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.
“Movies in the Park” return on Thursday, June 18 with a showing of The Lion King. The event is free and concessions will be available to purchase or bring your own. Grab your lawn chairs, or a blanket, and some bug spray and head out to Spring Lake Park.
For the summer of 2020, “Kids College”, hosted by Texarkana College will be going online. Here is the information to get the kids registered for the Zoom based classes that include Journalism and a Virtual Science Lab.
Updated numbers for Texarkana show Bowie County reporting a total of 200 positive COVID-19 cases, with 100 recoveries and 13related deaths. Cass County has a total of 34 cases with 31 recoveries and two deaths. The last report we saw from Miller County was 53 positive cases, 43 recoveries, and 1 death.