February 20, 2015 | Prosecutors told the court on Thursday that they found a recording of Richard Darby asking his father to help him escape. Darby’s father visited him Wednesday evening. Each visitation is recorded by the jail. Aaron Ragland,…
In a visit to the Red River Army Depot and Texarkana College, Congressman John Ratcliffe (R-TX) met with local community and business leaders in the Bowie County area. The Congressman’s Texarkana office followed these meetings with an open house, attended…
The National Weather Service has issued a freezing rain advisory for Bowie and Miller counties until 9 a.m. Friday morning. According to the advisory freezing rain will develop across the area early Friday morning and will continue after sunrise, but…
TEXARKANA, TEXAS—Several local organizations have partnered with the Texas A&M Forest Service to plant and giveaway trees in celebration of Texarkana’s first official Arbor Day on Saturday, March 7th, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at the Texarkana Water…
Actors, Educators, Church Puppeteers and anyone interested in learning to become a puppeteer can join artist Patricia Carreras in this fabulous and fun one-day-only workshop. You will learn to bring puppet characters to life and to perform with many types…
February 18, 2015 | The State presented evidence Wednesday from several witnesses describing the alleged crimes of Richard Darby. The day started with the State and Defense presenting opening statements. Samantha Oglesby presented the opening statements for the State of…
A man who shot his estranged wife’s boyfriend last May in Nash, Texas pleaded guilty to murder Thursday, February 5, 2015 in a Bowie County courtroom. James Austin Friend, 35, entered the guilty plea of murder for killing Larry Gray…
Galleria Oaks Drive is now open for traffic all the way through Richmond Road. The speed limit on the section between Cowhorn Creek and Richmond Road is 30 miles per hour. Police are working that section and stopped 4 cars…
The Miller County Sheriff’s Office is looking for 26 year old Andrew Wayne Bledsoe. He is 5-11, 156 lbs, Brown hair, Blue eyes, Last known address of 540 MC 23, Fouke, AR. According to the Sheriff’s Office Bledsoe is wanted…
February 17, 2015 | A jury was selected for the trial of a Bowie County man accused of five felonies on Tuesday, February 17, 2015. Richard Taylor Darby III is accused of five different felonies – three counts of aggravated…
Tuesday 3:50 p.m. Texarkana, Texas Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire in the Texas High School Parking Lot. According to TISD spokesperson, Tina Veal-Gooch, around 3:50 p.m., a Texas High School student went to his vehicle in the THS…
According to Miller County Sheriff Ron Stovall, his office is looking for 55 year old Scott Alan McWilliams. He is 5-11, 147 lbs, Blonde Hair, Blue Eyes. Last known address of 3015 Satterfield Ln, Texarkana, AR. According to Stovall McWilliams…
According to court documents a local youth minister is being charged with sexual assault in the fourth degree for allegedly engaging in sexual activity with a person who is less than 16 years of age. Victoria Rose Nash, 29, was…
Texarkana, USA – February 6, 2014 – Leadership Texarkana is requesting nominations from the community for the organization’s annual Wilbur Awards for exemplary community leadership. The Wilbur Awards are presented annually to individuals, organizations, and student leaders who epitomize the…
The Texarkana Rotary Clubs made their final payment on the $255,000 Rotary Splash Pad project opened at Spring Lake Park in 2012. The four Rotary Clubs came together in 2012 and initiated the project, promising to pay the City of…
