Bowie County US 259 – At Red River north of De Kalb, constructing new bridge. Existing bridge reopened to traffic following repairs from flooding. IH 30 – From Spur 86 to FM 44, repairing pavement and installing new guard rails.…
TEXARKANA, TX- National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Chairman Jane Chu announced 69 Our Town awards totaling almost $5 million through the Our Town program’s fifth year of funding. The City of Texarkana, Texas is one of those recommended organizations…
TxDOT crews have reopened US 259 at the Red River between De Kalb, TX and Idabel, OK flood waters receded and repairs were made highway. Road conditions and traffic updates are available at DriveTexas.org.
Texas A&M University-Texarkana officials say they are excited about the outlook for fall 2015 and are making a summertime splash to address the increased interest in the local university and to ensure that everyone knows it is not too late…
47 year-old Timothy Davison a correctional officer at the Telford unit in New Boston, Texas has died after being assaulted by an prisoner Wednesday morning. According to Jason Smith, TDCJ Director of Public Information, “at approximately 9 A.M. a correctional officer at…
The Texarkana, Texas City Council will continue funding local groups at 100 percent for at least the next six months. Voting on the 80 percent tax cut to local art and humanities groups was tabled for now. Also tabled until…
MT. PLEASANT, Texas – Northeast Texas Community College and Texas A&M University-Texarkana officials signed a dual admissions agreement today at NTCC, formalizing a partnership benefiting students who wish to attain baccalaureate degrees. Officials also signed a financial aid consortium allowing…
The Texarkana, Texas City Council will hold a public hearing Monday evening on the location of a gateway monument welcome sign to match the new one on the Arkansas side. According to the council briefing packet the sign is planned…
The monthly Texarkana, Arkansas, recycling event, Green Texarkana, will be held Saturday. The City has recycled more than 68 tons of waste so far in 2015 and is on target to meet its annual recycling goals. Staff members encourage residents…
Bowie County US 259 – At Red River north of De Kalb, closed due to damages from flooding. IH 30 – From Spur 86 to FM 44, repairing pavement and installing new guard rails. Various lane closures. US 82 –…
Ribbon cutting officially opens welcome to Texarkana sign. More info at Posted by TXK Today on Friday, July 10, 2015 The Texarkana Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Welcome to Texarkana sign along Interstate 30…
The City of Texarkana, Texas has received the finished report from the Council of Development Finance Agencies (CDFA) team focused on redevelopment options for the Hotel Grim property. The report, which will be discussed at the city’s regularly scheduled city…
Texas High School English teacher, Monica Washington, has been named a 2015 Lowell Milken Center (LMC) for Unsung Heroes Fellow. Washington joins an elite network of exceptional educators who share a passion for teaching respect and understanding through project-based learning.…
DeMita Torrans, chairman of the Texarkana Chamber of Commerce board of directors, announced Monday the chamber has hired former Domtar Mill Manager Warren “Buddy” Allen in an interim position as it searches for a permanent executive. Allen has recently worked…
According to Bi-State Central Records and Communications daily briefing sheet Texarkana, Texas and Arkansas police responded to 188 firework calls and issued 43 warnings on Saturday, July 4. Bowie County Sheriff’s Office responded to five firework complaints. The following map…
