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TEXAS SALES TAX HOLIDAY
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August 11 - 13
Exempts most clothing, footwear, school supplies, backpacks priced less than $100
Not included: jewelry, handbags, purses, briefcases, luggage, umbrellas, wallets, watches and similar itesm
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VIEW VIDEO
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Community Colleges Leading The Way
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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Building & Site Information Requested
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RED RIVER VALLEY AUTHORITY
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RRVA Oklahoma 7th Annual Water Resource Conference
Thursday, 24 August 2017
Choctaw Casino Resort
4216 S. Hwy 69/75
Durant, OK
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RIBBON CUTTINGS
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Tuesday, August 8 | 4:30 PM
Wadley Cancer Center
Wadley Regional Medical Center
511 11th Street, Texarkana, TX
Wednesday, August 9 | 4:30 PM
Jaze Fashion & Beauty
4072 Summerhill Square, Texarkana, TX
Tuesday, August 15 | 11:30 AM
Texarkana Computer, LLC
224 B Arkansas Blvd, Texarkana, AR
Thursday, August 17 | 4:30 PM
CARE Pet Clinic
1600-Arkansas Blvd, Suite 200
Texarkana, AR
Thursday, August 24 | 11:30 PM
State Bank Branch - Nash
103 East New Boston Road, Nash, Texas
Thursday, August 31 | 11:30 AM
Premier High School
Summerhill Road, Texarkana, TX
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MILLER COUNTY COURTHOUSE HOLIDAYS
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Sept 4, 2017 : Labor Day
Oct 9, 2017 : Columbus Day
Nov 10, 2017 : Veteran's Day
Nov 23, 2017 : Thanksgiving
Nov 24, 2017 : Day after Thanksgiving
Dec 25, 2017: Observe Christmas Eve
Dec 26, 2017: Observe Christmas
Jan 1, 2018 : New Year's Day
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BUSINESS AFTERHOURS
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August 10, 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Bank of the Ozarks
5202 Summerhill Road, Texarkana, TX
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Business 2 Business
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August 25, 8:00 AM
Holiday Inn Texarkana Arkansas Convention Center
5200 Convention Plaza Drive, Texarkana, AR
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SCHOOL START DATES
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August 14
Texarkana Arkansas School District
Fouke School District
Genoa Central School District
Pleasant Grove Independent School District
Liberty Elyau Independent School District
August 15
Redwater Independent School District
August 16
Trinity Christian School
August 17
Hooks Independent School District
August 21
Saint James Day School
Texarkana Independent School District
Red Lick Independent School District
University of Arkansas - Hope/Texarkana
August 23
Texarkana College
Southern Arkansas University
August 28
Texas A&M - Texarkana
*Always verify start date with the appropriate school
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| TEXARKANA, TEXAS, BUDGET OPEN HOUSE |
Two open house sessions regarding budget
Monday, August 7th, 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Monday, August 7th, 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Texarkana, TX City Hall
For more information:
Lisa Thompson
903-798-1743
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TEXAS BUSINESS CONFERENCES
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Employment Law Update
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August 11, 2017
7:30 - 4:30
2910 South Cowhorn Creek Loop
Texarkana, Texas 75503
Hosted by Texas Workforce Commission
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| Welcome to "On The Record"
This is a weekly publication of the Texarkana USA Chamber of Commerce. We will be presenting information on public policy, governmental meetings, and issues of business concern. Our goal is to provide you with information to empower your engagement. Thank you for your partnership with the Texarkana USA Chamber of Commerce.
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UNITED STATES CONGRESSMAN BRUCE WESTERMAN ADDRESSES
COMMUNITY BUSINESS LEADERS
Congressman Bruce Westerman of Arkansas was the featured speaker for the Business and Government Breakfast on Thursday, August 3rd, at the Arkansas Convention Center. The Congressman addressed issues including forestry, healthcare, federal budget, and transportation. The breakfast program was hosted
by the Texarkana USA Regional Chamber of Commerce for members of the Chamber. The program was sponsored by Christus St. Michael Health System, Wadley Regional Medical Center, and Farmers Bank and Trust of Texarkana.
