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News Blitz: Jan. 15, 2021

January 15, 2021 admin 0

National News WASHINGTON (AP) — At least 21 current or former members of the U.S. military or law enforcement have been identified as being at or near last week’s Capitol riot, with more than a […]

National News WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is not ruling out that he might vote to convict the now twice-impeached President Donald Trump. The Kentucky Republican is blocking a quick Senate trial […]

Bowie County says 6,200 COVID-19 vaccines have been administered

January 13, 2021 Mark Lane 0

TEXARKANA — The Bowie County emergency operations center says that 6,200 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered as of Jan. 13. The emergency operations center says there have been 1,700 doses of Moderna […]

News Blitz: Jan. 8, 2021

January 8, 2021 admin 0

Texas News AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas has reported its first known case of a person infected with the new variant of the coronavirus. State and local health officials said the patient is a Houston-area […]

Bowie County receives 4,425 COVID-19 vaccines

January 6, 2021 Mark Lane 0

TEXARKANA — The Bowie County emergency operations center reported Wednesday the county has been allocated 4,425 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. The county will be receiving 1,500 doses of the Moderna vaccine and 2,925 doses […]

News Blitz: Jan. 6, 2021

January 6, 2021 admin 0

National News ATLANTA (AP) — Democrat Raphael Warnock has won one of Georgia’s two Senate runoffs, becoming the first Black senator in his state’s history and putting the Senate majority within the party’s reach. Warnock, […]

Bowie County COVID-19 hospitalizations force new closures

January 3, 2021 Mark Lane 0

TEXARKANA — The Texas Department of State Health Services says that COVID-19 hospitalizations have exceeded 15% of capacity for at least seven days, which will trigger new closures. According to Executive Order GA-32 signed by governor […]

Romo out of broadcast booth due to COVID-19 protocols

January 3, 2021 admin 0

NEW YORK (AP) — Tony Romo will not be in the broadcast booth on the final day of the NFL regular season Sunday after being sidelined by “COVID-19 protocols,” the network said. CBS Sports posted […]

Cowboys say 3 assistants won’t be at Giants game

January 2, 2021 admin 0

By the Associated Press The Dallas Cowboys say three assistant coaches won’t make the trip to New York for the regular-season finale against the Giants after the club had already placed two players on the […]

Kamara on COVID-19 list, could miss Saints’ playoff opener

January 2, 2021 admin 0

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Saints have placed running back Alvin Kamara on their COVID-19 reserve list. The move means the Saints’ leader this season in yards rushing and receiving is unavailable for […]

News Blitz: Dec. 31, 2020

December 31, 2020 admin 0

National News WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has all but shut the door on President Donald Trump’s push for $2,000 COVID-19 relief checks. The Republican leader says Congress has provided enough pandemic […]

Texas Bowl canceled due to TCU COVID issues

December 29, 2020 Mark Lane 0

The Arkansas Razorbacks will not be playing in a bowl game after all. According to multiple reports, the Mercari Texas Bowl will be canceled due COVID problems in the TCU football program. The bowl organizers […]

News Blitz: Dec. 22, 2020

December 22, 2020 admin 0

National News WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress has easily passed a $900 billion pandemic relief package. It promises to deliver long-sought cash to businesses and individuals and resources to vaccinate a nation confronting a frightening surge […]

News Blitz: Dec. 21, 2020

December 21, 2020 admin 0

Texas News AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 in Texas continues to increase, as more doses of the vaccine are expected this week for front-line health care workers and residents […]

Available ICU beds in Arkansas drop as virus cases rise

December 19, 2020 admin 0

By ANDREW DeMILLO LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Available intensive care unit beds are continuing to drop in Arkansas. And the state has reported more than 2,800 new coronavirus cases. The Department of Health on […]

Texarkana College gets $250K grant to help local businesses with COVID-19 training

December 8, 2020 admin 0

Texarkana College received a $250,000 grant from the Texas Workforce Commission’s Skills Development Fund (SDF) to fund specialized trainings for businesses or industries in the Texarkana community impacted by COVID-19. Executive Director of Texarkana College’s […]

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