{"id":5644,"date":"2019-10-03T12:09:39","date_gmt":"2019-10-03T17:09:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/eagleeyemedia.org\/?p=5644"},"modified":"2019-12-11T23:37:58","modified_gmt":"2019-12-12T04:37:58","slug":"let-the-good-times-roll","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eagleeyemedia.org\/?p=5644","title":{"rendered":"Let the Good Times Roll"},"content":{"rendered":"

In recent months Texarkana, Arkansas city officials have voted on putting an entertainment district in a 14-block area of downtown. The timing of a state law allowing open container and the recent push for renewing downtown could not be more perfect.<\/span><\/p>\n

The entertainment district will allow for adult beverages to be consumed outside of a business as well as allow for roads to be closed for events. <\/span><\/p>\n

The Arkansas state legislature approved bill 492. A bill that encourages hospitality and tourism. It will cause growth and support to already established local businesses. This boost will make an impact on not only the downtown area, but our city as a whole.<\/span><\/p>\n

Before this will come into effect, four workshops and a hearing were necessary to cover details and concerns. One concern that was addressed was one of how trash would be handled. Public works agreed to handle the trash and cleanliness of ther area. Another concern was what the beverage containers would be and red solo cups were agreed upon.<\/span><\/p>\n

In less than thirty days the entertainment district will be allowed. Open containers will be allowed 11 a.m. – 2 a.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Sunday. <\/span><\/p>\n

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