It's family summer vacation time, and loads of people are packing up their vehicles to drive to their destinations. We all know that if you aren't wearing a seatbelt as a driver and a front seat passenger you can get a ticket, but what about the back seat?
Did your mom teach you not to spit? Of course, she did because moms know best and it's rude to spit. But is it illegal to spit on someone? Could you land in jail?
Texarkana is unique in that we live in a city that borders two states. When we cross State Line Avenue, the laws change. And if you are like most folks, you cross that line multiple times a day. Knowing the different laws for both states is a must. The Legislature in Texas and Arkansas recently passed laws that took effect on Jan. 1, 2016.