View news coverage here.
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TEXARKANA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HOSTS 3RD JOINT CITY MEETING
The Texarkana Chamber shall host the 3rd Joint Texarkana City Meeting on Tuesday, August 8th 3:00 pm at the Ark-Tx Council of Government Building at 4808 Elizabeth Street, Texarkana, Texas. The topic shall be community broadband. The meeting is open to the public. Presentations shall be made by Cable One, Windstream, Network USA, Texarkana Area InformationTechnology Group, Texas A&M University, Texarkana College, and the Southwest Arkansas Telephone Coop. View
Agenda.
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Texarkana City Council has appointed assistant city manager Shirley Jaster as the interim manager for the city. John Whitson is assuming a new role as consultant until March 2, 2018. This action occurred at a special called meeting Friday evening.
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TEXARKANA, ARKANSAS BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS
August 7, 5:00 pm, Audit Workshop, City Hall
August 7, 6:00 pm,
Board of Directors Meeting, City Hall,
Agenda
August 21, 6:00 pm, Board of Directors Meeting, City Hall
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TEXARKANA, TEXAS
Governmental Meetings
August 7, 6:00 pm: Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting, City Hall
August 14, 6:00 pm, City Council Meeting, City Hall
August 28, 6:00 pm, City Council Meeting, City Hall
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 UNITED STATES SENATOR JOHN BOOZMAN
* Health Care
* Improving GI Bill Benefits
* Supporting Arkansas Agriculture
* Supporting Wildlife Conservation Programs
* Improving Water Infrastructure
* Fighting Child Hunger
* Recognizing Arkansas Veterans
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 UNITED STATES SENATOR TED CRUZ
Weekly Newsletter from Senator Ted Cruz. Included in the newsletteris the following:
- Cornyn, Cruz Bill to Rename Checkpoint After Fallen Agent Javier Vega Passes Senate
- Sen. Cruz Applauds Senate's Passage of Kari's Law
- Senators Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Hold Backpage Accountable, Ensure Justice for Victims of Sex Trafficking
- Sen. Cruz: Kay Bailey Hutchison Will Protect American Interests As Our New Ambassador to NATO
- Sen. Cruz Applauds Senate's Passage of the Right to Try Act
- ICYMI: Washington Post Columnist Highlights Cruz and Leahy Efforts to Secure Release of Liu Xiaobo's Widow
- Sen. Cruz: 'We Are With You Venezuela, Your Best Days Are Yet to Come!'
- ICYMI: Washington Post Columnist Highlights Sen. Cruz's Efforts to Rename Street in Front of Chinese Embassy "Liu Xiaobo Plaza"
- Sen. Cruz Commends Sanctions Against Nicolas Maduro
- Sen. Cruz Congratulates Medal of Honor Recipient Specialist James C. McCloughan
- Sen. Cruz Op-Ed in The Washington Post: 'How to Degrade the Growing Power of North Korea'
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 UNITED STATES CONGRESSMAN BRUCE WESTERMAN
* Texarkana visit
* A dialogue in Washington
* Forestry
* Oil and Gas Industry
* Congressional APP Challenge
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 TEXAS REPRESENTATIVE GARY VANDEAVER
Representative VanDeaver's
newsletter is available.
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 TEXAS ATTORNEY GENERAL A.G. PAXTON
AG Paxton: Fellowship Applications Accepted Through October 1
Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the Office of Attorney General is accepting applications for three paid law fellowships, including two newly named in honor of Gregory S. Coleman, the first solicitor general of Texas. The application period is August 1 through Oct. 1, 2017, for one-year fellowships that begin in the fall of 2018. Applications are open exclusively to military veterans for the first 48 hours of the job postings.
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 UNITED STATES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Ed Mortimer's op-ed for Inside Sources reinforces the Chamber's commitment to saving U.S. infrastructure.
As a small business owner and restaurant owner in the Washington, D.C. area since the 1970's, I am no stranger to politicos who offer a kind word or a firm handshake
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 ARKANSAS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Pages 21-24 of the State Chamber/AIA's 2017 Legislative Summary reports on a tax related laws adopted by the 91st General Assembly and their effective dates.
