J.W.’s News Update: Tuesday August 2, 2011
Good Tuesday, Here are some stories making headlines today:
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The Texarkana Texas ISD Board of Trustees is holding a called meeting starting at 11:30 at the T.I.S.D. Administration Building.
The board will hold a planning workshop and hear various personnel issues and consider/approve of classroom addition at Highland Park Elementary School.
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The Cosmetology Department at Texarkana College is holding a series of fundraisers over the next month. They include:
August 2nd- At Chicken Express on West 7th Street from 6- 8pm
August 6th- A Yard Sale at Texarkana College on Richmond Road from 8 am to 12 Noon.
August 13th- A Bike Wash at Whiskey River Harley Davidson near Wal-
mart from 10 am to 4pm.
August 18th - A Bake Sale at Texas Side Wal-Mart from 5 to 8pm
September 1st- A Bake Sale at Texas Side Wal-Mart from 5 to 8pm
All proceeds benefit the Cosmetology Department at Texakana College.
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The 4th Annual Four States 4-H Day is this Thursday August 4th at the Four States Fairgrounds for ages 9- 18 years old. You do not have to be a 4-H Member to attend. Registration begins at 9:15 am in the Ag Learning Center with activities ending at approximately 2:35 p.m.
They would like for you to pre-register by contacting Jennifer Wood at the Four States Fair Ag Learning Center at (870) 774-6455 or by e-mail at jennifer@fourstatesfair.com or contact your local County Extension Agent. Lunch will be proviced by Farm Credit Services of Western Arkansas- Texarkana, Arkansas.
Activities include: mobile dairy classroom, basic horse health care, horse showing, snake/wildlife program, sprouting plant fun, stacking it up in the kitchen, outdoor adventure, archery, shooting sports, and a stem exercise.
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