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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…
Bowie County officials have established a flood command post just north of town off of Richmond Rd. using the Texarkana, Texas Police Department mobile command post. Bowie County Emergency Management Officials along with Bowie County Sheriff’s Office and Texas Game…
U.S. Highway 71 in Little River County High water on U.S. Highway 71 north of the Red River has closed a section of the route north of the Texas state line. The closure includes 2.47 miles of U.S. Highway 71…
Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department has shut down all lanes of Highway 71. Water level predictions indicate the road will be closed through at least June 2. For alternate routes see Highway 71 is closing. Southbound lanes shutting…
Search crews have spent all day looking for a missing Little River County man after his parents were rescued this morning in the community of Richmond around 15 miles west of Ashdown, Arkansas. According to Little River County officials Steve…
