Fields of Faith
A group of youth pastors from the surrounding area met Friday October 6, 2017 to discuss specifics and pray over the Fields of Faith event that will be taking place Wednesday October 11, 2017 at Pleasant Grove Hawk Stadium. The…
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WFA Street Party, NY Philharmonic String Quartet, and TRAHC Heroes
TRAHC hosted the New York Philharmonic String Quartet Saturday October 7, 2017 at the Historic Perot Theater. The Women for the arts hosted a lively street dance before the performance and provided food and drinks for those in attendance. The…
Battle on the Border
United Way of Greater Texarkana hosted its much anticipated event Battle on the Border and chili cook off Saturday September 7, 2017 at the Spring lake Park splash pad. All proceeds for the even are going to benefit the Dolly…
Dot’s Ace 10th anniversary
Dot’s Ace Hardware on Richmond road held it’s 10 year anniversary celebration Saturday October 7, 2017. They had dueling grills set up, from The Green Egg and Traeger, with free samples of delicious meat and treats for those in attendance.…
“Al Fresco” – An open air concert
The Texarkana Regional Chorale held a performance in the port cochere of the St. Michael’s Imaging center Tuesday September 3, 2017. The concert titled “Al Fresco” – An open-air concert was directed by music director Marc-Andre Bougie and accompanied by…
Texarkana Student Evacuated after Hurricane Maria devastated Dominica.
Several American students attending Ross University in Roseau, Dominica, located in the Caribbean Islands, had to be evacuated after being caught in the direct path of hurricane Maria. Of those students one, Logan Striplin, of Texarkana shared his story with…
Grandmother accused of murder in son-in-law’s death appears in court
A Texarkana grandmother charged with murder in the July 2015 shooting death of her former son-in-law made a brief court appearance Monday morning in Bowie County. Annette Fisher, 54, allegedly shot Russell Scott Cain, 28, at least nine times July…
New Boston Rd. Cash Saver evacuated due to bomb threat
The New Boston Rd. Cash Saver store has been evacuated due to a phoned in bomb threat Friday morning. Texarkana, Texas Police and Fire Departments are on scene investigating. All employees and customers have been evacuated from the store.
5th Annual Agent Barry Live United Bowl Coming December
Preparations for the 5th annual Agent Barry Live United Bowl are in full swing to ensure the 2017 bowl game will be the best yet. Kick-off is scheduled for noon on Saturday, December 2nd at the newly renovated TASD Razorback…
Alzheimer’s Alliance Hawaii Day at Our Place
The Texarkana Alzheimer’s Alliance hosted a Hawaii Day Tuesday September 26, 2017 at Our Place Respite Center. It was a fun filled day full of fun activates set in a Hawaiian themed atmosphere. “It is said that late September and…
Man arrested after setting fire at the Willows Apartments
On Tuesday, September 19th, the TAFD responded to a structure fire at 1400 E 35th Street Apt 205, the Willows Apartments. As firefighters entered the smoke-filled apartment, they found a pile of clothes on fire. Firefighters removed the clothes from…
Suicide Prevention Walk
Texarkana hosted its 1st annual Out of the Darkness walk as a fundraiser for the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention. Each state has its own chapter, the one for Arkansas is located in Little Rock. All the funds raised at…
Atwoods Ranch and Home building store in Nash
Atwoods Ranch and Home to open in Nash, Texas. Atwoods Ranch and Home will soon be building a new store in Nash, Texas, according to Gerald Haire Realty commercial realtor Richard Weber. According to Weber, Gerald Haire Realty in Texarkana,…
2017 Texarkana, Texas Farmers’ Market Fall Schedule
The Texarkana, Texas Farmers’ Market is gearing up for its first annual fall market season in downtown Texarkana. The Fall Market will run from September 23rd to December 4th and be open every Saturday from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. …
Dr. Petty pleads guilty to healthcare fraud, to receive probation
A foot doctor who used to operate a clinic in Texarkana pleaded guilty to one count of healthcare fraud Thursday as part of plea bargain which spares him any time behind bars. Glenn Gregg Petty, 52, formerly operated Dr. Petty’s…