The City of Texarkana, Texarkana Water Utilities, and Riverbend Water Resources will host a Community Water Forum on Monday, February 2, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Texarkana, Texas Convention Center. The open-house style event is designed to…
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…
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.
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…
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, 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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
Obituary Pending
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, 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, 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…
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…
