Snow Day Fun Pictures
Area residents sent us their best snow pictures from yesterday snow storm.
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Black Ice Warning!
The national weather service has issued a special weather statement for the Texarkana area warning about the likely development of black ice. Overnight lows will be in the low 20’s overnight. Use extreme caution if you must drive in the…
Nash Responds to Semi Truck Fire
Wednesday 8:00 p.m. | Nash Volunteer Fire Department and Pleasant Grove Volunteer Fire Department responded to a semi-truck fully engulfed at Rush Truck Center in the 1900 block of Kings Highway. LifeNet was initially dispatched for a person trapped in the…
Thursday Weather Closings
Weather closing and delay information for Thursday Feb. 26, 2015. List will be updated as we learn more. Southwest AR Education Co-op in Hope will be closed Thursday Miller County Courthouse – 10 a.m. opening Texarkana Arkansas Schools – Closed…
TTPD Appoints Assistant Chiefs
The Texarkana Texas City Council Monday night unanimously approved a recommendation proposed by Chief Dan Shiner to reclassify two Captains, Charles Kreidler and Kevin Schutte, to the rank of Assistant Chief of Police. The announcement comes after months of reorganization and planning…
7,000 Without Power; Temporary Shelters Open
Two shelters have been opened in Texarkana, Texas for individuals who may need warmth from the elements or a place to stay until electricity is restored. The American Red Cross has opened a shelter at the First United Methodist Church…
Snow Keeps First Responders Busy
Local police and fire agencies have been kept busy Wednesday morning responding to motor vehicle accident and traffic hazards. No serious injuries have been reported from any of the accidents so far today. Use extreme caution if you must drive.
Unidentified Woman Found Dead
UPDATE – A homeless woman found deceased this morning in a local homeless camp has been identified. Family members identified her as 51 year old Gloria Fowler of DeKalb, Texas shortly after 11 a.m. this morning. The circumstances of the…
Northbound U.S. 59 Flyover Blocked by Semi
A semi truck is stuck halfway across the U.S. 59 flyover to the loop blocking traffic. Texarkana, Texas police have the flyover blocked and wreckers are en route.
Rollover Accident at Kings Highway and Fountain View
Wednesday 8:30 a.m. | A one vehicle rollover accident had one lane of Kings Highway blocked while first responders worked Wednesday morning. Liberty Eylau Volunteer Fire Department, Texas DPS Troopers, and Bowie County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded. The driver suffered…
School Delays For Wednesday
Arkansas Texarkana Arkansas Schools – No School. Fouke- No school Genoa – No School Miller County Courthouse – closed. Texas TISD – No School TAMUT- No School Texarkana College – no school. Redlick – Closed Redwater – Closed Liberty Eylau…
No Sex Offenders to Be Housed in Maud
According to an attorney at the Texas Office of Violent Sex Offender Management who talked with TKX Today the Maud restitution facility is no longer being considered by his office. According to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, restitution centers…
Winter Storm Warning For Texarkana Area Midnight Tonight until 6 p.m. Wednesday
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for the Texarkana area from midnight tonight to 6 p.m. Wednesday. According to the weather service a mixture of sleet and snow is expected late tonight with a change from…
Kayce Welch, THS Junior, Selected as Distinguished Finalist for Prudential Spirit of Community Award
Kayce Welch, a senior at Texas High School, was selected as The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Distinguished Finalist for 2015. Nine additional students in the state were honored with this award along with two State Honorees. An estimated 25,000…
Shilling Lane to Close to Thru Traffic For 6 Weeks
According to the city of Texarkana, Texas Tatum Excavating Company, Inc. will close Shilling Lane to thru traffic on March 2nd as construction work continues. The road will remain closed to thru traffic for approximately six weeks. Residents will have access…