TXK TODAY STAFF

TXK TODAY STAFF

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Michael Bruce Dodson

Michael Bruce Dodson, 81, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away on December 22, 2025, in Little Rock, Arkansas, surrounded by loved ones. Mike was preceded in death by his mother, Eloreen Ewing Dodson; his father, Arvle Dodson; his fraternal twin brother,…

Craig Monroe Wilson

Craig Monroe Wilson, age 70, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2025. He was born on August 13, 1955, to Donna Joyce Melvin and Bobby Monroe Wilson. In his free time, he enjoyed spending time with his…

Betty Ann Fallis

Betty Ann Fallis, age 88, of Texarkana, Texas, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at her home. Mrs. Fallis was born May 5, 1937, in Linden, Texas, and lived in Texarkana most…

Walter “Richard” Roberts

Walter “Richard” Roberts, age 75, went to his heavenly home on December 22, 2025, surrounded by his loving wife and daughters, following a courageous battle with cancer at a local hospital. Walter, affectionately known as Richard, was born on October…

Freddie G. Sanders

U.S. Army Veteran Freddie G. Sanders, age 85, of Texarkana, Texas, died Sunday, December 21, 2025 in a local nursing center. Mr. Sanders was born January 30, 1940 in Tatum, Texas. He was a retired police officer and a veteran…

Arvil Fred Brimer

Arvil Fred Brimer, age 83, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025. He was born on January 25, 1942, in Lewisville, Arkansas, to Naomi and Lloyd Brimer. Arvil spent his working years as a terminal manager with…

Darrell Ray Teague

Darrell Ray Teague, age 64, of Texarkana, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2025, at his residence, surrounded by his family. Darrell was born on September 1, 1961, in Texarkana, Texas, to Ralph Ray and Mary Sue Teague. He was the co-owner of Ralph’s Glass Shop, where he took pride in...

Marty Dean Hagood

U.S. Veteran Marty Dean Hagood, age 69, of Ashdown, Arkansas, passed away on December 17, 2025. He was born on February 29, 1956, in Saint Loius, Missouri to Lillian Kennington and Charles Hagood. He spent his working days as a…

Man Accused Of Rape Of 4-Year-Old

TEXARKANA, Ark–A 57-year-old Texarkana, Ark., man has been arrested for rape in Miller County involving a child approximately 4 years old, according to court documents. Allen McClure is currently free on a $250,000 bond. He was arrested Nov. 3 and…

Burton Clyde Bowers, Jr

U.S. Veteran   Burton Clyde Bowers, Jr., age 90, of Wake Village, Texas, passed away on December 17, 2025. He was born on April 19, 1935, in Shreveport, Louisiana, to Mildred and Burton Clyde Bowers, Sr. He was preceded in death…

Robert Leon Hornsby Jr.

U.S. Veteran Robert Leon Hornsby Jr., 88, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away peacefully on the evening of December 14, 2025. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Sr. and Kathryn. Robert is survived by his son Todd (Sue);…

Edward Taylor Horn

Edward Taylor Horn, 59, passed away at home on Sunday, December 14, 2025. Edward was born on September 10, 1966, in Texarkana, Texas to Jerry and Linda Horn. Edward spent his workdays driving an auto transport truck and in his…

Franklin Eugene Long

Franklin Eugene Long, age 76, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, in Texarkana, Texas. Franklin was born on November 11, 1949, in Bowie County, Texas to Wallace and Martha Kate Long. Franklin will be remembered by his loving family…