Texarkana Mistletoe Fair happening at fairgrounds
The Mistletoe Fair is happening from 9 a.m – 8 p.m. Saturday and 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday.
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Abbott tells Obama Texas will not accept any refugees from Syria
As governor of Texas, I write to inform you that the State of Texas will not accept any refugees from Syria in the wake of the deadly terrorist attack in Paris. Further, I – and millions of Americans – implore…
Trial for accused methamphetamine dealer set for next month
A man accused of distributing methamphetamine in the Texarkana area is scheduled for trial in federal court next month. Curodrick Randle, also known as “Boss” and “Gucci,” allegedly sold meth Sept. 3, 2014 and Sept. 10, 2014, according to an…
Main Street Texarkana’s 31st Annual Christmas Parade
This year’s parade is expected to be one of the biggest. Three live camels will lead the parade with this year’s celebrity riders to include both Mayors of Texarkana, and Express Clydesdales pulling a stagecoach with Santa Claus. Experience up…
UPDATE: Police say double homicide was drug related
According to Texarkana, Arkansas Police Department Public Information Officer Corporal Kristi Bennett, detectives have determined that Thursday night’s double shooting was a home invasion that was narcotic related. Several types of narcotics, money, and weapons were located at the scene.…
Double homicide at Beacon Point Apartments
On Friday November 20, 2015 at 12:00am Texarkana Arkansas Police responded to the 2300 block of Arkansas Blvd, Beacon Point Apartments, in reference to several 911 calls of shots fired. Upon arrival Officers located the first subject inside an upstairs…
Texarkana Emergency Center opens on Cowhorn Creek
Texas DPS iWatch program to report possible terrorist activities
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding Texans to remain vigilant with respect to potential crime and terrorist activity in their communities, and to report suspicious behaviors to the department’s iWATCH website at www.iwatchtx.org. The iWATCH program was…
Texas A&M University-Texarkana students showcase their research projects
More than 100 undergraduate students at Texas A&M University-Texarkana recently showcased their academic research for the fall 2015 semester at the Program for Learning and Community Engagement poster showcase in Eagle Hall of the University Center. Winners of the PLACE…
Texarkana Police Captain Assaulted by Shoplifter
A Texarkana, TX man has been arrested on multiple charges including assaulting a Texarkana, Texas Police Captain following a shoplifting incident in the 4400 block of West 7th Street. On November 19, 2015 at approximately 11 a.m. a Texarkana, Texas…
Bowie County SWAT safely arrests man that shot at deputy
A Bowie County man was safely taken into custody Wednesday night by Bowie County Sheriff’s Office SWAT team after allegedly firing at a deputy. According to Bowie County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Jeff Neal around 10:09 p.m. Wednesday evening Bowie…
Bowie County grand jury hands down three murder indictments
A Bowie County grand jury indicted three people for murder Wednesday in connection with the March shooting of a Texarkana man. Marquell Deonte Smith, 21, Brandon Eric Brown, 22, and Shametra Newton, 25, are accused of first degree murder in…
Local metal band Sylo invades Shooter’s Saturday
Incoming this Sat., Nov. 21st is a heavy hitting local metal band Sylo. The show will be at Shooters Sport’s Bar in Texarakana, Ark. and the cost is $5 per a person. Age is restricted to 21+ only. Sylo was…
2nd Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5K & 1 mile
Community Healthcore is a non-profit agency that is the local Mental Health Authority for 9 counties, including Bowie, Cass and Red River Counties. Community Healthcore provides mental health services to children and adults, programs for individuals with developmental disabilities, substance…
NEA Our Town Grant featured as part of the Women for the Arts and the For Arts’ Sake Gift Shop Open House
The City of Texarkana, Texas and Texarkana Regional Arts and Humanities Council (TRAHC) would like to invite the public to another open house opportunity to discuss the future development of the Perot Theatre Restoration and Art Park project in downtown…