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Public AlertCrash shuts down North State Line Avenue in Texarkana
A crash near Starbucks closed North State Line Avenue in Texarkana, Arkansas, Tuesday afternoon.
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Shot down over North Korea, home through Panmunjom: a Lewisville-born airman who taught Texarkana-area kids math
George Barmes was shot down over North Korea in 1953, came home through Panmunjom and later taught math in Foreman, Fouke, Hooks and Redwater.
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Man Found Hiding In Alley After Texarkana Police Chase Ends In Crash
The driver who ran from a crash at New Boston Road and Texas Boulevard after a chase that began in Arkansas has been captured.
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3 arrested after stray bullet hits 9-year-old girl in Hope shooting
Hope police say a girl was hit by a stray bullet when people in a vehicle and a yard exchanged gunfire Sunday on East…
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Two charged with murder in Blanton Street killing; police say 19-year-old was a random target
TEXARKANA, Texas — Texarkana, Texas, police have arrested two people in the shooting death of 19-year-old Fran’Davion Smith, who was killed Monday night in…
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Texarkana fugitive sentenced to 25 years now faces federal sex offender registration charge
TEXARKANA, Ark. — A Texarkana man who was sentenced in July to 25 years in state prison after a nearly yearlong manhunt now faces…
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Main Street Texarkana receives $5,000 Anice Reed Fund grant for Light Up West Broad
Main Street Texarkana received a $5,000 Anice Reed Fund grant to help pay for new canopy lighting on West Broad Street downtown.
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Eight veterans learn bladesmithing in free UA Hope-Texarkana course
Eight military veterans spent four days last week learning the craft of bladesmithing in a free course at the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana’s James…
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Red Lick ISD names interim leader Mendy Sharp lone finalist for superintendent
RED LICK, Texas – Red Lick ISD trustees have named Mendy Sharp, who has led the district as interim superintendent since this summer, the…
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‘A grateful nation’: For 87 years, Texarkana Funeral Home has helped the region honor its veterans
On Veterans Day, a look at the quiet work of honoring those who served, from the folded flag to the final notes of taps.
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Spencer files ‘Reagan and Braxlynn’s Law’ targeting pregnancy fraud
The first bill filed by Northeast Texas’ new state representative is named for the New Boston mother and baby killed in 2020 by a…
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Fulton civic group founder sues town, mayor over records on $3 million water grant
FULTON, Ark. — The founder of a south Arkansas civic group sued the town of Fulton, its mayor and its recorder-treasurer Tuesday, saying they…
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Veterans Day 2026: Free meals and deals for veterans in Texarkana
Chili’s, Texas Roadhouse, Applebee’s, Denny’s, Golden Corral and more are offering free meals Wednesday, Nov. 11. Here’s what’s available at Texarkana locations and what…
Crime
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Bowie County man charged with felony animal cruelty in shooting death of family dog Vegas
A Bowie County man is charged with a felony in the shooting death of Vegas, a family dog whose owner offered a $1,000 reward…
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Probation report says Texarkana man beat woman, dragged her from home before kidnapping arrest
TEXARKANA, Ark. — A state probation officer’s report filed this week gives the first account in court records of the Oct. 13 attack that…
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Letterman murder trial postponed as defense seeks release of ailing 60-year-old
TEXARKANA, Ark. — The trial of a Texarkana man charged in his wife’s 1991 shooting death has been taken off the November calendar, and…
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De Kalb Man Accused Of Threatening Stranger With Crossbow
NEW BOSTON, Texas–A De Kalb, Texas, man has been charged with a felony for allegedly pointing a crossbow at another patron in the parking…
Obituaries
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Patricia Ann Maddox
Richardson Hill Funeral Home in Texarkana, TX: View the obituary for Patricia Ann Maddox.
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Charles Franklin Mayes, Sr.
Charles Franklin Mayes Sr. was born on May 19, 1934, in the Cuthand community of Northeast Texas, in the Clarksville/Bogata area, to Claude Cotnie…
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Thomas Glenn Russell
Thomas Glenn Russell born June 14, 1951 in New Boston, Texas was embraced by the open arms of his Lord and Savior on the…
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Kathy Ann Phillips
Kathryn Ann Phillips, age 90, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, November 6, 2026.
Business
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Decisions, not data: Texarkana startup PIVOT Intelligence builds AI for basketball
Founded in 2026 by three Texas A&M University-Texarkana baseball players, PIVOT Intelligence is developing a decision-intelligence platform to help basketball coaching staffs turn data…
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Wellons Real Estate Helps Landowners Buy, Sell and Build the Outdoor Property They Want
Wellons Real Estate offers full-service land brokerage and land development for families and landowners across the South, including Zach Flanagan’s Bodcau Creek 320 listing…
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PeopleFund brings small business loans, grants to Texarkana with Amber Keith leading local effort
The nonprofit lender is hosting a free Nov. 5 event at Texas A&M University-Texarkana and plans an office in The Assembly Line.
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Pickers Self-Service Auto Parts Takes 50% Off All Auto Parts in Two-Day Customer Appreciation Sale
Pickers Self-Service Auto Parts is taking 50% off all auto parts, excluding batteries, Friday, Oct. 30, and Saturday, Oct. 31, at 5512 E. Ninth…
Education
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Texarkana College celebrates first-generation students at ‘Built for This’ luncheon
Texarkana College, where about 66% of students are first-generation, honored those students Thursday at its “Built for This” luncheon and awarded TRIO scholarships.
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Texarkana ISD honors three Distinguished Alumni today
Texarkana ISD is honoring Melva Hildreth Flowers, Jim Pendergast and Dr. Loretta Rhodes-Sanders as its 2026 Distinguished Alumni with a day of events Friday,…
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Redwater places fourth at state as Texarkana-area bands head to UIL, ASBOA marching finals
The Redwater High School band placed fourth in the state Wednesday night at the UIL 3A State Marching Band Championship in San Antonio. It…
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Texarkana ISD’s Christiane Irvin receives Region 8 Recognition Award at Texas Assessment Conference
Texarkana ISD Coordinator of Accountability and Assessment Christiane Irvin was named the Region 8 Recognition Award recipient by the Texas Statewide Network of Assessment…
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Texarkana fugitive sentenced to 25 years now faces federal sex offender registration chargeNovember 11, 2026
Main Street Texarkana receives $5,000 Anice Reed Fund grant for Light Up West BroadNovember 11, 2026
Eight veterans learn bladesmithing in free UA Hope-Texarkana courseNovember 11, 2026
Red Lick ISD names interim leader Mendy Sharp lone finalist for superintendentNovember 11, 2026
‘A grateful nation’: For 87 years, Texarkana Funeral Home has helped the region honor its veteransNovember 10, 2026
Spencer files ‘Reagan and Braxlynn’s Law’ targeting pregnancy fraudNovember 10, 2026