Today Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson extended the state’s Public Health Declaration through the end of March. This decision, along with some adjustments, has business owners excited about the near future.
The number of active COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations fell Wednesday throughout Arkansas as state officials said the state has seen a 50% drop in hospitalizations in the past month.
Since 1964, Cooper Tire and Rubber Company has been associated with Texarkana, but as of Monday, Feb. 22, work there will continue, but in the near future, the name will be different.
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. is acquiring Cooper in a deal with an equity value of $2.8 billion that will combine the two century-old Ohio manufacturers.
Officials with the Miller County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness are asking residents to conserve fuel, saying many convenience stores have sold out or are closed due to limited supply.
Hutchinson announced nationally, that 1-million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine will go to federally qualified community health centers. Arkansas has 120 clinics.
Another small southwest Arkansas school district is temporarily closed due to COVID-19 protocols, but this is not stopping the district from feeding the minds and stomachs of it’s 1,200 students.
Bars and restaurants in some counties in Texas can now have increased capacity since COVID-19 hospitalization rates have been below 15% of capacity for at least seven consecutive days.
Senator John Boozman (R-Ark.) is recognizing the service of the late Benjamin Haymon, a WWII veteran who served in the Pacific Theater, as part of “Salute to Veterans” and Black History Month. The series recognizes the military service of Arkansas residents.
Hutchinson said the state’s 7-day rolling average of positivity is getting back down closer to the 10% mark. “We’re not there yet, but this is encouraging,” Hutchinson said.
The Texas Health and Human Services released their week eight COVID-19 vaccine allocation list. This week there are 15 additional East Texas counties that will be receiving the vaccine compared to last week.
Hutchinson said, “We’ve had a significant decline in the 7-day rolling average of new COVID cases in Northwest Arkansas, a decline in the Central and Northeast regions, and flat but low levels in the Southeast and Southwest."
The State of Arkansas is now moving into Phase 1-B of its COVID-19 vaccination rollout plan. Health officials start vaccinating people Monday, Jan. 18.
The state of Arkansas saw decreases in total active COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations as state officials say the number of total cases rose by nearly 1,000 Sunday.
The Stand Your Ground bill as well as several key pieces of legislation will be part of this week’s work at the State Capitol, as lawmakers finished a busy first week.
Speaking virtually today at the annual economic outlook, economist Dr. Ray Perryman says after a few hard months in 2020, the East Texas economy is showing signs of recovery.
A warrant has not yet been issued, but police believe Thompson may have information about this shooting since he is currently wanted in Arkansas for shooting the same man a week earlier.
West wrote, “You Accepted ANTIFA burning down your cities... Now Deal with them taking back OUR HOUSE!” spurring Texas GOP leaders to remove him as sergeant-at-arms.
One of the largest health care providers in northeast Texas continues to provide some elective surgeries despite a governor order to stop due to a surge in COVID-19 cases in the area.
The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine has been in the Texarkana area for just week. Although a limited supply, hospital leaders are making the vaccine available to as many healthcare providers as possible.
Both CHRISTUS St. Michael and Wadley Regional Medical Center in Texarkana were selected among 100 Texas health care facilities to receive the Pfizer-BioTech COVID-19 vaccine
Dr. Doug Brubaker started his career in education more than 20 years ago as a fourth-grade teacher in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area. On Thursday, Dec. 3 he began moving into his new office at TISD.
