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New York's governor threatened to fine hospitals if they don't use their allotment of COVID-19 vaccine fast enough. His South Carolina counterpart warned health care workers they have until Jan. 15 to get a shot or move to the back of the line. California's governor wants to use dentists to vaccinate people.

CITY OF MT. PLEASANT: First day to file for a place on the General Election ballot to be held on Jan. 13

First day to file for a place on the General Election ballot

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-TEXARKANA: Drop for non-payment (pre-registration)

Drop for non-payment (pre-registration)

CITY OF LONGVIEW, TX: Municipal Court Offers Warrant Amnesty Program

The Longview Municipal Court is offering a warrant amnesty program from Jan. 1 through April 30, 2021.

CITY OF PARIS: Family Video announces closure

Highland Ventures Ltd. on Tuesday announced it will close all of its Family Video locations, with the last day for rentals to be today.

CITY OF PARIS: Bogata closes offices temporarily due to Covid-19

Because of the rise in coronavirus cases, city facilities are closed until further notice.

CITY OF LONE STAR: January 4, 2021 - Agenda - Special Meeting -Public Hearing on Texas 2019 CDBG Program Community Development

January 4, 2021 - Agenda - Special Meeting -Public Hearing on Texas 2019 CDBG Program Community Development

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-TEXARKANA: Pre-Registration Payment Deadline

Pre-Registration Payment Deadline

CITY OF LONGVIEW, TX: Municipal Court Offers Warrant Amnesty Program

The Longview Municipal Court is offering a warrant amnesty program from Jan. 1 through April 30, 2021.

CITY OF PARIS: The coronavirus vaccine rollout in Texas is leaving some with more questions than answers

When Janell Simmons heard that some vulnerable Texans were now eligible to receive a Covid-19 vaccination, she eagerly called around to schedule an appointment. But after hours on the phone with more than a dozen health care providers in Houston, she said she was unsuccessful.

TEXARKANA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Interview with Senator Jimmy Hickey

The Government Affairs Committee of the Texarkana USA Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted a virtual interview with Arkansas State Senator Jimmy Hickey, the new President Pro Tempore of the Senate.

CITY OF PARIS: Paris-Lamar Health District reports 94 new Covid-19 cases

The Paris–Lamar County Health District is reporting nearly 100 new Covid-19 cases today as 94 cases brought the total, since testing began in March, to 3,595 confirmed cases.

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-TEXARKANA: Emergency Loans & Book Vouchers for Spring 2021

The Emergency Tuition Loan and Book Voucher are available for students for Spring 2021.

CITY OF LONGVIEW, TX: High hospitalization rate triggers increased restrictions

On Monday, Dec. 21, the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) reported that the 19 counties that comprise the Piney Woods Trauma Service Area (TSA-G) are now in an “area with high hospitalization,” as defined by Governor Abbott’s Executive Order GA-32.

CITY OF PARIS: Community Faces | Paris Ford-Lincoln Mask Donation