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The City of Washington, Arkansas, in partnership with the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana Foundation and Historic Washington State Park, will host the 4th Annual James Black’s Bowie Heritage Festival on April 25-26, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The…
TEXARKANA, Texas – A Hooks man who sold fake prescription pills containing fentanyl has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison, announced Eastern District of Texas Acting U.S. Attorney Abe McGlothin, Jr. Henry Wayne Milligan, 28, pleaded guilty to…
TEXARKANA, Texas–Four people are facing charges in the armed robbery of a woman reportedly targeted after the woman styling her hair noticed she was carrying a large sum of cash. The alleged victim told police after the robbery that she…
TEXARKANA, Texas–A man accused of vandalizing three Tesla vehicles parked at Texarkana area businesses last week allegedly scratched “Elon” and punctured the tires on two cars while ramming a third Tesla with a mini four-wheeler. Demarkeyun Marquize Cox, 33, was…
TEXARKANA, Ark–Circuit Judge Brent Haltom on Wednesday ordered jail time for a Pine Bluff, Ark., lawyer found in contempt of court after failing to show for a client’s jury trial Monday afternoon. Judge Haltom, who is one of three circuit…
The Texarkana College Board of Trustees met on Monday to hear a report from administration on the 2024 Accountability Measures of Texas Community Colleges released earlier this month from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. For academic year 2024 Texarkana…
The historic Silvermoon on Broad came alive last Friday night as Harvest Texarkana Regional Food Bank hosted its annual Wine and Jazz Gala. Attendees were treated to a delightful evening of gourmet food, fine wine, and soulful jazz, all in…
Look around your home and you’ll likely find products that were made in at least a dozen different countries. Some items you purchase on a regular basis, such as food. Some are a one-time purchase like furniture. You buy these…
TEXARKANA, Texas–A Texarkana man accused of shooting his neighbor’s dog allegedly told investigators that he did it because the canine was “teasing my dog, no reason, really,” according to a probable cause affidavit filed in Bowie County this week. Kenneth…
TEXARKANA, Texas–A Texarkana woman has been charged with felony child exploitation for allegedly having a 10-year-old child assist her in the theft of hundreds of dollars worth of baby clothes from a local boutique. Latashanique Lashay Antwine, 26, allegedly stashed…
TEXARKANA, Texas–A man accused of fatally shooting an employee of a Family Dollar Store in Maud, Texas, earlier this month was a regular customer recognized immediately by store staff, despite his attempt to conceal his identity with a mask, according…
Mark your calendars! The annual 2 Pianos Downtown event, the Randy Sams Outreach Shelter’s largest fundraiser, is set for Thursday, April 24, 2025, from 7:00 to 10:00 PM at the Crossties Event Venue in Texarkana. Enjoy a night of unforgettable…
The Leadership Texarkana Board of Directors is delighted to announce that, as of June 1, 2025, Dr. Jenny McCormack Walker will be taking over leadership of the Leadership Texarkana organization as its Executive Director, on the retirement of current director…
Hooks, TX – The National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE) Local 2189 is raising urgent concerns over potential large-scale workforce reductions at Red River Army Depot (RRAD). As the Trump administration intensifies efforts to reduce federal spending, RRAD faces the…
TEXARKANA, Texas–A Texarkana woman has been charged with aggravated robbery for allegedly helping to arrange the armed holdup of a woman whose hair she had just styled. Kierra Lajuana Forte, 23, allegedly caught sight of a large amount of cash…
