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Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced Wednesday, July 10, 2024, that President Biden approved federal disaster assistance for 67 counties across the state impacted by Hurricane Beryl, including Bowie and Cass Counties. This comes after Texas requested a Major Disaster Declaration Tuesday.

Is it time for this again already? Time does seem to drag when your Fair Food tummy is growling thinking about those delicious deep-fried whatcha-doodles you found at the fair last year. What will be new and delicious at the State Fair of Texas this year? It's time to see who is closing in on the titles.

The final countdown to three of the most coveted food titles in all of Texas begins. The State Fair of Texas is proud to present the 18th Annual Big Tex® Choice Awards finalists.

A declining workload and projected reductions in other systems will result in a potential reduction of up to 180 contract personnel and government term employees at Red River Army Depot beginning later this year.

Congratulations to all of our area Teachers of the Year from the four Texarkana area school districts. Your Texarkana area Rotary Clubs are proud to honor these outstanding teachers each year. The clubs include Texarkana International Rotary Club, Oaklawn Rotary Club, Sunrise Rotary Club, and Wilbur Smith Rotary Club.

The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana (UAHT) is preparing to launch a new bladesmith school this fall to celebrate and preserve the art of bladesmithing and the birth of the famous Bowie Knife in Arkansas. UAHT has worked closely with Historic Washington State Park to establish the James Black School of Bladesmithing in Historic Washington, Arkansas.

Magic Springs Theme & Water Park has announced its biggest Summer Concert Series ever. With more than 26 artists on 15 concert dates, the variety and depth of these shows offers something for every person.