CNN features Texarkana residents in feature on healthcare
“In Texarkana, a town that straddles Texas and Arkansas, residents say their health care comes down to what side of the state line they live on.”
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Main Street Texarkana Receives 2017 National Main Street Accreditation
Main Street Texarkana has been designated as an accredited Main Street America™ program for meeting rigorous performance standards set by the National Main Street Center. Each year, the National Main Street Center and its Coordinating Program partners announce the list…
Reggie’s Burger Opening Second Location on State Line
Reggie’s Burgers Dogs & Fries is opening a second location on Sate Line Ave. according to a post on their Facebook page. The new location will be in the old Dixie Diner State Line Ave. location. Reggie’s opened their St.…
Texarkana federal judge gives man 87 years for 2015 crime spree
A man who robbed a Paris, Texas, movie theater, a DeKalb, Texas, convenience store and a Mount Vernon, Texas, bank during a spree of armed robberies in November 2015 was sentenced to more than 87 years in federal prison Friday.…
Sparks in the Park happening tonight
Sparks in the Park is happening at the Four States Fair Grounds Saturday evening. Gates open at 4 p.m. and last until the fireworks start at 9 p.m. Kid’s Fun Activities – 4PM til Dark Giant Sandbox—15 yards of fun–sponsored…
Federal judge sentences sex offender to 57 months
A man convicted of stalking a child online in 2013 in an Arkansas state court, was sentenced Thursday to 57 months in prison by a federal judge in Texarkana for viewing child pornography on the internet. Nolen Reece Baker, 42,…
18-year-old arrested with stolen property and guns in vehicle
An 18-year-old Texarkana man was arrested early Friday morning after stolen property and guns were found in his vehicle during a traffic stop. According to TAPD, Sgt. Nall, Delta Squad Patrol Supervisor, observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate…
Kona Ice brings treats and good deeds to the Ark-La-Tex area.
Bringing amusement park excitement everywhere it stops, Texarkana’s new Kona Ice truck blends entertainment and gourmet frozen treats into an experience unlike any other in the area. “When our customers get a glimpse of the decked out truck with its…
Man Arrested After Making Video of Another in Planet Fitness Shower
Texarkana, Texas Police arrested William Watkins, 47, of Texarkana Texas, for Invasive Visual Recording on Thursday morning. Video provided by Bryan Brookes: Officers were dispatched to a suspicious person call at the Planet Fitness at 1801 Robison Road at 8:20…
Miller County Sheriff’s Office asking for help in identifying burglary suspects
The Miller County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a Residential Burglary in the Doddridge, AR area and is asking the public to help identify the suspects and vehicles captured in these photos. If you have information they ask you to call…
Texarkana College Welcomes Washington as Dean of Workforce and Community & Business Education
Texarkana College is pleased to announce Brandon Washington as Dean of Workforce and Community & Business Education. Washington brings more than ten years of educational leadership and strong community ties to the position. “This community is important to me and…
Talley Signs with U of A Hope-Texarkana Shooting Team
Zane Lee Talley of Texarkana, Arkansas, accepted a scholarship today to shoot with the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana Iron Horse Shooting Team. The scholarship is good for up to $650 for the academic year. Zane is a graduate of Arkansas…
Local Firefighter is ready at any moment
Firefighter, Tony Hemby, was found outside Central Fire Station in Texarkana, Texas Thursday, June 22, 2017 running laps and jumping rope with an air tank attached to his back. Hemby has been with the fire department for nearly 17 years.…
Rain or shine, skaters will grind.
Thursday, June 22, 2017, occupants of Kidtopia Skatepark Downtown weren’t phased by the rain and wind that moved in. Newcomer, Gibson Hayes Fleet, 5 years of age, has only been skating for about a week. Kidtopia Skatepark is located at…
TRAHC releases upcoming 2017-2018 season at membership party
Brian Goesl, executive director of TRAHC, released the 2017-2018 season for TRAHC art exhibits, classes and camps, and Perot Theatre on Thursday, June 22, 2017. “The most important thing I think is thanks to an anonymous donor, we offer up…