CNN features Texarkana residents in feature on healthcare
“In Texarkana, a town that straddles Texas and Arkansas, residents say their health care comes down to what side of the state line they live on.”
Field Walsh
Field is Owner and Editor of TXKtoday.com. Field has 13+ years experience covering news in Texarkana.
Reggie’s Burger Opening Second Location on State Line
Reggie’s Burgers Dogs & Fries is opening a second location on Sate Line Ave. according to a post on their Facebook page. The new location will be in the old Dixie Diner State Line Ave. location. Reggie’s opened their St.…
Texarkana federal judge gives man 87 years for 2015 crime spree
A man who robbed a Paris, Texas, movie theater, a DeKalb, Texas, convenience store and a Mount Vernon, Texas, bank during a spree of armed robberies in November 2015 was sentenced to more than 87 years in federal prison Friday.…
Sparks in the Park happening tonight
Sparks in the Park is happening at the Four States Fair Grounds Saturday evening. Gates open at 4 p.m. and last until the fireworks start at 9 p.m. Kid’s Fun Activities – 4PM til Dark Giant Sandbox—15 yards of fun–sponsored…
Federal judge sentences sex offender to 57 months
A man convicted of stalking a child online in 2013 in an Arkansas state court, was sentenced Thursday to 57 months in prison by a federal judge in Texarkana for viewing child pornography on the internet. Nolen Reece Baker, 42,…
18-year-old arrested with stolen property and guns in vehicle
An 18-year-old Texarkana man was arrested early Friday morning after stolen property and guns were found in his vehicle during a traffic stop. According to TAPD, Sgt. Nall, Delta Squad Patrol Supervisor, observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate…
Miller County Sheriff’s Office asking for help in identifying burglary suspects
The Miller County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a Residential Burglary in the Doddridge, AR area and is asking the public to help identify the suspects and vehicles captured in these photos. If you have information they ask you to call…
Grand jury indicts man for intoxication manslaughter, intoxication assault
A Bowie County grand jury indicted a Queen City, Texas, man Wednesday in connection with a fatal car crash in April. Tyler Reed Pate, 24, allegedly struck a Toyota Avalon in the right lane as he drove a Ford Fusion…
Additional Officers to Help Address Holiday Fireworks Issues
With the approaching Fourth of July holiday, the Texarkana, Texas Police will step up its enforcement of the city ordinance that prohibits the sale, possession, or discharge of fireworks within the city limits. Additional officers will be working throughout the…
TAPD searching for missing woman
The Texarkana, Arkansas Police Dept. needs your help in locating a reported missing person. Stephanie Merrell, a 26 year old white female, 5’3 and approximately 140 lbs.was dropped off at the local Greyhound bus station around midnight on 6-18-2017. At…
GPS ankle monitor used to arrest man for theft
Texarkana, Texas Police arrested Qwansie Stewart, 24, of Texarkana Texas, for Theft on Wednesday. Officers were dispatched to the EZ Mart at 2316 College Drive late on Monday night after a man reported that his money had been stolen. The…
Grand jury indicts man accused of beating, slitting mother’s throat
A Bowie County grand jury indicted a Redwater, Texas, man Wednesday accused of beating his mother with a baseball bat and slitting her throat. Dakoda Leeves Dodd, 22, became the subject of a manhunt after a guest of Dodd’s mother…
Spring Lake Park to be partially drained for dredging
Beginning in July 2017, the City of Texarkana, Texas will work in conjunction with Tatum Excavating Company (TEC) to dredge the Spring Lake Park Pond. The project is part of the City’s current Capital Improvement Plan and is estimated to…
10-year-old Texarkana girl drowns in Red River
A 10-year-old Texarkana girl drowned in the Red River in Oklahoma Saturday evening, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. The OHP says the girl from Texarkana, Texas was not wearing a life jacket when she slipped and went under while…
Arkansas woman arrested for animal cruelty after dozens of pets found neglected or dead
A Lafayette County Arkansas woman is in custody for animal cruelty charges after dozens of neglected and dead pets were found in her home. According to an animal rescue organization involved with the case, on Tuesday the 8th Judicial District…