Better Block Texarkana will return for a second year to downtown Texarkana this Saturday, May 16th, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. to breathe life back into the Broad Street area in conjunction with Railfest and the grand opening…
According to Texarkana, Texas Police this woman has been stealing ammunition from Academy Sports. Police say she was seen leaving in a PT Cruiser with a partial Texas license plate number of 148. The car also has pink bondo around…
Heavy rainfall has area rivers at high levels with a river flood warning in effect until further notice for the Red River near DeKalb, Texas and a flash flood watch for Bowie County. According to the National Weather Service almanac…
Students from Atlanta, Linden-Kildare, Queen City, Avinger, Bloomburg and McLeod viewed a mock accident scene where drinking and driving have fatal consequences, complete with emergency responders, ambulances and Life Net helicopter services. They then viewed a video of actions leading…
This year it will be easier than ever for residents of Miller County to beat the property tax deadline. The Collector’s Office today announced that it is taking credit card payments, meaning residents can avoid a trip to the Collector’s…
Each year, the Texarkana Arkansas Police Department participates in the annual Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR). The Summer Games Torch Run is an event that takes place across the state to honor the Special Olympics Arkansas athletes as…
The son of a man killed by a backhoe while working on Galleria Oaks Drive is suing John Deere for wrongful death. Jose Andrade Sr., 65 of Texarkana, died February 3 when according to the complaint filed in the Texarkana…
According to Red River Army Depot all DOD installations in the United States have been directed by USNORTHCOM Commander to increase their security posture based on nonspecific general threats as a precautionary measure. Military base threat levels were raised to…
Congressman John Ratcliffe announced the winners for the high school art competition his office held in conjunction with the U.S. House of Representatives. The 2015 Grand Prize Winner is Aaron Tamez of Royse City High School followed by Piper Fisk…
The Texarkana, Texas Fire Department received a donation of stuffed animals from the Texarkana Moose Lodge 2282 on Tuesday, May 12, 2015. The stuffed animals will be used to comfort children in crisis situations such as house fires, wrecks, or…
The L.E.A.P. Youth Expo held Tuesday at the Texarkana Convention Center connects 8th grade students with local businesses and professionals. Various exhibitors from Texarkana, Texas Police Department to Texarkana College Welding provided students with a glimpse into various professions and…
City Council members and citizens got a look in the abandoned Kress building in downtown Texarkana today. The building has recently been in the spotlight due to a resolution before city council to tear the building down at a cost…
Texarkana experienced ten severe weather watches overnight Sunday, seven of which were warnings. Bowie County made it through the storm, that killed two people only 35 miles away, with only minor damage and flooded roads. A few citizens expressed concern on the…
A semi-truck was heavily damaged by fire Monday afternoon at Ryder Truck Rental and Maintenance in the 5100 block of Garland Avenue. Texarkana Arkansas Fire Department was quickly on scene and reported the truck was fully engulfed and parked closed to…
The City of Texarkana, Texas is currently investigating reports of a large snake being found on a tree at Bringle Lake Park. According to Texarkana, Texas public information officer Lisa Thompson, “it appears to be a domesticated pet that someone…
