Texarkana, Arkansas is moving to upgrade its emergency alert system.
Texarkana, Arkansas is moving to upgrade its emergency alert system. On Monday, the city’s Board of Directors approved a five-year deal with Federal Signal to repair and maintain all 14 outdoor warning sirens. The $69,000-a-year agreement includes replacing three non-working sirens. The project will be funded through a tax-exempt lease agreement with NCL Government Capital.
Texarkana Fire Department Resumes Weekly Siren Testing
The Texarkana Texas Fire Department will resume routine weekly testing of the city’s 13 outdoor warning sirens.
Limited Local Options as Texas Education Freedom Program Opens
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Fake Toll Text Scam Making the Rounds
The Texarkana Arkansas Police department is warning about a new text message scam is circulating that claims you owe money for an unpaid traffic toll.
Pleasant Grove ISD Says Bus Seat Belt Retrofit Too Costly
The Pleasant Grove Independent School District Board says the district cannot afford to add three-point seat belts to older school buses right now.
Texarkana Man Charged After Traffic Stop in Ashdown
A Texarkana man faces serious charges after a traffic stop in Ashdown last month.