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Texarkana, Arkansas Patch AM: a 4 min readWhat's up Texarkana! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- Police seek tips after ATM robbery at Texarkana bank
- Where you can see Gov. Sanders during her Texarkana visit Wednesday
- Texarkana forward Peyton Hicks joins SAUās 2026ā27 basketball class
Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that canāt be seen at the beginning or end of either month? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: A couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 89 and low of 73 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 92, low: 74.
- Friday: Very warm with hazy sun, with a high of 96 and low of 77 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Texarkana ATM Robbery: Police Investigate Farmer's Bank Theft (kkyr.com) ā Texarkana Arkansas Police are investigating a Monday afternoon robbery at Farmerās Bank & Trust on Arkansas Boulevard, where two men allegedly threatened an ATM technician and took cash. Detectives are reviewing surveillance footage and witness statements, and anyone with information is urged to contact TAPDās Criminal Investigation Division. 
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ā¢ Arkansas Gov. Sanders to visit Texarkana, āCapital for a Day,' Wednesday (texarkanagazette.com) ā Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders will be in Texarkana on Wednesday, declaring the city Arkansasā āCapital for a Dayā and making several public stops around town. Residents can see her at GoodLuxe Coffee, the Welcome Center, a Chamber event, a downtown meet-and-greet, a local manufacturer tour, and a law enforcement roundtable. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ SAU's Quinn announces 2026-27 recruiting class (camdenarknews.com) ā Southern Arkansas Universityās menās basketball program has announced its 2026ā27 recruiting class, which includes freshman forward Peyton Hicks from Texarkana. The class blends high school standouts and transfers from several states and levels, as Coach Logan Quinn looks to build a tough, connected roster for the coming season. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Texarkana
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Upcoming Events in
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ACE Meet & Greet
Texarkana Arkansas School District Holiday Entertainment, 3408 N State Line Ave, Texarkana, AR 718
6:00 pm -
ACE Inaugural Banquet
Texarkana Arkansas School District TRAHC Building
5:00 pm
Thursday July 16
Thursday July 23
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ARKANSAS: Summer Camp ā
Beech Springs Camp and Conference Center, 317 Ouachita Rd 68, Louann
9:00 am -
Tinkering for Tots ā
Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources, 4087 Smackover Hwy, Smackover
10:00 am -
Crystal Bridges Mobile Art Lab
Clark County Library 609 Caddo Street, Arkadelphia, AR 71923
10:30 am -
We R Called: ARKANSAS: Summer Camp ā
Beech Springs Camp and Conference Center, 317 Ouachita Rd 68, Louann
9:00 am -
Lego Oil Derrick Challenge ā
Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources, 4087 Smackover Hwy, Smackover
10:00 am -
Interactive Storytime (Gurdon)
Clark County Library 609 Caddo Street, Arkadelphia, AR 71923
10:00 am -
Mahjong for A Missionā¢Benefitting The CALL ā
Sun Kissed Tan Studio, 1238 Country Club Rd, Camden
6:00 pm -
SAAC Summer Musical: āLegally Blonde ā
South Arkansas Arts Center, 110 E 5th St, El Dorado
7:00 pm -
Toys and Games from the 1920s ā
Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources, 4087 Smackover Hwy, Smackover
10:00 am -
Test n Tune - July 17th ā
Prescott Raceway, 5121 AR-53, Prescott
5:00 pm
Wednesday July 15
Thursday July 16
Friday July 17
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- This little darling needs a loving forever home!
He is feisty, loving and enjoys watching tv before bed! Message for an introduction! 870 571-9370 (Nextdoor Fairview)
- Dollar Tree Family Dollar - Dollar Tree, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Texarkana. Apply here.
- Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company posted a job opening for Industrial Electrician - Texarkana, AR in Texarkana. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Texarkana here.
š Nearby News
Magnolia
- Baptist Health Magnolia hosts ribbon cutting (magnoliabannernews.com)
- Shelton, Lady Muleriders add two assistants to softball staff (camdenarknews.com)
Camden
- Joseph Donald Manning, 74, East Falmouth, Massachusetts ā [your]NEWS (yournews.com)
- Is Crazy Contagious? (camdenarknews.com)
- Aerospace and Defense Companies Thrive in Arkansas (arkansasedc.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The letter āR.ā (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
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