In 1952, Dr. S. A. Collom and a gathering of Texarkana citizens founded the “Temple Home for Crippled Children” in response to the polio epidemic that was devastating our nation. The Temple Center, an Easter Seals affiliate, has evolved and expanded into…
7:20 a.m. Tuesday | An accident involving a Waste Management garbage truck and a car left eastbound Interstate 30 traffic congested just east of Mandeville, Ark. The accident caused the garbage truck to burst into flames. One person was reported…
The Texarkana College Foundation will host a check presentation to commemorate the eighth $2,500 payment toward the William T. Smith Endowed Scholarship Fund on Tuesday, Dec. 15 at 2:30 p.m. The presentation will take place in the lobby of the…
Ray Harris Jr. was awarded the citizens life saving award at Monday night’s city council meeting for performing life saving CPR on a co-worker who was suffering from a cardiac arrest. At 5:09 p.m. on Oct. 31, 2015 Harris’s co-worker…
According to Texarkana, Texas Police about 10:45 p.m. Saturday night they responded to a call about a woman laying on the side Stateline Avenue by McDonald’s who they believe may have been struck by a passing vehicle. According to police…
A retired Arkansas Highway patrolman was recently denied a request for pretrial release on a federal gun charge. [su_survey] John William Vickers, 55, was indicted Dec. 9 by a federal grand jury for possession of a firearm by a prohibited…
Many a Christmas wish will come true this Wednesday evening, December 16, at Hempstead Hall in Hope, as the Ten Tenors present a holiday celebration show, “Home for the Holidays,” at 7:30 p.m. Favorite Christmas standards such as “White Christmas,”…
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has selected four Texas High School teachers to participate in the “Elevating and Celebrating Effective Teaching and Teachers” (ECET2) Conference which will be held in San Diego, CA on January 29 – 31, 2016.…
The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration announced that motorists will be able to obtain driver’s licenses that are valid for eight years beginning on January 1, 2016. As required under Act 343 of 2015, drivers who renew their licenses…
At its joint November-December meeting today, the Texarkana College Board of Trustees learned that enrollment numbers for Spring 2016 are up from last year, with trends showing more area residents are seeking a higher education credential. Texarkana College will continue…
The Texas High School Band Christmas Concert & Bake Sale is an annual event that’s fun for everyone to attend. Beginning at 5:30 p.m. this year is featuring ensemble performances in the Sullivan Performing Arts Center Foyer and delicious sweet treats…
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced it is seeking proposals from small businesses to address technical challenges in homeland security. Beginning December 16, 2015, DHS will accept proposals for its upcoming Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program FY…
As we all gear-up for the peak of the holiday season, it’s important to remember that many communities report an increase in motor vehicle theft and burglary activity between late November and the new year. Whether you find yourself rushing…
Blue Bell Ice Cream has returned to Texarkana area stores Monday for the first time in over six months. According to Blue Bell Ice Cream, today begins phase three of its five phase market re-entry plan. Phase three includes the…
Candidates who wish to run in the March 1 Bowie County Primary Election have until 5 p.m. today, Dec. 14. Those wanting to file at go to the Bowie County Elections Administration Office located in the county courthouse in New…
