Railroad Crossing Closings
Union Pacific (UP) will close the railroad crossing on Findley Street on Thursday, June 30, 2022 from S. Kings Highway to S. Bishop Road. The work at this crossing is expected to last throughout the day, and the public is…
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Sanders Releases Statement After Supreme Court Overturns Roe V. Wade
LITTLE ROCK, AR – Sarah Huckabee Sanders has released the following statement after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade today: “For decades, this is a day so many of us have prayed for and worked towards. I am thankful…
Texarkana Police Arrest Several Gang Members Connected to LCB/I-30 Cartel
An eighteen-month investigation of alleged criminal activity by the LCB/I-30 Cartel gang in the Texarkana area has resulted in numerous arrests in the recent weeks. As detectives investigated the murder of Jermaine Aldridge in the Chili’s Restaurant parking lot on…
Texarkana Area 4th of July Weekend Firework Line-Up
The Downtown Fireworks show in Texarkana will once again be cancelled this year. Due to an incident several years ago, with the fireworks show being too close to the dog pound, no one has come forward or pulled any permits…
Police and Fire Calls for Service Sunday, June 26th
Time Agency Type Address 00:10:33 TT POLICE DEPARTMENT SUSPICIOUS 1617 NEW BOSTON ROAD TEXARKANA, TX 75501 00:39:30 TA POLICE DEPARTMENT SUSPICIOUS 1124 HICKORY STREET TEXARKANA, AR 71854 00:42:14 HOOKS VFD FIRE COMMERCIAL 100 KENNEDY CIRCLE HOOKS, TX 75561 00:49:05 TT…
Police and Fire Calls for Service Saturday, June 25th
Time Agency Type Address 00:21:08 TT POLICE DEPARTMENT SUSPICIOUS 3315 LEOPARD DRIVE TEXARKANA, TX 75501 00:24:16 TT POLICE DEPARTMENT SUSPICIOUS 1302 COLLEGE DRIVE TEXARKANA, TX 75503 00:37:33 TA POLICE DEPARTMENT OTHER 2600 ST MICHAEL DRIVE TAPD TEXARKANA, TX 75503 00:48:56…
Police and Fire Calls for Service Friday, June 24
Time Agency Type Address 00:03:26 TT FIRE DEPARTMENT ASSIST AMBULANCE 5814 LARRY DRIVE TEXARKANA, TX 75503 00:05:56 TA POLICE DEPARTMENT DISTURBANCE I/P 1301 E 30TH STREET TEXARKANA, AR 71854 00:09:23 TT POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC HAZARD 4100 W 7TH STREET TEXARKANA,…
Julie Ratcliff Hired as LEISD Elementary Principal for the 2022-2023 School Year
The Liberty-Eylau Independent School District has hired Julie Ratcliff as Elementary Principal for the 2022-2023 school year. “I’m excited for the opportunities that we have in our future here at Liberty-Eylau Elementary,” Ratcliff said. “I plan to continue the positive…
Westerman Joins Push to Demand DOJ Action Following Extreme Violence on Pro-Life Organizations & Churches
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Bruce Westerman (AR-04) joined Rep. Ken Buck (CO-04) and other Republican colleagues in sending a letter to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland demanding the Department of Justice take action to protect Americans from the meteoric rise…
Congressman Pat Fallon Applauds Passage of FY23 NDAA
Washington, D.C. – Two nights ago, Congressman Pat Fallon (TX-04) and his colleagues on the House Armed Services Committee passed the National Defense Authorization Act. Congressman Fallon had several initiatives added in the final bill. Those included: Additional $183 million…
Texarkana Airport Authority Meeting 6/23/22
At today’s meeting of the Texarkana Airport Authority, the board discussed progress on the new terminal, Raydome relocation, Houston flight numbers, and preparation for an FAA inspection. Executive Director of Aviation Paul Mehrlich stated that the north taxiway construction is…
Police and Fire Calls for Service Wednesday, June 22nd
Time Agency Type Address 00:02:35 TA POLICE DEPARTMENT WELFARE 2803 E 50TH STREET TEXARKANA, AR 71854 00:04:34 TA POLICE DEPARTMENT SUSPICIOUS 1209 GARDEN STREET TEXARKANA, AR 71854 00:07:14 TT POLICE DEPARTMENT TRESPASS 4505 N STATE LINE AVENUE TEXARKANA, TX 75503…
Police and Fire Calls for Service Tuesday, June 21st
Time Agency Type Address 00:30:07 TT POLICE DEPARTMENT SUSPICIOUS 101 N STATE LINE AVENUE TEXARKANA, TX 75501 00:32:07 TT POLICE DEPARTMENT DISTURBANCE I/P 5201 N STATE LINE AVENUE TEXARKANA, TX 75503 00:40:05 TT POLICE DEPARTMENT SUSPICIOUS 2500 JAMESON STREET TEXARKANA,…
Pleasant Grove High School Shotgun Club Finishes 6th out of 282 Teams at Texas Scholastic State Championship
The Pleasant Grove High School Shotgun Club finished 6th of out 282 teams at the Texas Scholastic Clay Target Program State Championship. The competition was June 11-13 in San Antonio, TX. Pleasant Grove High School Junior Matthew Thomas tied for…
City of Texarkana, TX Announces Promotions
The City of Texarkana, Texas City Manager David Orr has announced several director level promotions and named two Assistant City Managers. Texarkana Texas Police Chief Kevin Schutte and Director of Public Works Dusty Henslee will retain their current duties as…