Walking in Mud
Greetings from Crater of Diamonds State Park! On April 23, more than three inches of rain fell on the park. In the days after, lots of people visited and left with mud-caked shoes, tools, and kids. Visitors often don’t realize…
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Four Charged with Terroristic Act
In the early morning of 04/28/2021 at approximately 2:28 am, officers were dispatched to the 3100 block of Hickory Street for a call for service. While officers were on the scene, they heard gunshots in the distance that appeared to…
U of A Hope-Texarkana Commencement to be Held May 11 at 6:00 p.m.
The 2021 University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana commencement ceremony will be held Tuesday, May 11 at 6:00 p.m. in Hempstead Hall on the Hope Campus. To comply with COVID-19 guidelines and provide a safe experience for everyone involved, UAHT will provide…
Police & Fire Calls for Service Tuesday, April 27th
Time Agency Type Address 00:00:00 TA POLICE DEPARTMENT Z*PROPERTY CHECK 300 E 6TH STREET TEXARKANA, AR 71854 00:11:53 TA POLICE DEPARTMENT DISTURBANCE I/P 1916 LAUREL STREET TEXARKANA, AR 71854 00:14:41 TT POLICE DEPARTMENT WELFARE 5105 N STATE LINE AVENUE TEXARKANA,…
Arkansas High School Student Named On-Air Talent of the Year
Arkansas High School Senior Evin Burton was recently named the Broadcast On-Air Talent of the Year by the Arkansas Scholastic Press Association. The announcement was made during the annual convention that was held online recently. “This is the first time…
Texas High School Theatre Students Receive Top Awards during Regional UIL OAP
During the recent Regional UIL One-Act Play competition held on April 14 in Frisco, TX, three Texas High School students were honored with individual awards. Maddie Frost was named as an All Star Cast Member. Jeremy Creek received Honorable Mention…
Roadwork Beginning Wednesday Around the Courthouse
The Courthouse Square Connections Project will begin roadwork on the street around the Courthouse this Wednesday, April 28th, weather permitting. This work will shut down large portions of the road way around the courthouse. This construction is expected to last…
U of A Hope-Texarkana Scholarship Recipient Announced
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana is proud to announce that Macie Sims has been awarded the Honors Scholarship to attend the College. This award is $2,400 per academic year. Sims is a graduate of Genoa Central High School. She is…
David Orr, PhD., Appointed as Interim City Manager
On Monday, April 26th the Texarkana, Texas City Council announced the appointment of former Assistant City Manager David Orr, PhD., as the Interim City Manager. His appointment comes after former City Manager Shirley Jaster celebrated her retirement last Thursday, April…
CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System to Host Free Regional COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic on May 1
CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System will host a free COVID-19 Vaccination Hub Clinic on Saturday, May 1, 2021, administering Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Individuals 18 years of age and older are now eligible to receive the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.…
Loca Luna Opens Second Location
Loca Luna Mexican Grill has opened a second location in the Texarkana area. The new location is located at 5200 W 7th St. in Wake Village in the building that once housed Big Cheese Pizza. The location has a drive-through…
Police & Fire Calls for Service Monday, April 26th
Time Agency Type Address 00:00:00 TA POLICE DEPARTMENT Z*PROPERTY CHECK 300 E 6TH STREET TEXARKANA, AR 71854 00:16:24 TT POLICE DEPARTMENT DISTURBANCE I/P 3620 ELIZABETH STREET TEXARKANA, TX 75501 00:16:56 TT POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC HAZARD 219 W I30 HIGHWAY TEXARKANA,…
Texarkana Farmers’ Market Opening May 1st
The Texarkana Farmers’ Market located at 305 Texas Blvd is set to open for the 2021 summer season on Saturday, May 1st. The theme of the May 1st market will be ‘Meet your Farmers’ sponsored by Farmers Bank and Trust. …
U of A Hope-Texarkana Scholarship Recipient Announced
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana is proud to announce that Emily Shetzer has been awarded the Honors Scholarship to attend the College. This award is $2,400 per academic year. Shetzer is a graduate of Genoa Central High School. She is…
Emergency Food Box Giveaway for Miller County Residents Wednesday, April 28th
On Wednesday, April 28th The Central Arkansas Development Council (CADC) will distribute Emergency Food Boxes to Miller County Residents beginning at 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. (or until supplies run out) at the Four States Fair Grounds. According to Vickie Vital…