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Texarkana, Texas Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Texarkana! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- How a 500-acre data center could reshape life around Texarkana
- Recognize this Texarkana porch pirate caught on camera?
- How Longview Pride plans to connect more closely with Texarkana groups
Today's riddle: What kind of shoes do frogs wear? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 97 and low of 80 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 101, low: 81.
- Monday: Hot with sunshine, with a high of 102 and low of 83 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Texarkana Homeowners Protest New 500-Acre Data Center Over Noise and Water-Use Concerns (lmtonline.com) ā Texarkana residents are organizing against a proposed 500-acre Project Big Pine data center campus at TexAmericas Center, raising alarms about noise, heavy water use, and strain on the power grid. Supporters tout jobs and investment, while opponents petition state leaders and press local officials, arguing rural communities like Texarkana shouldnāt shoulder the environmental and quality-of-life costs. 
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2. Police seek help identifying porch pirate in Texarkana, Texas (ktalnews.com) ā Texarkana police are asking for your help identifying a man caught on camera stealing a package from a porch on Stuckey Street a couple of weeks ago. If you recognize him, you can anonymously share tips with Texarkana Area Crime Stoppers or contact TTPD directly, and eligible tips may receive a cash reward. Ā Ā Ā
3. āStronger Together' (dallasvoice.com) ā Texarkana gets a nod as Pride East Texas Longview works to strengthen ties with LGBTQ+ groups across Northeast Texas and nearby Louisiana. The Longview festival drew hundreds and highlighted new partnerships, expanded support services, and refreshed branding aimed at building a yearāround presence beyond just Pride season. Ā Ā Ā
4. Marianne Lueallen (txktoday.com) ā Texarkana-area readers are mourning the passing of 77-year-old Marianna Lueallen of Hooks, remembered as a devoted caregiver and āMomma Mariā to her darts friends. Her family recalls her love of lake time, Facebook, and visiting with loved ones, with arrangements handled by Texarkana Funeral Home. Ā Ā Ā
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Paris is missing, her address is 3003 Bethany ln Texarkana Texas.
Phone numbers 903-276-0877. Paris is chipped she is a yorkie her colors are black and tan. Paris never meets a stranger if you see her please call. (Nextdoor Pleasant Grove) - Real Texans remember:
ā¢ The Alamo ā¢ To check the smoker at 3 a.m. ā¢ To slow down for bluebonnet pics ā¢ Which gas station has the best kolaches ā¢ Their grandpaās chiliā¦ (Nextdoor )
- Amentum Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Material Coordinator in Texarkana. Apply here.
- Brookshire Grocery Company posted a job opening for produce stocker in Texarkana. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Texarkana here.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Open-toad (Thank you Harold W. for sending it in!)
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