Two Texarkana restaurants announced today that they will be temporarily closing after an employee tested positive for COVID-19. Hopkins Icehouse downtown location and Benchmark American Brasserie will both be closing after an employee tested positive. Benchmark says they will be…
A single vehicle rollover crash heavily damaged a food truck in Hooks, Texas Wednesday afternoon. The driver of the crashed truck told an on scene witness that he swerved to miss a deer. The truck rolled striking and heavily damaging…
TEXARKANA, TX– Governor Greg Abbott announced Monday the results of a study completed by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts at the request of the Texas Military Preparedness Commission (TMPC) analyzing the impact on the state’s economy of the various…
Texarkana airport commercial flights will be returning to two flights a day in July, according to airport officials. According to American Airlines flight schedules, flights will be leaving Texarkana at 8:30 a.m and 2:05 p.m. starting July 7. Return flights…
Lake Side Smoke & Food is now open. Located at 2424 South Lake Drive they offer a wide selection of snacks, deli items, favored cigars, energy shots, glass pieces and pipes, knives, and CBD in every form. Their hours of…
A new Cajun restaurant is now open on Texas Blvd. in Texarkana. Blue Water Bayou Wingmasters & Gumbo opened recently in the old Mother Kelly’s building on Texas Blvd. Father and son duo TJ & Kevin opened the Texarkana location…
A new dinner is now open in Downtown Texarkana. B&J’s Downtown Diner & Creamery opened this week near the Federal Courthouse in downtown Texarkana. B&J’s serves daily lunch specials and a set menu offering salads, sandwiches, and burgers. B&J’s dinner…
Ritter Communications, a leading regional broadband provider headquartered in Jonesboro, Arkansas, announced it has made a $16 million investment to bring state-of-the-art communications technology and advanced business solutions to Texarkana, Arkansas and Texarkana, Texas. The company invested $12 million in…
Truman Arnold Companies and OilCo Distributing of New Boston have joined together to provide wholesale fuel delivery to the Texarkana Region in a long term partnership that will be led by OilCo Distributing owner Chris Johnson. Terms of the partnership…
Texarkana airport commercial flights will be returning to full schedule in July, according to airport officials. There are currently two daily flights between Dallas and Texarkana. In June there will only be one daily flight between Texarkana and Dallas. Airport…
221 East Broad St. is the new home of The Railyard Saloon. In addition to being apart Texarkana, Arkansas’ Entertainment District with all the benefits implied therein; Guests can expect friendly service, an online-jukebox with good sound, pool tables, pub…
A new food truck is now in operation on Texas Boulevard. Dixie Hernandez opened Lot 1621 in Texarkana on Monday. According to Hernandez, Lot 1621 will focus on cajun, country and Mexican food. Hernandez says she is from an hour…
The Texarkana Regional Chamber of Commerce Foundation, along with several other local foundations and businesses have raised $75,000 for a program to assist small businesses in the community. The COVID-19 Business Support Program will assist Chamber member businesses with less…
The Texarkana USA Chamber of Commerce is encouraging its members to participate in the “Tying the Community Back Together” campaign. This campaign is a continuation of the Chamber helping the business community in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The…
After a lifetime in law enforcement, Jay Womack offers his expertise as a Private Investigator to Texarkana. Having served as a Texas Ranger for 16 years, Narcotics Investigator for the Texas Department of Public Safety, DEA agent, and most recently…
