Texas A&M University-Texarkana today announced three major university initiatives funded by the 2015 Texas Legislature, pending Gov. Greg Abbott’s signature later this month. These initiatives will enhance the university’s mission of raising the higher education attainment level in the region,…
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will be closing Farm-to-Market Road 559 (Richmond Road) this weekend just south of Wamba to replace some failing culverts under the roadway. “There are four old clay culverts that are beginning to crumble under…
Area roads are starting to reopen as the flood water start to recede. Texas, Arkansas, and Oklahoma highway departments are monitoring the flooded roads and checking for damage as the water lowers. Richmond Rd. (559) – OPEN FM 2253 –…
The Texas Department of Transportation has reopened FM 559 (Richmond Road) today north of Wamba after floodwaters receded back below the roadway and no severe damages were found. FM 1397 (Summerhill Road) remains closed in the Red River basin due…
The City of Texarkana, Texas will begin charging a revised fee schedule effective immediately after Monday night’s council meeting. The City Council voted unanimously to revise the fees in the regular council meeting on Monday, June 8th after a series…
HOPE, AR – The Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce has partnered with the UACCH Foundation to bring headlining entertainer Sammy Kershaw to the 39th Annual Hope Watermelon Festival. Buddy Jewell, “Nashville Star” winner and Gold record artist will take the…
TEXARKANA, TEX- The City of Texarkana, Texas City Council is seeking letters of interest from individuals who are willing to serve as the Ward 1 representative. The seat was vacated upon Council member Bradfield Casteel’s death on June 2, 2015.…
8:15 p.m. Monday | A two vehicle accident left E. 12th Street closed at Hickory due to down traffic lights in the intersection. According to first responders there were no serious injuries. Police were still investigating the accident.
A man was seriously injured Monday morning on University Ave. after jumping out of a moving vehicle while arguing with his girlfriend. Robert Hamby, 27, of Texarkana, Texas was the front seat passenger in a 2007 Ford Focus travelling northbound…
TxDOT crews have reopened SH 8 at the Red River between New Boston, TX and Foreman, AR after flood waters receded and AHTD was able to make repairs to the flooded highway. Red River crossings at US 259 north of…
Highway 71 remains under water just north of the Red River in Arkansas as seen in this video from Friday afternoon. Highway 71 at Red River this afternoon. Spooky how there wasn’t a person in sight. Posted by TXK Today…
Liberty-Eylau ISD honored employees of the year at their annual employee recognition luncheon on Friday. The district recognizes a teacher of the year from Elementary and Secondary campuses. The Elementary Teacher of the Year is Kristen Henderson from…
11:30 a.m. Friday | Texarkana, Ark. Police and Fire along with LifeNet responded to an injury accident on East Street at Eastside Drive Friday. The two vehicle accident appeared to happen when a car pulled from Eastside Drive in front…
TEXARKANA, TX, June 4, 2015 — The American Red Cross has reopened a shelter for any residents needing a safe place to stay as the Miller County Office of Emergency Management evacuates Garland, Arkansas due to a potential problem with…
5:30 p.m. Thursday | An accident between a car and a semi-truck left one lane of eastbound Interstate 30 closed Thursday evening. According to the driver the car was passing the truck when it came over into the front of…
