We’re keeping a running list of events that have been canceled or postponed, due to the abundance of caution regarding the COVID-19 novel coronavirus.
Thursday, March 19th:
United Way of Greater Texarkana, Recognition Breakfast Cancellation: The United Way of Greater Texarkana is in its final weeks of the 2020 Annual Campaign. Although our donations/pledges are behind last year’s campaign numbers, we feel optimistic about the future and the programs we support throughout the region! Our campaign co-chairs (Dr. Emily & Dr. Tom Cutrer) have been working diligently through this campaign season and we are hopeful that we can maintain grants at last year’s levels. Regarding our Annual United Way of Greater Texarkana Recognition Breakfast, scheduled for April 3rd; we are following CDC Guidelines and are regrettably canceling this year’s Annual Event, which spotlights our biggest supporters! The United Way will continue to take donations to help support the 25+ programs we have in place. We will also be participating in the EAST TEXAS GIVING DAY on April 28th. (An on-line event!)
Donors can go to: Go to www.EastTexasGivingDay.org and search for the United Way of Texarkana and make a donation of $10 or more and make their direct donation without leaving their house, or if they prefer they can place it in our mail slot at 214 Spruce Street. We’d like to thank everyone again for their support through these surreal times! With neighbors continuing to take care of our neighbors, we will ALL make it through this COVID-19 pandemic.
The work day at Bringle Lake Mountain bike trail , set for Saturday morning , has been cancelled . The trails are super wet and only going to get worse this week . Also there’s that social distancing thing …we will reschedule as soon as we can all get our heads above water and our feet dry . Thanks a million to everyone that was planning on coming out to help . Watch the Bringle Lake Mountain Bike Trail Systems fb Page for re schedule info .
The VA Town Hall meeting scheduled for Thursday, March 19 has been changed to a Facebook format. Email Greg Beck
The Texas Work force’s Job Fair/Expo scheduled for April 16 has been cancelled.
Wednesday, March 18:
The Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce has announced that they will be cancelling all events, committee meetings and programs through April 30th. In addition to this, the 6th annual Cinco de Mayo on the Square has been rescheduled for September 19th, 2020. During this time the Mount Pleasant / Titus County Visitors Center and office will be closed. The Chamber staff will be available to meet one on one by appointment, or you can reach them at anytime by phone or email. We will continue to stand by our business community during this difficult time. Please follow the chamber on Facebook and through our weekly emails for information, updates and resources to help your business succeed.
Announced Today: Texas A & M University–Texarkana have announced that online instruction, scheduled to begin Monday, March 23, will continue throughout the end of the spring 2020. semester. click here
Tuesday, March 17:
Cinemark theaters they are temporarily closing all U.S. theatres, beginning Wednesday, March 18.
“To prioritize the health and safety of our guests, employees and communities, Cinemark has made the incredibly difficult decision to temporarily close our U.S. theaters, beginning tomorrow, March 18. Check cinemark.com for updates, and we look forward to welcoming you to the movies again soon.”
The Crawfish Boil and Poker Run at American Legion Post #488 in New Boston this Saturday, March 21st, has been cancelled.
Texarkana Urban Transit/ T-LINE Board Meeting for Thursday, March 19th, 2020 is canceled.
Collins Senior Center will be closed beginning Wednesday, March 18th, 2020 until further notice.
Southwest Center will be closed beginning Wednesday, March 18th, 2020 until further notice.
No in-person payments will be accepted at City Offices beginning Wednesday, March 18th, 2020 until further notice.
The following complex will be closed and play suspended until March 30th, 2020.
Grady T. Wallace Softball Complex
Grady T. Wallace Soccer Complex
William Karrh Park – FASA Softball
Spring Lake Park; Swanger Complex- Texarkana Texas Dixie Baseball
Spring Lake Park; Monte Field
Perot Theatre bookings suspended until March 12th
Texas A&M University athletic events suspended until March 30th
University Interscholastic League events have been suspended until March 29
Better Business Bureau 12th Annual Torch Awards has been canceled
Texas Water Utilities lobby will be closed to patrons beginning Wednesday, March 18th. The drive-through and dropbox will be open and accessible. Also, water shut-offs are suspended, now through April 15th.
Texas A & M Agrilife Bowie County: March 16-20 all AgriLife face to face events, programs and meetings will be canceled. We will reevaluate this policy on March 19, 2020.
The free income tax preparation assistance from AARP at Southwest Center on West 7th in Texarkana, has been canceled.
The Gene Watson Concert at Music City Texas Theater in Linden has been postponed until Saturday, October 31st, 2020.
The Avery VFD Fish Fry and Bicycle Ride on Saturday, April 18th, has been canceled.