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Disabled man sues Amtrak

A disabled Texarkana man who claims he was humiliated when Amtrak staff refused to accommodate his disability during a train ride last year, is suing in federal court. Bobby Cummings claims he had no choice but to urinate on himself…

Safety Features to be added to area Highways

Safety features in the form of texturized centerlines and shoulders will be added to three area highways during coming months, according to plans approved in September by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). “We are looking at installing texturized pavement…

Shooting at Silver Star Smokehouse

At least two people were shot Wednesday evening in the parking lot of Silver Star Smokehouse. According to police there was a fist fight in the parking lot between three people when a fourth person walked up to the group and produced…

Two injured in wreck on 59 at Kings

Two people were transported to a local hospital after a two vehicle accident on Highway 59 at Kings Highway Wednesday. The accident occurred in the intersection and left southbound traffic down to one lane for a short time.