Stories Related to New Arkansas Laws Effective August 1, 2017, July 30, 2017 Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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TEXAS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EXECUTIVES
Texas Special Session Update (as of August 1st). |
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Texarkana College and the Texas Tribune for lunch and a conversation with state Sen. Bryan Hughes and state Rep. Gary VanDeaver, moderated by Texas Tribune co-founder and CEO Evan Smith. Registration is required to attend- admission is free and open to the public. Register here.
Wed, August 30, 2017
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Texarkana College
Truman Arnold Student Center
2500 N. Robison Road
Details: This event will be held in the Texarkana College Great Room, 2500 N. Robison Road, second floor of the Truman Arnold Student Center on the Texarkana College campus. The event is free and open to the public and includes a light lunch. Complimentary visitor parking is available in the parking lots surrounding the Student Center.
More information is available on the Texas Tribune website
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TEXARKANA GAZETTE
"Texas-side Council Discusses City Managers Job Performance" July 29
"Region Ready For Jobs and Growth Analysis Shows" by Greg Bischof July 31
"Texas Campus Carry Law Starts Today" by Jennifer MIddleton, August 1
"Local Elections First Test For Revived Voter ID Law" by Andrew DeMillo, The Associated Press, August 1
"Red Lick ISD Officials Set Trustee Election For November 7" August 1
"Rep. Westerman To Open Mobile Offices" August 1
"Arkansas AG Rutledge To Provide Mobile Office August 24 in Ashdown" August 1
"Bowie County Announces Polling Places For November 7 Election" by Greg Bischof, August 1
"Texas Lawmakers Try Again To Address Rising Pregnancy Deaths" by Paul J. Weber, The Associated Press, August 1
"Democrat Susan Inman Says She'll Run Again for Arkansas Secretary of State" The Associated Press, August 2
"Whitson To Retire As City Manager" by Karl Richter, August 3
"Arkansas Starts Fiscal Year With Higher Than Expected Revenue" The Associated Press, August 3
"Westerman Discusses Issues At Local Chamber Breakfast" by Jim Williamson, August 4
"Cities Baffled As Jeff Sessions Targets Them on Immigration" by Sadie Gurman & Russell Contreras, The Associated Press, August 4
"Contenders Chosen To Vie For LIquor Store" by Jim Williamson, August 4
"2017 Property Tax Rates in Texarkana College" August 4
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ARTICLES OF INTEREST
BUSINESS
Trump's agency heads, Small Business Administration chief Linda McMahon is
ECONOMY
A monthly survey of business leaders suggested a drop in business conditions but still
The U.S. economy rebounded strongly between the months of April and June,
The U.S. economy revved up this spring after a weak start to the year, fueled by a
EMPLOYMENT
U.S. employers added 209,000 jobs in July, a second straight month of robust gains
GOVERNMENT
After three months of meetings, the White House and Republican congressional
Recent federal confirmations:
Former Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison as ambassador to NATO; New York Jets owner Woody Johnson as ambassador to Great Britain and Northern Ireland (formally known as the Court of St. James); and Lewis Eisenberg as ambassador to Italy.
Another Democrat says she'll run for the 2nd District congressional seat now occupied
Susan Inman is again seeking the Democratic nomination for Arkansas secretary of
HEALTHCARE
The failure of GOP efforts to end the 2010 law, even under a Republican White House
HOUSING
Americans signed more contracts to buy homes in June, snapping a three-month
TRANSPORTATION
Michael Hibblen reports that state transportation officials are studying whether
While a new Arkansas law that took effect Tuesday authorizes speeds of up to 75 mph
VETERNS
Senators voted unanimously Wednesday to send the largest expansion of GI Bill
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 TIP OF THE TOP HAT
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Dr Thomas Hoang, MD, as the new cardiovascular thoracic surgeon at CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic
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Shirley Jaster as the Interim City Manager for Texarkana, Texas
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TEXARKANA COUNCIL APPOINTS SHIRLEY JASTER 
The 
TEXARKANA COLLEGE