The 2018 Leadership Texarkana participants graduate today, April 24, 2018. The organization’s mission is to cultivate, connect, and engage leaders in working together for community excellence. Thirty participants take part in a once a month, year-long educational program to delve…
The Texas Middle School Cheer Squad shined brightly during the American Cheer Power Six Flags Championship on April 21 in Arlington, TX. An estimated 45 teams participated in the competition. The squad took First Place in the Time Out Cheer…
A Maud man has been arrested on multiple drug charges by Bowie County Sheriff’s Office. According to a press release, on Monday evening Deputy Shawn Martin stopped a black Ford truck for a traffic violation. The driver of this truck…
A jury of eight men and four women was selected Monday in the trial of a Texarkana man accused of murder stemming from a 2016 nightclub shooting. LaJason Jaquize Coakley, 24, is accused of shooting 25-year-old Montel Waller once in…
East Texas Giving Day is April 24, 2018, and the Texarkana Regional Arts and Humanities Center is encouraging you to take part in this once a year, eighteen-hour fundraising extravaganza. Non-profits like the Habitat for the Humanity and Harvest Texarkana…
Conspicuously placed in the University Center at Texas A&M University-Texarkana is an undressed bed captivating interest of the youth bustling from hall to hall to reach their next class. The bed serves as a message and as a means to…
Between 250-300 people gathered at the corner of Jefferson and 35th Street in Texarkana, Arkansas to participate in Kilpatrick’s Elementary 2nd Annual Hunger’s No Game 5K/Fun Run. Entry for the Fun Run was 10 canned food items to be donated…
Multiple train cars derailed Sunday near the Texas-side Viaduct. According to first first responder radio traffic the tank cars are carrying crude oil. No evacuations have been ordered. No injuries were reported. [AdSense-B]
FULTON, AR (4-20) – Demolition of three spans of the old Interstate 30 Bridge over the Red River will require a brief closure of Interstate 30 and U. S. Highway 67 in southwest Arkansas early next week, according to Arkansas…
The Texas Association of Journalism Educators (TAJE) has honored Rebecca Potter, Texas High School Publications Advisor, with the Texas Trailblazer Award. The award seeks to honor educators who are on the forefront of high school journalism. These advisors are…
The rain is holding off for the 2018 Dragon Boat Festival hosted by HandsOn Texarkana at Bringle Lake West in Texarkana, Texas. This is the third year for the family-friendly fundraiser whose proceeds go directly back into the community of…
A Texarkana man accused of causing serious injuries to a woman by dragging her with his car was indicted Thursday by a Bowie County grand jury. Adonta Rashad Starks, 21, is accused of aggravated assault with serious bodily injury with…
Cigars, ‘Tinis, and Tunes, benefitting the Randy Sams’ Outreach Shelter, attracted patrons from all across the Texarkana area on April 19th, 2018, at Hopkins Icehouse. The packed venue featured entertainment by 2Pianos, celebrity bartender competition, cigars from Puff ‘n Stuff, and…
A Bowie County grand jury handed down indictments Thursday for the parents of a 4-year-old boy who died last month of injuries consistent with being beaten and kicked. Benearl Lewis, 24, is facing a charge of capital murder in the…
Members of the NHJH Lunch Crunch Bunch Destination Imagination (DI) Team competed at the regional and state tournaments and will advance to the DI Global Finals. The team will travel to Knoxville, Tennessee and compete against students from 45…
