Top 20 Stories of 2016 (11-20)
As the year comes to a close, TXK Today takes a look back at the most-read stories of 2016. This year, we’re reviewing the top 20 articles of 2016. Here’s the first of two countdown posts this week. 20. Developing…
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Man in custody after leading police on multi-state chase
A man accused of stealing a car is in custody after leading police on a multi-state chase across Texarkana Tuesday evening. Jason Benson was taken into custody after wrecking into a utility pole on Highway 82. Police spotted the stolen…
Significant weather advisory issued until 6 p.m.
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for… South central Little River County in southwestern Arkansas… Northwestern Miller County in southwestern Arkansas… Northeastern Cass County in northeastern Texas… Southeastern Bowie County in northeastern Texas… * Until 615 PM CST * At 529 PM…
A&M-Texarkana offers Employment Law Certificate Course
Texas A&M University-Texarkana, in conjunction with The Center for Legal Studies, will offer an online Employment Law Certificate Course, beginning Jan. 9. Employment law is a branch of contract law that deals with relationships between employers and employees. This non-credit…
ATM Stolen at Credit Union
TEXARKANA, TEXAS – The Texarkana Texas Police Department is investigating the theft of an ATM overnight from the Red River Federal Credit Union branch, located in the 2700 block of University Avenue. At approximately 2:00 this morning, patrol officers responded…
Shooting leads to drug charges for victim
A man who was shot at his Wake Village, Texas, home in November 2015 has been indicted for possession of cocaine. Eldred Fifer, 41, was shot while at his home in the 1000 block of Ellen Avenue and transported to…
Nap leads to drug charges for two in Miller County
A man and woman found sleeping in a car on private property in Miller County last month have been charged with multiple drug crimes. Deputies with the Miller County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call Nov. 7 from a woman…
Weekly Roadwork Report – TxDOT Atlanta District For Dec. 25-31, 2016
Bowie County US 259 – At Red River north of De Kalb, constructing new bridge. Camp County None Cass County SH 77 – From FM 251 to FM 1841 in Atlanta, widening highway. FM 125 – Louisiana State Line to…
A&M-Texarkana offers Advanced Legal Research and Writing Course
Texas A&M University-Texarkana, in conjunction with The Center for Legal Studies, will offer an Advanced Legal Research and Writing Course, beginning Jan. 9. This non-credit course is designed to teach advanced and specialized approaches to utilize the legal resources available…
Two killed in crash on Interstate 30
DAINGERFIELD, TX – On Tuesday, December 20 at 4:28 p.m., Texas Department of Public Safety Troopers responded to a one vehicle crash on IH-30, about 8 miles north of Omaha. The preliminary crash investigation indicates a 2002 Buick LeSabre traveling…
A&M-Texarkana announces Eleanor Seymour Scholarship
Throughout her career as a history teacher at Arkansas High School in Texarkana, Arkansas, Eleanor Seymour made a tremendous impact on the lives of the many students who passed through the doors of her classroom. Now, her legacy will live…
UPDATE: Three People Injured in Single Vehicle Crash
UPDATE ON THREE PEOPLE INJURED IN YESTERDAY’S VEHICLE CRASH: As of 10 a.m. Wednesday morning, the Texarkana Texas Police Department continue to investigate a single vehicle crash on Interstate 30 that sent three people to the hospital yesterday afternoon. The…
Texarkana teen indicted for aggravated robbery
An 18-year-old Texarkana man was recently indicted for two counts of aggravated robbery by a Bowie County grand jury. Jacori Sims is accused of pretending to show interest in buying a cell phone from someone advertising it on Facebook on…
Visiting cats and dogs bring holiday joy to elderly in nursing home
Bailey Creek Health and Rehab residents enjoyed an afternoon of visiting with some furry friends. On Tuesday, December 20th, Texarkana Arkansas Police Department, along with the Youth to Leadership group and Texarkana Animal League, participated in a fun holiday visit…
Man in custody after leading police on chase down I-30
A man is in custody after leading police on a chase that started in Hooks, Texas and ended in Texarkana, Ark. [su_survey] According to officers on scene the man has a felony warrant for burglary of a building. Hooks, Texas…