TEXARKANA, Texas–A Bowie County grand jury on Friday formally indicted a second man for capital murder in connection with a 2014 armed robbery at a Texarkana apartment complex. Demontre Quartez Collins, 30, has been indicted in the June 17, 2014,…
TEXARKANA, Texas – The Texarkana Texas Police Department (TTPD) is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a suspect wanted in connection with a serious hit-and-run collision that occurred in late December. Police have identified the suspect as 36-year-old Zachary…
LITTLE ROCK, AR — “We are confronting human trafficking head-on in Arkansas,” said Col. Mike Hagar, Arkansas Secretary of Public Safety and Director of the Arkansas State Police (ASP). “Through the dedicated work of law enforcement and the strong support…
TEXARKANA, Ark. – A 22-year-old Texarkana resident lost his life late Friday afternoon following a motorcycle accident on Interstate 49 in Miller County. According to a preliminary report released by the Arkansas State Police (ASP), the crash occurred at approximately…
TEXARKANA, Texas–A former Texas High School library aide accused of sexual misconduct with a 16-year-old boy is being held in the Bowie County jail with bail set at $500,000. Cynthia Christina Gerschwiler, 36, allegedly met the boy while she was…
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana (UAHT) is excited to offer a free course designed to strengthen families and introduce the power of coaching for personal and relational growth. The Strengthening Families and Introduction to Coaching class will take place on…
January 9 marks Law Enforcement Appreciation Day (LEAD), a national observance recognizing the men and women who serve in law enforcement and protect communities every day. Kelley Crisp, President of the ArkLaTex 100 Club, said the day is an opportunity for…
TEXARKANA, TX- The Texarkana Homeless Coalition (TXKHC) will host two significant events to support the community: the Point-In-Time (PIT) Homeless Count on Thursday, January 22nd, and the Annual Bridge City Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser on Friday, January 23rd. The cook-off will…
HOPE, Ark. — A Hope man is in custody and charged with second-degree murder following a fatal shooting incident early Thursday morning. On January 8, 2026, at approximately 4:30 a.m., officers with the Hope Police Department responded to reports of…
The Texarkana Promise Program is a last-dollar scholarship that ensures qualifying students can attend college without the burden of tuition. The program supports recent high school graduates who enroll at Texarkana College in the fall semester immediately following high school…
HOPE, Ark. — An investigation is underway after a man was found shot to death inside a residence early Thursday morning. According to the Hope Police Department, officers responded to a report of shots fired in the 600 block of…
Texarkana is invited to an inspiring evening of culture, history, and community as the TRAHC African American Committee (TAAC) presents the 26th Annual African American Voice: An Evening of Performance on Friday, January 16, 2026, at the Texarkana Regional Arts…
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana (UAHT) and the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) are set to announce a new partnership that will expand access to affordable higher education in Arkansas. On Thursday, January 15, the two institutions will unveil…
TEXARKANA, Texas–A 61-year-old Texarkana man has been charged with aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon in connection with a shooting last month that left one man suffering with multiple gunshot wounds. Rickey Jerome Watson and other unidentified suspects allegedly stole…
TEXARKANA, Texas — January 7, 2026 — The Texarkana City Council is set to vote on two pivotal measures this Monday that could reshape the region’s economic future and protect residents’ utility bills. At the January 12 regular meeting, council…
