Bernard Robert Zimmer
Bernard Robert Zimmer, born on March 17, 1933, passed away on January 28, 2026, at the age of 92. He was a resident of Texarkana, Texas. A complete obituary will follow in the near future.
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Gregory Dean Lanier
Gregory Dean Lanier, 70, of Conway, Arkansas, passed away on January 27, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones. Born on June 27, 1955, in Hot Springs, Arkansas, Greg lived a life rooted in family and friendship. Greg retired from ABF…
$50K Bond Set For Man Accused Of Shoving Girlfriend Down Steep Steps
TEXARKANA, Texas–A man who allegedly shoved his girlfriend down a set of steep porch steps, breaking her leg, has been charged with aggravated assault and is currently free on a $50,000 bond. Christopher Esparza, 49, was allegedly arguing with his…
Caddo Area Council to Honor 17 Eagle Scouts at March Recognition Banquet
The Caddo Area Council, Scouting America, will recognize 17 local Scouts who have earned the rank of Eagle Scout at a special banquet on March 19 at Williams United Methodist Church in Texarkana. The Eagle Scout rank is the highest…
Claude Carlile
Claude Carlile, 79, of Redwater, Texas, passed away on January 26, 2026. He was born July 29, 1946 to Zelmar Claude Carlile, Sr. and Jewell Weems Carlile, in Oklahoma. He is preceded in death by his parents, two brother, and…
Federal Government Approves $40M for Texas Storm Recovery Efforts
The Department of Homeland Security has announced more than $2.2 billion in disaster relief funding to support ongoing recovery efforts across the United States, including over $40 million designated for Texas. Secretary Kristi Noem announced the funding distribution on Wednesday,…
Community Invited to Texarkana, Ark. School District Town Hall on Tax Millage Vote
Texarkana, Ark. School District is holding a town hall meeting today to discuss an upcoming millage election. The meeting, announced by Dr. Genia Bullock, Director of Public Relations for the district, provides an opportunity for community members to learn more…
Randy Sams, Mission Texarkana Receive Food Donations from SWEPCO Storm Crews
Southwestern Electric Power Company donated five pallets of food to local homeless shelters in Texarkana this week as the utility company wound down its Winter Storm Fern restoration efforts. The donation to Randy Sams Outreach Shelter and Mission Texarkana included…
LifeShare Blood Center Faces Critical Shortage Following Winter Storm Closures
Recent winter weather has created a critical blood and platelet shortage at LifeShare Blood Center, affecting hospitals across the Texarkana region. Inclement conditions forced temporary donor center closures and canceled blood drives, significantly reducing collections at a time when hospitals…
Dr. Donnie Alvin Lewis
Obituary Pending
Eberline Beatty Nugent RESCHEDULED, see obituary.
Eberline Beatty Nugent, 97, went to be with the Lord on January 19, 2026, in Texarkana, Texas. Eberline was born in Ruston, Louisiana, on December 25, 1928, to Willie and Elbert Beatty. She was married for 57 years to Russell…
Harvey Alton Treadway
Harvey Alton Treadway, age 81, of Texarkana, Texas died Tuesday January 27, 2026. Mr. Treadway was born September 20, 1944 in Atlanta, Texas. He was formerly employed with the Arkansas Highway Department, Red River Lumber and Fleur Daniel International. He…
David Wayne Brandon
David Wayne Brandon, age 61, of Texarkana, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2026. He was born on January 27, 1964, in Texarkana, Texas to Olena Faye Cromer and Elbert Wayne Brandon. David spent many years working as maintenance…
Local Soldiers Provide Aid During Winter Storm
On January 27, 2026, soldiers from Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 153rd Infantry Regiment stepped up to assist emergency responders during a winter storm in Dierks, Arkansas. Supply Specialist Samantha Douglas from Ashdown and Infantry Private First Class Mark Sillavan from…
Annual Kiwanis Pancake Day Returns March 14 with New Venue, Family Activities
The Kiwanis Club of Texarkana will host its 68th Annual Pancake Day on Thursday, March 14, from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at a new location: the Texarkana Independent School District Career & Technology Education Educational Center. The fundraising event…