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Good morning Texarkana! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Could your tip help solve a Texarkana cold case killing?
- How new downtown alcohol rules are really affecting Rock House Liquor
- Who should attend Texarkana’s two-day youth mental health prevention summit?
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Mostly cloudy; breezy, warm, with a high of 90 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: A shower and t-storm; cooler, temps: high: 69, low: 48.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 73 and low of 50 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Texarkana Arkansas Police Department asks for community's help in investigating cold case (texarkanagazette.com) — Texarkana police are asking residents to share any information that might help solve the 2020 shooting death of 24-year-old Phillip Lee, now classified as a cold case. Investigators say even small tips could be crucial and urge anyone who knows something to call TAPD’s Investigation Division at 903-798-3703. 
2. ‘I'll be here. Don't worry.' Texarkana Gazette (texarkanagazette.com) — Texarkana’ downtown Entertainment District rules changed three months ago, removing Rock House Liquor Store from the district and tightening where outside alcohol can be consumed. Despite rumors and confusion, longtime owner Julia Kim says business is steady and the store isn’t going anywhere, reassuring customers who still rely on the State Line-area shop.
3. Regional Prevention Summit to Convene Leaders in Texarkana for Two-Day Working Conference on Substance Misuse, Youth Mental Health, and Digital Wellness (txktoday.com) — Community leaders can gather in Texarkana later this month for a two-day Regional Substance Misuse Prevention, Mental Health Awareness & Digital Wellness Summit at the Holiday Inn Texarkana Arkansas Convention Center. The April 28–29 working conference will help schools, health providers, law enforcement, and coalitions build concrete 90-day action plans to address youth substance use, mental health, trauma, and digital risks across Southwest Arkansas.
4. Australian frontier drama 'The Proposition' (texarkanagazette.com) — Texarkana Public Library cardholders can stream the gritty Australian western “The Proposition” for free through Kanopy, making it an easy movie night option close to home. The 2005 film follows a captured outlaw forced to hunt his own brother, with intense performances and unflinching violence that offers a stark look at frontier brutality.
5. AAA warns Hormuz tensions could push Arkansas gas prices up after this week's dip (katv.com) — Texarkana drivers are currently paying the highest average gas price among Arkansas metro areas at $3.79 per gallon, even after a small statewide dip. AAA warns that rising tensions around the Strait of Hormuz could quickly reverse recent relief and offers practical tips to help locals stretch their fuel budgets.
📸 Around Texarkana
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★ Featured events ★
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Adam Faucett
The Wild Hare, 221 E Broad St, Texarkana
7:00 pm
Friday May 1
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Other local events
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Senior Prom @ Crossties
Arkansas High School Texarkana, AR 71854
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VG/VB Soccer @ El Dorado
Texarkana Arkansas School District Texarkana, AR 71854
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JV Baseball vs Magnolia @ Home
Texarkana Arkansas School District Texarkana, AR 71854
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*UPDATE* BSB/SFT (V/JV) vs. El Dorado @ HOME
Texarkana Arkansas School District Texarkana, AR 71854
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V/JV Baseball vs Ashdown @ Home
Texarkana Arkansas School District Texarkana, AR 71854
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JVB/VG/VB Soccer @ Hope
Texarkana Arkansas School District Texarkana, AR 71854
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Distinguished Alumni Reception
Arkansas Middle School , 5443 Jefferson Ave , Texarkana
6:00 pm
Saturday April 18
Monday April 20
Tuesday April 21
Wednesday April 22
Thursday April 23
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Ashdown Varsity Softball @ Fouke
Fouke High School , 403 Panther Dr , Fouke
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Ribbon Cutting: Healthy Connections
Healthy Connections Texarkana , 903 Arkansas Blvd , Texarkana
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Magnolia Varsity Softball @ Fouke
Fouke High School , 403 Panther Dr , Fouke
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Elks Lodge - Friday Fish Fry
Elks Lodge , 4701 Garland Ave , Texarkana
4:00 pm
Friday April 17
Thursday April 23
Friday April 24
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Department of Veterans Affairs posted a job opening for Medical Support Assistant (Advanced) in Texarkana. Apply here.
- Circle K Stores, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative in Texarkana. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Texarkana here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
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