According to the Texarkana Gazette, Bowie County has its highest number of active COVID-19 cases, including a three-month-old child. During a news conference on Thursday, County Judge Bobby Howell reported that 61 Bowie County patients are battling the disease, a new high since the county reported its first confirmed infection …

The Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) training webinar is available for individuals to log onto and watch. The Coronavirus Food Assistance Program, or CFAP, provides direct assistance to agricultural producers who have experienced losses due to COVID-19. Through this course, you will learn about the program, who is eligible to …

USDA Implements Immediate Measures to Help Rural Residents, Businesses and Communities Affected by COVID-19 WASHINGTON, June 3, 2020 – USDA Rural Development has taken several immediate actions to help rural residents, businesses, and communities affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. Rural Development will keep our customers, partners, and stakeholders continuously updated as …

As most of you know, the historic site closed March 15 due to the governor’s Covid-19 pandemic and orders. While we have been closed to the public, the staff has continued to work on projects, equipment, and maintain the sites associated with Fort Towson. The pandemic has changed the way …

MPHS senior named finalist for TASSP award Contact: Kelly Cowan The Texas Association of Secondary Principals (TASSP) recently announced its Teens Serving Texas Team. It was an honor for Mount Pleasant High School to have a student chosen among the finalists, placing her in the top 30 applicants from across …

A&M-Texarkana Announces Spring 2020 Honor Graduates TEXARKANA, Texas – Texas A&M University-Texarkana recently announced the 68 graduates from the spring 2020 semester who earned academic honors while attaining an undergraduate degree. Honor graduates are determined by grade point average and divided into three categories, Summa Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, and …

A&M-Texarkana Texas Offers State Bar Webinars on U.S. Founding TEXARKANA, Texas – Texas A&M University-Texarkana is hosting Texas State Bar’s virtual workshops about the U.S. founding, June 29–30. The webinars are free and open to anyone. Participants will receive a certificate upon completion.  As part of the State Bar’s professional development …

Titus County cases of COVID-19 Tuesday are now 576, with three confirmed deaths. Titus Regional Medical Center Thursday reported a downward trend in sickness and testing. Greenhill Villas Nursing Home test results were 100% negative. Of the 231 tests conducted Wednesday at Mt Pleasant’s Civic Center exceeded registrations by 70. …

  NFL In a statement released on his Instagram account on Wednesday morning, Dallas Cowboys quarterback is pledging $1 million to “improve police training and address systematic racism through education and advocacy.” The lengthy statement comes just nine days after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis while he was …

  Paris Police responded to a burglary of a habitation in the 200-block of NW 29th St at 1:26 Wednesday afternoon. Reportedly, the owner had been out of town and upon returning, found the front door unlocked with several items missing. The investigation continues. Paris Police responded to 92 calls …