Thousands of people forced to evacuate after chemical plant explosions in Texas

The first explosion happened Wednesday morning in Port Neches , leaving at least three employees injured. More explosions followed throughout the day: Authorities issued a mandatory evacuation for areas within a 4-mile radius of the plant

Texarkana, Arkansas announces a possible cancellation of two major events

Texarkana lost its sponsors for two major downtown events; Railfest and Mardi Gras. Local business owners fear that the loss of these events could harm business and decrease traffic downtown.

Black Friday

The annual tradition of doorbuster sales and extreme discounts continues this year, with many businesses extending deals to start as early as Thanksgiving day. For a survival guide to Black Friday, check out this story.