Texana Bank Ribbon Cutting
Texarkana Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting at the new Texana Bank located at 502 Arkansas Boulevard on Thursday 21,2016.
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Redwater resident starts petition after Wal-Mart announces the closing of local store
On Friday, Jan. 15, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. delivered news that would affect thousands of people worldwide. Wal-Mart released a list which included 154 store locations in the United States; these closings would leave 10,000 U.S. workers without a job. One…
Walmart closing Redwater and DeKalb stores Jan. 28
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. today announced plans to close 269 stores in the U.S. and globally including the Redwater and DeKalb Walmart stores. [su_survey] According to a list released by Walmart, the Redwater and DeKalb stores will be closing on Jan.…
Chubby Cheeks Liquor wrongful death suit settled out of court
A wrongful death suit involving a January 2014 confrontation between owners of Chubby Cheeks Liquor and two shoplifters has settled out of court. [su_survey] Lawyers for Chubby Cheeks owners Allen and Lane Rogers and Chubby Cheeks employee Sammie Townes as…
Arkansas Attorney General Reaches Settlement with Texarkana Pawn Shop
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge and Tri-State Pawn of Texarkana Inc. have reached a settlement to resolve allegations that consumers were charged excessive interest rates on title loans, a violation of Arkansas law. “Predatory lending practices consistently rank among the…
2016 Mardi Gras – Parade & Vendor Applications Now Available
The upcoming 2016 Mardi Gras will be turning the clock back. Those who want to get a float in this year’s parade, Krewe of Koinonia, should start turning in applications by January 20th. The Parade from the Past Mardi Gras…
Texarkana Live United Bowl gets title sponsor
In a news conference Tuesday at the Texarkana Chamber of Commerce a title sponsor for the Texarkana Live United Bowl was announced. Live United Chairman Allen Brown announced that Dean Barry has obtained the naming rights with a $75,000 3-year…
Trial delayed in Chubby Cheeks liquor wrongful death suit
A Miller County judge recently issued an order putting off jury selection in a wrongful death suit involving Chubby Cheeks liquor store in Texarkana, Ark. Miller County Circuit Judge Kirk Johnson granted a defense motion to put off a Jan.…
Cableone customers may lose NBC Jan. 1
Texarkana Cableone customers may soon be losing NBC on their channel lineup due to a price dispute between Nexstar and Cableone. According to a release by Nexstar, customers may lose access to station KTAL at 11:59 p.m. on December 31,…
Texarkana restaurants open on Christmas Day
Most Texarkana area restaurants will be closed on Christmas Day. Below is a list of area restaurants that will be open on Christmas Day. Waffle House – 5329 State Line & 5117 Summerhill Rd. IHOP – 329 E 51st St Denny’s…
Hope Lions Club donates 125 blankets
To spread holiday cheer, Mon. Dec. 21st the Hope Lions Club and the Hope Evening Lions Club constructed an assembly line to pack and deliver over 125 Christmas baskets. The coliseum was full of people, boxes and vehicles as different items…
HealthCARE Express on Richmond Rd will be open 24/7 starting Jan. 2
For years, HealthCARE Express patients have asked for longer hours and now they have made this dream come true. HealthCARE Express will still offer same day care with no appointment necessary for patients of all ages. HealthCARE Express recently announced new…
The Difference Between a Freestanding Emergency Center & an Urgent Care Clinic
Sponsored Content by Texarkana Emergency Center When you need medical attention it is extremely important to understand your options so that you can receive the care that best addresses your needs One common area of confusion is the difference between…
2 Northeast Texas towns receive grants for sidewalks
Two Northeast Texas towns will receive federal funding through the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) to construct shared use sidewalks. The cities of New Boston and Pittsburg submitted proposals to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for projects in nonurban areas…
Gregg Orr Donates $18,000 to Ark-La-Tex Muscular Dystrophy Association
At an event held Friday, Dec. 18th in Texarkana, Gregg Orr Auto presented a gift of $18,600 to the Ark-La-Tex Muscular Dystrophy Association as the finale to their first year’s participation in MDA’s Drive for the Cure giving program. Through…