Feature 2016 Graduates
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Complete list of people arrested in drug bust
[su_survey] People with outstanding warrants. [su_surveyclose]
Outstandings warrants from joint drug operation
Rollover accident crashes into three parked vehicles
According to police there were no injuries in a rollover accident in the 2600 block of New Boston Rd. Friday afternoon. Witnesses told police that the overturned van swerved into the turn lane and struck a truck head on. The…
I–30 Poll: Give your opinion on the future of Interstate 30
An online poll is asking for the public’s opinion on Interstate 30. The eight question poll asks for feedback on the speed limit and bridge height among other things. According to TxDOT, “this corridor study will identify transportation needs in…
Four of the 18 defendants arrested in Tuesday’s early morning bust appeared in federal court Wednesday afternoon
Jerry Dill, 51, appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Barry Bryant for arraignment on a five-count federal indictment with Public Defender Tiffany Fields. With Fields’ help, Dill entered not guilty pleas to all counts and requested that his case be set…
Texarkana Regional Airport closes runway for repairs
Texarkana Regional Airport has closed its longest runway for around a month to make repairs to the surface of the runway. The 6,600 foot runway 4/22 is closed for up to 40 days so it can be resurfaced with new…
Man accused of selling grenade, machine gun, indicted by federal grand jury
A Texarkana man accused of selling a grenade and a machine gun to a law enforcement source in March is accused of six felonies in a federal indictment. Skip Earnest Ralph Lomax, 31, was arrested in the late afternoon of…
Randy Sams’ Outreach Shelter Announces Planned Capital Improvements and Expansion
The Randy Sams’ Outreach Shelter announced today their intentions to increase their ability to provide services by expanding the physical size of their space via major renovations on their current campus or the acquisition and renovation of another facility. The…
Click It or Ticket kicks off with multiple area agencies involved
“Click It or Ticket.” It’s simple, it’s the law and it’s a reminder from the Texas Department of Transportation that seat belts save lives. “With Memorial Day weekend and the summer vacation season approaching, we’re urging people to buckle their…
Umpire under investigation after video appears to show him kicking dirt onto home plate during T-High play off game
A Texas high school baseball umpire is now under investigation by The Texas Association of Sports Officials after video emerged of him appearing to kick dirt on home plate in an attempt to sabotage Texas High following a home run in a…
Keller Williams Volunteers raise money and awareness for American Red Cross after storms disrupt the local area
Keller Williams and The Chad Raney Team chose to “Give Where They Live” as part of RED Day, Keller Williams’ annual day of service on Thursday, May 12, dedicated to Renewing, Energizing and Donating to local communities. As part of…
Weather Service storm survey finds two tornados in west Bowie County
The National Weather Service out of Shreveport spent the day surveying Bowie and Red River Counties storm damages for signs of tornados. They did find signs of two tornado touchdowns in western Bowie County. According to the survey, damage done…
Driver gets trapped in truck after hitting low hanging power lines
A semi-truck driver was trapped in his truck for around 45 minutes Tuesday afternoon after becoming entangled in power lines just north of Interstate 30 on FM 2253. The driver had to wait for an electrical lineman to come and…
Storms cause damage across Texarkana
Morris Elementary, PGISD, Leary, Redlick, and TAMUT are all closed today due to power outages. SWEPCO reports 20% or 6,700 customers without power in Bowie County. Bowie Cass reports 4,200 without power. Kings Highway is closed to through traffic at…