Texarkana, Texas—More than 130 local law enforcement professionals have announced their support for Republican Kelley Crisp in her campaign for Bowie County Criminal District Attorney. The endorsements include the Texarkana Police Officers Association (TPOA) and the Texarkana Municipal Police Association (TMPA)—the two…
TEXARKANA, Texas — A Texarkana man is in custody in connection with the alleged assault of a 9-year-old girl last year that left her with an injured lip, according to court records filed Monday. Terence Ledale Pierce, 28, is also…
Around 300 kids had the opportunity to go shopping with Texarkana area first responders with shop with a cop this morning at Target on the Texas side and Walmart on the Arkansas side. Check it out!
The City of Texarkana, Texas is pleased to announce that the Special Events Application process has officially moved online through the MyGovTXK permitting and management system. This transition streamlines the application experience, increases efficiency, and provides residents, organizations, and event…
TEXARKANA, Texas–A 38-year-old Texarkana man is in Bowie County custody on a charge of indecency with a child in connection with an 11-year-old girl whose mother told police she caught the man in her daughter’s bedroom in the middle of…
TEXARKANA, Texas–A Bowie County grand jury on Thursday indicted a Simms man for intoxication manslaughter in connection with a fiery crash in October that took the life of a 36-year-old man. Caleb Harrison Applegate, 21, is currently free on a…
ASHDOWN, Ark–A convicted sex offender who had been living in Ashdown while claiming to live in the Texarkana area was recently charged with failing to register after police were called because of an alleged physical assault on his live-in girlfriend’s…
TEXARKANA, Texas — The Texarkana, Texas Firefighters Association is sounding the alarm on what they describe as a deepening hiring and retention crisis—one they say could soon jeopardize public safety if left unresolved. According to the association, the department has…
The University of Arkansas at Hope-Texarkana will honor graduating students from the Licensed Practical Nursing Program with a special nurse pinning ceremony on Tuesday, December 16, at 6:00 p.m. in the Hempstead Hall Theater. The nurse pinning ceremony is a…
The Texarkana Museums System is ushering in the holiday season with a special sensory main‑floor viewing of the historic Ace of Clubs House. The event, titled Ace Shines Bright, invites guests to experience the home’s evolving restoration enhanced by festive…
TEXARKANA, Texas–A former behavioral specialist working at an alternative learning center has been charged with felony injury to a child for allegedly assaulting a 13-year-old male student last month and breaking his glasses. Broderick McGraw, 43, allegedly gave an account…
Texarkana Independent School District (TISD) proudly celebrated the remarkable achievements of six exceptional student-athletes during the district’s Fall Signing Day ceremony held on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. The event, filled with pride and excitement, marked a pivotal milestone as these…
WASHINGTON–U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), a senior member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, applauded Senate passage of three bipartisan legislative initiatives he has championed to support veterans and their families. The bills focus on protecting benefits of defrauded servicemembers…
The loss of a loved one hits even harder over the holidays. There are empty chairs at thousands of tables for Texas families devastated by deadly drunk driving crashes. As Texans gather to celebrate this time of year, the Texas…
Texarkana, AR — The Texarkana Arkansas School District (TASD) is pleased to announce its Kindergarten Priority Registration event for the 2026–2027 school year. Families of children who will turn five years old on or before August 1 are encouraged to take…
