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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.
Field WalshNov. 5

More Top Stories

Arkansas News
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…
Field WalshNov. 2
Crime
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…
Field WalshOct. 30
Real estate
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…
Stephen ParkerOct. 30
Crime
Man Gets Life Without Parole In De Kalb Double Murder
NEW BOSTON, Texas–A repeat offender who murdered two people last year at a De Kalb, Texas, home was found guilty of capital murder Thursday…
Field WalshOct. 29

Latest News

Crime
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…
Field Walsh23 hours ago
Around Town
CPKC Holiday Train returns to Texarkana Nov. 29 with free concert
The lighted CPKC Holiday Train stops at the West 4th Street crossing Sunday, Nov. 29, 4:45 to 5:15 p.m., with Magic! and MARIS. Bring…
Field WalshNov. 7
History
“Remember, Remember”: Otis Henry and the monument his mother built
Cpl. Otis Henry of Texarkana died of wounds in France on Oct. 6, 1918, with the 90th Division. Thirteen years later, his mother put…
Field WalshNov. 7
Crime
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…
Field WalshNov. 6
Public Alert
TxDOT ‘walking billboards’ hit New Boston Road as pedestrian crash season peaks
TxDOT street teams wearing pedestrian safety “walking billboards” lined New Boston Road in Texarkana on Thursday, as October and November bring the most pedestrian…
Press ReleaseNov. 6
Dogs
Free rabies shots for dogs and cats at Bark at the Park Saturday
Texarkana, Texas Animal Services will give free rabies vaccinations and city registrations to dogs and cats Saturday, Nov. 7, at Bark at the Park…
Press ReleaseNov. 6
Crime
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…
Field WalshNov. 6
Scholarships
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.
Press ReleaseNov. 6

Crime

Crime
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…
Field WalshNov. 5
Crime
Capital Murder Charge Dropped In 2022 Edwards Street Killing After Hung Jury
TEXARKANA, Ark.–Miller County prosecutors have dropped a capital murder charge against a man accused in the August 2022 shooting death of Bonderic Nard on…
Field WalshNov. 4
Crime
Man Accused Of Teen’s Random Murder Was Allegedly Upset Over Dice Game
TEXARKANA, Texas–A man accused of murdering a 19-year-old he had never met in the Beverly neighborhood of Texarkana, Texas, last week was allegedly upset…
Field WalshNov. 3
Crime
Ashdown police arrest registered sex offender on new charges involving a juvenile
ASHDOWN, Ark. — Ashdown police have arrested a registered sex offender on new charges involving a juvenile, three years after he pleaded guilty to…
Field WalshNov. 3

Obituaries

Texarkana Obituaries
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…
TXK TODAY STAFF17 hours ago
Texarkana Obituaries
Kathy Ann Phillips
Kathryn Ann Phillips, age 90, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, November 6, 2026.
TXK TODAY STAFF17 hours ago
Texarkana Obituaries
Ramiro Simon Marales
English obituary; Spanish below
TXK TODAY STAFF17 hours ago
Texarkana Obituaries
Janet Olethia Neeley
Janet Olethia Neeley passed on November 4, 2026, at the age of 66; born February 11, 1960, Janet resided in Texarkana, Texas.
TXK TODAY STAFF21 hours ago

Business

Business
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…
Stephen ParkerNov. 3
Texas News
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.
Field WalshOct. 29
Business
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…
Stephen ParkerOct. 28
Business
Hyatt Studios Texarkana makes it official with chamber ribbon cutting
TEXARKANA, Texas — Hyatt Studios Texarkana celebrated its ribbon cutting with the Texarkana USA Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, drawing a big crowd outside…
Field WalshOct. 20

Education

Press Release
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,…
Press ReleaseNov. 6
Education
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…
Field WalshNov. 5
Press Release
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…
Press ReleaseNov. 5
Local
Morriss Elementary opens kindergarten enrollment for the 2027-28 school year
Texarkana ISD’s Martha and Josh Morriss Mathematics & Engineering Elementary is accepting kindergarten applications for the 2027-28 school year through Jan. 8. The A-rated…
Stephen ParkerNov. 4