A Day With TAPD
Texarkana, Arkansas Police Department allowed TXK Today to ride along with an officer today. Officer Rochelle was kind enough to let me tag along behind him most of the day and here is a glimpse at what we did. 1.…
Field Walsh
Field founded TXK Today in 2014 and has covered news in Texarkana for more than a decade. As owner and editor, he runs the newsroom and builds the technology behind the site, from breaking-news alerts to the daily morning digest. He also owns Square World Media, the Texarkana company behind TXK Today and Arkansas Breaking News.
Four Car Collision on I-30 Causes West Bound Delays
7:00 P.M. Monday | At approximately 7:00 pm, TTPD and TTFD responded to a four vehicle collision on I-30 Westbound in front of the Travel Center just across the Texas State Line. According to the driver in the front, a car…
New Boston Left Dark After 18 Wheeler Rollover
3:00 A.M. Monday | Much of New Boston was left dark after an eighteen wheeler rolled over on highway 8 about half a mile north of New Boston. Highway 8 is closed at interstate and all traffic is being detoured…
VOTE to Help us Choose our T-Shirt Design
Your request for “TXKtoday Gear” is in the works! We have had some of our viewers asking for T-shirts or other “TXKtoday Gear” to help support the cause and help get the word out about TXKtoday to people who haven’t heard about…
TAFD Responds to Car Fire at Starbucks Stateline Ave.
6:00 P.M. Sunday | Texarkana Arkansas Fire Department responded to a call from a TAPD officer that a car was on fire in the parking lot of Starbucks on State Line Ave.. TAFD was quickly on scene and had the…
ESCAPE – CONVICTED MURDERER PINE BLUFF (PLEASE SHARE)
ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION – PINE BLUFF ADC records show that Buffington was convicted in Logan County of first degree murder in 1999 and is serving a 20 year sentence.
TxDOT Weekly Roadwork Report
For June 22-28, 2014 Bowie County IH 30 – At Weaver Creek Relief, repairing bridge. US 59 – At FM 989 (Kings Highway), reconstructing intersection replacing asphalt pavement with concrete. Traffic restricted to one lane each direction. Expect traffic delays.…
Texarkana Fire Rescues Kitten Trapped on Highway Flyover
12:30 A.M. Friday | Hannah Shumaker and Jennifer O’Neal were looking at new cars at Gregg Orr Auto on Mall Drive when they heard a kitten meowing. At first they thought it was a woman screaming. It turned out the…
Four Minors Ejected From Vehicle During Rollover Accident
6:00 P.M. Thursday June 19, 2014 | Liberty Eylau & Redwater Volunteer Fire Department, LifeNet, & Texas DPS responded to a major one vehicle ejection accident at Clear Springs Road & Trexler Road. There were reported to be six passengers…
Suspects Sought in Recent Pharmacy Burglary
On June 19, 2014 at 1:00am Texarkana, Arkansas Police responded to the 1200 block of East 35th Street in reference to a 911 call of a burglary of a pharmacy. The investigation revealed that two unknown suspects forced entry to…
TAPD Responds to Robbery call at Popeyes
5:00 P.M. Thursday | TAPD was quickly on scene at Popeyes on State Line Ave. after a robbery call. Officers located and detained 2 suspects that matched the suspect description After investigating it was determined that two males were arguing at Popeyes…
Where have you been? … Under a ROCK?
As we approach 10,000 Facebook viewers, I was inspired to create this TERRIBLE cartoon. Enjoy!
Two Vehicle Accident Richmond Rd. & Lotus Dr.
12:50 P.M. Thursday | Texarkana Texas Fire & Police responded to a 2 vehicle accident on Richmond Rd. at Lotus Dr. A Honda Accord was T-boned by a White Chevy Tahoe traveling North on Richmond Rd. No one appeared to…
LE Fire Responds to One Vehicle Rollover Accident on Double L Rd. With Minor Injuries.
11:00 P.M. Wednesday | Liberty Eylau Volunteer Fire Department responded to a one vehicle rollover accident on Double L. Rd. Thanks to LE Fire & Aaron Jennings for sending over the photos. Check out LE Fire’s facebook page at
The Results are in for The 6th Annual Texarkana Torch Awards
The 6th Annual Texarkana Torch Awards were held at Northridge Country Club on Friday, June 13, 2014. Four awards were given this year. The Integrity Award – Given to businesses that maintain a solid commitment to ethical business practices and integrity.…