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Trump wants to send Americans money. Congress and economists don???t seem thrilled with the idea
3+ day, 56+ min ago (843+ words) WASHINGTON -- Donald Trump's pitch to send Americans $5,000 checks should Republicans prevail in the November midterms is drawing scorn from some members of Congress -- the very people who have constitutional authority over federal spending. Economists and other political observers are voicing…...
Insurer Blue Cross Blue Shield and hospital group St. Vincent unsure about possible out-of-network reimbursement
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (68+ words) Texarkana Gazette Insurer Blue Cross Blue Shield and hospital group St. Vincent unsure about possible out-of-network reimbursement St. Vincent, Blue Cross are unsure Neither Blue Cross Blue Shield nor CHI St. Vincent could say Tuesday if patients might eventually be…...
Texarkana, Arkansas, Board of Directors approves revision of fire truck financing
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (278+ words) TEXARKANA, Ark. -- During a brief regular meeting Monday, the city Board of Directors revisited buying a new pumper truck for the Fire Department, approving a revision of the purchase's financing from 10 to five years because of state law. Texarkana, Arkansas,…...
Texarkana Texas Police Department sees boon in Flock system; public not so sure
6+ day, 16+ hour ago (52+ words) texarkanagazette.com Texarkana Texas Police Department sees boon in Flock system; public not so sure TEXARKANA, Texas -- Public criticism aside, automated license plate readers are a valuable "force multiplier" for local law enforcement, according to Texarkana Texas Police Department's chief....
Volunteer, church honored as Hunger Heroes for service to Texarkana
1+ week, 2+ day ago (385+ words) TEXARKANA, Texas -- East Texas Food Bank recognized two local supporters with awards Thursday at its Texarkana Resource Center. Joe Palomino received the Volunteer Hunger Hero Award. The Community Partner Hunger Hero Award went to Church on the Rock. Palomino has…...
Main Street Texarkana Executive Director Ina McDowell earns professional re-certification
1+ week, 3+ day ago (272+ words) TEXARKANA -- Main Street Texarkana announced Wednesday that Executive Director Ina McDowell was approved for re-certification as a Professional Community and Economic Developer through the University of Central Arkansas Community Development Institute. Main Street Texarkana Executive Director Ina McDowell earns professional…...
Area Arkansas hospitals get share of nearly $150M for rural health care
1+ week, 6+ day ago (399+ words) Arkansas is receiving a multimillion-dollar injection of federal funding for rural health. Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Thursday announced $149.3 million in awards to 50 recipients of the first round of Rural Health Transformation Program grants. The money is authorized through the…...
Walmart settles U.S. government's opioid lawsuit, which sought billions, for $50 million
2+ week, 15+ hour ago (479+ words) Walmart will pay $50 million to settle a U.S. government lawsuit accusing the nation's largest retailer of fueling a nationwide opioid epidemic by unlawfully dispensing prescriptions from its pharmacies, the Department of Justice said on Friday. The payout is far less than…...
Applications open for Texarkana, Texas, city Youth Advisory Council
2+ week, 4+ day ago (171+ words) TEXARKANA, Texas -- Applications for the 2026-2027 Texarkana Youth Advisory Council are open and will be accepted through Sept. 7. Community Development Specialist and TYAC Liaison Chiquita Burks says one of the most rewarding parts of the program is watching young people bring…...
Texarkana Regional Airport's finances 'very clean,' auditor reports
2+ week, 4+ day ago (304+ words) TEXARKANA, Ark. -- Texarkana Regional Airport has enough equity to cover its operating expenses for nearly four months. The Authority Board discussed its financial position during the presentation of its 2025 audit by Kelly Birdwell, an audit partner at Wilf & Henderson, at…...