Highway 71 reopens!
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…
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Four children ejected in rollover accident
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…
Head on collision causes long delays on U.S. 67
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…
Crash in West Memphis, Ark. claims life of Texarkana man
WMC Action News 5 – Memphis, Tennessee A Texarkana man lost his life yesterday in a two vehicle accident in West Memphis, Ark. on Interstate 55. According to an Arkansas State Police preliminary fatal crash summary 22 year old Charles…
BCSO arrests two after stealing 10 firearms from home
Bowie County Sheriff’s Office arrested two men involved in a home burglary Wednesday in Redwater in which the men stole multiple firearms from a home. According to Bowie County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Jeff Neal, “when leaving for work on…
Bowie County Sheriff’s Deputy presented Medal of Valor
Wednesday evening Bowie County Sheriff James Prince presented Deputy Danny French with the Medal of Valor for his heroic actions during an encounter with armed suspect who engaged him in gunfire. A DeKalb, Texas police officer responded to a disturbance…
A&M Texarkana to receive $32 million for expanded nursing program, academic classrooms and laboratories
Texas A&M University-Texarkana today announced three major university initiatives funded by the 2015 Texas Legislature, pending Gov. Greg Abbott’s signature later this month. These initiatives will enhance the university’s mission of raising the higher education attainment level in the region,…
Some area roads reopen as water recedes
Area roads are starting to reopen as the flood water start to recede. Texas, Arkansas, and Oklahoma highway departments are monitoring the flooded roads and checking for damage as the water lowers. Richmond Rd. (559) – OPEN FM 2253 –…
May Wettest Month on Record
With devastating floods around the United States, the month of May has been recorded as the wettest on record for the contiguous U.S., according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The May precipitation total for the contiguous U.S.…
Experience “Happy In A Cup” at Southern Tropics
Growing up, the best part of those hot summer days was those visits to the little green building off of state line for the best shaved ice around town. Southern Tropics, the Texarkana tradition when you need a sweet or…
Texas side City Council revises building and permit fees
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…
Man jumps out of moving car following argument with girlfriend
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…
Highway 8 reopens between New Boston and Foreman
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 still covered in water
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…
Red Cross Reopens Shelter as Garland evacuates due to levee problem
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…