Four States Fair Parade
The 2015 Four States Fair Parade in downtown Texarkana.
Category Around Town
Texarkana Water Utilities Executive Director will retire in October
Bill King, Executive Director of Texarkana Water Utilities has tendered his resignation to Texarkana City Managers John Whitson and Kenny Haskin effective Friday, October 2, 2015. “I believe that many improvements have been implemented and much has been accomplished during…
Schlotzsky’s Richmond Rd. Grand Opening September 17 with an Opportunity to Win Free Schlotzsky’s for a Year
Schlotzsky’s®, home of The Original® oven-baked sandwich and famous Fresh-from-Scratch® buns, today announces the opening of its newest Lotz Better® location at 3652 Richmond Road, Texarkana, TX 75503. The Texarkana, Texas Schlotzsky’s will kick-off its grand opening at 10 a.m.…
Verdict expected Thursday for man accused of stealing from Miller County Circuit Judge
Closing arguments in the trial of a Houston man accused of burglarizing the home of Miller County Circuit Judge Kirk Johnson are scheduled for Thursday morning. Lawrence Hubbard, 42, denies he had anything to do with the March 21, 2014…
TASD Regional Teacher of the Year
Mr. Shedrich Franklin, a fifth and sixth grade social studies teacher at College Hill Middle School, was recently named as an Arkansas Teacher of the Year Regional Finalist. On Tuesday, September 17, Governor Asa Hutchinson will recognize the fifteen state…
Voluntary water reduction ended
Bill King, Executive Director of Texarkana Water Utilities has ended the voluntary water reduction that was advised for residents of Texarkana, Arkansas and Texas on Monday, September 7, 2015. “Thank you so much to the residents who made huge efforts…
Train collision in downtown Texarkana causes derailment
Two trains have collided in downtown Texarkana, Texas derailing one locomotive, pushing four cars off the tracks and causing no major injuries. The two trains collided near the rail yard in Texarkana, Texas around the viaduct and Phenie Street at…
Voluntary water reduction advised in Texarkana due to leak
Bill King, Executive Director of Texarkana Water Utilities has advised residents of Texarkana, Arkansas and Texas to self-restrict water usage over the next 24 hours, due to a major leak in a 36 inch main that serves the city. “Residents…
July murder of local pilot remains unsolved
More than two months have passed since a local pilot was found shot to death in his Texarkana home. The question of who killed Scott Roberts remains a mystery. Concerned family members went to Roberts’ home in the 1800 block…
Fight at Electric Cowboy lands one in hospital, one in jail
Texarkana, Ark., police have charged one man with felony battery in connection with a fight at the Electric Cowboy Saturday that left another in critical condition. Taylor Rogers, 25, has been arrested in connection with the injuries suffered Saturday by…
A Call to Stand with Law Enforcement
As Texas continues to mourn the loss of Harris County Sheriff Deputy Darren Goforth, Governor Greg Abbott issued a statewide call to stand with law enforcement in Texas. To honor Deputy Goforth and all officers across the state, Governor Abbott…
Traffic to move onto new bridge on U.S. 59 at domino Thursday
Northbound traffic will be moved onto the new overpass on US 59 at FM 3129 in Domino beginning on Thursday, Sept. 3. Southbound traffic is scheduled to be moved onto the new structure beginning next week. Once all traffic on…
Texas Tigers Detail Information on Game Ticket Sales, Bacon Fry, Pep Rally & Shuttle Services for Texas vs. Arkansas Week
With game tickets expected to sell out and no tickets being sold at the game, TISD encourages Texas High fans to get their ticket early for the showdown of the season. Tickets will go on sale Tuesday, Wednesday &…
Weekly Roadwork Report For Aug. 30 – Sept. 5, 2015
Bowie County US 259 – At Red River north of De Kalb, constructing new bridge. IH 30 – From SH 8 to Anderson Creek, repairing pavement and installing new guard rails. Various lane closures. IH 30 – From Spur 86…
Budweiser Clydesdales arrive in Texarkana
The Budweiser Clydesdales horses have arrived at their temporary home for the next few days at Spring Lake Park. The horses are in town to present the Big Jake trophy to employees of Eagle Distributing. The award will be presented at…