A Texarkana man whose distinctive footwear helped police identify him as a robbery suspect was sentenced to 20 years in prison this week in Bowie County. Daquaveon Burks, 20, was in court before 102nd District Judge Jeff Addison for a…
Texarkana airport commercial flights are continuing with two flights a day through November according to airport officials. Both rental car and parking lot revenues are up from last month, continuing an upward trend over the last several months. Unfortunately, due…
Cowart Sports Events Inc. is excited to bring The 2020 Mid-South Regionals “Battle for The Great Divide” softball tournament to Texarkana on September 7th, 2020. This tournament will bring over 45 teams from across the region in the 10U, 12U,…
Texarkana, Ark. Police are currently seeking help in locating a suspect that allegedly raped a 15-year-old in her residence Tuesday morning. According to Texarkana, Ark. police, on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. Officers responded to a 911 call…
August 2020 was the wettest August on record for Texarkana, according to the National Weather Service. Texarkana received 7+ inches on August 12 alone causing widespread flooding. According to the NWS, southwest Arkansas received from 10-20 inches in the month…
The family of the late Richard Hogue recently established the Richard Hogue Family Endowed Scholarship at the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana. Susan Fackler, Richard’s sister, said education has always been important to the Hogue family. “My parents, Richard and Rosetta…
TEXARKANA, Texas – A 55-year-old Titus County, Texas, man and a 54-year-old federal inmate have pleaded guilty to a bribery conspiracy in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Stephen J. Cox today. James Thompson pleaded guilty on August…
August 30th, 2020 – Imagine waiting years on a transplant list for the organ that could save your life knowing that for most – that lifesaving gift never comes. Then one day, the phone call that changes everything – the…
A man accused of rape, sexual assault and battery involving a 4-year-old boy is being held in the Miller County jail with a $100,000 bond. Kegun Dwayne Daigle, 25, was allegedly babysitting two boys, ages 4 and 5, while their…
CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System achieved Magnet® Recognition in August 2020, as a reflection of its nursing professionalism, teamwork and superiority in patient care. The American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Recognition Program® distinguishes organizations that meet rigorous standards for nursing…
A Bowie County woman has been charged with aggravated assault for allegedly shooting her brother following a dispute at a home where they both lived last month. Eloisa Alaniz, 35, was arrested July 15 by the Bowie County Sheriff’s Office.…
Texarkana, Ark. Police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened in the 3000 block of Jefferson Avenue. The shooting happened around 8:20 a.m. Saturday morning. According to police a 78-year-old Richard Mullens allegedly shot his 42-year-old son Mark Mullens during…
A 26-year-old Queen City, Texas man drown overnight while canoeing in Atlanta State Park. On Friday, August 28 at approximately 2 a.m. Texas Game Wardens along with Deputies from Cass County were dispatched to a drowning at Atlanta State Park.…
A lawsuit filed in Bowie County last week alleges a local man discovered a “rodent carcass” in a can of Red Bull energy drink in May. Weston Rhea, a resident of Bowie County, alleges he bought a can of Red…
Some Texarkana area schools have announced they will be closing due to weather expected with Hurricane Laura. Hurricane Laura is expected to reach the Texarkana area midday Thursday. Texas Schools Bowie County Schools say they will wait until early Thursday…
