Police Searching for Missing Hooks Woman
The Hooks Texas Police Department is asking for information on a missing person from Hooks Texas. If you have seen or have information on Janice Colston please contact your local law enforcement agency.
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Man sentenced to two years in state jail in fatal 2015 crash
A Texarkana man was sentenced to two years in a Texas state jail this week in connection with a fiery crash in 2015 that left an Atlanta, Texas, man dead. Billy Ray Howard Jr., 45, was sentenced to a maximum…
Texarkana COVID-19 Update Friday, June 5
TEXAKANA, TX—Bowie County Emergency Operations Center reports a total of 173 positive COVID-19 cases, with 88 recoveries and 13 related deaths. Cass County has a total 32 cases with 27 recoveries, and one death. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice…
Father pleads not guilty in son’s stabbing death
A father accused of stabbing his son to death during an argument in April pleaded not guilty to murder this week. Elgin Hollingsworth, 49, appeared before 102nd District Judge Jeff Addison via video on Tuesday from the Bowie County jail.…
SWAT Standoff at Ridgewood Apartments
A SWAT standoff with a barricaded robbery suspect is currently unfolding at the Ridgewood Apartments on Richmond Rd. Ridgewood Apartments is located at 1410 Richmond Rd. The suspect is Thomas King Jr. 23-years-old. According to police King had outstanding warrants…
Former Administrator of Texarkana Assisted Living Facility Sentenced for Federal Violations
TEXARKANA, Texas – A 43-year-old Little Rock, AR man has been sentenced to federal prison for federal violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Stephen J. Cox today. Antonio Otero pleaded guilty on Oct. 29, 2019 to…
Texarkana Farmers’ Market Opening Saturday
The Texarkana Farmers’ Market located at 305 Texas Blvd is set to open for the 2020 summer season on Saturday, June 6th. The market opens at 7am until noon/sold out and is expected to be open every Saturday through July.…
Elderly man, 77, gets 15 years for robbery of Texas-side Walmart last month
A 77-year-old man who robbed the Texarkana, Texas, Walmart Supercenter last month at gunpoint was sentenced Tuesday to 15 years in prison. Ronnie Dean Seymour appeared with Assistant Bowie County Public Defender Deborah Moore for a plea hearing before 102nd…
Man pleads not guilty to child sex abuse, seeks release
A man accused of molesting the young relative of a woman he was dating in 2014 pleaded not guilty to six felonies Monday at a hearing in Bowie County. Quartshezz Lewis, 30, is accused of repeatedly assaulting the girl at…
Texas Free Fishing Day Happening Saturday
Free Fishing Day: June 6, 2020 On the first Saturday in June of each year, everyone can fish recreationally without licenses or endorsements in Texas. This opportunity exists so that more people can try fishing for the first time. Fishing…
Power Outage Hits South Texarkana
A power outage has hit South Texarkana closing the New Boston Rd. Walmart. According to SWEPCO 3,500 customers are without power.
Man indicted for arson in 2019 house fire
A Texarkana, Texas, man has been indicted for arson in connection with a house fire that occurred in August 2019. Ryan Allen Snow, 38, allegedly set a fire in a house he and his wife were renting in the 200…
Atlanta Mayor Travis Ransom Announces Campaign for U.S. Congress
Conservative businessman, veteran, and Mayor of Atlanta, Texas, Travis Ransom announced today that he will be a candidate for the Republican nomination in Texas’ 4th Congressional District, where he is also a 4th generation resident. The 4th District will not…
Major Changes Coming to I-30 Through Texarkana
Major changes are coming to Interstate 30 through Texarkana according to plans approved in May by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). “We will be completely reconstructing almost six miles of the highway and widening it from four lanes to…
Texarkana Friday, May 29 COVID-19 Update
TEXAKANA, TX—Bowie County Emergency Operations Center reports a total of 134 positive COVID-19 cases, with 84 recoveries and 12 related deaths. Cass County has a total 29 cases with 20 recoveries. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice reports 75 positive…