Arkansas side designates cool off areas

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Thursday, June 23rd, 2022 7:24am

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In this time of high and potentially dangerous temperatures, the city of Texarkana, Arkansas has designated three neighborhood centers where citizens can come to escape the heat.

The three locations listed below will be air-conditioned and have water available.

Texarkana Recreation Center

1 Legion St Texarkana, AR 71854

Monday-Friday 9:00am -6:00pm

Saturday 9:00am-Noon

Sandflat Neighborhood Center

209 E 14thStreet Texarkana, AR 71854

Tuesday-Thursday 9:00am –2:00pm

Iron Mountain Neighborhood Center

1101 Couch St Texarkana, AR 71854

Monday-Thursday 9:00am –4:30pm

For follow up questions please contact Adam Darby at 870-779-4943 -adam.dalby@txkusa.org

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