TEXARKANA, Ark. – Six years after the establishment of the entertainment district in downtown Texarkana, Ark., city leaders are implementing changes to\u00a0\u00a0to improve safety and clarify guidelines for residents and visitors.<\/p>\n
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\u201cWe have been noticing a lot of underage drinking due to alcohol being brought into the entertainment district. We’ve also had a lot of disturbances of people prowling and loitering in front of businesses, creating large crowds and then getting into altercations and disturbances,\u201d said police spokeswoman Kristen Schultz.<\/p>\n
The new ordinance means visitors will not be able to bring alcohol into the entertainment district from an outside source. Only alcohol purchased from businesses inside the district can be openly consumed in public areas.<\/p>\n
There’s also a boundary change.<\/p>\n
The Rock House Liquor Store has been removed from the entertainment district. This means no one will be allowed to carry open containers out of the Rock House any longer.<\/p>\n
Finally, outdoor drinking will now stop at midnight.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt doesn’t mean that the businesses aren’t still going to be open until 2 a.m. It’s just that means that wandering around downtown drinking with open container ends at midnight every night,\u201d said Schultz.<\/p>\n
While these ordinances are effective immediately, the police department is launching a 30-day education campaign. Their goal is to inform the public before strict enforcement begins Feb. 4.<\/p>\n
Those found in violation of the new consumption rules will receive a warning. However, continued non-compliance after a warning may result in a citation.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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