Texas

The Mayor of Atlanta, Texas has been called to Afghanistan for active duty.

Early voting in Texas starts today, October 13!
This year's presidential election has been fueled by a big political push and urgency throughout the country to get to the polls. Well, the time for early voting in Texas is finally upon us, and it's time to march to the polls
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Governor Greg Abbott yesterday issued an Executive Order to open bars and similar establishments at up to 50% capacity in conjunction with county officials. In hospital regions with low COVID-19 hospitalizations, County Judges will be able to opt their county into opening bars beginning October 14th…

Halloween 2020 is upon us and every child in America has candy on the brain. As I've said before, THANK GOD my children are grown and well beyond the days of trick-or-treating. However, I have some friends with little ones who are counting down the days to getting their hands on the most candy they …

Harvest Regional Food Bank is headed back to New Boston next week distributing food boxes to area residents on Wednesday, September 30th.

For those of you still boiling water in West Hooks, all is safe once again, no boiling necessary.

Governor Greg Abbott today held a press conference to provide an update on the state's ongoing efforts to combat COVID-19. During the press conference, the Governor issued Executive Orders expanding occupancy levels for restaurants, retail stores, office buildings, manufacturing facilities, gyms and…

In accordance with Governor Greg Abbot’s disaster proclamation, Bowie County Judge Bobby Howell and Texarkana, Texas Mayor Bob Bruggeman issued a disaster proclamation today, August 26, 2020, declaring a local state of disaster for Bowie County and the City of Texarkana, Texas certifying that Hurric…

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has applied for additional unemployment benefit funding made available through President Trump's Lost Wage Assistance Executive Order. If granted, this funding will provide an additional $300 per week in benefits for…

Keeping Texas Tested & Open will offer COVID-19 testing this Saturday, August 8, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The First Annual Teacher School Supply Buffet is set for Saturday, August 8. The event is sponsored by Teachers Support Teachers.

Bowie County Emergency Operation Center reported today a total of 546 positive COVID-19 cases, which includes 227 recoveries and 34 deaths. As it stands, according to the Texarkana Gazette, there are currently 286 active cases being tracked in Bowie County.