Monthly Archives: May 2015
Son of man killed working on Galleria Oaks sues John Deere
The son of a man killed by a backhoe while working on Galleria Oaks Drive is suing John Deere for wrongful death.
Jose Andrade Sr., 65 of Texarkana, died February 3 when according to the...
RRAD increases security amid ISIS concerns
According to Red River Army Depot all DOD installations in the United States have been directed by USNORTHCOM Commander to increase their security posture based on nonspecific general threats as a precautionary measure.
Military base...
Local Students Among 2015 Congressional Art Competition Winners
Congressman John Ratcliffe announced the winners for the high school art competition his office held in conjunction with the U.S. House of Representatives. The 2015 Grand Prize Winner is Aaron Tamez of Royse City...
Texarkana Texas Fire Department received donation of stuffed animals to comfort children
The Texarkana, Texas Fire Department received a donation of stuffed animals from the Texarkana Moose Lodge 2282 on Tuesday, May 12, 2015. The stuffed animals will be used to comfort children in crisis situations...
L.E.A.P Youth Expo connects 8th graders with local businesses & professionals
The L.E.A.P. Youth Expo held Tuesday at the Texarkana Convention Center connects 8th grade students with local businesses and professionals.
Various exhibitors from Texarkana, Texas Police Department to Texarkana College Welding provided students with...
A Look Inside the Kress Building
City Council members and citizens got a look in the abandoned Kress building in downtown Texarkana today.
The building has recently been in the spotlight due to a resolution before city council to tear the...
Texarkana, Texas Fire Chief Explains Tornado Sirens
Texarkana experienced ten severe weather watches overnight Sunday, seven of which were warnings. Bowie County made it through the storm, that killed two people only 35 miles away, with only minor damage and flooded roads.
A few...
Semi-truck fully engulfed at Ryder
A semi-truck was heavily damaged by fire Monday afternoon at Ryder Truck Rental and Maintenance in the 5100 block of Garland Avenue.
Texarkana Arkansas Fire Department was quickly on scene and reported the truck was fully...
City treats Bringle Lake Park with ‘Snake Away’ due to snake sighting
The City of Texarkana, Texas is currently investigating reports of a large snake being found on a tree at Bringle Lake Park.
According to Texarkana, Texas public information officer Lisa Thompson, "it appears to be...
Sheriff’s deputy finds drugs on man arrested for warrants
A Texarkana man was allegedly found with methamphetamine and marijuana as he was being arrested for outstanding warrants on Friday on Pleasant Grove Road.
According to Bowie County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Jeff Neal on May...
Holiday Spring Water Park promotes water safety month with swimming lessons
Holiday Springs Water Park is making sure Texarkanans are “water-aware.” May has been designated National Water Safety Month by the World Waterpark Association, the Association of Pool & Spa Professionals, the American Red Cross...
Texarkana, Texas chosen for CDFA Project Response Team site visit to Hotel Grim
The City of Texarkana, Texas was selected as one of four cities nationwide for a site visit from the Council of Development Finance Agencies (CDFA). A Project Response Team comprised of CDFA staff and...
Storm Leaves Two Dead in Nashville, AR
According to Howard County Sheriff's Office two people were killed in Sunday night's storm and two others were critically injured in Nashville, Arkansas.
According to reports Michael and Melissa Moneyhan, a couple in their...
Arkansas High graduation set for May 21, 2015
Arkansas High School Graduation is scheduled for May 21, 7:00 PM at Razorback Stadium.
Graduates will park at the baseball field. Enter the stadium by coming down Jefferson and NOT Hwy 67.
When dropping someone off...
TEXARKANA UNDER TORNADO WARNING UNTIL 12:45
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SHREVEPORT HAS ISSUED A
* TORNADO WARNING FOR...
WEST CENTRAL MILLER COUNTY IN SOUTHWESTERN ARKANSAS...
NORTHEASTERN CASS COUNTY IN NORTHEASTERN TEXAS...
SOUTHEASTERN BOWIE COUNTY IN NORTHEASTERN TEXAS...
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