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A second round of major flooding is heading for the Texarkana area due to heavy rainfall across the Red River basin in the last week. Area lakes and streams were just starting to recede from record breaking levels when Tropical…
According to forecasts the Red River is heading for another major flood event just a few feet shy of the records set in early June. The National Weather Service out of Shreveport has issued a statement regarding a second round…
Some Texarkana, Texas Police Officers will now be carrying a new pepper gun as a “less-than-lethal” option when confronting a threat. [su_survey] Police say the pepper gun, also called JPX Cobra 450 made by JPX America, is more effective and more accurate than traditional OC…
Texarkana Texas Police are seeking assistance in identifying the three subjects in the attached photographs. According to police they were involved in a convenience store burglary at the EZ Mart in the 5600 block of Summerhill Rd at 4:30 a.m.…
Forecasts indicate that Highway 71 could be in danger of closing again early next week due to flooding caused by the Red River. According to the Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service the river is forecast to reach 26.5 ft. by late Monday.…
Major flooding is forecast once again for the Red River at Pecan Point north of DeKalb, Texas. At 7 a.m. Thursday the river was at 24.36 feet at Pecan Point, flood stage is 24 feet. The forecast shows the river…
The oversize load arrived in Maud, Texas Saturday evening. Unconfirmed reports indicate the load may be heading towards Texarkana Sunday evening. We will update about any road closures or power outages caused by the move. According to an email sent…
What started as a class project for Dr. Amy Carwile’s Public Relations Campaigns course at Texas A&M University-Texarkana ended with one student landing what she refers to as her “dream job.” Students in Public Relations Campaigns, which is offered every…
Meteorologist Pat Walker with Arkansas Today on KARK out of Little Rock stopped in Texarkana today on day two of the Arkansas Road Tour. Walker broadcast live from Holiday Springs Water Park, interviewing Texarkana, Ark. Mayor Ruth Penney Bell, Denny…
The flagship program of Leadership Texarkana for 35 years, the annual Leadership Texarkana Class provides community leadership development for the advancement of the community and of all participants. The LT Class: Connects, cultivates and engages a selected group of thirty individuals…
The Texas Comptroller’s Office is at 601 Main Street in Texarkana today handing out unclaimed money until 6 p.m. According to the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Texas has more than 25 million properties from forgotten bank accounts, uncashed checks,…
According to the National Weather Service a tropical system may make its way toward the Texarkana area from the south by mid week. The National Weather Service out of Little Rock says, “if this system follows the expected track, heavy…
After being closed for two weeks due to flooding caused by the Red River Highway 71 reopened early Sunday morning. According to TxDOT The Red River crossing at US 259 north of De Kalb, TX remains closed due to damages…
Four children were ejected from a rollover accident on E. 9th Street at Highway 549 Saturday afternoon. According to police radio traffic the four children did not appear to have any major injuries, only minor cuts and scrapes. According to…
A two vehicle head on collision on Highway 67 at Shady Pines Rd. left traffic backed up for miles in both directions Friday afternoon. Traffic was backed up beyond FM 2148 in the westbound lane. At least one person was…
