John Williams
J.W.’s News Update:Monday June 27, 2011
June 27, 2011
Good Monday, Here are some stories making headlines today:
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The Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) will hold a hearing this Monday evening in Hope to accept public comments for a draft water permit for the John W
News with JW – Thursday March 24, 2011
March 24, 2011
Good Thursday-Here are some stories making headlines today:
A large crowd was on hand yesterday morning for the groundbreaking ceremonies at the soon to be constructed Hilton Gardens Hotel and Texarkana Convention Center on the Texas side of town.
News with JW – Wednesday March 23, 2011
March 23, 2011
Good Wednesday- Here are stories making headlines today:
Groundbreaking ceremony being held today in Texarkana, Texas for the new Hotel/Convention Center that is slated to be built next to Central Mall.
Dignitaries will be breaking ground on the facility which is being constructed just east of the Mall, east of Cowhorn Creek and north of Kennedy Lane on the Texas side. The public is invited to attend todays ceremony. You should park in the east parking lot of the mall and walk across Cowhorn Creek to get to the site. Officials estimate completion of the project in about 14 months, weather permitting.
News with JW – Tuesday March 22, 2011
March 22, 2011
Good Tuesday, here are some stories making headlines today:
Texarkana Emergency Management Officials are warning of fire danger across the area today. The lack of rainfall over the past couple of months, combined with strong and gusty southerly winds and low afternoon relative humidities are combing to make the fire danger high. Winds gusting to 30 mph and humidity levels in the 30 percent range will contribute to the problem. As will dry pockets of grass and vegetation and timber fuels which have become volatile due to the drought conditions.
News with JW – Monday March 21, 2011
March 21, 2011
Good Monday-The 1st Full day of Spring 2011. Here are some news stories making headlines today:
The Texarkana Arkansas City Board of Directors meet tonight 7 pm at City Hall. Items on the agenda include:
A presentation by City Manager Harold Boldt and Public Works Director Paul Hackleman regarding possible signalization at Pinson Street and Arkansas Boulevard. (This item was placed on the agenda at the request of Mayor Smith at the March 7th Board of Directors meeting).
Schools in Presidents Day
February 18, 2011
Two Texarkana Schools that were going to be off on Monday Presidents Day February 21st, will now be in session. Pleasant Grove ISD and Texarkana, Texas/TISD will have classes on Monday as a make-up day for the recent "Snow Days" enjoyed by students and teachers.
Breaking News: Shots Fired at Wadley Medical Center
February 9, 2011
Shots were fired on the second floor ICU of Wadley Medical Center in Texarkana, Texas. No injuries have been reported yet, but the Texarkana Police Department are at the scene.
Police reported to KSLA News 12 that the incident had something to do with the US Marshal's Office involving a prisoner.
Please stay tuned for more information.
(Resource: KSLA News 12)
Winter Storm Information
February 4, 2011
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for today with total accumulations of 3 to 6 inches likely. Roads and bridges are snow covered and hazardous.
Of course all area schools are closed as is Texarkana College, Texas A&M at Texarkana and UACC in Hope. So
