Texarkana Holiday Weekend Guide
Happy Almost Christmas! With the last day of school for the remainder of the year today, it’s important now more than ever to get your game plan for what’s coming to the Texarkana Area in the next few weeks! Check…
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Man sentenced to 90 years for sexual abuse of four girls in Bowie County
A man who sexually abused multiple young girls in Bowie County was sentenced Thursday to 90 years in prison. Jorge Pina-Gonzales, 43, must serve at least 70 years before he is eligible for parole, Bowie County First Assistant District Attorney…
Texarkana man charged with negligent homicide, DWI, in fatal crash in Ashdown, Arkansas
A Texarkana, Arkansas, man has been charged with negligent homicide and driving while intoxicated in connection with a fatal crash in September that took the life of a 64-year-old Ashdown woman. James Franklin Nowlin, 55, was driving a Ford F-150…
New Program at TISD Will Allow Students to Build Airplane
TEXARKANA ISD (December 15, 2021) – Texarkana ISD is proud to announce a partnership that will provide students with a new hands-on learning opportunity in aerospace engineering. During Wednesday’s meeting, the Texarkana Board of Trustees approved a partnership with Tango…
Yearbook Best in Texas Awards 2021
The Texas Association of Journalism Educators recently recognized the 2021 Tiger yearbook with 44 awards in the Best of Texas yearbook contest. Superior, Theme Development: Cayli Clack, Evelyn Patterson, Janie Rounds Superior, Theme Copy: Janie Rounds Excellent, Student Life Copy:…
THS All-Region Band 2021
During auditions held on December 10 at North Lamar High School in Paris, TX, 33 Texas High School band students earned placement in the Texas Music Educators Association All-Region Band. Six students advanced to earn All-Area status. The selected students…
Jennifer Harland Awarded PCED Certification
The Community Development Council is pleased to award Jennifer Harland, external affairs manager, Southwestern Electric Power Company, the certification of Professional Community and Economic Developer (PCED). The PCED designation is available to professional community developers who successfully enlist others, lead…
Police and Fire Calls for Service Wednesday, December 15th
Time Agency Type Address 00:17:14 TT POLICE DEPARTMENT ALARM 2002 NEW BOSTON ROAD TEXARKANA, TX 75501 00:28:27 TA POLICE DEPARTMENT DISTURBANCE J/O 1401 HAZEL STREET TEXARKANA, TX 75501 01:17:04 TT POLICE DEPARTMENT WARRANT 3333 NICHOLS DRIVE TEXARKANA, TX 75503 01:25:05…
Child sex abuse trial begins in Bowie County
NEW BOSTON, Texas: A jury of five women and seven men were chosen Tuesday in the case of a man accused of molesting multiple young girls in Bowie County over a period of many years. Jorge Tomas Pina-Salazar, 43, is…
AHS Teacher Receives National Board Certification
Arkansas High School teacher, Anna Shumake, recently received her National Board Certification. National Board Certification is an advanced teaching credential. As part of this process, teachers must analyze their teaching context and students’ needs, submit videos of their teaching, and…
Stockings for Babies
December brings a long-standing tradition for babies born at Wadley Regional Medical Center, known at The Birth Place of Texarkana. Wadley has delivered more babies in Texarkana than any hospital. The Wadley Auxiliary Craft Committee provides handmade stockings for our…
Red River + Cass Counties Passed Resolutions Opposing Marvin Nichols Reservoir
This week, the Commissioners of Red River and Cass Counties passed resolutions opposing the Marvin Nichols Reservoir and calling for it to be removed from the Texas state water plan. These votes demonstrate growing momentum against the proposed reservoir, which…
Police and Fire Calls for Service Tuesday, December 14th
Time Agency Type Address 00:14:28 TT POLICE DEPARTMENT VAGRANT 4000 NEW BOSTON ROAD TEXARKANA, TX 75501 00:20:15 TT POLICE DEPARTMENT DISTURBANCE I/P 515 W 6TH STREET TEXARKANA, TX 75501 00:22:31 TT POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC HAZARD 221 W I30 HIGHWAY TEXARKANA,…
Come Visit Santa TONIGHT At The Christmas Tree Forest in Downtown Texarkana
Ho! Ho! Ho! Santa is coming to Downtown Texarkana tonight! In fact, Santa will be visiting the Christmas Tree Forest several times over the next few weeks, and you don’t want to miss your chance for free pictures with Santa…
Victims Identified in Fatal Shooting
TEXARKANA, TEXAS – The two men who died in last night’s shooting at a West 13th Street apartment complex have been identified as Deangelo Handy and Rikolah Young, both 18 years old and of Texarkana, Texas. Another gunshot victim, who…