Districts and Charters Reminded of State’s Fingerprinting Requirements | Texas Safe Schools Week
As part of Texas Safe Schools Week (Oct. 19-25), the Texas Education Agency today reminded districts and charters of the state’s fingerprinting
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I-30 Wreck Blocks Westbound Lanes
10:15 a.m. Tuesday | A wreck between a pickup truck pulling a trailer and an eighteen wheeler near the 218 westbound exit of I-30 had both lanes closed for about 15 minutes this morning. The eighteen wheeler and truck made contact…
43 Texans Removed from Active Monitoring for Ebola
Gov. Rick Perry today released the following statement after 43 Texans were cleared from a 21-day monitoring period following their contact with the state’s first Ebola patient:
Early Voting Begins Today
Early voting begins today in Texas and Arkansas for the upcoming midterm elections.
Judge Sets Dates for Red River Conspiracy Trial
A unopposed motion for continuance filed October 16th U.S. District Judge Michael Schneider set dates and deadlines for the trial as follows.
Single Vehicle Rollover Accident on Kings Highway
8:00 p.m. Saturday | Nash Volunteer Fire Department and Wake Village Fire Department were on scene of a single vehicle rollover accident near Chapelwood Funeral Home on Kings Highway.
One Arrested for Assault on Richmond Rd.
5:00 p.m. Saturday | Texarkana Texas Police Department Officers responded to a stabbing call at the 5700 block Richmond Road.
Motorcycle Rear Ends Car Hwy 71 N.
5:45 p.m. Saturday | First responders were on scene of a motorcycle accident on Hwy 71 N. at 549. Pleasant Grove Volunteer Fire department responded along with Bowie County Sheriff, Texas DPS, and a TTPD officer. According to a BCSO…
Man Arrested for Lying about Bringle Lake Robbery
Texarkana, Texas Police responded to a robbery call at 12:50Pm on October 17th, 2014.
Greater Texarkana College & Career Fair
The 16th annual Greater Texarkana College & Career Fair was held October 15-16 at Texarkana College by the Texarkana Chamber of Commerce. Schools from all over the area were in attendance. Check out the video to hear from a few.
Race For the Cure Runs This Weekend
The Race For the Cure is Saturday morning at the Four State Fairgrounds. Registration is $35 the day of the event or $15 for children 2 to 12 and $10 for babies 0 to 2. Actress Molly Quinn, from ABC’s…
Gov. Perry Calls for Travel Ban from Ebola Outbreak Countries
Gov. Rick Perry today announced the first recommendations issued by the Texas Task Force on Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response. Gov. Perry created the task force, headed by Dr. Brett P. Giroir, earlier this month to assess the state’s readiness…
Man Robbed at Gunpoint Bringle Lake Park
UPDATE THE “VICTIM” HAS BEEN ARRESTED FOR LYING TO POLICE – 12:55 p.m. Friday | A man reported to police that he was robbed at gunpoint near the boat ramp at Bringle Lake Park. According to the police radio…
Anti Beer & Wine Ad Draws Criticism
New radio ads by beer and wine opponents claim that if voters approve sales in Texarkana, Texas, families will see a steep jump in income taxes for those who live in Texas and work in Arkansas.
Rollover Accident Closes Hampton Rd
8:00 a.m. Friday | A rollover accident on Hampton Rd. just east of 2148 had Hampton Rd. closed this morning. According to a witness the driver rear ended a stopped TxDOT contractor truck that was putting out road work signs,…