changing government orders makes it hard to reschedule, but that is the plan, in the meantime tickets will be refunded.
Bowie County reports a total of 286 positive COVID-19 cases, with 119 recoveries and 17 deaths. Cass County has a total of 47 cases with 38 recoveries and two deaths. Miller County reports 114 positive cases, 95 recoveries, and 2 deaths. Some have asked for some other explanations, we will try to help here.
Bowie County reports a total of 277 positive COVID-19 cases, up 9 from yesterday, with 119 recoveries and 16 deaths. Cass County has a total of 44 cases with 36 recoveries and 2 deaths. Miller County reports 114 total positive COVID 19 cases, 94 recoveries, and 2 deaths.
For the Texarkana area, Miller County reports a total of 111 positive COVID 19 cases, 92 recoveries, and 2 deaths. Bowie County reports 21 new cases from over the weekend making a total of 268 positive cases with 119 recoveries and 16 related deaths. Cass County reports 44 cases with 36 recoveries and two deaths.
With many events being cancelled for COVID 19, the 2020 Fouke Monster Festival is still hoping to take place on August 1, 2020. Originally scheduled for June, organizers are keeping close tabs on numbers, but expect to be able to follow all set guidelines and have a great time.
The City of New Boston Texas host Harvest Regional Food Bank for distribution of free food boxes to area residents on Tuesday, June 30. This will be at the T&P Trailhead Park Pavillion, beginning at 9:00 am. (while supplies last)
On Friday, June 26, 2020, Miller County reports a total of 98 positive COVID 19 cases with 80 recoveries and 2 deaths. Bowie County reports a total of 247 positive COVID-19 cases, with 119 recoveries and 16 related deaths. Cass County has a total of 36 cases with 32 recoveries and two deaths.
It is official, the 2020 Dragon Boat Festival for Texarkana is cancelled due to concerns with the spread of COVID 19. The event was originally scheduled for May and was hoping to reschedule but with numbers of illnesses continuing to rise, it has been decided to cancel for this year, and be back in 2021.
The Texarkana Texas Police Department arrested Bradley Riddle and charged him with Unlawfully Carrying a Weapon, Deadly Conduct, and DWI-2nd after an alleged road rage incident in which Riddle fired a pistol from his vehicle.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has issued orders to re-close bars in the state and roll back capacity inside restaurants as positive cases of COVID 19 surge across the state. Thursday the Governor “paused” phased reopening of businesses in the state, but this goes a bit further.
Texarkana Arkansas Police report the arrest of the alleged triggerman in the Magnuson Hotel shooting incident Tuesday morning in Texarkana Texas. Michael Wilkerson, 31, was subdued after SWAT officers used a JPX pepper gun to get the suspect to comply.
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana has received a $200,000 grant from the American Electric Power Foundation to expand and improve the College’s Power Technologies programs.
The number of positive cases continues to rise in counties surrounding Texarkana. Miller County reports a total of 97 positive cases, 79 recoveries, and 2 deaths. Cass County reports 36 cases with 32 recoveries and two deaths. While Bowie County reports 242 positive COVID-19 cases, with 119 recoveries and 16 related deaths.
Governor Greg Abbott has released results of an impact study on the state’s economy of the various U.S. military installations within Texas including Red River Army Depot.
Independence Day, the 4th of July, a celebration of American freedoms, and a big part of that have always been fireworks. There are usually a few great shows around our area, and we wanted to list a bunch of them together in one place.
Area numbers of positive COVID 19 cases continue to rise. Miller County reports 92 total positive cases, 74 recoveries, and 2 deaths. Bowie County reports a total of 236 positive COVID-19 cases, with 119 recoveries and 16 related deaths. Cass County has a total of 35 cases with 31 recoveries and two deaths.
The Mustang Syndicate US is hosting the “22 Mile Cruise & Car Show” this Saturday, June 27 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at Texarkana Harley Davidson on Walton Drive. Live entertainment, food, and more for a great cause.
Numbers continue to rise in the Texarkana area, as expected with more testing being made available. However, though the number of positive cases continues to rise, so do recoveries, but unfortunately also the deaths. Today, Miller County Judge Cathy Harrison ordered the closure of the Miller County Courthouse for the second time after two employees tested positive.
The Miller County Courthouse has been closed for a second time due to COVID 19, at the order of County Judge Cathy Harrison. Two county employees have tested positive for COVID 19 prompting the decision. The courthouse will be closed and completely disinfected.
Now that “Sparks in the Park” has, well, fizzled out, the faith-led group “Texarkana United” is making an effort to save the patriotic event, however, the event must be moved to downtown Texarkana Arkansas and that opens up a whole other can of worms.
Texarkana residents are encouraged to take a few minutes and fill out the 2020 Census. Data suggests that only about 55% of residents have responded so far. These numbers are needed to determine the distribution of billions of dollars in federal funding each year across the nation. An undercount of the Texarkana population would mean less money for health care, education, and nutrition, as well as other local needs like fire departments, roads, housing, and more.
Organizers of the 44th Annual Hope Watermelon Festival have decided to cancel this year’s event. With COVID 19 numbers continuing to rise, a spokesperson for the Hope Chamber of Commerce said the decision was made out of our concern for the safety of the community and those that come from all over.
Miller County reports that another patient was lost to COVID 19 last night, bringing their numbers to 73 positive cases, 55 recoveries, and 2 deaths. The Bowie County Emergency Operations Center reports a total of 214 positive COVID-19 cases, with 100 recoveries and 13 related deaths. Cass County has a total 35 cases with 31 recoveries and two deaths. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice reports 1 active positive case at the Barry B. Telford Unit.
The University of Arkansas Hope/Texarkana will be hosting a free COVID 19 drive-thru testing this Saturday, June 20, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at Hempstead Hall on the Hope Campus.
The Liberty-Eylau Independent School District has named Dewaski Davis Interim Athletic Director and Head Football Coach for the Leopards.
The last report we saw from Miller County was 71 positive cases, 53 recoveries, and 1 death. Bowie County Emergency Operations Center reports a total of 205 positive COVID-19 cases, with 100 recoveries and 13 related deaths. Cass County has a total of 34 cases with 31 recoveries and two deaths. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice reports 1 active positive case at the Barry B. Telford Unit.