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TEXARKANA, Texas–A Texarkana man who allegedly damaged the screen on a local bank’s automatic teller machine has been charged with felony criminal mischief in Bowie County. Malik Gabriel Watson, 24, was allegedly captured on surveillance video at an ATM on…
NEW BOSTON, Texas–A man with a long criminal history and a gang affiliation was sentenced to life in prison plus 50 years Thursday for offenses including a violent struggle with Texarkana police. Jeffrey Dale Troxel, 46, was sentenced to life…
MAUD, Texas–A Maud, Texas, man is facing a felony animal cruelty charge in connection with a brindle pit bull puppy that was euthanized earlier this month after suffering broken bones and brain injuries from alleged abuse. Members of the Bowie…
LEWISVILLE, Ark–A Lewisville man has been charged with arson and aggravated assault for allegedly locking his wife in a bedroom after setting her wedding gown on fire, according to court records filed Monday. Christopher Alan Ferguson, 67, turned himself in…
TEXARKANA,Texas–A Texarkana woman has been charged with multiple felonies for allegedly deploying pepper spray into a car occupied by a mother and her two young daughters, ages 8 and 11 years. Jayla Lashae Jones, 24, has been charged with two…
TEXARKANA, TX — At the core of Texarkana Emergency Center & Hospital is a steadfast commitment to providing timely, compassionate, high-acuity care in a setting that balances personal attention with clinical excellence. The center’s mission is simple but powerful: to…
TEXARKANA, Texas–Three teens allegedly involved in a shooting earlier this month are facing felony charges in connection with bullet wounds suffered by a man and a dog during the gunplay. Elijah Shaw Lewis, 17, is facing a charge of aggravated…
The Texarkana Children’s Advocacy Center honored Kelley Crisp with its 2025 Texas Hero of Hope Award on Friday, Sept. 5. As Bowie County’s First Assistant Criminal District Attorney, Crisp serves on the advocacy center’s Multidisciplinary Team alongside professionals from various…
TEXARKANA, Texas–A former officer with the Texarkana Texas Police Department is facing two new felony charges – including child grooming – in connection with the alleged sexual abuse of a 15-year-old girl who had been riding along with him on…
TEXARKANA, Texas–Three men accused of holding up a couple at their Texarkana home and making off with a large sum of cash have been charged with aggravated robbery. Jacourtland Damon Webster, 25; William Jaquan Hawthorne, 25; and Jathan Deshawn Malone,…
TEXARKANA, Texas–A man who allegedly set a dumpster on fire behind a Texarkana business last month while smoking methamphetamine has been charged with arson and possession of a controlled substance. Michael Jacob Castillo, 34, was allegedly seen on video surveillance…
NEW BOSTON, Texas–A man who allegedly made threats regarding a district court judge while performing community service work was indicted Thursday by a grand jury in Bowie County. William Daniel Waggoner III, 41, allegedly said, “I could kill that mother…
Texas A&M University-Texarkana has announced a naming agreement with Red River Credit Union (RRCU) for the University’s future football stadium and the Center for Financial Literacy and Investment. RRCU Stadium will be home to the University’s new football team and…
TEXARKANA, Texas–A Texarkana man is being held on charges of child endangerment after allegedly leaving two young children alone in a busy fast food restaurant’s parking lot while he spent an hour inside the business’ bathroom. Police in Texarkana were…
Wake Village, TX (September 1, 2025) — A felony probation violator is behind bars after a dramatic pursuit Sunday night that left two police SUVs destroyed and one officer injured. The incident began around 8:30 p.m. on August 31 when…
