News of the Ark-La-Tex

(AP) — Arkansas’ finance office on Tuesday said the state’s surplus for the current fiscal year has grown to nearly $717 million.

By signing sound money legislation today, Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson has officially ended sales taxation on gold, silver, platinum, and palladium bullion and coins

Supplies of broilers and their products are lower than a year ago. Demand is growing and prices are rising.

A Texas High School crossing guard received minor injuries after being struck by a vehicle on Summerhill Road about 8:15 this morning.

Arkansas High School students Summer Barrick, KeeYonece Butler, Rashad Thrower, and Benjamin Tripp Wilson have been selected to attend the 42nd Annual Arkansas Governor’s School (AGS) hosted at Arkansas Tech University.

Providers to receive up to 1.5 million doses this week; more available

The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center is hosting the first statewide virtual 5K “Spring Spawning Run” to celebrate the fish spawning season and recognize the importance of state fish hatchery efforts to enhance the fisheries resources and fishing opportunities for more than two million anglers in Texas.

Weekly Roadwork Report – May 2-8, 2021

The Bowie County/City of Texarkana, Texas Joint Operations Center for COVID-19 remains functional but does not operate daily at this time.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services says it plans to undo Title X ("ten") family-planning program restrictions implemented under the Trump administration. Reproductive health advocates say the change will expand access to birth control in states like Arkansas.

Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson has signed into law measures preventing state and local governments from requiring the coronavirus vaccine or proof of vaccination in order to access services.

U.S. Reps. Bruce Westerman (R-AR), Tony Cárdenas (D- CA), Karen Bass (D-CA), and David Trone (D-MD) introduced “Sara’s Law and the Preventing Unfair Sentencing Act.”

Officers were sent to a call around 2:28 am this morning to the 3100 block of Hickory Street and heard gunshots while on the call.

The Clinic is set for tomorrow from 9.30am to 4.00pm. To sign up for an appointment, go to collegehilldrug.com

The Courthouse Square Connections Project will begin roadwork on the street around the Courthouse this Wednesday, April 28th, weather permitting

During the recent Regional UIL One-Act Play competition held on April 14 in Frisco, TX, three Texas High School students were honored with individual awards.

Arkansas High School Senior Evin Burton was recently named the Broadcast On-Air Talent of the Year by the Arkansas Scholastic Press Association.

An effort to end the day set aside to commemorate the flag of the Confederacy failed before a Senate committee on Monday.

Recently, Texarkana Arkansas Police K-9 Officer Tanner Freeman with K-9 ‘Kashko’ attended the United States Police Canine Association (USPCA) Region 20 Canine certification and competition in Sherman, Texas

Church & Dwight Co., Inc. has initiated a voluntary recall of select vitafusion gummy products after the Company’s investigation identified the possible presence of a metallic mesh material in product lots manufactured in a four-day period between October 29 and November 3, 2020.

(AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Friday vetoed legislation that would prohibit local police from enforcing federal gun laws, saying the measure would jeopardize law enforcement and the public.

Brother Jim Cross in Ashdown says the last eight years have been full of community support

Officials gathered at Petit Jean State Park Thursday for a ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony for the Dr. T.W. Hardison Visitor Center.

Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing the Biden Administration again for encouraging the spread of COVID-19 at the border by allowing illegal aliens, potentially infected with COVID-19, to gather in a congregated care setting