Monthly Archives: June 2015
Texarkana, Texas Council seeks letters of interest to fill ward 1 seat
TEXARKANA, TEX- The City of Texarkana, Texas City Council is seeking letters of interest from individuals who are willing to serve as the Ward 1 representative. The seat was vacated upon Council member Bradfield...
Accident brings down poles closing E. 12th Street at Hickory
8:15 p.m. Monday | A two vehicle accident left E. 12th Street closed at Hickory due to down traffic lights in the intersection.
According to first responders there were no serious injuries.
Police were still investigating...
Man jumps out of moving car following argument with girlfriend
A man was seriously injured Monday morning on University Ave. after jumping out of a moving vehicle while arguing with his girlfriend.
Robert Hamby, 27, of Texarkana, Texas was the front seat passenger in a...
Highway 8 reopens between New Boston and Foreman
TxDOT crews have reopened SH 8 at the Red River between New Boston, TX and Foreman, AR after flood waters receded and AHTD was able to make repairs to the flooded highway.
Red River crossings...
Highway 71 still covered in water
Highway 71 remains under water just north of the Red River in Arkansas as seen in this video from Friday afternoon.
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Highway 71 at Red River this afternoon. Spooky how there wasn't a person...
LEISD honors employees of the year
Liberty-Eylau ISD honored employees of the year at their annual employee recognition luncheon on Friday.
The district recognizes a teacher of the year from Elementary and Secondary campuses.
The Elementary Teacher of the Year is Kristen...
Injury Accident on East St. at Eastside Dr.
11:30 a.m. Friday | Texarkana, Ark. Police and Fire along with LifeNet responded to an injury accident on East Street at Eastside Drive Friday.
The two vehicle accident appeared to happen when a car pulled...
Red Cross Reopens Shelter as Garland evacuates due to levee problem
TEXARKANA, TX, June 4, 2015 — The American Red Cross has reopened a shelter for any residents needing a safe place to stay as the Miller County Office of Emergency Management evacuates Garland, Arkansas...
Accident on I-30 at Leary causes traffic congestion
5:30 p.m. Thursday | An accident between a car and a semi-truck left one lane of eastbound Interstate 30 closed Thursday evening.
According to the driver the car was passing the truck when it came...
Bowie County Sergeant and canine partner make early morning drug arrest
Bowie County Sheriff's Office Sergeant Chris Allison and his canine partner Barry busted a woman with multiple drugs early Thursday morning.
According to Bowie County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Jeff Neal, On June 4, 2015...
U.S. Rep. Ratcliffe Surveys Northeast Texas Flooded Areas
In response to the recent flooding across the State of Texas, U.S. Rep. John Ratcliffe, has been surveying the affected areas with local officials and arming his constituents with the necessary resources to stay...
Updated Shelter Information for Texarkana
As the flood waters begin to recede in Bowie County, Texas and Miller County, Arkansas; the American Red Cross has closed all shelters. The shelters will remain on standby until tomorrow afternoon when all...
Wednesday Flood Video and Pictures
River flood video and photos from Texarkana area and Fulton, Arkansas.
https://youtu.be/a7eb9fIjBoY
TTPD arrests two for copper theft
According to Texarkana, Texas Police Department they arrested two men after they were caught in the act of removing copper from a vacant duplex last Saturday.
Officer Warren Smith observed the two men standing outside of...
Man arrested after leaving child in car while reporting to parole officer
Texarkana, Texas ~ Texarkana Texas Police have arrested a man for leaving his three year old daughter alone in the car while he reported to his parole officer.
Earlier today, Officer Joey Tefteller was dispatched...