Officer Chris Rankin

Public Information Officer

903-798-3187 (office) 903-260-0294 (pager)

903-824-4199 (cell) 903-798-3023 (fax)

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Re: Arkansas Texas Game Safety

The annual Arkansas High/Texas High Football game is scheduled for Friday Sept. 2nd at Arkansas High's Razorback Stadium. The Texarkana Arkansas Police Department would like to offer the following suggestions to those who will be attending the game.

- Visitors are asked to enter the stadium area by turning off of Hwy. 67 and travelling westbound onto E.18th street.This will insure that they will be able to access visitor parking.

- Try to arrive early to avoid traffic congestion. Parking attendants will be in place inside the stadium parking area. If you choose to park in a residential area near the stadium be sure not to block private driveways. Vehicles that block private drives or that are found double parked are subject to be towed.

- All persons entering the stadium are subject to be searched by metal detectors. Bags are also subject to be searched for weapons and contraband. Everyone attending the game is advised to avoid bringing large purses or bags into the stadium. This should speed up access into the stadium and avoid unnecessary delays at the gate.

- No concealed weapons are allowed on school property.

- No alcohol is permitted in the stadium or parking lot. Anyone who is found to be consuming alcohol in public or is under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be subject to arrest.

- Police Officers will be patrolling inside the stadium as well as in the neighborhoods around the stadium. Officers will be enforcing all criminal and traffic laws.

This game is an event that we all look forward to each year. With everyone's cooperation the 2005 Arkansas/Texas game will be a memorable and fun event for all who attend.

Thank you and you can visit the Texarkana Arkansas Police Department online at http://www.txkusa.org/arkpolice.