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In the early hours of Wednesday, June 18, 2025, Texarkana Arkansas Firefighters were called to action in a dramatic stretch of emergency response that saw four separate building fires break out in quick succession. The first fire was reported shortly…
TEXARKANA, Ark–A former staff pharmacist for College Hill Pharmacy in Texarkana, Ark., has pleaded guilty to altering records to hide his theft of narcotics, including 1,500 methadone pills, from April 2023 to April 2024, according to federal court records filed…
Texarkana, TX – Patients across Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana may soon lose in-network access to CHRISTUS Health doctors and hospitals if ongoing contract negotiations with a major insurance provider fall through. Blue Cross and Blue Shield announced that its current…
TEXARKANA, Texas–A man who was already required to register as a sex offender before being charged with distributing child sexual abuse material has been sentenced to more than 16 years in prison by a federal judge in Texarkana. Kris Matthew…
A Bowie County grand jury on Thursday issued indictments for nine former Telford Unit staff members and 10 inmates who allegedly conspired to bring contraband into the New Boston, Texas, facility of the Texas Dept. of Criminal Justice. The former…
TEXARKANA, Texas–A Texarkana Texas Police Department patrolman arrested Monday evening for crimes including sexual assault of a child involving a 15-year-old girl was released Tuesday after posting a $600,000 bond. Zackary Taylor Gilley, 32, was placed on administrative leave just…
Anglers in both Texas and Arkansas will be able to cast their lines without a fishing license this weekend, as both states celebrate Free Fishing Days. In Texas, Free Fishing Day falls on Saturday, June 7, when anyone can fish…
TEXARKANA, TEXAS – The Texarkana Texas Police Department has arrested Zackary Gilley, 32, for sexual assault of a child. Gilley, who has been employed as a Texarkana Texas police officer since 2018, was placed on administrative leave just prior to…
There’s been an arrest made in last month’s murder of 21-year-old Jaylen Betts. Over the weekend, 24-year-old Benjamin Brem was taken into custody in Houston on several Texarkana arrest warrants. Detective Casey Schmidt was able to figure out who was…
Texarkana is set to commemorate Juneteenth with a series of vibrant events organized by The Scholars and Sigmas. From gospel performances to basketball tournaments, the community will have multiple opportunities to honor history and celebrate unity. City-Wide Juneteenth Festival –…
Beginning July 1, 2025, major changes are coming to the way Texas handles temporary license plates, as part of a sweeping effort to crack down on fraudulent paper tags. House Bill 718, passed during the 88th Legislative Session in 2023,…
Texarkana residents, get ready to embark on a summer filled with stories, creativity, and community fun! The Texarkana Public Library is thrilled to announce its 2025 Summer Reading Program, running from June 2 to July 26, and open to readers…
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced disaster loan assistance for individuals and businesses affected by the severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding that occurred in Arkansas from April 2 through April 22, 2025. Residents and business owners in the…
TEXARKANA, USA – Residents and visitors alike can expect a packed slate of activities and entertainment this Memorial Day weekend, May 23–25, 2025, as Texarkana rolls out a full lineup of local events, live music, and family fun across both…
TEXARKANA, Ark. – A 20-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a shooting that occurred Sunday night at Village Park South Apartments in Texarkana, Arkansas. Randy L. Page Jr. was taken into custody on May 21, 2025, following the…
