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The City of Texarkana, Texas will begin charging a revised fee schedule effective immediately after Monday night’s council meeting. The City Council voted unanimously to revise the fees in the regular council meeting on Monday, June 8th after a series…
A man was seriously injured Monday morning on University Ave. after jumping out of a moving vehicle while arguing with his girlfriend. Robert Hamby, 27, of Texarkana, Texas was the front seat passenger in a 2007 Ford Focus travelling northbound…
TxDOT crews have reopened SH 8 at the Red River between New Boston, TX and Foreman, AR after flood waters receded and AHTD was able to make repairs to the flooded highway. Red River crossings at US 259 north of…
Highway 71 remains under water just north of the Red River in Arkansas as seen in this video from Friday afternoon. Highway 71 at Red River this afternoon. Spooky how there wasn’t a person in sight. Posted by TXK Today…
TEXARKANA, TX, June 4, 2015 — The American Red Cross has reopened a shelter for any residents needing a safe place to stay as the Miller County Office of Emergency Management evacuates Garland, Arkansas due to a potential problem with…
In response to the recent flooding across the State of Texas, U.S. Rep. John Ratcliffe, has been surveying the affected areas with local officials and arming his constituents with the necessary resources to stay safe and informed. Last week,…
River flood video and photos from Texarkana area and Fulton, Arkansas.
Emergency management officials are monitoring and working on the levees north of Texarkana around the clock. Workers are taking measurements along key points of the levee every two hours night and day. Numerous agencies from across the state and county…
Texarkana Regional Airport is on its way toward big change, with the plans for two major projects underway. Stephen Luebbert, airport director, said the first and most important project is the replacement of the primary runway. “The runway…
TEXARKANA, TEXAS— The City of Texarkana, Texas deeply regrets to report the passing of Councilmember Bradfield “Brad” Casteel. Casteel, who was elected in 2012 to represent Ward 1, passed away Monday, June 1, 2015 at approximately 8:39 a.m. Mayor…
U.S. 259 Pecan Point N. of Dekalb – CLOSED Currently at forecast high of 34.9. Forecast to remain above 34 feet past June 6. Highway 8/41 between New Boston, Texas and Foreman, Ark. – CLOSED Texarkana Area FM 559 from…
THIS POST IS FROM MAY OF 2015. THE RIVER IS NOT CURRENTLY FLOODING. The Red River at Fulton, Arkansas is on the rise. As of 1:00 p.m. Sunday the river was at 28.22 ft. and forecast to hit 32 feet…
An update from Bowie County Judge James Carlow from just a few minutes ago. Posted by TXK Today on Saturday, May 30, 2015 As flood waters rise in parts of Bowie County, Texas and Miller County, Arkansas; the American Red…
Richmond Rd. just north of the 1397 intersection Saturday afternoon. for more photos. Posted by TXK Today on Saturday, May 30, 2015 The Texas Department of Transportation has closed sections of two farm-to-market roads north of Texarkana due to…
The Red River continues to rise as many vital area roads remain closed. A drive from Texarkana to Ashdown now takes an hour instead of the usual 15 minutes due to the closure of Highway 71. Forecast don’t show any…
