The Texarkana Homeless Coalition’s annual Bridge City Chili Cook-Off has been rescheduled to Friday, January 30, due to inclement weather. The event was originally planned for January 23. The fundraiser will take place at Downtown First Baptist Church, located at…
Southwestern Electric Power Company is monitoring winter weather forecasted for this weekend that could bring snow, ice and frigid temperatures across its service territory, including the Texarkana area. The utility company is urging customers to prepare now for potential power…
Texas High School sophomore Nirav Neupane has been named the winner of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for Texas’ First District, marking his second consecutive victory in the competition. Congressman Nathaniel Moran announced Neupane’s win on Tuesday, recognizing the student…
The Texas Department of Transportation’s Atlanta District will begin brine operations Wednesday in preparation for potential winter weather conditions. Brine operations involve pre-treating roadways with a salt-water solution before freezing precipitation arrives. The preventative measure helps prevent ice from bonding…
TEXARKANA — Residents across the Texarkana area should prepare for a significant winter weather event beginning Friday and lasting through the weekend, according to the National Weather Service in Shreveport. A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for the entire…
TEXARKANA, Texas–A Louisiana man accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of tools from a Home Depot store in Texarkana is also suspected of committing similar thefts at Home Depot outlets in other Texas locations. Randy Paul Pepper, 46, was…
Review our Media Kit here, outlining our plans and pricing. Texarkana is a regional healthcare hub with over 100 healthcare-related businesses (hospitals, clinics, urgent care centers, specialty practices, and medical spas) serving thousands of patients every day. But in a…
Hope Police Department and Hempstead County Sheriff’s Office arrested two men on burglary and theft charges over the weekend. Ricky Evans, 51, of Emmet was arrested Friday, January 16 at 3:30 p.m. in the 100 block of Arkla Circle in…
The Literacy Council of Bowie and Miller Counties will host free tax preparation services for the fifth consecutive year through the IRS-sponsored Volunteer Income Tax Assistance/Counseling for the Elderly (VITA/TCE) program. The program, which begins filing returns on January 26,…
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana will host a basic carpentry course next month for individuals interested in learning traditional woodworking skills. The hands-on class will introduce participants to fundamental carpentry techniques using hand tools, with no prior experience necessary. The…
In Bowie County, major work continues on I-30 from FM 989 to the Arkansas state line, with westbound lanes split and some ramp closures in effect. The Exit 220B/Richmond Road westbound ramp remains closed due to highway widening. FM 2148…
TEXARKANA, Texas–An 18-year-old Texarkana man has been charged with deadly conduct in connection with a shooting earlier this month in the parking of a Walmart Neighborhood Market on Summerhill Rd. in Texarkana, Texas. Marquayvious Ankwaun Richardson was allegedly driving a…
TEXARKANA, Texas — Residents seeking answers about recent water bills or curious about the future of the city’s water infrastructure will have a chance to speak directly with officials later this month. The City of Texarkana, Texas, in partnership with…
Texarkana Man Pleads Guilty To Sharing Images Of Himself Molesting Young Child TEXARKANA, Texas–A Texarkana man who distributed images of himself molesting a child under the age of 12 pleaded guilty Thursday to a federal charge of production of child…
Texarkana, Texas—January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, a time to focus on one of the fastest-growing criminal enterprises in Texas. Kelley Crisp, a candidate for Bowie County District Attorney and a longtime prosecutor who currently serves as the county’s first…
