The Texarkana, Arkansas, Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for five duplexes on East Street and denied a permit for a transitional housing program at the former Ritz Motel during a meeting that drew impassioned testimony from residents on…
The Sixth Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of TexAmericas Center (TAC), dismissing a high-stakes lawsuit brought by the Hooks Independent School District (HISD) over allegations of unpaid revenue from a tax-exemption program. The decision, handed down on February…
TEXARKANA, Texas — A Texarkana man was arrested on an animal cruelty charge last Friday after a welfare check at his Rio Grande Street home revealed numerous dead animals and severe conditions, according to the Texarkana Texas Police Department. Officers…
TEXARKANA, Texas — The Texarkana, Texas City Council met Monday evening for its regular monthly session, approving more than $2.3 million in water infrastructure contracts, advancing sweeping building code updates, and hearing concerns from residents of the nearby Wamba community…
Grand Jury Indicts Man Accused Of Stomping Puppy On Christmas TEXARKANA, Texas–A Bowie County grand jury has formally indicted a manaccused of stomping on a Shih Tzu puppy near a Texarkana, Texas, hotel onChristmas day last year. In addition to…
EnergyX will host a grand unveiling of its Texas lithium demonstration plant on March 26, 2026, at the company’s Lonestar Lithium production facility near the Red River Army Depot outside Texarkana. The facility will be the largest direct lithium extraction…
A Texarkana event venue is closing its doors following what management described as unsafe and disrespectful behavior during a weekend event that drew more than 350 guests. Crossties posted a statement Sunday on Facebook announcing it would stop accepting new…
The National Professional Fishing League will return to Texarkana for a professional bass fishing tournament at Lake Wright Patman from April 19-25, the City of Texarkana, Texas announced Friday. The tournament will feature 145 boats competing for a $100,000 prize…
TEXARKANA, Ark–An Arkansas circuit judge has dismissed a felony theft case against a Texarkana, Ark., pawnshop owner accused of accepting property he knew was stolen, saying a state law concerning dealers of secondhand goods prohibits the charge. William “Bill” Duffer,…
Detectives with the Texarkana Arkansas Police Department have formally identified 19-year-old Markavion Whitmore as the suspect in the stabbing of a FedEx employee. The incident occurred on March 3, 2026, at the EZ Mart located at 3401 E. 9th Street…
Lynn McDowell and Christopher Redfearn will face each other in a Republican runoff election for Miller County Judge after McDowell fell just short of the majority needed to win outright in the primary. McDowell led a six-candidate field with 49.65%…
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission has announced that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients will no longer be able to purchase candy or sweetened drinks with their Lone Star Cards beginning April 1, 2026. The new restrictions prohibit…
A Texarkana, Texas couple is being held on $200,000 bail each after allegedly abandoning 14 cats and kittens without food or water in a duplex, resulting in the deaths of all the animals. Coty Nipper, 40, and Rebecca Cummings, 37,…
TEXARKANA, Ark. — In an effort to breathe new life into the downtown entertainment district, the Texarkana, Arkansas Board of Directors voted Monday evening to significantly reduce rental fees for the Front Street Festival Plaza. The move comes after city…
Bowie County Polling Locations – 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Any registered Bowie County Voter may vote at any location regardless of their residence address. Oak St. Baptist Church Family Life Center — 401 Waterall St., Texarkan St. Paul Missionary…
