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Open carry comes to Texas
https://youtu.be/_PSKQxMtVw8
As of January 1st, open carry law is in effect in the state of Texas, making it the 45th state to pass the law.
Although some states allow open carry without a permit or...
Bank of the Ozarks donates $500 to Single Parent Scholarship Fund
Single parents who are trying to further their higher education need a little help sometimes. That’s why Bank of the Ozarks President Steve Mullins gave Dolly Henley a check for $500 to go into...
Texarkana man accused of sexually assaulting 9-year-old boy
A Bowie County man is facing a possible life sentence if found guilty of sexually assaulting the son of a family friend in July 2014.
Anthony Green, 24, allegedly admitted to Bowie County Sheriff’s Office...
Weekly Roadwork Report – TxDOT Atlanta District For Jan. 3-9, 2016
Bowie County
US 259 – At Red River north of De Kalb, constructing new bridge.
IH 30 – From SH 8 to Anderson Creek, repairing pavement and installing new guard rails. Various lane closures.
US 82 –...
Daily Police Briefings – 12/30/15
00:14:40
TA POLICE DEPARTMENT
PUBLIC SERVICE
G CIVIL MATTER
100 N STATE LINE AVENUE TEXARKANA, AR 71854
00:27:10
WAKE VILLAGE POLICE DEPARTMENT
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Man arrested after calling 9-1-1, asking to show police his meth
A Texarkana man is currently in custody after calling 9-1-1 and asking to show officers his methamphetamine.
James Harmon, 59, allegedly asked an emergency dispatcher to send police to his home Nov. 29 so...
Arkansas Attorney General Reaches Settlement with Texarkana Pawn Shop
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge and Tri-State Pawn of Texarkana Inc. have reached a settlement to resolve allegations that consumers were charged excessive interest rates on title loans, a violation of Arkansas law.
“Predatory...
Top 30 TXK Today Stories of 2015 (#1-10)
10. Multiple Texarkana residents arrested in multi-agency drug bust (33,000 views)
On Oct. 27 U.S. Attorney John M. Bales announced the arrest of multiple individuals indicted for drug trafficking violations in the Eastern District of Texas.
Arrests were...
2016 Mardi Gras – Parade & Vendor Applications Now Available
The upcoming 2016 Mardi Gras will be turning the clock back. Those who want to get a float in this year’s parade, Krewe of Koinonia, should start turning in applications by January 20th. The...
Tennessee Road will be closed for repairs – Jan. 4 – 5
Tennessee Road will be closed for the repair of railroad tracks by Cooper Tire beginning Monday January 4, 2016 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Traffic coming from the west will still be able to...
Northeast Texas crime spree suspect in Texarkana federal court Tuesday
A federal indictment unsealed Tuesday, accuses a Red River County man of committing a string of armed robberies across several area Texas counties in November.
Bobby Wayne Lance, 49, appeared with Longview attorney Craig Bass...
Daily Police Briefing – 12/29/15
00:06:35
TT POLICE DEPARTMENT
WARRANT
A ARREST MADE
6111 SUMMERHILL PLACE TEXARKANA, TX 75503
00:17:26
TA POLICE DEPARTMENT
ALARM
B...
Top 30 TXK Today Stories of 2015 (#11-20)
20. Phantom Killer brings terror to Texarkana 69 years ago tonight(23,000 views)
16 year old Paul Martin and 15 year old Betty Jo Booker were killed 69 years ago tonight at the entrance to Spring...
Texarkana Live United Bowl gets title sponsor
https://youtu.be/ZGBKyubZ_NY
In a news conference Tuesday at the Texarkana Chamber of Commerce a title sponsor for the Texarkana Live United Bowl was announced.
Live United Chairman Allen Brown announced that Dean Barry has obtained the naming...
$7,500 Reward for Information on arson attack at childhood home of former U.S. President...
ATF is offering a reward in the amount of up to $5,000, with the U.S. Park Service offering a reward of up to $2,500 for a total of up to $7,500 for information leading...