Food Pantry-Saturday, August 21
Westside Church of Christ at 524 Sowell Lane will be having a Food Pantry Distribution on Saturday, August 21, from 9:00 to 10:30 AM. We will be giving out 25 pound boxes of food, one per family. If you need…
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A New Era at UA Hope-Texarkana: Dr. Christine Holt Begins as Chancellor
A new era begins at the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana today as Dr. Christine Holt begins her role as the new chancellor of the College. Holt comes to UAHT from the University of Missouri System, where she served as Chief…
Martha Jane Robertson
Martha Jane Robertson, age 77, of Texarkana, Arkansas died August 17, 2021 at her residence. Mrs. Robertson was born March 8, 1944 in Orlando, Florida. She was a feisty but loving person who would always give you her opinion on…
Police and Fire Calls for Service Wednesday, August 18th
Time Agency Type Address 00:08:23 TA POLICE DEPARTMENT HANG UP 1913 LINE FERRY ROAD TEXARKANA, AR 71854 00:20:23 TT POLICE DEPARTMENT DISTURBANCE I/P 3620 ELIZABETH STREET TEXARKANA, TX 75501 00:22:16 TA POLICE DEPARTMENT SUSPICIOUS 600 HAZEL STREET TEXARKANA, AR 71854…
Texarkana High Schools to Benefit from Road Runner Spirit Pump Competition
Road Runner is upping its commitment to “Fuel Good, One Gallon at a Time” with a new community-driven competition in Texarkana. Beginning Monday, August 23, Arkansas High School, Liberty-Eylau High School, Pleasant Grove High School and Texas High School supporters…
Exciting New Film Casting Locals
An upcoming feature film, Untitled Caddo Lake Film, is looking to cast locals from East Texas, Shreveport, and other areas surrounding Caddo Lake. The film is produced by Academy Award winning director, M. Night Shyamalan (The Sixth Sense, Signs, Old,…
A Bladesmithing Wish Come True
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana James Black School of Bladesmithing & Historic Trades was recently contacted by Rose Hodges of Canadian, Oklahoma, about possibly allowing her husband, Steve Hodges, to tour the bladesmithing school. Steve took up bladesmithing as a…
Jennifer Garrett
Jennifer Rose Garrett, age 29, passed away at her home in Texarkana, TX on August 12, 2021. Jennifer was born February 16, 1992, in Texarkana, TX to Michele Garrett and Jerry Garrett. She was preceded in death by her paternal…
Carolyn Hinton
Carolyn Frances Hinton, age 71, of Texarkana, Arkansas died August 16, 2021. Mrs. Hinton was born March 19, 1950, in Ida, Louisiana. She lived all her life in Miller County, Arkansas. First in Fouke, Arkansas where she was a Secretary…
Clyde Henderson “CJ” Jones
Clyde “C.J.” Henderson Jones, age 84 of Texarkana, Arkansas passed away on Monday, August 16, 2021, at his residence. Mr. Jones was born on October 5, 1936, in Fulton, Arkansas to parents Van and Neva Jones. Mr. Jones was preceded…
Police and Fire Calls for Service Tuesday, August 18th
Time Agency Type Address 00:05:06 TA POLICE DEPARTMENT DISTURBANCE J/O 3908 N STATE LINE AVENUE TEXARKANA, AR 71854 00:10:48 TT FIRE DEPARTMENT ASSIST AMBULANCE 209 CINDY STREET TEXARKANA, TX 75503 00:11:56 TA POLICE DEPARTMENT THEFT J/O 4120 N STATE LINE…
Youth Watermelon Weighoff 2021
On Saturday, September 4, the Old Washington Farmer’s Market will host an official watermelon weigh-off site for the Great Pumpkin Commonwealth in Washington, Arkansas. This year a new award category has been added along with the regular competition for YOUTH,…
Brian Harris
Brian Lynn Harris, 49, of Texarkana, Texas passed away on Sunday, August 15, 2021. He was born July 11, 1972 in Prescott, Arkansas. [AdSense-C] Brian was a dedicated husband, father, and son. He was an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, owner…
Billy Wright
Billy Ray Wright, age 78, of Hooks, Texas, died Sunday, August 15, 2021, in a local hospice facility. Mr. Wright was born June 16, 1943, in Stringtown, Oklahoma to King Wright and Rosie Watt Wright. He was retired from Arkla…
Jeniece Brooks
Edith Jeniece Brooks, age 86, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away Saturday, August 14, 2021, in a local hospital. Mrs. Brooks was born August 6, 1935, in Texarkana, Texas to Virgil and Alma Henry. She was a homemaker and loved watching…