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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…
Police locate vehicle used in attempted ATM theft
ATM Texarkana Video of the van taking out the ATM this morning at Commercial National Bank on E. 9th Street. Two people get out of a truck and hook a cable up to the ATM. Then another person comes crashing…
Oaklawn running events for New Years
Oaklawn will be in the holiday spirit throughout the month of December as the excitement builds for the one-year anniversary of its expanded gaming area and the upcoming 2016 live race meet. Guests are invited to come see the festive…
Click it or ticket Thanksgiving 2015
Every year, the Thanksgiving holiday is one of the busiest travel times. Millions of Americans hit the roads to spend time with family and friends. Unfortunately, more vehicles on the road mean the potential for more dangerous roads, and it’s…
LEISD School Board votes to modify school calendar
The LEISD School Board voted last night to modify the 2015-2016 school calendar to fit the new guidelines of HB 2610. This bill changes the student attendance requirements from 180 days per year to 76,500 minutes per year. For LEISD,…
TISD Board of Trustees November meeting
During the Tues., Nov. 17, 2015 regular session for Texarkana Independent School District Board of Trustees, members conducted a public hearing on Schools Financial Accountability Rating System (FIRST), amended Policy EI (Local) on Academic Achievement, approved the 2015 Audit Report…
U of A Hope Community Education to offer traditional cake decorating – holiday edition
The University of Arkansas at Hope is pleased to offer a wide variety of Community Education classes. Next month a special Holiday Edition Cake Decorating Class will be offered in just in time for a great holiday. Community Education Coordinator…