TAPD Cops and Kids
Tonight TAPD went and picked up the kids at Watersprings Ranch and the Baptist Children’s Home and brought them to eat at Pizza Inn with lights and sirens blaring.
Category Around Town
City Council set to consider directing Forest Point Apartments to pay $30,000 overdue water bill
The City of Texarkana Texas City Council will be briefed about a water issue that City Manager John Whitson has been asked to address at their regular scheduled council meeting on Monday, December 14, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. The council…
3rd Annual Hometown Christmas in downtown Atlanta Dec. 19
The Atlanta Area Young Professionals Network organization is inviting everyone out this Saturday, Dec. 19 for the third annual Hometown Christmas in downtown Atlanta. The event will last from noon until 10 p.m. Tickets cost $15 at the festival on…
2nd Annual Journey to Jesus Drive Thru Live Nativity
The Second Annual Drive Thru Live nativity and be reminded of the true reason for this holiday season. There will be over 100 people in costume bringing alive the story of Jesus’ birth! It’s free & open to the public.…
Fatally stabbed Shreveport burglary suspect was key witness in Texarkana Chubby Cheeks Liquor Store lawsuit
A man who was accused of stealing liquor from Chubby Cheeks in Texarkana has died while another man recovers from injuries following a fatal stabbing in downtown Shreveport. [su_survey] Just after 9:30 p.m. on December 7, 2015, Shreveport Police patrol…
Trial starts for man facing life for Taco Bell robbery
A Bowie County jury is expected to hear opening arguments this morning at the Bowie County courthouse in New Boston, Texas in the trial of a Texarkana man accused of robbing a Taco Bell in fall 2014. Lamarcus Criner, 21,…
Rutledge Roundtables Reach all 75 Counties Says, ‘I strongly believe in face-to-face conversations’
Texarkana – Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge today held a Rutledge Roundtable in Texarkana with local business and community leaders. The stop in Miller County marks a milestone for Rutledge as she has held at least one roundtable with business,…
Accident blocks St. Michael Drive at Cowhorn
1:15 p.m. Monday | A two vehicle accident left St. Michael drive closed and traffic being detoured onto Cowhorn Creek Monday afternoon. One person was transported by LifeNet with non life-threatening injuries. Traffic was diverted onto Cowhorn Creek until the…
2nd annual Santa Sprint & Reindeer Run Dec. 12
2nd annual Santa Sprint & Reindeer Run benefiting the Texarkana Museums System will take place at 9 a.m. on December 12, 2015. The race will begin and end at the historic Ace of Clubs house in Downtown Texarkana. “The Santa…
Annual Shop with a Cop program on Dec. 8
The annual Shop with a Cop program and Cops and Kids program is a spirit of fellowship that takes place during the holiday season and reinforces the positive aspects of community and police relationships. On Tuesday, December 8, 2015 the…
36-year-old Texarkana man killed in motorcycle accident
The motorcycle operator killed in the collision at Texas Boulevard and West 40th Street on December 3, 2015 has been identified as Carlos Henderson, 36, of Texarkana, Arkansas. [su_survey] According to police the investigators have determined that Henderson was traveling…
Redwater High School participates in DUI Christmas Tree
Redwater High School is participating in the DUI Christmas Tree program this year by decorating a tree that is on display at the school to remind students not to drive while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The colored…
2015 Main Street Christmas Ornaments Now Available
The annual Main Street Texarkana Christmas ornaments are now available for purchase. This year’s ornament marks the 10 year anniversary of the collectible ornaments/medallions, and is a new version of the first ornament available. This year’s ornament is titled State…
3rd Annual Live United Texarkana Bowl Meet & Greet
The 3rd Annual Live United Texarkana Bowl will be greeting and welcoming the student athletes and coached from Southwestern Oklahoma State University and Central Oklahoma University on Thursday evening. There will be live remote at the Texarkana Arkansas Convention Center Connections Bar from…
Soldier surprises sisters at Texas High
Airman First Class Sawyer Spaulding, returned home to Texarkana following a 6 month deployment to Afghanistan along with a 16 month station assignment at Aviano Air Base in Italy. His first stop and surprise was to see his sisters, Texas…