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Fluoride may be added to Fort Smith’s water without a vote
FORT SMITH, Ark. — The city of Fort Smith is considering adding fluoride to the city’s drinking water supply without a public vote. Fluoride May Be Added To Fort Smith’s Water Without A Vote The Fort Smith Board of Directors is weighing adding fluoride to the water, saying the chemical is good for teeth, especially […]
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Texarkana Votes No to Fluoridation
For the second time in 16 years, the citizens of Texarkana, Ark., have rejected adding fluoride to their drinking water. With 2,467 votes in favor and 4,231 votes against, the idea of community fluoridation was soundly defeated in a referendum held on Tuesday. “This (result) was really a no-brainer,” said Mayor Danny Gray. “There were […]
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A Second Victory in Arkansas
Dear All, Margie Shaw in Arkansas has sent us two pieces of information from Arkansas. First, the victory against fluoridation in Texarkana, Arkansas (population 31,656) was a massive two to one success. Against 4,231 (63%) and for 2,467 (37%). Second, because of the magnificent efforts of our triple f’s (fantastic fluoridation fighters) in Texarkana, it […]
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Arkansas-side residents to vote on fluoride
Citizens of Texarkana, Ark., will decide after all whether fluoride will be added to the city’s water supply. City officials decided during a special board meeting Tuesday to let the issue remain on the ballot for the Nov. 5 General Election. “We’ve been forced into a leadership position on this issue from the very beginning,” […]
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Texarkana council shirks fluoridation issue
It’s a shame to see local politicians with some experience acting like mere novices in their handling, or rather mishandling, of the fluoridation issue but Texarkana, Texas, City Council members are doing just that. The fluoridation issue was initially proposed by Texarkana, Texas, City Council members about eight weeks ago. However, their leadership and communication […]
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Other cities want say on Texarkana fluoridation proposal
NEW BOSTON, Texas–Representatives from cities in Bowie and Red River counties that purchase water from Texarkana Water Utilities have decided that they too would like a say on whether their water gets fluoridated. “I haven’t necessarily heard anything negative from people about fluoride itself, but they have communicated to me that they want a say […]
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Texarkana plans joint fluoride hearing
Proponents and opponents of fluoridation will have one more chance to publicly express their views on adding fluoride to the city water supply. Texas-side city officials unanimously agreed at a meeting Monday night to conduct a citywide public hearing they will hold in conjunction with the Texarkana, Ark., Board of Directors from noon to 4 […]
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Texas side of Texarkana weighs in on fluoride
The fluoride debate traveled across the state line Monday night as the Texarkana, Texas, City Council heard comments on both sides of the issue. The hearing followed other city business and did not start until 10:30 p.m. In spite of the time, the council chambers were relatively packed with citizens eager to speak on the […]
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Fluoride topic of hot debate at Arkansas-side City Hall
City officials in Texarkana, Ark., heard from more than 25 members of the public during a two-hour public hearing on fluoridation issues Monday night at City Hall. Aside from the issue at hand, not everyone was pleased with the three-minute time limit set for each speaker. Succeeding a technical report by Texarkana Water Utility Director […]
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Floundering in the fluoridation fracas
Another fight about water has spilled out onto the local landscape, this one between forces who want to add fluoride to the local supply and those who don’t. Water issues have been big news in these parts for many months now, issues have ranged from whether a large reservoir should be built in Northeast Texas […]
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