The state of Texas has appointed judges in each of its 11 judicial regions to handle cases relating to the COVID-19 pandemic. Under Chapter 81 of the Texas Health and Safety Code, known as the Communicable Disease Prevention and Control…
UPDATED STORY COOPER TO REMAIN CLOSED FOR 2 MORE WEEKS- According to a letter sent to Cooper Tire employees Saturday, the plant is ceasing operations through at least April 5. The letter state that employees will be temporarily furloughed.…
In a press conference at the Texarkana joint operations center Friday afternoon Cass County Judge Becky Wilbanks announced there is 1 confirmed case of COVID-19 in Cass County. According to Wilbanks the case was contracted through community spread and not…
Two people are facing drug charges after a Bowie County Deputy stopped a vehicle Thursday. According to a press release, On Thursday Lieutenant Rob Hadaway observed a 2000 Ford F350 turning from Lake Breeze Drive onto Fryers Road. He recognized…
TEXARKANA, TEXAS – The Texarkana Texas Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred at the Rosehill Ridge Apartments in the 1200 block of Stuckey Street Thursday afternoon. Eric Gentry, 35, of Texarkana Arkansas, died at the scene after…
According to a post on the Red River Army Depot Facebook page, there are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 at the Depot. “The health, safety and security of our workforce and your families is our top priority,” COL Stephen York…
Police are investigating a fatal shooting the occurred at the Rosehill Ridge Apartments Thursday afternoon. Police responded to a 911 call of a shooting at 4:17 p.m. at Rosehill Ridge on Stuckey Street. According to police the victim was pronounced…
To alleviate the fear of not being able to acquire items from the stores as people are rushing to buy them out beginning Monday, March 23, 2020 the City of Texarkana Arkansas will be providing care packages to Texarkana, Arkansas…
Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson just announced new directives canceling Arkansas School until at least April 17. According to Hutchinson 62 people in Arkansas have tested positive for COVID-19. He said community spread is happening in Arkansas. State Government employees will…
A tornado watch has been issued for the Texarkana are until 10 p.m. There is a Slight Risk for severe weather this afternoon and evening for Southeast Oklahoma and much of Northeast Texas and Southwest Arkansas. Damaging winds and flash…
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a waiver that will allow restaurants to deliver alcoholic beverages with food purchases to patrons, including beer, wine, and mixed drinks. The Governor also directed the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) to waive certain provisions…
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.: Arkansas Supreme Court Chief Justice John Dan Kemp issued an order late Tuesday suspending jury trials and non-essential hearings until April 3. The order could be continued past that date upon further order of the court. Courthouses…
TEXARKANA, USA—Local health authority, Dr. Matt Young urges employers to avoid restricting employees from returning to work without a negative COVID-19 (Coronavirus) test. “We are following DSHS guidelines, which states that residents who are feeling ill should monitor their symptoms…
The following press release has been issued in regards to T-Line bus service changing their hours. At T-line, the health and well-being of our passengers, employees and communities is our top priority. We understand the concern and uncertainty you may…
On Wednesday, March 18 2020, Bowie County Judge Bobby Howell signed a Declaration of Local Disaster Due to the public health emergency from COVID-19. Miller County, Ark. and the city of Texarkana, Texas also issued disaster declarations. The Texas Department…
